How Much Estrogen Do You Need to Prevent Diseases of Menopause - 85
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- Have you ever thought of estrogen dosage as an ingredient in a recipe? Did you think you could just take any old dosage of estrogen replacement and prevent those dread disease associated with menopause? Can you take a half dose and get the full benefit? In this tutorial, I’ll take you into the kitchen and teach you all about it by following a recipe.
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I don’t understand why anyone would click the ‘thumbs down’ button. Seriously people, unfollow if you don’t like it. Barbie is giving us priceless free information. Thank you Barbie 🌸
You are so very kind. Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts to give you the education you deserve.
People have a right to their opinion. Some may believe (or with any video for that matter) that the information is incorrect. That’s why the thumbs down CHOICE is there. But here we are in 2024 and we’re not allowed to see how many thumbs down there are. Maybe someone just doesn’t like a certain video but still wants to stay subscribe to watch other vids. Your logic doesn’t make any sense.
What if there is something in the video you disagree with? She needs the feed back
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I can’t even thank you enough for teaching me all that you have about menopause and estrogen! I have been watching and taking notes on everything and finally went to my gynecologist today. I’ve been terrified she would refuse to give me estrogen (I had a hysterectomy and still have my ovaries and cervix) or try to make me take progesterone along with it. But I went in to the visit informed and found she has the exact same opinions as you do and was well informed about the studies regarding HRT. She had absolutely no problems starting me on an estrogen patch and also gave me a vaginal cream to use in conjunction. She even brought up the fact that the vaginal cream won’t travel through my body, that it’s just for my vagina. Everything I learned from you! What an absolute relief to have a doctor who listened to me and was informed. And what a blessing to me to be able to go into the appointment with knowledge that I didn’t have before. Your videos are life changing and I thank you for that ❤️
I am so happy! This is why I make these videos. You have now seen first-hand how much more pleasant and efficient your doctor's appointments will be. This education that you're getting here makes it easier for both you and your doctor. Be sure to tell her about my channel and education services. She'll want more patients like you!
Congratulations, my dear.
You should have a million subscribers
I hope to. If only women would skip the denial and take control of their health.
I'm trying my best to provide the best education. Most women just don't think they need it. Shocking, isn't it.
I totally agree! I think its the denial keeping it from being at least a million!
Totally agree, it's not discussed. It not until it hits you and nearly breaks one you realise how bad it is! I'm coming back now from the edge, knowledge is power..............
@@MenopauseTaylor I am taking control thanks to YOU ! Bless you my dear! )0(
Can you imagine how different it would be if mothers sat their pre-pubescent daughters down and said, "Honey, you're going to go through a bunch of changes that start the reproductive portion of your life. And then, when you're about 50, you're going to go through a bunch of the same things all over again when you end your reproductive life."
That alone would inform women that there's life after reproduction. They'd at least have a clue.
I love the way you teach us❤your sweet and kind voice. Thank you for taking the time to give us so much valuable information.
12:30 is where it gets more to the meat and potatoes
I was just prescribed Estradiol. How do I get my Dr. To give me the right dosage. She prescribed ... 0.0375mg. I’m supposed to go back in a month..
I just came back from my Dr.after being on Premarin and Progesterone for almost 3 months. He refuses to raise my Premarin, regardless of my trying to explain to him about the risks of disease if i don't have a higher dose. He says, no, i think we'll stay right were we are. The risks are still higher if i raise the dosage, and he won't discuss it anymore. I feel like a child talking to him. I really am done with him and am looking for a new dr. who is more up to date on things.
I gave you information on how to find a menopause specialist in another response. PLEASE, find one. It will really serve you well.
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.
I have tried that and nothing comes up in my postal code in Canada? Maybe i just don't know how to look, lol. New Drs are hard to find i have tried several times, and menopause really isn't a thing much of them discuss, i am trying to find a specialist, but i also know i need a referral for a GYN and my doctor wont give me one.
Mike Sabo : my doctor is the same for the first 3 months, start low dosage. She insisted it.
Menopause clinic in the city I live in has a 18 month wait. I'm going to have to find a gyno who will give me what I need and step me up as time goes
Isn’t Premarin for pregnant mares ?
I’m confused. What is the necessary dose for the estradiol transdermal patch? Is it .1mg? Or 1 mg?
It is in this video! Estrodial 1mg daily
Is that the minimum or optimum?
Hi Dr Taylor, I love the way you explain things, the examples you use, I'm on HRT, how much progesterone should I take with 1mg Estrogen ?
Hello can you tell me please how much progesteron you take, with 1mg estradiol
Why doesn’t your prescribing doctor tell you how much progesterone to take?
Love your style of teaching and this one really connected with me because I love to cook and bake !!
Yes I have to admit, I’m one of “those” ladies that likes to half the dose ! I just don’t want to take medicines or anything! Realizing I’ll have to change my way of thinking !! Thanks again Barbie!❤️
You are so welcome, my dear. Don't worry, I'll never teach you anything about actual cooking. I'm a disaster it he kitchen.
The comparison dosing chart is awesome! ☺️🌸
Good! It's just so helpful to be able to determine if your dosage is what you want it to be for your goals.
I really wish i could take the estradiol 1.0 , but every single time i try to take it, I get break through bleeding (that scares me) as well as bad acne. Is there a way to take it (like every other day or take 0.5 mg one day and 1.0mg another day) to get the benefits but not those 2 side effects?
There's much more to this than you realize.
The very definition of menopause is loss of estrogen. The very goal of hormone replacement is to adequately replace your lost estrogen. But you are allowing your bleeding to run the show instead of enabling our body's estrogen needs to run the show.
You need a consultation with me in order to assess ALL the factors playing into this picture and find a way to meet your body's need for estrogen. I can help yo ua lot, but not in a comment box.
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.
@@MenopauseTaylorthank you for answering my comment. Im just now seeing it, but i greatly appreciate you for taking the time to reply. What you said in your video about taking 1.0 estradiol was soooooo compelling to me that I sucked it up and started back taking that dose the next day after i let your words marinate in my mind. All i can say is thank God your video was sent to me because I wouldve been taking the lowest dose possible probably until the day I die. Though I do get some acne on my 1.0 Rx, it’s not as bad as before and I haven’t bled at all. Also amazingly, the dryness down there has pretty much gone away. Feel about 20 something down there again lol. Once I can afford your services, i look forward to scheduling an appointment with you. Thax for all you do with your videos which teaches all women (no matter their income level) how to live a better life in their bodies! Thx Dr. T!
If we are on HRT, how often should we get our mammograms then if we have low risk for cancer?
There are many different guidelines on this. They vary from specifying a mammogram every year to ever 2 years.
Do what gives you the most peace of mind.
Look at it this way:
The earlier and more frequently you get a mammogram, the greater the chance that you'll have to get something else (ultrasound) to clarify any concerns. But the greater the chance you'll find a cancer early if you have one.
The later and less frequently you get a mammogram, the lower the chance that you'll have to get something else (ultrasound) to clarify any concerns. But the lower the chance you'll find a cancer early if you have one.
As with everything, it's all about trade-offs. Makes sense, doesn't it.
Hello, could you clarify something: I’m a little confused by the chart “Necessary Estrogen Dosage to Prevent Disease of Menopause”, because it says for Estradiol the minimum dose is 1.0 mg daily then on the chart below “Estrogen Criteria for Preventing Diseases of Menopause”, it says 0.05 mg daily dosage for transdermal Estradiol. Does this mean a 50 Estradiol patch containing 0.78 mg of Estradiol, delivering 0.05 micrograms of estradiol per day is the minimum?
I am wondering the same.
Dr. Taylor -
I am on the Estradiol patch .05 (2x/week), and Progesterone pill 100mg nightly.
Is this the correct dosage for that type of estrogen to present diseases?
My doctor also offered me the 1.0 Estradiol patch, and I'm just not sure which one is best.
So far I've just been doing the .05 patch.
Thank you 🙏
Thank you for all your videos!! I felt so much more confident to advocate for myself. My Dr did just give me script for Estadiol but started me on 0.025mg daily. Then I went back to find this vid and see that you recommend 1.0mg daily for the long-term benefits to prevent diseases. How do I approach the conversation about upping the dosage? I understand the concept of the lesson in Video #100 but not sure how to go from 0.025mg up to 1.0
Were you able to get Ur dosage increased? I'm thinking find a peer review journal that reference the 1mg to take with you
Just play a little trick on your dr and say, I'M SSSO HOT FLUSHING ALL NIGHT AND DAY!!!! I CAN'T SLEEP 😓🥱
Dr Taylor, first thank you for giving us such important information! Can I ask where these minimal dosages came from? I'm wondering if it was the dosages used during WHI research, and findings from it.
I cant cook either. But I also can’t sew or perform surgery either. I don’t know why I was put on this planet 😂
I have watched 89 of your videos. I also bought the book and have read most of it. I am on HRT therapy Climara is estradiol transdermal system (patch)am also on Norethindrone acetate. ( generic for Aygestin) 5mg tablet per day for the first 12 days of my cycle. I have a question am currently on .05 mg daily dosage. I am confused by the chart on your you tube video compared to the top paragraph on page 161 of your book and I am not sure of the correct dosage a estradiol. On this page it says it says the .05 milligram patch is equivalent to.625 in pill form. The patch is a available in .1 mg equaling 1.25 mg in pill form. in the video you recommended 1.0 mg per day. what would be the proper dosage using the patch system. I had to really fight my doctor to get this prescription. I hope you can help me.
Littlewon2003. Did you get an answer regarding the correct does of Climara patch? Thank you.
Nevermind. The confusion is cleared up at 20:47 mins into the video. Estradiol given in the form of the Femring needs to be at 1.0mg per day. Estrodial (Transdermal Estrodial) given in the form of the patch needs to be .05mg per day. That's not clear in the first chart which just lists Estrodial.
Dr. Taylor, I am taking 1.5 mg of estradiol per day. I am having some breakthrough hot flashes and while those I can handle, I am still experiencing anxiety and depression off and on. My question is should I try a higher dosage? If so, what is a good amount for me? I will be 49 this year. I had a hysterectomy several years ago also, due to fibroids. Thank you again for all that you do! 😘
Deborah,
You're young. The younger you are, the higher the dosage you'll need. You should ask your doctor about taking 2 mg.
Menopause Taylor I have an appointment next week and will definitely be asking!
Thank you so much!
What age range is considered young enough to be taking a higher dose of hrt?
Did you forget pellets that go under the skin on hip? Women I was on pellets my hair became much thinner. Is this from testosterone? Also, should we include phytoestrogen foods or avoid them? Soy, beans, flax?
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You are such an angel doctor ! Even interaction with your comments are so useful
Thanks for sharing blessings 💖🌷⚜️🙏🏻
You are so welcome, my dear.
Thank you, Dr. Taylor. This is an extremely useful video, and your chart is a an excellent talking point for women to discuss with their doctors, should they want to consider HRT. I think you need a video just about women's fears, describing exactly WHAT is a truly justifiable fear (so far, you only address unjustified fears). Maybe I just haven't progressed to that video since I am mostly following your recommended presentation sequence. That would truly help people like me where every immediate female family member (mom + two sisters; older + younger), except me, has had some form of breast cancer that was ER cell positive to varying degrees. Do you eventually address that?
Diane,
Addressing specific fears is best in a consultation. That's because, while fear may be irrational or unjustified, if it's your reality, then it weighs a lot ... period. I meet you where you are. I'm a realist. All the facts in the world will not outweigh serious fear.
But I do address fear periodically in the context of various topics. It's the strongest emotion on earth.
Thank you very much dr. Barbie. I have premature menopause, and l was scared about take estrogen, because my gynecologist don't explain so well like you! I'm very Glad to have discovered your chanel! Love you! :)
If you watch my videos in order, starting with video 1, I PROMISE you'll understand everything. I'm doing everything I can to make things easy for you.
I am wondering your opinion, I think I know based on all your tutorials thus far, even if the docs are okay prescribing HRT within that 10 year window of menopause, I think I am reading that many docs will only let women stay on HRT for the shortest period possible, I think Ive read 10 years and no longer. Say I go through menopause at 52, then at 62 and my remaining life I am to be hormone free? My guess is that you would say no harm in staying on it indefinitely. But amongst your colleagues will it be hard to find a doc allowing a woman to stay on indefinitely? Thanks again for such great content!!
Video 88 will be the one for you to watch!
The FACT is that the duration of estrogen therapy should be TAILORED to each and every woman. We aren't carbon copies of each other. Every situation is different.
Doctors are caught between (1) The fear women have of estrogen, (2) All the non-credible resources available to women that indicate a ten-year time limit, (3) The different "guidelines" for HRT from various organizations with disparate wording on the issue, (4) The litigiousness of our society, and (5) Insurance constraints and stipulations. Add to that the fact that the vast majority of doctors that provide menopause care are NOT experts on menopause. Most of them aren't even gynecologists. And very, very few of them are menopause specialists.
Many doctors practice the mantra, :Take the lowest dosage for the shortest time possible." I think it should be "Take the appropriate dosage for the appropriate time."
If you found a menopause specialist, he or she would be much more comfortable than other doctors in keeping you on estrogen well past the ten-year mark.
You can find a menopause specialist by going to menopause.org (North American Menopause Society).
Click on the tab "For Women."
Click on the menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner."
Put in your zip code.
All the menopause specialists near you will pop up.
Fear is a reflection of ignorance. That's true for doctors as well as patients. Doctors with more experience and expertise with menopause are much less fearful of the illogical hype that surrounds this issue.
I always go back to what makes sense: Would it make any sense to stop taking insulin or thyroid hormone must because ten years passed? Of course not! So why would it make sense to stop estrogen at ten years?
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So if I’m using Estradot 100mcg twice weekly. How many patches should I be on?
This warrants tailoring specifically to YOU.
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 Dr Taylor you are just amazing. I am 53 and was really confused and scared to use HRT but with the knowledge that I learnt from you that I decided to start HRT last summer. At the beginning I was using Estrogel 2 pumps daily, then changed to Estradot 50 patch plus progesterone 100mg daily but from time to time I would still get period type bleeding. So I called my OBGYN and agreed to change to Estradot 25 but that's not enough to prevent diseases. I am wondering if go back to the estrogel but 1 pump would this make any difference!!!! I really don't know what to do at this point !!! AND the receptionist at my DR office is awful and rude :(.SOS
This is the very kind of thing for which I do consultations. Please schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you understand absolutely everything, and school you in precisely how to go about getting everything you need.
I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
This cooking demo was a fantastic analogy. I am "guilty" of modifying prescriptions based on my fears and a lot of faulty rationalizations. Peri-menopause began this spring and I feel so fortunate to stumble across this channel. Thank you for all your tremendous work, research, and pedagogical creativity :)
Welcome to "Menopause University," my dear.
If you start with video #1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything.
Watching them randomly will completely sabotage your entire menopause education.
And if you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I will go back and start with Video # 1. Thanks so much!
@@deuxjournalistes2993 Get ready for one "Aha" moment after another. You will be soooo glad you watched these videos in order.
How do the dosages differ if you are using a skin patch? For example, my Dotti estradiol does not come in 1 mg. The most it comes in is 0.1 mg. Does that mean the system does not protect you sufficiently from the diseases you mention?
Dosage depends on :
Delivery system (Pill vs Patch vs Gel vs Vaginal Ring
Active estrogen ingredient
How YOUR body absorbs and utilizes the estrogen
I've given all of these "theoretically"adequate dosages for each delivery system in a chart. But women are not robots. And believing a chart over your own body will not end well.
If you want to be sure that YOU are using a dosage that is appropriate specifically for YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online. No person or list can tell you what your body needs. Only our own body can tell you that.
Why then my cellulite is getting worse?!!! I just started HRT ( CLIMARA) with the same healthy food, exercise, etc
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.
I love your videos. You crack up with Barbie doll in the other video about the creams. Your serious but funny at the same time. I’m learning ALOT! Thank you for the videos.
I am so happy to hear this. I love knowing that this education is going to make the rest of your life the best of your life.
I have estrogen dominance with .25 patch and 200 progesterone. Help. Doctor says stop patch, but all my levels were non existent and my hair memory need the estrogen. Just the swelling pain in legs and headache are warning not to.
You have some things really mixed up. And I can help you get them straight 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 online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
Dr Taylor, I am so grateful for your videos! You and your videos are what gave me the courage to start HRT. I felt horrible, I had all the symptoms . I am 51 and My doctor started me on 0.05 estradiol patch and I have since increased to 0.75. I am starting to
feel symptoms again, plus my body feels like it’s falling apart ! I work out a lot and have been injuring myself constantly. It’s terrible! I think I need to increase my patch to 1mg but I’m nervous. I also have Hashimoto’s and sometimes I can’t tell if it’s thyroid or lack of estrogen. My doctor made me a little nervous saying there is an increased risk for increasing my dose since I am 51.
I am so glad you are listening to your body to get your menopause management correct FOR YOU.
As for your question, 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.
when I started taking estrogen post menopause it started my menopause symptoms again. Makes sense when you think about it. Because we are supposed to be decreasing our estrogen post menopause.
Menopause is a journey. As you lose more and more estrogen, your symptoms will worsen, and your disease risks will worsen. This is why I offer online consultations. If you listen to all the goons pushing this or that ... as if women are a bunch of robots, you will surely fail. If you want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU in a consultation, just schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.@@goldstar846
To begin with , how to thank you enough for teaching us so much ! I am on HRT for only 2 weeks , I’m 48 years old ! one week with out sleeping , having bad anxiety , crying for everything , etc… was enough to see my gynecologist and decided to go on HRT !🙌🙌 the first day I took the estradiol , I could tell the deference, everything change for good , except one thing !:( the insomnia . 😔 I went from waking up many times during the night to now be able to sleep a couple of hours straight taking 2.5 mg of medroxyprogesterone ! I got a little desperate and call my doctor to see if we could adjust the dose so I can Maybe get more quality sleep !😢 Her response was to give it some time to get it into my system because it was to soon to adjust the dose anyway ! I’m hoping to see her in a couple of weeks and hopefully adjusting the dose would fix the sleeping problems ! Do you Think adjusting the dose would actually help ? 🙌🙌 you are amazing and i would love to have a consultation with you ?🙌🙌 I try sending an email but that did not work , again thank very very much!!❤️
I take a few forms of estrogen. One of them is the estradiol tablets. When I took it orally it caused GI distress and fluid retention. I am also on bio-identical creams and was talking to my pharmacist. I asked her if I could insert the tablet in my vagina or let it dissolve sublingual. I had read that if it does not go through the liver it is less likely to cause those side effects and actually you absorb more as it is not losing so much of it going through the liver. It is the same medications except a higher dose than the Vagifem. She said that Vagifem is only "local" in the vagina but that is because it is such a low dose. But taking a higher dose does mean it is "systemic". And she said that some research shows that rather than sublingual, where the pill dissolves so quickly, it is better buccally (in the cheek for those that do't know what that means), where it dissolves more slowly. Every night before bed I put one tiny tablet in my vagina and one in my cheek. I have a great NP and she prescribes the oral tablets, bio-identical cream (and testosterone) and the twice weekly patch. I talk to my pharmacist (an older female compounding pharmacist so she is a great resource) and have learned so much form your videos. I wish more woman would stop being afraid of estrogen!
There are so many options.
Because you're using a non-conventional method of taking estrogen, and hoping to reap the long-term benefits of preventing disease, be sure to get bone density tests to ensure that you're accomplishing your goals.
And make sure your diet and lifestyle are adequate for preventing heart attack and Alzheimer's.
I do find that modifications sometimes fall short of accomplishing all the goals you want.
Thank you for the wonderfully informative videos. They will definitely aid me in an intelligent and polite discussion with my physicians who believe I should not be taking estrogen at 67 years of age. I have no risk factors to prevent my taking estrogen. My mother, who stopped taking estrogen, is 93 1/2 years of age. She has been suffering from severe osteoporosis losing 7” of height, suffers from spinal compression, dissolving disc and joints. She followed her doctor’s directive of not taking estrogen when she turned 66.
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 Dr. Taylor. I'm so confused. I'm in peri-menopause, consulting with a menopause specialist, and planning on starting HRT or more likely, low-dose birth control. I'm still having random ovulation and periods. However, the dosage of ethinyl estradiol in many brands of pill is only .02 mg or even .01mg! How can this dosage be enough to prevent pregnancy yet not be enough to prevent the diseases of menopause? Can you recommend a pill that contains .1 - 0.15 mg of ethinyl estradiol? The brands I've looked at are Yaz and Lo Lo-Estrin Fe. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Your worksheet says femring as a form of estradiol but it only comes in .05mg and .1mg. I'm assuming this is not a high enough daily dosage to prevent disease. (1.0 is needed)
The Femring 1.0 is the lowest dosage that can possibly prevent heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. Ever kind of estrogen has an absolutely LOWEST dosage that can accomplish this goal. The key is to know precisely what they are and how they apply to YOU.
Thanks for your help during this crazy time in a womans life! I have started HRT and am wondering if taking Premarin and Medroxyprogesterone is a cause of weight gain during menopause? Is is dosage related or does it just happen from menopause? thanks!
The weight gain issue is one of the biggest misconceptions about menopause.
Think about it:
All the years of your reproductive, when you still have estrogen on board, you don't have a weight problem.
But when you LOSE your estrogen, you gain weight.
So, it's the loss of estrogen that is to blame. It's Mother Nature's fault. And it happens because loss of estrogen slows down your metabolism and causes you to deposit fat in your belly area.
All the years of your reproductive life you had "bloating" due to temporary water weight that was a result of fluctuating hormones, most significant just before your period started.
Now, in your post-menopausal life, you'll have actual weight gain that is due to permanent fat accumulation as a result of estrogen loss.
Don't confuse bloating with weight gain. HRT cannot make you gain weight. Menopause itself can (and does).
Women make the grave mistake of deciding to quit HRT because they blame it for their weight gain. It's completely backward. HRT will help you avoid weight gain, not contribute to it.
How come a person’s weight doesn’t figure in to any of the dosages for HRT?
Because only a small minority of drugs are based on weight.
Such lovely healthy skin you have. 😊Do you wear a moisturizer to get that lovely glow? If you don’t mind me asking, do you like a certain kind of skin cream?
❤️Love your channel. So helpful for the very complex experience of menopause.
I have seen Dr Taylor answer this question as - she does not have a skincare regimen. She simply slathers Vaseline on her skin. If this has changed, I haven’t seen an update.
i'm 59 and no ones believes me, my body knows ha ha is gum disease a menopause symptom? been to dentist and want me to do more to prevent gum disease so made a mouth was of tea tree, salt and aloe vera.... but just wondered.. thanks
Gum disease CAN be a symptom of menopause. And it increases your risk of heart attack.
Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to tailor everything to YOU and discover your options. I do them all online.
My cream is 20 mg estradiol and 100 mg progesterone. Which is way more than you say to take. Should I be worried? I also take a 200 mg pill of progesterone before bed.
Teresa,
I will be happy to address this and any other questions you have about your personal situation in a consultation.
I am just loving your videos and podcasts! I love your straight talk, education, and sense of humor. Also your physique is shredded! 💪
You are so very kind. Thank you, my dear.
Fantastic creative, informative video dear lovely Barbie!!!
Well, thank you, my dear. As long as it helps you, I'm happy.
It’s difficult to teach people and Dr. Taylor you are an absolute genius in your knowledge and in your teaching skills . You have absolutely saved my life and preserved my quality of life… this is such a POWERFUL and NECESSARY lesson ….. you gave us a perfect analogy ❤❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU for teaching us !!!
Christi,
You are so very kind to write this. Thank you very much. I love every minute of giving you this education.
Love this video! I learn so much! U got my like👍🏽
Well, thank you, my dear. I love knowing that this education is helping you. And, if you start with the very first video and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything.
New subscriber here! I’m so thankful I found you! Pardon my ignorance but what/when is classified as “post” menopause?? My gynecologist said menopause starts 1 year after last period. But what about post menopause? Thank you for all your educational videos. You’re a great teacher!
If you watch her videos from the beginning you will get the answer.
I had high grade endometrial stromal sarcoma age 47 in May 2016. I had a total hysterectomy and my ovaries taken out. I went into surgical menopause. I was told estrogen feeds my cancer so I cannot take any hormone replacement. My gyn/oncologist minimizes or dismisses my anxiety over not having hormones. My quality of life has definitely changed. I have minimal sleep, joint and bone pain, anxiety, stress and bad mood. Anyway, when I listen to your tutorials, I understand and agree it is better to have estrogen and progesterone but I can't take it. What should I do? I feel like a sitting duck. For those people who can't take hormones eg. had cancer, what should we do? I feel very down about this. Any advice would be great and thank you.
Let's address your concerns one-by-one:
(1) You need to prevent osteoporosis. There are many ways to do that. One is to take a SERM. Watch videos 34 & 35. Additionally, be sure to exercise, and practice BALANCE exercises. Take calcium (1500 mg daily, in three separate dosages of 500 mg each), and Magnesium (400 mg daily) and Vitamin D (800 mg daily). Don't smoke and avoid alcohol.
(2) You need to prevent Alzheimer's. Play mind games. By that, I mean cha;;edge your brain with NEW information. Learn a language, learn to play an instrument. Do the kinds of things kids do. Go back to school and get a degree in anything.
(3) You need to prevent a heart attack. While it may not please you to hear this, the very best way to do that is to omit all animal products form your diet. Go vegan. Don't eat anything that has a face or a mother. Exercise daily, don't smoke, and get regular dental exams.
Because of your young age, you really, really need to get the full education on menopause. These videos are one each week, and it will take years to get them all published. Please, please do one of the following: Get my book, or come to my two-day seminar, or get the two-day seminar on DVD. These are all available on my website MenopauseTaylor.ME.
All of these resources give you all the options for managing your menopause in all categories: (1) Diet and Lifestyle, (2) Vitamins and Minerals, (3) Botanicals and Herbs, (4) Hormonal Medications, and (5) Non-hormonal Medications. You'll see that there are still many options for you.I want to help you.
Thank you so much for replying. I will start taking the calcium, magnesium and Vitamin D. I am already vegan and was quite surprised and shocked that I got cancer. Anyway, I will look through your site and do the research and hopefully can attend a seminar. Again, I really appreciate the comprehensive response.
I totally understand your dismay at getting cancer in the first place. But you know that you have adopted a very healthy lifestyle, and you've done nothing to contribute. Some things are beyond our control.
What about the pellets that are done every 3 months? Are those good for a continuous release of proper amounts of estrogen?
Love love love your videos. Is there a maximum amount of estrogen a woman can take? Or a danger in supplementing with OTC or phytoestrogens?
Greast question!! Dr. Taylor, should the amount of estrogen you take be guided by symptom relief?
This is a good question. I’m using a gel estrogen (Estrogel) and progesterone. But I also drink soy milk (lactose intolerant here!) and eat tofu. Is that too much estrogen?
Love your videos Dr Taylor!! My husband is a physician and agrees with you about menopause and hormone replacement.
Chiming in, have the same question --
On the patch didn’t feel as much improvement as I waned to when o started supplementing with OTC I felt better almost the next day ...wonder how much is the maximum ..
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Does more provide an added benefit, and if so it is just a small benefit? I’m on the lowest dose (combipatch) and there is a stronger dose. Are there disadvantages to taking a higher dose? (In general I mean)
I'd also love to know the answer.
I am 50 years old, This is my first month taking conjugated extrogen 0.625, I am on the 3er week and bleeding (light) I had all the ovulating symptoms I used to have before when I was about to have period. I am new on this. Is it normal to bleed a lit of bit? other than that I feel great and feel like im loosing weight also. Please share your experience and thanks in advance for it.
Think about it: Your uterus is merely doing what it's always done in response to hormones, Many women have some bleeding when they first start HRT.
BUT, I need to know more in order to really help you.You only mention estrogen, and there's more to it than that. Please consider having a consultation with me because I can tell that you're very lacking in some very important information. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
"I don't want a mixer". Lol. Good for you Dr Barbie!
Yeah, I'm pretty pathetic in the kitchen. (I had to have my neighbor come over and show me how to turn on why computerized, highly technologic oven for one of the subsequent videos requiring use of the oven!)
This so made me laugh!
I wish you were available for a consultation right now! started spotting and I am really scared! I have not had any spotting for years! I took my patch off! My tummy which was always flat is now swollen.I was taking bio-identical progesterone and it made me so sick with diarrhea that literally nothing worked to help it! So I guess I have to see my GYN for the Climara Pro patch which I initially told him I didnt want because of articles I read about how bad Progestin is and that it causes hair loss! So upset!
For now I have to go without the patch. :(
Now you see why it's best to just get this full education. Without it, you react to everything you hear ... and you get nowhere. The consults are always scheduled well in advance. Don't worry, your situation is not an emergency. We'll address it during your consult.
thanks My hubby told me to put the patch back on. He has really been listening/ The 1 out of 2 women having heart attacks shook him up considering how bad my palpitations were! Estradiol seems to have helped them!
Palpitations associated with hot flashes are not related to heart attacks.
Estrogen helps alleviate the palpitations in the short term. It helps prevent a heart attack in the long term. But do not assume the palpitations are an indication of a heart attack.
@@MenopauseTaylor Yes Estrogen alleviated the palpitations but I dont have hot flashes so I don't know if it lated at all. In fact I can barely ever break a sweat! But its good to know it alleviates heart attack in the long run!
I don't get it, is there a difference between estradiol and transdermal estradiol? The dosages are different on the chart. Can anybody help please? On my estrogel it says that already 1.5 mg is average (chart says 0.05 is minimum). Huh??
Dr Barbie , only because of the great education that I am getting from you, did I take notice to this: US Preventative Services Task Force put out a statement saying, that they are against the use of HRT for the primary use of prevention of chronic disease later in life. I am so interested in what you have to say regarding this....have things changed in the medical community...did I read this wrong?
No, you read it correctly.
First, you should know that, of all the organizations that put out statements that serve as "Guidelines," the USPTS has wording that protects women the least.
But here's the scoop:
Ever since the WHI study was reported in 2002, patients and doctors became fearful of HRT. The problem is that the reporting of the results of that study were very distorted.
First, the study was not on the use of HRT for the SYMPTOMS of menopause, which is the reason that women took them in the first place. (And the women who took HRT for their symptoms benefitted from the PERK of preventing these diseases that are associated with menopause.) Instead, it was designed specifically to assess if HRT could be used for the PRIMARY purpose of preventing diseases. But, when they reported the results of the study, they didn't tell you that. They simply said, "HRT for menopause has more risks than benefits."
Well, that induced women to flush their hormones down the toilet, and it inhibited doctors from prescribing hormones at all.
Since 2002, there have been numerous other studies, and voilá, what we knew before the WHI ever took place is still true: HRT is for the PRIMARY purpose of alleviating symptoms of menopause, and some who use it for that purpose gain the SECONDARY PERK of preventing these diseases.
So, the USPTF statement is in accordance with the new guidelines, and consistent with the "politically-correct" use of HRT.
It's such a "hot topic" that you have to request HRT from your doctor in the "politically-correct"manner: Ask for HRT to alleviate your terrible symptoms of menopause if you want to get the benefits of preventing diseases. If you ask for HRT for the primary purpose of preventing diseases, your doctor will respond with, "The benefits don't outweigh the risks."
Videos 99 & 100 are all about this.
Menopause Taylor Hello again...I was at a family gathering recently with 3 other women who are Post menopausal and the split second I mentioned the word “Estrogen” Lord Have Mercy! They looked at me like I used profanity! They avoided the topic! I couldn’t get anyone to address the issue :(. Believe me, you know I can talk a buzzard off a S...T wagon and they wouldn’t budge at all. It seems to me that women are so programmed to “think and associate” the word Estrogen with cancer immediately. As you said in one of your tutorials....women are living 30 + years longer and this topic has not been broached in the medical community....until you came along :-). AWARENESS is the beginning of any movement. Need I say more?!
You are so right, It's like a cuss word or something. And it's such a shame that women have been made to believe that their OWN hormone, THE female hormone, is their enemy. It' shocking, really.
So if I’m just at 5 years without a period, is it too late for me to start estrogen? How long would I stay on it for? And when I go off, will I go through hot flashes and other fun menopause stuff all over again? Because at this point, most of it has subsided, though inflammation still remains an issue....
When start taking estrogen is video 87. When to stop it is video 88. How long to stay on it is video 89. I promise, I'll leave no question unanswered.
Here are the short answers:
(1) You can START estrogen at any time in the first 5 - 10 years of your post-menopause. So, you're still eligible to start.
(2) How long you stay on it is an individual things that depends on you and your doctor. There is no rule as to how long you should stay on it ... although many medical professionals misinterpret the "You have 5 0 10 years to get STARTED on it" incorrectly as "You can stay on it for only 5 - 10 years."
(3) When and if you ever stop estrogen depends on your preferences and your health. Some women stay on it forever. Others for just a few years.
It says you must take 1mg/day for estradiol in order to prevent the big 3 diseases. I started on .0375, now up to .05 mg/day patch. How can I possibly take 1mg. That’s x20 dosage? Was that a typo or did you mean .10/mg day?
This depends on the actual product (chemical structure). Notice that the dosages are different for pills versus patches versus gels.
It sounds like you definitely need a consultation with me. The only way to succeed at your menopause management is to give YOUR BODY what YOUR BODY wants, regardless of what any list or study shows. It's all about the tailoring. I can tell by your question that you are inclined to do what somebody other than your body says. A consultation will avoid that. I do them all online, and you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
According to her chart you are already on the correct dosage when using the Estradiol patch 0.05mg.
@@me-jo6un But women are not robots. No list and no person can tell you what your body needs. Only your own body can tell you what you need.
Same question here: minimum dosage for projestrol???
Hate it when a chart is announced only to go to commercial 😃
I understand completely. If I had a choice I would not have any commercials on my channel.
Wouldn't the effective dosage also depend on an individual's body weight?
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Hi Dr. Taylor!
Another outstanding tutorial! So much good information to digest! Quick question regarding the dosage of estradiol in the Combipatch (I follow a Sunday/Thursday sequence). The box indicates .05mg per day of estradiol (with .14mg/day of norethindrone). You indicate 1.0mg per day to help combat the three main diseases. Am I getting enough? The next higher level of Combipatch only affects the norethindrone dosage (as the estradiol stays the same at .05). I look forward to your thoughts when you have the time. Thank you again for taking the time to not only answer my question, but to make these amazing tutorials...they truly are a lifesaver!
Maria,
You're in good shape! Your Combipatch is specifically designed for menopause, and the dosage is perfect.
Thank you for enjoying these videos as much as I enjoy making them.
Dear Dr. Taylor,
Thank you for taking the time to respond and helping me feel confident that I am on the right track. Can I just say how much I respect and adore you?! Thank you for providing this invaluable service!!! Hugs, Maria ()"o)
Hugs back to you, Maria. I love helping you.
Hi Barbi, I am 56 and I am peri menopause, still having regular periods.
I have been on evorel sequi patches for nearly three months and seem to be okay on them. The dosages is 3.2mg estradiol (absorption rate 50 micrograms in 24 hrs)
Is this dosage high enough to prevent the diseases of menopause?
Yes, your dosage is the necessary dosage to achieve the benefits of the estrogen window. Keep up the good work!
Menopause Taylor
Thankyou for replying.
You bet! I answer these comments every day ... all of them!
Hi Barbie, I have an appointment with Gynecologist but have to wait 6 weeks. My GP had put me on Estradiol patch 50 ųg/day. I am 54 and had hysterectomy at 29, i kept ovaries. Is this dosage high enough.
Ps thanks for the videos, i feel empowered.
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Thank you thank you, appreciate all your time you have put into these videos. Im starting to understand it better. I would love to print that chart and video to give to my male doctor.. Seems like they do not want to hear what you heard from the internet or from another doctor. Im going to try and insist now. Or you could come vaccation in the area and come with me to the doctor. Lolololol
Molly,
You should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will school you in precisely how to interact with your doctor to get what you want. There is much more to this than you can possibly imagine.
Find u a new doctor...remember we r paying them and have every right to debate what goes in our body!
If my estrogen is a compounded bi in the form of a cream with testerone cream added, will it not go through the whole body? Plus I take otc dhea.
How is minimal dosage for prevention of diseases determined or figured out?
By doing numerous research studies over many years ... just like everything else.
Thank you so much. My Dr started me on .50 Estradiol. Now I have a 3 month waiting period before she will change it because she wants to see if it helps. I understand she is looking to see what minimum dosage resolves symptoms. Like you said, @Menopause Taylor, some Dr's don't understand the minimum dosage to avoid the three really big main health problems, and/or don't understand, or know what the three big main health problems are! Now 3 precious months wasted :( Advice?
I have watched EVERY episode and came back to this one to reference your charts!! LOVE YOU! When I found your educational videos, I was taking nothing and now I am on Climara 0.05% Estradiol patch with 200 mg Progesterone in a cyclical pattern. I am 55 and Peri-menopausal. My mild symptoms have gotten much better so my doctor says I should not increase my dosage of Estradiol. Here is my question: should peri-menopausal women be striving to take the 0.10% Estradiol even if their symptoms are in check?
Sharon,
This is a very individual matter. But, I really urge you to consider scheduling a consultation with me. There is so much more to this than I can possibly give you in a comment box, and it is not something you should leave to chance.
These videos are generic. A consultation is not.
If you're interested, just schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I love knowing that you are getting the education you deserve! And I love helping you.
Even though I have fibroids, I think I’m going to take a chance and try estrogen supplements. Do you have a chart with the recommended dose of progesterone to go with these different forms?
Thank you for your videos! I've been trying to start HRT for 8 years and finally found a doctor who would listen and help. Only, she started me out at .025mg. I was then diagnosed with osteoporosis and my endo put me on .1 mg (estrodial patch) to treat it and prevent further bone density decline (along with exercising, etc).
Question: the first chart showed just "estrodial" at .1 mg./daily dose needed to prevent those dreaded diseases. The second showed two types of estrodial (including transdermal). Is it my understanding, according to your 2nd chart, that .5 mg/daily dose of the estrodial patch is enough to prevent these diseases? Would that amount also be effective for treatment? I feel as if the .1mg may be too much given some physical symptoms I've experienced since starting it almost 3 months ago.
The dosage depends on several things:
1) The delivery system (patch vs pill vs gel vs vaginal ring)
2) Molecular size
3) Absorption rate
4) YOU (which is the most important factor of all)
I can help you find the right dosage FOR YOU 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 online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you so much! I'll check out your website. I also have a new menopause doc near where I live.
@@KendaSwartzPepper I hope to meet you and help you, my dear.
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Wow, wish I discovered you a long time ago. I went through menopause mid to late 40s. Am about to turn 58. Guess it’s too late for me to take estrogen😩
Carol,
No woman is without options. And no two women are alike. The key is to know all your options and tailor them to yourself. That's what I do in consultations, and you would benefit greatly from one.
Even if you can't take estrogen, you need to know how to compensate for its loss in other ways. I'll help you do that.
I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works:
1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone.
2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date.
3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages.
4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth.
5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed.
6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use.
7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options.
The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request.
So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively).
I hope to meet you soon!
What are your thoughts on taking prempro. Is it enough to prevent the 3 diseases you talk about?
Thank you so much for this Golden information But i am confused a little my medical doctor prescribe Bio-Est Compounded 1.5 Mg a day but you said that compounded are not as precise Wish I can get good answer without the confusion
Thank you
Everything depends on your goals. So, first, designate your goals. Then choose among options that are capable of accomplishing your goals.
If your goals include prevention of the diseases of estrogen deficiency (heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer’s), only pharmaceutical estrogen is capable of accomplishing your goals.
If your goals include preventing uterine cancer, only pharmaceutical progestogens are capable of accomplishing your goals.
If your goals are limited only to alleviating symptoms of menopause, either pharmaceutical or compounded hormones are capable of accomplishing your goals.
Your Bi-Est is compounded. So it is not capable of preventing the diseases of estrogen deficiency.
Are you saying that compounded Estrogen/Progesterone are inferior really??? My sister has been taking it for 20 years and it has helped her in so many ways energy ,sleep ,heart palpations ,skin, mood , ,anxiety panic attacks and so much more that she was suffering .She recently had a bone scan and her bones are good
She started when she was in late Perimenopausal stage She has been using BIO/EST 50/50
I want to follow her steps I am not ready just yet
Thank you for the reply but I find hard to believe when I have someone in my family that is a great example of is working for 20 years
Especially when i know how it effected her the drop of these hormones it was really bad and witnessing her struggle
I found it hard your answer
@@JuliMoodyStunts All compounded products are unregulated.
You cannot trust prevention of 3 fatal disease to an unregulated industry.
It's easy to alleviate symptoms (which is what your sister has done). But alleviating symptoms is not the same thing as preventing fatal disease that are all silent until deadly.
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for all the information you putting out to all women
But your opinion of compounded hormones leaves me speechless They are good for symptoms but not prevention ??makes no sense especially that her recent bone scan has a normal Tscore and she is 72 years old on compound hormones since Perimenopause.
Her stress test was good met 10/10 upon on her completion on the treadmill and her echocardiogram is good
Anyway i feel that you opinionated and that is the problem when women find people like you their options is your option SAD and problematic for all women
The compounded medicines are managed by the State pharmacy boards and the FDA oversee the safety of the drugs used in compounding Also compounding helps in tailor the dose like the estrogen patch with compounding you can tailor the dosing much better
The DEA can also do the same for controlled substances that are used in compounded drugs
Bottom line you good for explaining but close minded for providing all options to women
Thank you, Menopause Barbie, for doing all of these videos and for writing your menopause book. I can't even imagine all of the work that went into creating all of this! I'm so grateful for all of this information. Fortunately, I found you within the window of opportunity and will be starting my bHRT this month.
Dr. Barbie, I've been watching your videos, maybe I missed this...if .05 estradiol-only patch (Climara; no uterus) controls the symptoms of meno (and is disease preventative, as you said), is there any benefit to taking a higher dose, say 0.1?
Yes. Many women need more than the minimal necessary dosage for preventing diseases.
It's all up to YOUR body to tell you what YOU need.
Try taking the lower dosage for 2 months and see how you feel.
Then try taking the higher dosage for 2 months and see how you feel.
It's really simple. If you are taking enough for YOUR body's needs ALL your symptoms of menopause will disappear. If you aren't, they won't.
Makes sense, doesn't it?
Menopause Taylor Dear Dr.Taylor, Thank you so much for such informative videos and charts. The titles are so easy to locate what I need to revisit. My GP in NZ wants me on Estradot 25 mcg while my gynecologist in Thailand prescribes me Climara 50 mcg. I was not sure of the right dose for the long term benefits.Glad that this video provides the answer, given the title speeds my search. Your cookie baking analogy says it all to stick with the recipe and your chart provides clearly of how much transdermal estradiol needed for the long term benefits. I am at peace now to be on 50 mcg and so thankful for your education and logic. Thank you so much!
@@praekeerasuntonpong9688 You are so welcome, my dear. I love the confidence in your words.
Are there side effects from a higher dose that will tell you if you didn't need that dose?
Well I just phoned and our pharmacist in Canada .. he said you can use the same prometrium pill that I would take orally but just insert it into the vagina .. this is going back to my original form of hormones that I took for the month .. he said the side effects might be less but was not sure how effective it would protect my uterus but to ask doctor.. my wonderful Dr is not as informed on all this .. it’s like one size fits all with him .. but was willing to try compounded but I found the info 🥺🥺🥺
What are your thoughts on taking prempro. Is it enough to prevent the 3 diseases you talk about?
Dr Taylor, you are such a god send! I have told all my best friends about you. I “insist” my doctor watch your video. One of my doctors (I consulted with two) printed the WHO study and studied but concluded no need for HRT for me. I went with my second doctor who gave me the patch option I wanted. BUT, is climara patch of 0.045/0.015 (estrogen/projestron) minimum dosage for heart/bone/brain disease prevention?
She “refused” to increase dosage for my patch, saying no higher dosage for patch. She switched me to prempro pill (one per day, dosage: 0.0625/5 mg). I preferred patch as it does not go through digestive track, but decided to give the pill a try. Does this pill meet the minimum dosage?
I am very healthy plant based athletic 51 year old researcher. Thank you a million!
Linda,
The patch dosage is the minimal adequate dosage. And should you want my personal help with any troubleshooting, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
I Loe knowing that you're getting this education that you deserve.
Menopause Taylor ：I am so thrilled to get your response so promptly!!!!! So happy
I am so glad to find you-big huge hugs.
@@lindaw140 I'm hugging you right back, my dear.
How much estradiol should you take if your menopause is premature and sudden (radical hysterectomy at 37)? I just started an estrogel (17 beta estradiol 0.06%) 2 pumps a day, which gives me 1.5mg estradiol.
Because of younger age, should I take more to prevent from the 3 diseases? Maybe 3 pumps, 4 pumps?
Please advise Dr. Taylor if women with premature menopause should take a bit more. Or how much should be the max.
I feel like natural and premature menopause should be treated different?!
I'm a single mom, unfortunately can't afford 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 online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.
In the document titled "Necessary Estrogen Dosage to Prevent Disease of Menopause" you haev what sems conflicting information.(Tutorial 85)
It states that one needs Estradiol 1.0 mg daily and further down Transdermal Estradiol 0.05 mg daily. Both are Estradiol but the doses are different. Can you comment please? Love learning from you! Thanks!❤
Pills, patches, and gels are all different in terms of dosage.
Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you want to ensure that you don't make mistakes with this. I do them all online.
I don’t understand the outfits and character but the content is great
These videos are intentionally playful and fun to make learning easy.
Yet everyone is confused
@@taramitchell3816 I don't think we are confused by the videos. It's all of the misinformation out there, so people are asking specific questions that pertain to their situation because they're realizing that maybe their doctor isn't knowledgeable in this area......
What cream or oil estrogen do you recommend? Thank you!
I don't "recommend" anything, ever, to anyone. I teach you facts so that you can tailor the information to the one and only YOU and choose what's best for YOU with accurate information rather than misinformation or fear.
Any estrogen cream that is pharmaceutical (meaning FDA-regulated and quality-assured) and any pharmaceutical estrogen gel are all good. Compounded products are completely unregulated, so you never know what you're getting. The key is to know the difference and decide what's most important to YOU.
If you want me to help you tailor everything to you, just schedule a one-on-one consultation, and I'll help you.
The 2nd chart (Summary Estrogen) shows 0.05 mg daily dosage for Transdermal Estradiol (for the patch, gel, lotion, etc), but the 1st chart (Necessary Estrogen Dosage) shows 1.0 mg daily for Estradiol, but it doesn't show what form. Is that supposed to be for any form of Estradiol? I'm confused. I'm in menopause stage (hadn't had a period in about a year when I started HRT) and I use a transdermal patch. My dr started me out with 0.025mg/day, now using 0.0375mg/day. What you say is so true for me.. even that first "baby dose" completely eliminated my symptoms of hot flashes & night sweats, and almost immediately after starting HRT, it dramatically decreased the brain fog and anxiety. So, you generally recommend getting the dosage up to 0.05mg/day for this form of estrogen (transdermal)? or 1mg? Just need a little more clarification.🙂 I appreciate you sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!❤ I wish I had known when I was going through perimenopause all that I've learned after that stage. Unfortunately, healthcare practitioners don't communicate to us any information about this chapter of our lives! I had no idea that symptoms I was having when I was going through perimenopause were associated with that! Thanks to you and other knowledgeable doctors on social media, we are finally being educated!❤ While social media has it's cons, in this case it is a positive thing and a blessing that you and other doctors can help so many people understand what is happening to us!
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.
I have learned so much. Thank you 💓💓💓
You are so welcome, my dear Missy. This is the education you deserve. If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, there is no way you won't understand everything. (The same is NOT true if you watch them randomly.)
And if you ever need me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.
Thank you for the education because I would never have considered HRT otherwise for my 50 peri menopause! Set my appointment with an OB/GYN next week. QUESTION: I suspect studies on this are lacking but Why wouldn’t the goal be to match your balance of Estridiol/Prog levels to what they were in youth for the rest of your life?
Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will guide you in finding the right practitioner, arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.
Thank you Taylor, my wife is taking Femoston 1/10 mg for preventive treatment of surgery menopause (remove 2 ovaries for cancer treatment of Ovarian germ cell cancer). I searched on internet, this drug contains 1mg 17beta estradiol and 10 mg dydrogesteron. Looking up your chart, I can see 1 mg of estradiol on the table, but could not find dydrogesteron on it? Thank you so much
This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. Your wife definitely needs one. I cannot tailor things specifically to her in a comment box. It requires much more information than she can give me here, and she deserves much more information than I can give her here. No two women are alike, and addressing her situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to HER. I do them all via online video conferencing. She can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting her and helping her.
Oh my goodness, you hit the nail on the head!! I am a half dose girl, no matter what it is I’m taking. :(
I know, I know. You're not alone. Many women are halfers.
Dr. Taylor, I enjoyed our consultation very much! Thank you! when I first looked at the chart, I saw that estradiol should be 1 mg a day, which I'm currently taking two pumps a day of Estrogel, which, I believe, is 1.5 mg. Divigel is another option. They are 1 mg packets. From your chart, it says "transdermal estradiol," which seems to be Estrogel or Divigel, should only be .5 mg. Would you either use one pump of Estrogel to get .75 mg a day or switch to Divigel and get 1 mg a day or leave things the way they are, which is working fine, other than a bit expensive. Thanks!
I LOVE the way you help us understand all things MENO! xoxoxo
I LOVE knowing that these tutorials are helping you. Every woman deserves this education on menopause. It's inexcusable that it hans't been available before now. I'll do everything in my power to ensure that it's available to all women, young and post-young.
You are the perfect role model for a vegan woman!!! Fantastic for your health, weight, skin, nails, hair, ENERGY, planet and animals of course!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Well, you are so very kind, my dear. Thank you so much.
Hey Dr. Taylor, what do you think about using a sauna with an estrogen patch?
Should I cover it with something to prevent damage or would it be useless?
Patches will not stay on if you use saunas, steam rooms, jacuzzies, or swimming pools .
Below I commented and asked the question if am I getting a sufficient amount of estrogen on current low dose birth control. According to the chart, Ethinyl Estradiol should be 0.1 - 0.15 mg. The low dose birth control I am taking is Ethinyl Estradiol 20 Mcg (0.02mg); therefore according to the chart you provide I am not getting enough; however in a comment you gave the response that Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 - 0.015 mg / day depending on the source of the estrogen
is enough to prevent hormone deficient related diseases. Can you please help me and others understand this? What does the source mean? According to the comment you made, I am getting enough with OBC 0.002mg Ethinyl Estradiol but according to the table I am not. In addition, I now believe I may not be getting enough progesterone since my oral birth control pill only contains I mg of Norethindrone Acetate continuous. I know from your previous video on low dose birth control that it is suppose to be a good option at a younger age, but the video does not mention the needed dosages of OBC for disease prevention. When possible, will you please address my concerns?
Below is the comment/response you provided A Free
"Here are the minimal necessary dosages of estrogen to accomplish prevention of these diseases, depending on the type of estrogen you're taking:
Conjugated Estrogen 0.625 mg / day
Estradiol 1.0 mg / day
Estradiol Patches 0.5 mg / day
Estropipate 1.25 mg / day Esterified Estrogen 0.625 mg / day
Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 - 0.015 mg / day depending on the source of the estrogen
Compounded Bi-Est or Tri-Est 2.5 mg / day
There are standard dosages of progesterone to balance these dosages of estrogen, depending on whether you take the progesterone every day (continuous) or just certain days (cyclic).
Here are the standard dosages:
Medroxyprogesterne Acetate 2.5 mg continuous or 5 mg cyclical
Norethindrone Acetate 2.5 mg continuous or 5 mg cyclical
Norethindrone 0.35 mg continuous or 0.7 mg cyclical
Micronized Progesterone 100 mg continuous or 200 mg cyclical
Progesterone Gel Twice weekly continuous or every other day for 12 days cyclical"
Thank you for any any information you can provide on my estrogen and progesterone dosage confusion.
There is a typo here:
Instead of 0.01 mg - 0.015 mg, it should be 0.1 - 0.15 mg of ethinyl estradiol.
Thank you for replying. But I’m still confused. Does this mean I am not covered for disease prevention with my current low does oral birth control, Junel 1/20 Ethinyl Estradiol 20 Mcg (0.02 mg) Norethindrone Acetate 1 mg?
@@reneerobinson6691 No, it means that you ARE covered, as is true with ALL birth control pills (except the "mini-pill, which contains only progesterone and no estrogen at all).
@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for the confirmation and these amazing videos! You are a blessing.
@@reneerobinson6691 You are so very welcome. I love providing this education for you.
Im only taking the minimum dosage of bioidentical HRT 1mg estradiol tablets and 100mg Progesterone Caps. My hot flashes stopped but my weight gain is just terrible. I also have sever joint pain.
That's your body's way of telling you that your dosage is not enough FOR YOU.
Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME, and I will tailor everything specifically TO YOU so that you do not fall short of your goals. I do them all online.
Dear Dr. Taylor, I`m using a german product and am a bit confused about the dosage I use, compared with your chart. The Gel has 0,62mg Estradiol-Hemihydrat (0,6mgEstradiol) in 1g of the gel. One dosis contains 1,25g gel, so one dosis would be 0,75mg Estrogen. In your chart the transdermal minimum dosage is 0,05mg, which would be a lot less, than I take. Where is my fallacy?
Sandra,
The best way to get this right is to schedule a consultation. That way, I can get a whole lot more information from you and also tailor it all specifically to YOU. In the questionnaire you fill in for the consultation, you can tell me the name of your product and all these details so that you understand everything about it.
Would this even be for someone in perimenopause?
This requires tailoring, 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.
@MenopauseTaylor I wish I could, but I can't afford $300 right now😭 Especially since you are unable to prescribe medicine☹️. I have an appointment scheduled with a gynecologist in March and I watched your video on politically correct ways to talk to your doctor. You said as long as I say I need HRT for menopause symptoms, my doctor will prescribe HRT. I do have menopause symptoms, but really I'm perimenopause, so will that still work?
Stay on the lookout for consultation discounts and giveaways, my dear. There is no way to help you without the tailoring.@@shanenchar
So when my Dr says "just take x1 sachet of sandrena HRT I should take x3 sachets 0.5 mg of gel estrodial sachets (which I was told the max I can take is x3). Am I right in my theory?
This is not a "Do-It-Yourself" program. So you should not do anything without the guidance and awareness of your physician.