Great refresher on the regimens of HRT and now to learn how they can lower the risk of endometrial uterine cancer. I am SO looking forward to the dosages. I cannot get enough of your valuable information. 💕💕!
Had I known its benefits, I would have stayed on my birth control pills much longer, but the dosages were higher, back in the day, and the side effects were brutal! Thank you for another great video, Dr. Taylor! ❤
I did it. I just got caught up to your most current video. I, thankfully, stumbled upon on of your videos last spring and watched them in order starting with video #1. It takes some time, but we all stream our favorite shows on Netflix or whatever, and this is just basically this same time commitment but with huge life changing benefits. I have been on HRT for 7 months now and feel VERY confident in my decisons and choices, not to mention I feel fabulous again. I tell and talk to anyone who wants to talk about it and steer them your way. Heck, I even kinda hijacked the Christmas Party conversation for a bit. Thank You!!!!!! Stephanie
You, my dear, are an official "Menopause Pimp"! Just think about all the lives you're saving. I applaud you and thank you for caring about other women.
Thanks again Barbie for another great video. 50 and in peri menopause. Just begun HRT It’s called Femoston 1/10 here in Australia For the first 14 days during a 28-cycle, one tablet containing oestradiol is taken daily; during the following 14 days one tablet containing oestradiol and dydrogesterone is taken. Ive got an even better understanding of the regimen from this video. I’ve been telling my friends about you too. All your videos help so much to navigate menopause our own way. Bless you
You are so welcome, my dear. But don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you want me to tailor everything specifically TO YOU. I do them all online.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thankyou Barbie. When I dramatised all my symptoms the doctor basically said that’s exactly what HRT is for and writes me a prescription for cyclical HRT in pill form. I’m happy with that - it’s exactly what I wanted after all my research. Could not be bothered with gels, patches etc. I find pills easy and hassle free, tailored just for me! 😊 can’t pay AUD $400 with you and feel it’s unnecessary. Your videos gave me all the tools I needed to make my decision. They are simply wonderful. It’s a delight to attend your menopause university ❤ Blessings 💐
The one thing I hear from every single woman who gets my education is that she wishes she'd gotten it earlier. This is why my big dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s.
Your unit on endometrial uterine cancer is very timely for me. On 12/8/22 I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The plan was to keep both my ovaries, but they found cancer in my uterus, so they removed my ovaries and lymph nodes. I had FIGO Grade 1, FIGO Stage 1A endometrial uterine cancer. It was contained to my uterus and never moved to the uterine wall. I’m very lucky. At my 2-week post-op I asked to start HRT. The doctor said they don’t give HRT to patients who had endometrial cancer. I feel like I keep getting slapped in the face. I had a hysteroscopy D&C in September to remove uterine polyps. That’s when they found precancerous cells (I had EIN). Slap 1. So the next step was the hysterectomy where they found I had endometrial cancer. Slap 2. They took my ovaries and I started instant menopause. Slap 3. I asked for HRT and they said no. Slap 4. None of my doctors can figure out why I developed EIN or endometrial uterine cancer. I don’t meet the profile. I’m 46 years old, 5’4”, 140 pounds, have never smoked, and have no family history of breast cancer or gynecological cancers. Before my hysterectomy, I had a period every 28 days and it lasted for 5 days. It was heavy, which is why I initially saw my gynecologist, but very regular. I had no perimenopause symptoms. Now I’m having at least 20 hot flashes a day and the night sweats are brutal. But my biggest priority in wanting HRT is wanting to protect myself from Alzheimer’s. My mom started showing signs of dementia at age 60. Now she is 73 and no longer knows who I am. That scares me more than cancer. Today I am 5 weeks post-op, and as I've been healing, I've been binge watching your videos. You bring me a lot of comfort. Thank you for all that you do!
Jessi, I am so sorry that this unit is so close to home for you ... but so glad that it will empower to understand everything about it. I love giving you the menopause education you deserve. Keep watching.
I suggest you consult a provider more positive toward your options. You should be able to find someone who is up-to-date on the research and more respectful of your wishes and values.
Dear Dr Taylor: A Happy New Year 2023 to you and yours. And may you continue to unravel the intricacies of HRT for women and their loving men. Federico.
@Menopause Taylor: I'm 59 and have been taking HRT (estradiol gel 0.6mg) and 200 mg progesterone capsules every day without a break for two and half years. About six months ago I had a uterine ultrasound, which shown my endometrial lining was 7mm, so my gynaecologist put me on some meds (not sure what) and told me to take a 2-week break from the progesterone in order to bleed. There was no bleeding - not a drop - so she said to continue both hormones every day without a break. I've been getting cramps in my tummy for the past two weeks, so I had an ultrasound scan today at my gynaecologists office. However, there was a substitute doctor there as my usual one was on holiday, and she was very young (not that that should really matter, but maybe she slacks experience). It seems my endometrial lining is now 1 cm and there are also some large dark patches, so I need to have a biopsy. She told me to continue taking the 200 mg progesterone continuously every evening (I take them at night as they make me sleepy) and to stop the estradiol altogether. I asked if I should cut it our gradually, so she said that might actually be better, but she seemed very unsure. What do you think - should I keep taking the progesterone every night and reduce the estradiol by more skipping more days each week? I'm so confused.
I can help you, my dear! This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thank you for the great information! I'm studying up before my GYN appointment in a couple of weeks. I'm 53 and I want to ask my doctor about menopause, HRT and the IUD I've had for the past 5 years.
Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME BEFORE seeing your physician if you want to avoid burning your bridges. I do them all online.
Thank you. I am on HRT because of your videos. I am 51. I have had 2 children. Is there any harm to liver in taking progesterone pill vs other forms? Also, it still amazes me that both my Doctor and OB do not support benefits of HRT.
Everything has both advantages and disadvantages. What matters is how they apply TO YOU. If you want to tailor everything TO YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Great info!! Could you make a video that talks about which progesterone products are FDA approved to be efficacious against uterine cancer. I was reading that most creams on the market are compounded and not fda approved, as well as stories of women that came down with uterine cancer after having been on HRT that included progesterone creams.
Pharmaceutical products (which are regulated) are reliable for preventing uterine cancer. Compounded products (which are not regulated) are not reliable for preventing uterine cancer. Alleviating symptoms and preventing diseases are two completely different things. So always designate your goals first. Then, choose from among only those options that are capable of accomplishing your goals.
My doc gave me vag estrogen and oral progesterone, I admit since I started taking progesterone I sleep better and feel great . Progesterone is like a game changer for me . I simply sleep like a baby
Eva, Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.” But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby. Here are the facts: Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning. But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive. The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day. So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone.
@Menopause Taylor I use divigel estradiol in the morning/early afternoon. I was instructed to take a 100mg progesterone pill at night ( I still have a uterus) The instructions on the bottle say to take progesterone at night because it may make you drowsy. I do feel groggy when I wake up and it takes me a while to get going. Should I still take the progesterone at night?
@@chocchick5890 Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.” But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby. Here are the facts: Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning. But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive. The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day. So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone.
@Menopause Taylor Thank you so much for your response! I purchased your book a while ago after watching your videos. You provide/ provide me with so much information to make the best decision for myself in deciding to take HRT. There is still stigma surrounding it, but you are helping to dissolve that. I have another question...Will I be Ok with taking my progesterone pill in the morning/ early afternoon and applying my divigel at night? Reading between the lines, I believe that is what you are saying.
@Menopause Taylor After writing my LONG response to you, I read the last paragraph of what you wrote to me. You're basically telling me what I need to do🤪 ! My apologies. Thank you for all that you do!🥰
Is it ok to do cyclical progesterone postmenspause with your along with your estradiol patch. What is your opinion? I have heard some doctors say that is fine if you choose and others say no.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Hi Barbie! I have been following you since video #1 and thought I had a pretty good understanding of menopause. But, recently I listened to another TH-camr that discussed that when the ovaries "retire", the adrenal glands take over the production of estrogen, etc. And she was talking about the importance of taking care of stress levels, etc, because your adrenal glands are overloaded during menopause. I don't recall you ever discussing this and thought that estrogen literally goes to 0 once the ovaries retire. Could you please discuss what levels are needed to prevent the "big 3" and if it is possible to do so without HRT? I'm assuming the adrenal glands are unable to produce enough and that is why HRT is the best solution. I have had the labs done and I know I'm low but uncertain when I'm too low. I remember you saying that you cannot put a number on it, but it sure would help if you could tell us to consider HRT when your labs show you are below xx.
I haven't discussed this because it's hogwash. If your pancreas stopped producing insulin, would your liver take over? Always know the credential of any author, TH-camr, or whatever BEFORE listening to anything they write or say. Otherwise, you stick information into your brain that is completely untrue (as in this case).
Imagine me looking you up and the very first video I watch is this one! Now that I've watched so many more (and continue watching) I'm going to watch this again! Question: is it ok to buy the synthetic estrogen and progesterone brands you've mentioned through the online pharmacies that have been cropping up? (I just turned 58 2 days ago and would like to start asap and my gyn can't see me for another two months and then I don't know if she will give it to me or not.)
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on TH-cam daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time. I do them all online.
You have fallen prey to marketing, my dear. The whole theory of “estrogen dominance” was made up by Dr. John Lee of the Alternative community in order to get women to blame estrogen for all their gynecologic problems. His goal was to sell progesterone, which he touted as the “safe and beneficial” hormone. Well, his marketing worked. But it’s a complete fallacy. You can’t use progesterone instead of estrogen any more than you could wear a baby’s clothes instead of yours. You are “estrogen dominant” because you are female (Mama Bear) and estrogen is YOUR hormone. You are estrogen dominant for half of every menstrual cycle you ever have. And you are estrogen dominant during peri-menopause. But at post-menopause, you are estrogen deficient. And estrogen deficiency is what causes all the problems both short and long term once you reach post-menopause.
Would a doctor be able to tell if an ablation had been successful in destroying the entire uterine wall? If there was bleeding, of course you would know it hadn't. But if there wasn't, would the doctor be able to tell, perhaps by monitoring the thickness of the lining?
I can help you with this ... but only in a consultation. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
My Dear, It all depends on the particular patch. They are not all the same. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
"Best" is a marketing word. We are not robots. Every woman must find what is best FOR HER. This is precisely what I do in consultations. If you want one, you can schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
A long time ago, you gave us a website to search for local GYNs that specialize in menopause. I can't find it anywhere. Could you provide it or point me to the video number?
In North America, here’s how you can find a menopause specialist: Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. In the U.K., here’s how you can find a menopause specialist: Go to thebms.org.uk (The British Menopause Society). Click on the “Find a Specialist” tab. Enter your zip code or location. Designate the search radius (50 miles - 200 miles). Designate how many results you want to see (25 - 100). Designate whether you want NHS or Private, or both by checking the appropriate boxes. Click on the search box. All of the menopause specialists will pop up.
Can you take Prometrium if you have a Mirena IUD? My doctor recommended it for my insomnia. Is that not too much progesterone? I'm 46 in perimenopause with insomnia, irritability and joint pain as my major symptoms.
Natalia, This requires tailoring specifically TO YOU, which I can only do in a consultation. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Did you get an answer? I'm having the same issue. I want the birth control and help with bleeding Mirena gives but I also want the benefits that Prometrium provides for my peri symptoms because the Mirena isn't cutting it.
@@earthlover1 Yes, both my family doctor and gynaecologist said it was fine to take oral progesterone along side the mirena. Very little progestin in the iud gets into the blood stream. I really love the way the progesterone makes me feel. Insomnia is gone and my mood is so much better! I take 100mg nightly .
@nattyp76 This is excellent. I've been doing the same for three days and feel so much better already. Thank you for getting back to me. I know women who are prescribed 300-400mg of Prometrium a night, so with the little progestin the iud gives us, I can't see 100mg daily being an issue. I wish I hadn't stopped.
@@earthlover1Im considering getting a Mirena, I'm 52 yrs old. Did your doctor and/or gyno, by any chance say whether it was safe to have a Mirena for 30 to 40 yrs? (Obviously changing it every 5 yrs. Hoping I live that long and planning to stay on HRT until I die) . Just not sure if Mirena is a safe option because its synthetic progestin and not bio identical
How long would "a woman" remain on insulin? What about thyroid hormone? Does it make any sense for estrogen replacement for estrogen deficiency to be any different? What will happen if you ever stop taking estrogen replacement? You can always do whatever you want. But be prepared for the consequences. If you want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
@@MariaMLoBalsamo Fear from one disastrous study 20 years ago. That's the only reason. How long would you take insulin if you were diabetic? How long would you take thyroid hormone if you were hypothyroid? A hormone deficiency is a hormone deficiency.
Just to be sure I have this right. I am on an estrogen patch, 0,025 mg, but...I have had a uterine ablation, so I don't have to take progesterone? Progesterone is making me feel blah and I do take it at night. Just 100 mg.
Whether or not you need progestogen after an endometrial uterine ablation depends on how “complete” the ablation was. A "complete" uterine ablation destroys every morsel of your inner uterine lining. In this case, you will never have any bleeding ever again, and you do not have to take progesterone. An "incomplete" uterine ablation fails to destroy every morsel of your inner uterine lining. This is common with fibroids or anything that distorts your uterine cavity. In this case, regardless of whether or not you have bleeding afterward, you do have to take progesterone. But the bigger issue FOR YOU is that your current estrogen dosage is completely incapable of preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. You need to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to ensure that you meet your goals. I do them all online.
I'm currently on an estradiol patch .05 twice a week and progesterone 200mg. I had an ablation, but didn't quite understand that part of this video. Should I be taking both?
Darlene, It all depends on the specifics of YOUR ablation. Whether or not you need progestogen after an endometrial uterine ablation depends on how “complete” the ablation was. A "complete" uterine ablation destroys every morsel of your inner uterine lining. In this case, you will never have any bleeding ever again, and you do not have to take progesterone. An "incomplete" uterine ablation fails to destroy every morsel of your inner uterine lining. This is common with fibroids or anything that distorts your uterine cavity. In this case, regardless of whether or not you have bleeding afterward, you do have to take progesterone.
@Menopause Taylor thank you for replying. I believe I've had a "complete" to stop heavy periods. Never bled again. Not sure why my Doctor has me on progesterone, something to discuss when I see her next week. Thank you!
@@DKane73 Your doctor probably knows nothing about menopause. There is no education on it whatsoever in medical school. And 4-year Ob/Gyn residency programs devote only 1% of the 4 years to menopause. It's the most neglected topic on Earth.
Hi Dr. Taylor. I'm 47 years old in perimenopause. I'm on the 75 estradiol patch with the Mirena IUD. I was on Prometrium but the doctor told me to stop when I had the IUD inserted. I don’t think I'm getting enough progesterone. I'm still having many migraines, night sweats and hot flashes plus just an overall sense of unwell. I started taking the Prometrium tabs that I have... one a night 100mg. Is this okay to do with my Mirena because I feel so much better? I also like having birth control and not having a period every 14 days and Mirena provides this
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
How are things going? How do you feel? Do you still have mirena and are you still on 100mg progesterone? Im asking because im planning to do the same thing. Im on .75 estrodial and taking 200mg progesterone. Im planning to have Mirena inserted and cut the progesterone down to 100mc daily. Would love to know who it's all going for you
@effiefr6182 I still only have the IUD, and I've bled almost every day from spotting to heavy for 5 months😢 I really believe that the Prometrium would help control my bleeding. I do not think I'm getting enough progesterone. I haven't been back to the gyno yet. My family physician doesn't know anything about perimenopause/menopause so he's useless. I'm in Canada, and you need a referral to see the gyno. I'm so frustrated 😠
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.@@earthlover1
A little late, but I'm here! No uterus left for me..PCOS let the lawn got too long and spawn a polyp, and the polyp decided to be Stage 1a cancer, so the She Shed wad yeeted! HRT is a wonder!
You may be! This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@Christinalovescats1958 I do not accept any kind of insurance. I work independently of all insurance companies, Health Savings Accounts, institutions, guideline limitations, and sponsorships specifically so that I can be the unbiased educator and tell you everything about everything. You can always count on me for the whole story and only the truth. That is not the case with any of the aforementioned entities.
Generally-speaking, guidelines designate age 55 as the cut-off age for birth control pills. I don't like cut-off ages simply because we do not all age similarly. However, guidelines treat people like robots, so you have to be prepared for your doctor to take them aways from you at age 55.
Once again, a great video. It was a revelation that the birth control pills reduce the risk of endometrial cancer . I can't wait for your next video on towage et Al. If we are taking estrogel and Utrogestan, apart from the dosage which you will be covering in the subsequent videos, may I ask when and how is it better to take? Should we take the Utrogestan and estrogen at the same time (at night) or us ut ok to take estrogel in the morning and Itrogestan at night ? The reason I ask is if we take them together, we don't even give a tiny minute chance for the lining to get thicker. On the other hand by taking both together, would the effect of estrogen be diminished in the presence of progesterone for the other beneficial areas like bones, heart and brain? Would you be covering the timing of the two hormones within a day ?
There is no "we" to this. It is an individual matter. I find that most women have misinformation about all of these things. Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to address all these things in the context of YOUR situation. I do them all online
@@totallychillgirl8072 I remember from one of Dr Taylor’s lessons long ago: Progestogen is the overarching term encompassing all forms - synthetic or body-identical (“natural”). Progestin is a synthetic type (there are several) and progesterone refers to the “natural”, body-identical form. All forms fall under the header “Progestogens”.
Both progesterone and progestin belong to a class of hormones called progestogens, although progestin is a synthetic progestogen and progesterone is a natural progestogen. Dr.Taylor used the word progestogen.
Great refresher on the regimens of HRT and now to learn how they can lower the risk of endometrial uterine cancer.
I am SO looking forward to the dosages.
I cannot get enough of your valuable information. 💕💕!
You are always such a good student!
Had I known its benefits, I would have stayed on my birth control pills much longer, but the dosages were higher, back in the day, and the side effects were brutal! Thank you for another great video, Dr. Taylor! ❤
You are so welcome, my dear.
I did it. I just got caught up to your most current video. I, thankfully, stumbled upon on of your videos last spring and watched them in order starting with video #1. It takes some time, but we all stream our favorite shows on Netflix or whatever, and this is just basically this same time commitment but with huge life changing benefits. I have been on HRT for 7 months now and feel VERY confident in my decisons and choices, not to mention I feel fabulous again. I tell and talk to anyone who wants to talk about it and steer them your way. Heck, I even kinda hijacked the Christmas Party conversation for a bit. Thank You!!!!!! Stephanie
You, my dear, are an official "Menopause Pimp"! Just think about all the lives you're saving.
I applaud you and thank you for caring about other women.
Thanks again Barbie for another great video. 50 and in peri menopause. Just begun HRT
It’s called Femoston 1/10 here in Australia
For the first 14 days during a 28-cycle, one tablet containing oestradiol is taken daily; during the following 14 days one tablet containing oestradiol and dydrogesterone is taken. Ive got an even better understanding of the regimen from this video. I’ve been telling my friends about you too. All your videos help so much to navigate menopause our own way.
Bless you
You are so welcome, my dear. But don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you want me to tailor everything specifically TO YOU. I do them all online.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thankyou Barbie. When I dramatised all my symptoms the doctor basically said that’s exactly what HRT is for and writes me a prescription for cyclical HRT in pill form. I’m happy with that - it’s exactly what I wanted after all my research. Could not be bothered with gels, patches etc. I find pills easy and hassle free, tailored just for me! 😊 can’t pay AUD $400 with you and feel it’s unnecessary. Your videos gave me all the tools I needed to make my decision. They are simply wonderful. It’s a delight to attend your menopause university ❤ Blessings 💐
@@janinedance102 I'm thrilled to be able to help you in any way I can.
I wish had this information 40 years ago
The one thing I hear from every single woman who gets my education is that she wishes she'd gotten it earlier. This is why my big dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s.
Your unit on endometrial uterine cancer is very timely for me. On 12/8/22 I had a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The plan was to keep both my ovaries, but they found cancer in my uterus, so they removed my ovaries and lymph nodes. I had FIGO Grade 1, FIGO Stage 1A endometrial uterine cancer. It was contained to my uterus and never moved to the uterine wall. I’m very lucky. At my 2-week post-op I asked to start HRT. The doctor said they don’t give HRT to patients who had endometrial cancer. I feel like I keep getting slapped in the face. I had a hysteroscopy D&C in September to remove uterine polyps. That’s when they found precancerous cells (I had EIN). Slap 1. So the next step was the hysterectomy where they found I had endometrial cancer. Slap 2. They took my ovaries and I started instant menopause. Slap 3. I asked for HRT and they said no. Slap 4. None of my doctors can figure out why I developed EIN or endometrial uterine cancer. I don’t meet the profile. I’m 46 years old, 5’4”, 140 pounds, have never smoked, and have no family history of breast cancer or gynecological cancers. Before my hysterectomy, I had a period every 28 days and it lasted for 5 days. It was heavy, which is why I initially saw my gynecologist, but very regular. I had no perimenopause symptoms. Now I’m having at least 20 hot flashes a day and the night sweats are brutal. But my biggest priority in wanting HRT is wanting to protect myself from Alzheimer’s. My mom started showing signs of dementia at age 60. Now she is 73 and no longer knows who I am. That scares me more than cancer. Today I am 5 weeks post-op, and as I've been healing, I've been binge watching your videos. You bring me a lot of comfort. Thank you for all that you do!
Jessi,
I am so sorry that this unit is so close to home for you ... but so glad that it will empower to understand everything about it. I love giving you the menopause education you deserve. Keep watching.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you so much for your comment. I will definitely keep watching. You're such a great teacher!
@@jessi908 Well, thank you, my dear.
I suggest you consult a provider more positive toward your options. You should be able to find someone who is up-to-date on the research and more respectful of your wishes and values.
Dear Dr Taylor: A Happy New Year 2023 to you and yours. And may you continue to unravel the intricacies of HRT for women and their loving men. Federico.
Thank you so very much for this. I wish you the same.
Thank you Dr Taylor!
You are so very welcome, my dear.
@Menopause Taylor: I'm 59 and have been taking HRT (estradiol gel 0.6mg) and 200 mg progesterone capsules every day without a break for two and half years. About six months ago I had a uterine ultrasound, which shown my endometrial lining was 7mm, so my gynaecologist put me on some meds (not sure what) and told me to take a 2-week break from the progesterone in order to bleed. There was no bleeding - not a drop - so she said to continue both hormones every day without a break. I've been getting cramps in my tummy for the past two weeks, so I had an ultrasound scan today at my gynaecologists office. However, there was a substitute doctor there as my usual one was on holiday, and she was very young (not that that should really matter, but maybe she slacks experience). It seems my endometrial lining is now 1 cm and there are also some large dark patches, so I need to have a biopsy. She told me to continue taking the 200 mg progesterone continuously every evening (I take them at night as they make me sleepy) and to stop the estradiol altogether. I asked if I should cut it our gradually, so she said that might actually be better, but she seemed very unsure. What do you think - should I keep taking the progesterone every night and reduce the estradiol by more skipping more days each week? I'm so confused.
I can help you, my dear!
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thank you for the great information! I'm studying up before my GYN appointment in a couple of weeks. I'm 53 and I want to ask my doctor about menopause, HRT and the IUD I've had for the past 5 years.
Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME BEFORE seeing your physician if you want to avoid burning your bridges. I do them all online.
Thank you. I am on HRT because of your videos. I am 51. I have had 2 children. Is there any harm to liver in taking progesterone pill vs other forms? Also, it still amazes me that both my Doctor and OB do not support benefits of HRT.
Everything has both advantages and disadvantages. What matters is how they apply TO YOU.
If you want to tailor everything TO YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Great info!! Could you make a video that talks about which progesterone products are FDA approved to be efficacious against uterine cancer. I was reading that most creams on the market are compounded and not fda approved, as well as stories of women that came down with uterine cancer after having been on HRT that included progesterone creams.
Pharmaceutical products (which are regulated) are reliable for preventing uterine cancer.
Compounded products (which are not regulated) are not reliable for preventing uterine cancer.
Alleviating symptoms and preventing diseases are two completely different things. So always designate your goals first. Then, choose from among only those options that are capable of accomplishing your goals.
Thank you barbie for this information 💓💓
You are so very welcome, my dear.
Thank you 🤍🌟🤍🌟!!!
Thank you so much doctor best info ever 💕
I'm so glad this education is helping you!
My doc gave me vag estrogen and oral progesterone, I admit since I started taking progesterone I sleep better and feel great . Progesterone is like a game changer for me . I simply sleep like a baby
Eva,
Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.”
But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby.
Here are the facts:
Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning.
But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive.
The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day.
So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone.
@Menopause Taylor I use divigel estradiol in the morning/early afternoon. I was instructed to take a 100mg progesterone pill at night ( I still have a uterus) The instructions on the bottle say to take progesterone at night because it may make you drowsy. I do feel groggy when I wake up and it takes me a while to get going. Should I still take the progesterone at night?
@@chocchick5890 Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.”
But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby.
Here are the facts:
Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning.
But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive.
The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day.
So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone.
@Menopause Taylor Thank you so much for your response! I purchased your book a while ago after watching your videos. You provide/ provide me with so much information to make the best decision for myself in deciding to take HRT. There is still stigma surrounding it, but you are helping to dissolve that. I have another question...Will I be Ok with taking my progesterone pill in the morning/ early afternoon and applying my divigel at night? Reading between the lines, I believe that is what you are saying.
@Menopause Taylor After writing my LONG response to you, I read the last paragraph of what you wrote to me. You're basically telling me what I need to do🤪 ! My apologies. Thank you for all that you do!🥰
Great information 👍
I'm so glad it helps you.
Is it ok to do cyclical progesterone postmenspause with your along with your estradiol patch. What is your opinion? I have heard some doctors say that is fine if you choose and others say no.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Thank you so much 😊 😊😊
My pleasure!
I stopped having periods in Nov 2021 my 55th bday month and have continued to ovulate throwing albumen even over these last few days in my 56th year .
Hi Barbie! I have been following you since video #1 and thought I had a pretty good understanding of menopause. But, recently I listened to another TH-camr that discussed that when the ovaries "retire", the adrenal glands take over the production of estrogen, etc. And she was talking about the importance of taking care of stress levels, etc, because your adrenal glands are overloaded during menopause. I don't recall you ever discussing this and thought that estrogen literally goes to 0 once the ovaries retire. Could you please discuss what levels are needed to prevent the "big 3" and if it is possible to do so without HRT? I'm assuming the adrenal glands are unable to produce enough and that is why HRT is the best solution. I have had the labs done and I know I'm low but uncertain when I'm too low. I remember you saying that you cannot put a number on it, but it sure would help if you could tell us to consider HRT when your labs show you are below xx.
I haven't discussed this because it's hogwash.
If your pancreas stopped producing insulin, would your liver take over?
Always know the credential of any author, TH-camr, or whatever BEFORE listening to anything they write or say. Otherwise, you stick information into your brain that is completely untrue (as in this case).
Imagine me looking you up and the very first video I watch is this one! Now that I've watched so many more (and continue watching) I'm going to watch this again! Question: is it ok to buy the synthetic estrogen and progesterone brands you've mentioned through the online pharmacies that have been cropping up? (I just turned 58 2 days ago and would like to start asap and my gyn can't see me for another two months and then I don't know if she will give it to me or not.)
Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know.
Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know.
I respond to all comments here on TH-cam daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!)
And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time. I do them all online.
THANK YOU!
It's my pleasure!
Fabulous explanations😊
Just read that there is estrogen dominance. Do you have a video explaining this in detail?
You have fallen prey to marketing, my dear.
The whole theory of “estrogen dominance” was made up by Dr. John Lee of the Alternative community in order to get women to blame estrogen for all their gynecologic problems. His goal was to sell progesterone, which he touted as the “safe and beneficial” hormone. Well, his marketing worked. But it’s a complete fallacy. You can’t use progesterone instead of estrogen any more than you could wear a baby’s clothes instead of yours.
You are “estrogen dominant” because you are female (Mama Bear) and estrogen is YOUR hormone. You are estrogen dominant for half of every menstrual cycle you ever have. And you are estrogen dominant during peri-menopause. But at post-menopause, you are estrogen deficient. And estrogen deficiency is what causes all the problems both short and long term once you reach post-menopause.
More gold!
Thank you!
Would a doctor be able to tell if an ablation had been successful in destroying the entire uterine wall? If there was bleeding, of course you would know it hadn't. But if there wasn't, would the doctor be able to tell, perhaps by monitoring the thickness of the lining?
I can help you with this ... but only in a consultation.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Hi. If I take 100 oestrogen patch, how much progesterone should I be taking? Thanks so much 🙏
My Dear,
It all depends on the particular patch. They are not all the same.
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
What form of birth control is the best. The pill, patch,gel, shot, or implant
"Best" is a marketing word. We are not robots. Every woman must find what is best FOR HER.
This is precisely what I do in consultations. If you want one, you can schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
A long time ago, you gave us a website to search for local GYNs that specialize in menopause. I can't find it anywhere. Could you provide it or point me to the video number?
In North America, here’s how you can find a menopause specialist:
Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society).
Click on the tab "For Women."
Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner."
Put in your zip code.
All the menopause specialists near you will pop up.
In the U.K., here’s how you can find a menopause specialist:
Go to thebms.org.uk (The British Menopause Society).
Click on the “Find a Specialist” tab.
Enter your zip code or location.
Designate the search radius (50 miles - 200 miles).
Designate how many results you want to see (25 - 100).
Designate whether you want NHS or Private, or both by checking the appropriate boxes.
Click on the search box.
All of the menopause specialists will pop up.
Can you take Prometrium if you have a Mirena IUD? My doctor recommended it for my insomnia. Is that not too much progesterone? I'm 46 in perimenopause with insomnia, irritability and joint pain as my major symptoms.
Natalia,
This requires tailoring specifically TO YOU, which I can only do in a consultation.
I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Did you get an answer? I'm having the same issue. I want the birth control and help with bleeding Mirena gives but I also want the benefits that Prometrium provides for my peri symptoms because the Mirena isn't cutting it.
@@earthlover1 Yes, both my family doctor and gynaecologist said it was fine to take oral progesterone along side the mirena. Very little progestin in the iud gets into the blood stream. I really love the way the progesterone makes me feel. Insomnia is gone and my mood is so much better! I take 100mg nightly .
@nattyp76 This is excellent. I've been doing the same for three days and feel so much better already. Thank you for getting back to me. I know women who are prescribed 300-400mg of Prometrium a night, so with the little progestin the iud gives us, I can't see 100mg daily being an issue. I wish I hadn't stopped.
@@earthlover1Im considering getting a Mirena, I'm 52 yrs old. Did your doctor and/or gyno, by any chance say whether it was safe to have a Mirena for 30 to 40 yrs? (Obviously changing it every 5 yrs. Hoping I live that long and planning to stay on HRT until I die) . Just not sure if Mirena is a safe option because its synthetic progestin and not bio identical
Thank you so much for looking out for women's health. Can you tell me how long a woman should remain on HRT?
How long would "a woman" remain on insulin? What about thyroid hormone?
Does it make any sense for estrogen replacement for estrogen deficiency to be any different?
What will happen if you ever stop taking estrogen replacement?
You can always do whatever you want. But be prepared for the consequences.
If you want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you and I agree. It seems many doctors want to stop patient HRT after a couple of years or so. Why is this?
@@MariaMLoBalsamo Fear from one disastrous study 20 years ago. That's the only reason.
How long would you take insulin if you were diabetic?
How long would you take thyroid hormone if you were hypothyroid?
A hormone deficiency is a hormone deficiency.
@@MenopauseTaylor thank you!!!
@@MenopauseTaylor agree. Thank you 💕
Just to be sure I have this right. I am on an estrogen patch, 0,025 mg, but...I have had a uterine ablation, so I don't have to take progesterone? Progesterone is making me feel blah and I do take it at night. Just 100 mg.
Whether or not you need progestogen after an endometrial uterine ablation depends on how “complete” the ablation was.
A "complete" uterine ablation destroys every morsel of your inner uterine lining. In this case, you will never have any bleeding ever again, and you do not have to take progesterone.
An "incomplete" uterine ablation fails to destroy every morsel of your inner uterine lining. This is common with fibroids or anything that distorts your uterine cavity. In this case, regardless of whether or not you have bleeding afterward, you do have to take progesterone.
But the bigger issue FOR YOU is that your current estrogen dosage is completely incapable of preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's.
You need to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to ensure that you meet your goals. I do them all online.
I'm currently on an estradiol patch .05 twice a week and progesterone 200mg. I had an ablation, but didn't quite understand that part of this video. Should I be taking both?
Darlene,
It all depends on the specifics of YOUR ablation.
Whether or not you need progestogen after an endometrial uterine ablation depends on how “complete” the ablation was.
A "complete" uterine ablation destroys every morsel of your inner uterine lining. In this case, you will never have any bleeding ever again, and you do not have to take progesterone.
An "incomplete" uterine ablation fails to destroy every morsel of your inner uterine lining. This is common with fibroids or anything that distorts your uterine cavity. In this case, regardless of whether or not you have bleeding afterward, you do have to take progesterone.
@Menopause Taylor thank you for replying. I believe I've had a "complete" to stop heavy periods. Never bled again. Not sure why my Doctor has me on progesterone, something to discuss when I see her next week.
Thank you!
@@DKane73 Your doctor probably knows nothing about menopause. There is no education on it whatsoever in medical school. And 4-year Ob/Gyn residency programs devote only 1% of the 4 years to menopause. It's the most neglected topic on Earth.
I use E injections and oral progesterone in a cycle. I get a five day bleed when I stop my progesterone. My doses are higher than most.
Hi Dr. Taylor. I'm 47 years old in perimenopause. I'm on the 75 estradiol patch with the Mirena IUD. I was on Prometrium but the doctor told me to stop when I had the IUD inserted. I don’t think I'm getting enough progesterone. I'm still having many migraines, night sweats and hot flashes plus just an overall sense of unwell. I started taking the Prometrium tabs that I have... one a night 100mg. Is this okay to do with my Mirena because I feel so much better? I also like having birth control and not having a period every 14 days and Mirena provides this
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
How are things going? How do you feel? Do you still have mirena and are you still on 100mg progesterone? Im asking because im planning to do the same thing. Im on .75 estrodial and taking 200mg progesterone. Im planning to have Mirena inserted and cut the progesterone down to 100mc daily. Would love to know who it's all going for you
@effiefr6182
I still only have the IUD, and I've bled almost every day from spotting to heavy for 5 months😢 I really believe that the Prometrium would help control my bleeding. I do not think I'm getting enough progesterone.
I haven't been back to the gyno yet. My family physician doesn't know anything about perimenopause/menopause so he's useless. I'm in Canada, and you need a referral to see the gyno. I'm so frustrated 😠
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.@@earthlover1
@@earthlover1 oh boy, you are going through alot. Any chance you can change doctors?
A little late, but I'm here!
No uterus left for me..PCOS let the lawn got too long and spawn a polyp, and the polyp decided to be Stage 1a cancer, so the She Shed wad yeeted! HRT is a wonder!
You always make me smile.
Thank you. So for an individual who is 20 years post menopause, HRT not an option?
You may be!
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Do you take insurance?
@@Christinalovescats1958 I do not accept any kind of insurance. I work independently of all insurance companies, Health Savings Accounts, institutions, guideline limitations, and sponsorships specifically so that I can be the unbiased educator and tell you everything about everything. You can always count on me for the whole story and only the truth. That is not the case with any of the aforementioned entities.
Can I just stay on my birth control pill indefinitely?
Generally-speaking, guidelines designate age 55 as the cut-off age for birth control pills. I don't like cut-off ages simply because we do not all age similarly. However, guidelines treat people like robots, so you have to be prepared for your doctor to take them aways from you at age 55.
Once again, a great video. It was a revelation that the birth control pills reduce the risk of endometrial cancer . I can't wait for your next video on towage et Al. If we are taking estrogel and Utrogestan, apart from the dosage which you will be covering in the subsequent videos, may I ask when and how is it better to take? Should we take the Utrogestan and estrogen at the same time (at night) or us ut ok to take estrogel in the morning and Itrogestan at night ? The reason I ask is if we take them together, we don't even give a tiny minute chance for the lining to get thicker. On the other hand by taking both together, would the effect of estrogen be diminished in the presence of progesterone for the other beneficial areas like bones, heart and brain? Would you be covering the timing of the two hormones within a day ?
There is no "we" to this. It is an individual matter. I find that most women have misinformation about all of these things.
Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to address all these things in the context of YOUR situation. I do them all online
First to listen :)
You're a star student.
Why are you calling progesterone “progestin”?? I would never use a “progestin”!!
@T M what is the difference?
@@totallychillgirl8072 I remember from one of Dr Taylor’s lessons long ago: Progestogen is the overarching term encompassing all forms - synthetic or body-identical (“natural”). Progestin is a synthetic type (there are several) and progesterone refers to the “natural”, body-identical form. All forms fall under the header “Progestogens”.
Watch her videos in order and you will have a better understanding.
Yep, watch the videos in order and the answer to this question will become crystal clear ❤
Both progesterone and progestin belong to a class of hormones called progestogens, although progestin is a synthetic progestogen and progesterone is a natural progestogen. Dr.Taylor used the word progestogen.