Dr. Taylor, I give you my deepest gratitude on your commitment and professionalism. Menopause is grossly under addressed and misunderstood. You are a fountain of information and a blessing of truth! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this, my dear. I love giving you the menopause education you deserve. I'm hoping to move the topic of menopause from the "neglect" pile to the "most important" pile.
Dr. Taylor…you have given me so much information so that I can manage my menopause my way and know when someone is scamming me. I love the consultations I’ve had with you to clear up many things. I had a difficult time in school (except for math) and find I am having an easy time in Menopause University. Love and hugs to a phenomenal woman and teacher. XO
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. You'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that now you 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.
Great information! Thank you! I'm in me Perimenopause, but the main reason I was searching about HRT was to cure my heart palpitations I'm having for years, specially at night! Now, I understand why I was feeling so different, like if something was missing in my body.
You are a godsend to women and menopause! Unfortunately, I'm in that category of women who could not get HRT because of the WHI study, and now it's too late for HRT to prevent osteoporosis for me. I found a new OBGYN a year ago who recommended HRT for vaginal dryness, but I had no idea what role HRT could play in preventing heart disease and Alzheimer's. I started taking HRT 10 months ago but it's not at the dose to prevent disease because I didn't know then what I know now from watching your very educational videos! I'm in the process of getting the correct dose to at least help prevent heart disease and Alzheimer's.
My mother is also in the same boat. She's too old for hrt even though Caitlyn Jenner is not apparently and both are in their 70s...My mother has no heart disease, she has osteoporosis though.
Any vaginal hrt won't help anything but your vagina. She goes over this in earlier videos. One type of vaginal ring will work as will patch and oral. If u do oral tho it will make you more likely to become insulin resistant. I am switching to zero carb diet to try to bring my triglycerides down.
Definitely schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will tailor everything specifically to YOU so that you know exactly how to go about getting what you need. I do them all via video.
@@iss8504 Yes, I've watched many of her videos and did see this one you reference. I have high cholesterol and could not understand why because I do eat only healthy fats. Ah, now I know why. My mother has Hashimoto's disease (hardening of the arteries) and her father died from arteriosclerosis. I knew then my problem was genetic. I know now because of Dr. Taylor, that my problem is due to estrogen deficiency. Yeah, I'm feeling a little bitter, but thanks to Dr. Taylor, I can at least take action to preserve what I haven't lost and pass what I've learned on to my three daughters for when it's their turn to go through the big change.
Thank you for this, Dr Taylor. I’m trying to understand why we leave testosterone “by the wayside” when it comes to well-being and disease prevention in post menopause. There seems to be a narrow focus on its role in libido and sexual function, but “testosterone maintains normal metabolic function, muscle and bone strength, urogenital health, mood and cognitive function.” (British Menopause Society) “Testosterone deficiency can also contribute to a reduction in general quality of life, tiredness, depression, headaches, cognitive problems, osteoporosis and sarcopenia.” I was surprised to learn that pre-menopausal women produce much more testosterone than estrogen! So I’m wondering why there is not an interest to replace testosterone as well as estradiol in women who’ve lost both hormones? Is there something I’m not understanding about testosterone?
Women are "Mama Bear." We are not "Papa Bear." Estrogen is the female hormone. Testosterone is the male hormone. The key is to get your estrogen right FIRST, and then determine if you need testosterone. If a man lost all his testosterone, would he replace estrogen before he replaced testosterone? (Men produce both hormones, too.)
@Menopause Taylor i notice at my period time. The week before and on im crying and lower self-esteem. Im 42. I know its because my estrogen lowers. I also stopped an adhd medication. Id love a consultation with you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Once your estrogen level is corrected so you feel better at whatever dose makes you feel better, what is the next step to determine testosterone and how should that be taken? I’m concerned that it’s being poo-poo’d yet our bodies do produce it for a reason but at obviously lower levels than men but it does play a role in how we feel too and how it affects our bodies. It’s important that we also have this discussion.
I think you are confusing the roles of the hormones. Just as insulin cannot do the job of thyroid hormone, testosterone cannot do the job of estrogen. That doesn't make one good and the other bad. It just means that you have to have their roles straight if you want to succeed.@@questioneverything1776
I’m sharing away, but unfortunately, you are correct. People seem to be comfortable with their ignorance - sadly. I’ve had a 2nd DEXA scan because I alerted my “new” doc to my osteoporosis. Her nurse called to schedule me to start on Prolia (sp) although I told her I had been on Actonel and it reversed my osteoporosis to osteopenia. It’s like the information win in one ear and out the other. Think I’ll be finding another new doctor and as soon as I can I will schedule a consultation with you because I am concerned about the other two diseases! Poor as a church mouse at this time, but working on bettering my situation😊. Thanks for instructing us on this crucial information!!!
I’m only osteopenia my dexa scan said and they wanted me to start that ...I said NO bump up my calcium and vitamin D any advice ??i’malso thinking of up up my estrogen...
@@angelasmith257 Definitely make sure your estrogen replacement is at the minimal necessary dose to help prevent further bone loss. Dr Taylor has videos on this. Calcium and vitamin D alone are not going to make a difference if your bone metabolism is out of balance due to estrogen deficiency.
@@peekaaa9931 I think video # 288 is one of them, but she also mentioned the dosages in one or two earlier ones. Maybe putting a couple of key words in the search bar will find the earlier ones. Hope this helps.
Cant wait to have a consult with you...love your videos just found you on the English ladies site...I'm 58. - 4 on Bone density on my spine I'm scared I have a spine of an 80yr old..was diagnosed with Triple negative breast cancer in 2020 I'm vegan / Keto...waiting on thyroid blood work so I can send you all my History....Thank You So much for all you do for us Ladies....❤🙏❤
Thank you so much for all the videos and podcasts! I have a GYN professional who is working with changing my HRT from compounded. After your education I realize my goal is to prevent disease and not just symptom management. Since she was not familiar with minimal doses for disease prevention, I shared your chart with her. She wanted more information and I am not sure if she will devote the time to watch your videos. I will advocate for myself but is there somewhere I can direct her to show her this minimal for disease prevention?
The minimal dosage requirements are nothing new. It's information we've had since the 1940s. The only thing that has changed is that one study scared people (patients and doctors, alike). It appears that your doctor knows very little about menopause. Maybe she's not the right doctor for you. And maybe you need a consultation with me so that I can school you in how to find the right doctor for you if she won't give you what you want and need.
You are so very welcome. There is no education on menopause in medical school or nursing school. A 4-year Ob/Gyn residency program devotes only 1% of the time to menopause. And yet, half of the world's population will spend half of their lives in menopause.
Hubby is Emergency Medicine but really loves learning about men’s and women’s hormone health . He sees what happens after years of just not doing anything about them. Anyway , I’m about to turn 50 so I’m doing a DXA ( DEXA) to see where I am at with my bone density .
Thank you Dr. Taylor for such critical content , I value the education as I try to stay away from my families history of Alzheimer’s . What do you say to those women who are on estrogen blockers from their doctor , after recovering from estrogen fed breast cancer . They really demonize the estrogen … this seems wrong . Also who is your counterpart for men ? … their mood swings and hormonal imbalances are real too . I never hear of men doing any hormone replacement . What do their brains , hearts , bones need as they reach their mid fifties ? I want my husband to also have a good health span . ❤️ Thank you 😊
I will cover all the details about estrogen and breast cancer in the breast cancer unit, which encompasses 55 videos, beginning on May 30, 2024. If you would like me to tailor any of that specifically to YOU sooner (or at any time), just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Everything absolutely MOST be tailored to YOU. Men never lose all their testosterone. That's why they don't have menopause.
It's only us women who have our hormones drop off so drastically. That doesn't happen to men. That's why, after a certain point, women suddenly start to look older than men of the same age. So unfair! 😭 Unfortunately, we're aging like that on the inside as well, the invisible part of menopause 😊xx
Your estrogen dosage is adequately balanced by your progesterone dosage for prevention of uterine cancer. The bigger question is whether or not your estrogen dosage is adequate (FOR YOU) for preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. I can only assess that in a consultation in which I tailor everything specifically to YOU.
@@Zlata1Z It depends on the gel, my dear. Please do not short-change yourself. Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that you know precisely what's right for YOU.
This requires a consultation, which will make it very easy to know the dosage that is right FOR YOU. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. And I do them all online. It is impossible to help you with this in a comment box.
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You do not understand what's going on or how to manage it. This is critical. PLEASE let me help you. I do all consultations via video.
Thank you so much for the information Dr. Taylor. My question is if local HRT will have the same results as systemic HRT in order to avoid these 3 diseases. Thank you so much for guiding us through this process. Very much appreciated.
NOOOOOO! You have definitely not started with video #1 and watched them all in order. You are missing the basics, and that will end in disaster. Please, consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll give you the overall education, tailor everything specifically to YOU, and help you avoid pitfalls.
Once you have the DEXA report, consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME sot that I can tell you precisely where you stand on the bone-density scale.
The only way I can help you find a doctor anywhere is to discuss your goals in a consultation. Finding a doctor is all about finding one who will manage YOUR menopause YOUR way. So, in a consultation, I will tailor everything to you so that you know precisely what you want. If you want one, you can schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all via video.
@@balkaur6321 You can provide anything you want me to address. But I will not address anything you do not submit in the questionnaire. Nothing is mandatory.
What about FSH levels in menopause? My doctor said the closer to 30 that number is it tricks your mind into thinking your body is younger. I was on .05 estridiol patch and my FSH is 74, they said I need more estrogen so upped me to .075, maybe I need more I am forgetful and bad cholesterol has gone up but could be from the keto diet. Does this go against what you talked about with labs??
Bell, 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 for your tutorials. You have taught me so much! Any chance you can talk at some point about lichen sclerosus- I’m learning that this is a chronic skin condition that generally occurs in postmenopausal women.
I will be covering this in the unit on vaginal symptoms ... but it won't be for a loooooooong time. As you know, I cover everything in units. I have already shot all the videos through June 2024, and the vaginal stuff is still long after that. If you want me to help you with YOUR situation, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do all consultations via video conferencing.
Dear dr Taylor, As always: thanks! Ignorance is so. not. bliss. Dear fellow followers: I had a heart ECG as a routine control, after cancer treatment. Guess what: I turned out to have a (probably hereditary) heart disease. It does not bother me much at the moment, but it would have been benificial to me to have learned about this earlier in my life. Had I not had the cancer treatment, my request for a ECG would have been denied... If you have any kind of access to it: get tested luvvies! I have yet to get a bone density scan (fighting for one, and bloody heck, I'll get it). Over here we unfortunately don't have the option to "bypass" the sytem and pay for it ourselves. Doctors in the Netherlands oftentimes really seem to believe ignorance is total bliss. They're wrong.
I assume we need to have two DEXA scans to help assess whether our estrogen dose is high enough for us personally to protect from further bone loss? One scan to see where we are and a second one some time later to ensure no further bone loss? How long apart would you recommend the DEXAS should be? One year? 6 months? Thank you.
Yes. Every woman needs to assess HER specific needs with regard to estrogen for preventing bone loss. You need the first one when you start losing bone at peri- or post-menopause. The timing of the next one depends on the results of the first one.
It all depends on YOUR BODY and what YOUR body needs. 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 from Australia. My doctor said I can’t take estrogen if I have Migraines. Because of an increase chance of blood clots. They are rare and hormonal I believe. Is this true? My mother had osteoporosis and heart issues. My sister at 60 has both too and has taken no hormones either. I’m 49 in perimenopause. I just take vitex and my cycle is still quite regular. I work hard on maintaining my health. Feeling Fine. I’m booked to see an Ob/GYN soon to discuss what I’ve learnt from you. Maybe she will give me enough estrogen when I get to menopause despite the occasional migraine?
Transdermal oestrogen doesn't have an increased risk of clot. I've had migraines for decades and take daily preventive meds for it. Oral oestrogen tablets aren't suitable for us, but patches, gel or sprays are suitable. And oral micronized progesterone is also fine. Hope that helps. Good luck 🍀😊xx
@@janinedance102twice daily beta blockers. The best way to take them for me has been ten minutes before food (not with or after), and keeping to the same times every day. Then they're pretty effective. The downside has been that they give me cold hands and feet! 🧤🧦🥶xx
@ Janine Dance, I used to have classic migraine almost every days that affected my vision. Found out later that it was due to magnesium deficiency. I make sure I take magnesium every day, and I have not gotten a migraine for more than 10 years. Do your own research on migraine and magnesium.
PLEASE, PLEASE schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Do not let your fibroids dictate your menopause. I will help you with this. I do all consultations via video.
Hi Caroline I have had migraines since I was 15, some with aura sometimes without.. I have been on HRT for two years with Dr. Taylor’s guidance and no issues. Still have the same migraines I had before HRT.
This warrants a consultation. There are sooooo many more things I need to know, and there is no way I can tailor everything to you in a comment box. Please schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all via video.
You are so very kind. Thank you. But I chose the most unpopular and most neglected topic on Earth AND I turned my TH-cam channel into a classroom. I doubt I'll ever have even one million followers.
Stroke is the same physiologic process as heart attack. It's just ini a different location. Heart attack is a build-up of plaque in the arteries to your heart. Stroke is a build-up of plaque in the arteries to your brain.
Pregnancy causes your estrogen to increase by 10 to 15 times its normal level. It's almost impossible for you to get too much with HRT. You need to worry about getting ENOUGH estrogen, not about getting too much estrogen.
Another reason to fight for universal healthcare and access to medicines in the U.S.! Second, these hormone deficiencies must be acknowledged as such - estradiol in post menopause too often is considered “not medically necessary” by insurance companies. We need advocacy to let them know how much it could save them when heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia are prevented in many! Which brings me to the role of those who know about the benefits of HRT in disease prevention - the menopause societies and specialists, all the scientists who KNOW… What is their problem? There must be women among them who care and can organize to get this done for all women?! I don’t get it. 😞
In terms of your question for options without insurance - generics work well for me. Estradiol plus progesterone together cost me just about $1 per day. I use GoodRx. Hope this helps.
@@cm1906 from Canada. Universal health care won't pay for what u think it will pay for. My mother in Canada is 76 and that means no more cancer screenings, and definitely no estrogen. Wait at least a year for a hip replacement. If they get their way, your hip has deteriorated so surgery is out and they give u a wheelchair because that's cheaper. I come from a family of doctors. Anything serious, we went to the US. Cancer, surgery, you name it.
@@iss8504 I’m sorry to hear this. I have to admit I have next to no knowledge about the Canadian healthcare system. My experience was with several in Europe, although it’s been a while now, but the experience was great compared to the U.S. where I am now. I have health insurance but the monthly premiums are very high and they are doing everything they can to deny claims, coverage, nothing is ever smooth - numerous “errors”, always in their favor… I could go on…
Dr. Taylor, I have been trying to get a consultation with you for some time now. When I go to register, the email verification never comes to my email address. I’ve even setup a separate email account in case that was the issue. I’ve also sent a message through your website with no response as well as a DM through Instagram. I desperately need a consultation with you. Any suggestions?
I’m also having the same problem. I want to set up a consultation with her but not able to do it for some reason?? Maybe she will see this and let us all know what we are doing wrong??
I was listening your podcast about is Soy dangerous? , it’s not dangerous for many people maybe but also very dangerous for people like me if you have soy allergy so Soy is not innocent plant for everyone, I would like you to mention soy allergy as well
I understand your concern, my dear. I'm glad you avoid soy if you're allergic to it. Different people have different allergies. It's important for anyone with an allergy to avoid the offending agent. But it does not warrant warning everybody about the item as "dangerous." It's only dangerous to those who have an allergy.
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Dr. Taylor, I give you my deepest gratitude on your commitment and professionalism. Menopause is grossly under addressed and misunderstood. You are a fountain of information and a blessing of truth! Thank you.
Thank you so much for this, my dear. I love giving you the menopause education you deserve. I'm hoping to move the topic of menopause from the "neglect" pile to the "most important" pile.
Dr. Taylor…you have given me so much information so that I can manage my menopause my way and know when someone is scamming me. I love the consultations I’ve had with you to clear up many things.
I had a difficult time in school (except for math) and find I am having an easy time in Menopause University.
Love and hugs to a phenomenal woman and teacher. XO
Copy that Dr.
You are in the Honor Roll here at Menopause University.
@@clarasantiso8246 Thank you, my dear.
I just found this beautiful woman Chanel and I be learning more in the past month than my entire life!❤❤❤thank you so much for all you do!!
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. You'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that now you 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.
@@MenopauseTaylor ❤️❤️❤️thank you so much!!
It's my pleasure!@@marielasantiago9195
Best menopause professor ever 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💕💕💕💕🎀🎀🎀☺️☺️
Well, I am truly honored by this accolade.
Thank you for your thorough information that includes info for HRT and nonHRT candidates.
You are so welcome, my dear. Here at Menopause University, it's YOUR menopause YOUR way ... with knowledge.
I’m am so grateful for this information. I have shared your channel whenever I have gotten a chance to!!
This is so very good of you. You are saving other women's lives.
Gosh am I so lucky to have this education from you!! Thanks again for this excellent video, Dr. B!
You are so very welcome, my dear Cheryl.
Agree!! Agree!!! Agree!!
@@13nlsc You make me smile, my dear.
God bless you, Dr. Taylor. What would we do without you? ❤
How sweet of you to write this. Thank you for appreciating my efforts. I love every minute of delivering this education.
Great information! Thank you! I'm in me Perimenopause, but the main reason I was searching about HRT was to cure my heart palpitations I'm having for years, specially at night! Now, I understand why I was feeling so different, like if something was missing in my body.
You see! Education is power.
I am in the same boat so scary
@@DsnyLuv Don't be afraid. Be empowerd.
You are the biggest gift to women! Please consider adding a tip jar or coffee fund to your channel so we can support you! 💜💜
I’m so excited I have a DEXA scan next week! I sent you an email on your website but I’m not sure it went through. Thank you I am feeling so good. 😀😀😀
My website was down for a couple of days due to changing servers. Please re-send your email if you need a response.
"The biggest fear is the unknown." It's my only fear! Knowledge really IS power!
Exactly!
You are a godsend to women and menopause! Unfortunately, I'm in that category of women who could not get HRT because of the WHI study, and now it's too late for HRT to prevent osteoporosis for me. I found a new OBGYN a year ago who recommended HRT for vaginal dryness, but I had no idea what role HRT could play in preventing heart disease and Alzheimer's. I started taking HRT 10 months ago but it's not at the dose to prevent disease because I didn't know then what I know now from watching your very educational videos! I'm in the process of getting the correct dose to at least help prevent heart disease and Alzheimer's.
I’m in the same boat you are …it’s very irritating
My mother is also in the same boat. She's too old for hrt even though Caitlyn Jenner is not apparently and both are in their 70s...My mother has no heart disease, she has osteoporosis though.
Any vaginal hrt won't help anything but your vagina. She goes over this in earlier videos. One type of vaginal ring will work as will patch and oral. If u do oral tho it will make you more likely to become insulin resistant. I am switching to zero carb diet to try to bring my triglycerides down.
Definitely schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will tailor everything specifically to YOU so that you know exactly how to go about getting what you need. I do them all via video.
@@iss8504 Yes, I've watched many of her videos and did see this one you reference. I have high cholesterol and could not understand why because I do eat only healthy fats. Ah, now I know why. My mother has Hashimoto's disease (hardening of the arteries) and her father died from arteriosclerosis. I knew then my problem was genetic. I know now because of Dr. Taylor, that my problem is due to estrogen deficiency. Yeah, I'm feeling a little bitter, but thanks to Dr. Taylor, I can at least take action to preserve what I haven't lost and pass what I've learned on to my three daughters for when it's their turn to go through the big change.
Thank you for this, Dr Taylor. I’m trying to understand why we leave testosterone “by the wayside” when it comes to well-being and disease prevention in post menopause. There seems to be a narrow focus on its role in libido and sexual function, but “testosterone maintains normal metabolic function, muscle and bone strength, urogenital health, mood and cognitive function.” (British Menopause Society) “Testosterone deficiency can also contribute to a reduction in general quality of life, tiredness, depression, headaches, cognitive problems, osteoporosis and sarcopenia.”
I was surprised to learn that pre-menopausal women produce much more testosterone than estrogen!
So I’m wondering why there is not an interest to replace testosterone as well as estradiol in women who’ve lost both hormones?
Is there something I’m not understanding about testosterone?
Because playing with testosterone is very dangerous to play with with woman. Be careful
Women are "Mama Bear." We are not "Papa Bear." Estrogen is the female hormone. Testosterone is the male hormone. The key is to get your estrogen right FIRST, and then determine if you need testosterone.
If a man lost all his testosterone, would he replace estrogen before he replaced testosterone? (Men produce both hormones, too.)
@Menopause Taylor i notice at my period time. The week before and on im crying and lower self-esteem. Im 42. I know its because my estrogen lowers. I also stopped an adhd medication. Id love a consultation with you.
@@MenopauseTaylor
Once your estrogen level is corrected so you feel better at whatever dose makes you feel better, what is the next step to determine testosterone and how should that be taken? I’m concerned that it’s being poo-poo’d yet our bodies do produce it for a reason but at obviously lower levels than men but it does play a role in how we feel too and how it affects our bodies. It’s important that we also have this discussion.
I think you are confusing the roles of the hormones.
Just as insulin cannot do the job of thyroid hormone, testosterone cannot do the job of estrogen.
That doesn't make one good and the other bad. It just means that you have to have their roles straight if you want to succeed.@@questioneverything1776
I’m sharing away, but unfortunately, you are correct. People seem to be comfortable with their ignorance - sadly. I’ve had a 2nd DEXA scan because I alerted my “new” doc to my osteoporosis. Her nurse called to schedule me to start on Prolia (sp) although I told her I had been on Actonel and it reversed my osteoporosis to osteopenia. It’s like the information win in one ear and out the other. Think I’ll be finding another new doctor and as soon as I can I will schedule a consultation with you because I am concerned about the other two diseases! Poor as a church mouse at this time, but working on bettering my situation😊. Thanks for instructing us on this crucial information!!!
I’m only osteopenia my dexa scan said and they wanted me to start that ...I said NO bump up my calcium and vitamin D any advice ??i’malso thinking of up up my estrogen...
@@angelasmith257 Definitely make sure your estrogen replacement is at the minimal necessary dose to help prevent further bone loss. Dr Taylor has videos on this. Calcium and vitamin D alone are not going to make a difference if your bone metabolism is out of balance due to estrogen deficiency.
@@cm1906 Do you remember the video number that talks about this?
@@peekaaa9931 I think video # 288 is one of them, but she also mentioned the dosages in one or two earlier ones. Maybe putting a couple of key words in the search bar will find the earlier ones. Hope this helps.
1mg daily is what i recall
Cant wait to have a consult with you...love your videos just found you on the English ladies site...I'm 58. - 4 on Bone density on my spine I'm scared I have a spine of an 80yr old..was diagnosed with Triple negative breast cancer in 2020 I'm vegan / Keto...waiting on thyroid blood work so I can send you all my History....Thank You So much for all you do for us Ladies....❤🙏❤
I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear!
Thank you so much for all the videos and podcasts! I have a GYN professional who is working with changing my HRT from compounded. After your education I realize my goal is to prevent disease and not just symptom management. Since she was not familiar with minimal doses for disease prevention, I shared your chart with her. She wanted more information and I am not sure if she will devote the time to watch your videos. I will advocate for myself but is there somewhere I can direct her to show her this minimal for disease prevention?
The minimal dosage requirements are nothing new. It's information we've had since the 1940s. The only thing that has changed is that one study scared people (patients and doctors, alike).
It appears that your doctor knows very little about menopause. Maybe she's not the right doctor for you. And maybe you need a consultation with me so that I can school you in how to find the right doctor for you if she won't give you what you want and need.
Im a nurse. 43 years. The health care system does not address these issues among others. Thank you for your input
You are so very welcome. There is no education on menopause in medical school or nursing school. A 4-year Ob/Gyn residency program devotes only 1% of the time to menopause.
And yet, half of the world's population will spend half of their lives in menopause.
Thank you! …putting up a fight to get HRT prescribed is daunting, sigh 😞, but essential.
I know. I picked the most unpopular topic and the hardest job on Earth. But, I'll keep trying!
Hubby is Emergency Medicine but really loves learning about men’s and women’s hormone health . He sees what happens after years of just not doing anything about them. Anyway , I’m about to turn 50 so I’m doing a DXA ( DEXA) to see where I am at with my bone density .
Good for you! And don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if your DEXA scan isn't stellar.
You are super fabulous Dr Taylor - thank you! :)
Ahh, this is such a nice compliment. Thank you, my dear.
Thank you for the education, best wishes to you ❤
Hi Doc, did you compose and perform your into and outdo music? It keeps me calm every time I hear it on any of your videos. 😀 I love it.
Thank you Dr. Taylor for such critical content , I value the education as I try to stay away from my families history of Alzheimer’s . What do you say to those women who are on estrogen blockers from their doctor , after recovering from estrogen fed breast cancer . They really demonize the estrogen … this seems wrong . Also who is your counterpart for men ? … their mood swings and hormonal imbalances are real too . I never hear of men doing any hormone replacement . What do their brains , hearts , bones need as they reach their mid fifties ? I want my husband to also have a good health span . ❤️
Thank you 😊
I will cover all the details about estrogen and breast cancer in the breast cancer unit, which encompasses 55 videos, beginning on May 30, 2024. If you would like me to tailor any of that specifically to YOU sooner (or at any time), just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Everything absolutely MOST be tailored to YOU.
Men never lose all their testosterone. That's why they don't have menopause.
It's only us women who have our hormones drop off so drastically. That doesn't happen to men. That's why, after a certain point, women suddenly start to look older than men of the same age. So unfair! 😭 Unfortunately, we're aging like that on the inside as well, the invisible part of menopause 😊xx
@@anne-louisegoldie Exactly. Men never lose all their testosterone. That's why they don't have menopause.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love you and the information you give
You are sooooo very welcome, dear Deborah.
Great information. Thank you Dr Barbie. Also, you look glorious today 💚🙏😍💐
Thank you so much, my star student.
I shall ask for a bone density test next week!
You will be so glad you did. Don't "ask. Demand. And offer to pay for it. (It's only $200 - $300 USD.)
@@MenopauseTaylor I am in the UK, perhaps the rules are different and I can have one free of charge before 65? I will find out.
@@smileygirl1742 Pay for it the NHS will not. It will be the best money you ever spend.
@@MenopauseTaylor Ok many thanks ❤️
If I am taking 3 mg of estradiol gel will 100 mg of micronized progesterone be enough to protect my uterus lining? Thank you Dr. Taylor
I would like to know too x
Your estrogen dosage is adequately balanced by your progesterone dosage for prevention of uterine cancer. The bigger question is whether or not your estrogen dosage is adequate (FOR YOU) for preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. I can only assess that in a consultation in which I tailor everything specifically to YOU.
@@Zlata1Z It depends on the gel, my dear.
Please do not short-change yourself. Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that you know precisely what's right for YOU.
How do you know if minimal dosage works? Maybe you’ll get same result without HRT. Also what is the minimal dosage?
This requires a consultation, which will make it very easy to know the dosage that is right FOR YOU. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. And I do them all online. It is impossible to help you with this in a comment box.
My dexa scan said I’m osteopenia should I bump up my estrogen patch?ty..
Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You do not understand what's going on or how to manage it. This is critical. PLEASE let me help you. I do all consultations via video.
Thank yoy Dr Taylor the best education ever
You are so very welcome, my dear.
Thank you so much for the information Dr. Taylor. My question is if local HRT will have the same results as systemic HRT in order to avoid these 3 diseases. Thank you so much for guiding us through this process. Very much appreciated.
NOOOOOO! You have definitely not started with video #1 and watched them all in order. You are missing the basics, and that will end in disaster.
Please, consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll give you the overall education, tailor everything specifically to YOU, and help you avoid pitfalls.
Thank you so much. I think I need to ask for a DEXA scan. I'm a coeliac, so supposed to get one every few years, and it's been many. I'll ask! 😊xx
Once you have the DEXA report, consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME sot that I can tell you precisely where you stand on the bone-density scale.
My daughter is terrified of spiders. I had to send her a screen shot of that cartoon of the new stress test. Lol.
I'm chuckling.
Me too
Dr Taylor do you know of any doctors in Ontario that prescribe hrt. I’m having a really hard time finding one. 🙏🏼
The only way I can help you find a doctor anywhere is to discuss your goals in a consultation. Finding a doctor is all about finding one who will manage YOUR menopause YOUR way. So, in a consultation, I will tailor everything to you so that you know precisely what you want. If you want one, you can schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all via video.
@@MenopauseTaylor ok. Do you need any reports..bloodwork etc. before the consultation?
@@balkaur6321 You can provide anything you want me to address. But I will not address anything you do not submit in the questionnaire. Nothing is mandatory.
What about FSH levels in menopause? My doctor said the closer to 30 that number is it tricks your mind into thinking your body is younger. I was on .05 estridiol patch and my FSH is 74, they said I need more estrogen so upped me to .075, maybe I need more I am forgetful and bad cholesterol has gone up but could be from the keto diet. Does this go against what you talked about with labs??
Bell,
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 for your tutorials. You have taught me so much!
Any chance you can talk at some point about lichen sclerosus- I’m learning that this is a chronic skin condition that generally occurs in postmenopausal women.
I will be covering this in the unit on vaginal symptoms ... but it won't be for a loooooooong time.
As you know, I cover everything in units. I have already shot all the videos through June 2024, and the vaginal stuff is still long after that.
If you want me to help you with YOUR situation, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do all consultations via video conferencing.
Dear dr Taylor,
As always: thanks!
Ignorance is
so.
not.
bliss.
Dear fellow followers: I had a heart ECG as a routine control, after cancer treatment. Guess what: I turned out to have a (probably hereditary) heart disease. It does not bother me much at the moment, but it would have been benificial to me to have learned about this earlier in my life. Had I not had the cancer treatment, my request for a ECG would have been denied...
If you have any kind of access to it: get tested luvvies!
I have yet to get a bone density scan (fighting for one, and bloody heck, I'll get it). Over here we unfortunately don't have the option to "bypass" the sytem and pay for it ourselves. Doctors in the Netherlands oftentimes really seem to believe ignorance is total bliss.
They're wrong.
Education is definitely power. I am so glad you're here, getting the menopause education you deserve, my dear.
I assume we need to have two DEXA scans to help assess whether our estrogen dose is high enough for us personally to protect from further bone loss? One scan to see where we are and a second one some time later to ensure no further bone loss? How long apart would you recommend the DEXAS should be? One year? 6 months? Thank you.
Yes. Every woman needs to assess HER specific needs with regard to estrogen for preventing bone loss. You need the first one when you start losing bone at peri- or post-menopause. The timing of the next one depends on the results of the first one.
Can I take hrt with any heart valvular disease like mitral valve prolpse please reply please
I cannot sleep at night since
I m in my perimenopause
Started estrogen 1 week back
Will it help ?
How long it might take
Ps guide
It all depends on YOUR BODY and what YOUR body needs.
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 from Australia. My doctor said I can’t take estrogen if I have Migraines. Because of an increase chance of blood clots. They are rare and hormonal I believe. Is this true? My mother had osteoporosis and heart issues. My sister at 60 has both too and has taken no hormones either. I’m 49 in perimenopause. I just take vitex and my cycle is still quite regular. I work hard on maintaining my health. Feeling Fine. I’m booked to see an Ob/GYN soon to discuss what I’ve learnt from you. Maybe she will give me enough estrogen when I get to menopause despite the occasional migraine?
Transdermal oestrogen doesn't have an increased risk of clot. I've had migraines for decades and take daily preventive meds for it. Oral oestrogen tablets aren't suitable for us, but patches, gel or sprays are suitable. And oral micronized progesterone is also fine. Hope that helps. Good luck 🍀😊xx
@Anne-Louise Goldie May I ask what meds you take for preventing Migraines? Any side effects?
@@janinedance102twice daily beta blockers. The best way to take them for me has been ten minutes before food (not with or after), and keeping to the same times every day. Then they're pretty effective. The downside has been that they give me cold hands and feet! 🧤🧦🥶xx
@ Janine Dance, I used to have classic migraine almost every days that affected my vision. Found out later that it was due to magnesium deficiency. I make sure I take magnesium every day, and I have not gotten a migraine for more than 10 years. Do your own research on migraine and magnesium.
I very much would like to take HRT, but I have 2 fibroids that have caused me a lot of problems when I wasn’t in menopause.
PLEASE, PLEASE schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. Do not let your fibroids dictate your menopause. I will help you with this. I do all consultations via video.
Dr. Taylor, I was told I’m not a candidate for regular doses of HRT because I have migraine with aura. I wonder if you agree with that.
Hi Caroline I have had migraines since I was 15, some with aura sometimes without.. I have been on HRT for two years with Dr. Taylor’s guidance and no issues. Still have the same migraines I had before HRT.
This warrants a consultation. There are sooooo many more things I need to know, and there is no way I can tailor everything to you in a comment box.
Please schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all via video.
Thank you for your kind reply.
@@Catherine-Terra You are so very welcome, my dear.
Thank You..😇😇😇
It's my pleasure!
What about when estrogen is at 195 post menopause???
Can ldl be too low?
You should have 122 million followers 😂
You are so very kind. Thank you.
But I chose the most unpopular and most neglected topic on Earth AND I turned my TH-cam channel into a classroom. I doubt I'll ever have even one million followers.
What about stroke? According to statistics in post menopause women it is more common than in men and more common than heart attack.
Stroke is the same physiologic process as heart attack. It's just ini a different location.
Heart attack is a build-up of plaque in the arteries to your heart.
Stroke is a build-up of plaque in the arteries to your brain.
Hi Dr. Taylor, can you talk about Covid and it’s effect on Alzheimer’s?
It is too soon to know how COVID can affect Alzheimer's. This is the case with many of COVID's effects.
Is there a such thing as too much estrogen?
Pregnancy causes your estrogen to increase by 10 to 15 times its normal level. It's almost impossible for you to get too much with HRT.
You need to worry about getting ENOUGH estrogen, not about getting too much estrogen.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you!!! I asked "Uncle Google" this question for over a year and he wouldn't give me a direct answer! God bless you!
@@TheGluten-FreeChannel That's because the Internet is 98% marketing. It is not an encyclopedia, as people assume.
Maid of the Mist Annie here: You look like a goiddess -- lIke you flew in from Paradise Island (that's Wonder Wonan's birth place) to do this video.
Wow! What a kind comment. I can't even imagine being a goddess. Thank you so much.
@@MenopauseTaylor
What about the millions of women who cannot afford HRT? Not everyone has insurance that will cover it. What would be the best options for those women?
Another reason to fight for universal healthcare and access to medicines in the U.S.! Second, these hormone deficiencies must be acknowledged as such - estradiol in post menopause too often is considered “not medically necessary” by insurance companies. We need advocacy to let them know how much it could save them when heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia are prevented in many! Which brings me to the role of those who know about the benefits of HRT in disease prevention - the menopause societies and specialists, all the scientists who KNOW… What is their problem? There must be women among them who care and can organize to get this done for all women?! I don’t get it. 😞
In terms of your question for options without insurance - generics work well for me. Estradiol plus progesterone together cost me just about $1 per day. I use GoodRx. Hope this helps.
Not sure if you have a Publix in your area, but I get my estradiol for I think around $7.50 for a 90-day supply. Check around.
@@cm1906 from Canada. Universal health care won't pay for what u think it will pay for. My mother in Canada is 76 and that means no more cancer screenings, and definitely no estrogen. Wait at least a year for a hip replacement. If they get their way, your hip has deteriorated so surgery is out and they give u a wheelchair because that's cheaper. I come from a family of doctors. Anything serious, we went to the US. Cancer, surgery, you name it.
@@iss8504 I’m sorry to hear this. I have to admit I have next to no knowledge about the Canadian healthcare system. My experience was with several in Europe, although it’s been a while now, but the experience was great compared to the U.S. where I am now. I have health insurance but the monthly premiums are very high and they are doing everything they can to deny claims, coverage, nothing is ever smooth - numerous “errors”, always in their favor… I could go on…
I love u ur so cool
Well, thank you, my dear.
Dr. Taylor, I have been trying to get a consultation with you for some time now. When I go to register, the email verification never comes to my email address. I’ve even setup a separate email account in case that was the issue. I’ve also sent a message through your website with no response as well as a DM through Instagram. I desperately need a consultation with you. Any suggestions?
I’m also having the same problem. I want to set up a consultation with her but not able to do it for some reason?? Maybe she will see this and let us all know what we are doing wrong??
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@Paula Roman It's my pleasure!
I was listening your podcast about is Soy dangerous? , it’s not dangerous for many people maybe but also very dangerous for people like me if you have soy allergy so Soy is not innocent plant for everyone, I would like you to mention soy allergy as well
I understand your concern, my dear. I'm glad you avoid soy if you're allergic to it.
Different people have different allergies. It's important for anyone with an allergy to avoid the offending agent. But it does not warrant warning everybody about the item as "dangerous." It's only dangerous to those who have an allergy.