Should you use estrogen on your face for aging? Is Emepelle a good alternative? Doctors discuss
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- Estrogen is an important hormone and is increasingly being used as an anti-aging treatment, including for our skin. In this video I talk to two aesthetic specialists who also have significant general medical experience, Dr Qian Xu and Dr Emmaline Ashley, about the concerns and potential rewards of using estrogen cosmetically for our skin.
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00:00 Background
02:09 Why estrogen for anti-aging?
05:11 Would Dr Qian use it on her face?
07:39 What are the risks?
09:30 Estriol v estradiol
10:58 Facial use if you're already on HRT
14.01 Estrogen alternative Emepelle/ MEP
15:35 More training needed around estrogen for anti-aging
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Quit creating anxiety about using estrogen. That lie that was told to us back about 20 years ago was a poorly done study. They also used synthetic hormones in that study. Estrogen is a woman’s best defense in many issues. Estrogen is protective for heart, bones …
Estrogen taken orally is not well used by the body. Patches and pellets are much better for all those issues.
Always choose bioidentical not synthetic estrogen or any synthetic hormone.
I’m not a dr just a well read 60 year old that refuses to age without hormones.
Exactly they're all stressed about as having hormones that we had all of our lives.
We should be given the option because it's our bodies and we feel better when we take them.
I'm so sick of doctors.
I take vaginal estrogen and vaginal cream 3 times a week, and also apply it on my face and hands lol it’s so great. For me it changed everything inside out I’m 52 and my face don’t look my age. I live in France where my doctor give me 1% . We did talk about the risks but no one it sure really.. like I asked my doctor, why is estrogen great for our first 50 years and bad after? We are women and our body needs it for support right? I don’t understand? Well I did my own experiment.. and my conclusion is … I love it and even though I use only the vaginal ovules and the cream, for me it really reverses the wrinkles, on my face, but also hot flashes, the weight, I have more energy, no more mood swings, and no more dryness. I hope my comment is some helpful insight ☺️ bisou from France and merci for this video, cause no one wants to talk about this so thank you again.
Thank you for sharing your experience - c'est très utile! : )
@@thehonestchannelDe rien 😉
thank you, i was wondering about this, I was put into chemical menopause prior to my hysterectomy and they gave me 1% estrogen cream so I have a tube. Its good to know I can try to use a dab of my 1% cream on my face around my eyes and maybe it will help. I also have so much eye twitching, which is one of the annoying symptoms of low estrogen so maybe it will help with that.
Do you take progesterone in any form? or using thrice a week does not have any systematic effect but your hot flashes are gone as you mentioned so it has an internal effect or may be using thrice in a week doesn't thicken up the uterine lining ? What do you think?
@@RaeRaesRaveReviewsI have endometriosis and have been on progesterone only pill for almost 10 years. Now I’m worried what it means. I just went to the GYN last week and he moved me to a combination pill because of my concerns. I just started it today. It feels extra confusing with endometriosis! The doctor says I don’t need a hysterectomy but I’m not sure. I’m 46 with two beautiful boys and I think why do I need a uterus anymore!!
Estrodil in the 50's, 60's and 70's was a prime ingredient in French face creams. It was removed after a while due to concerns about cancer issues, but now almost four decades later, it's deemed that estrodil (which is the weakest state of the hormone) can be applied topically one can purchase it in a simple white cream with little risk of cancer or negative health. One thing that was explained to me here in France is that one should cycle it - to my understanding. Three weeks on, one week off. BUT that is for my age and skin conditions.
There are different strengths and it is important to progress slowly and with some advice from someone you trust. Oral, patches, and full estrogen creme is strong. Estrodil is weaker.
Really interesting to hear this. And you're right that the risk factors are complicated by age and type of estrogen along with any other form of HRT you might be taking. Definitely best to seek medical advice first.
Three types of estrogen-estriol, estrodiol, estrone. ESTRIOL is the weakest.
Hi there, I'm in France, which are the creams that have estradiol? Merci
@@ITXSHEL BIOVEA Estriol Menopause Support Cream - 60ml
I use it on my face with good results, 2 - 3 times a week at night. Slight red flush but then clear in the morning. (my skin is sensitive)
@@LuluFrance it says on the back of the BIOVEA Estriol bottle that you shouldn't take it if you are trying to get pregnant. That's a bit scary. Means it definitely messes with your hormone blood levels.
I listen to Menopause Taylor Dr. Barbara she is amazing at explaining EVERYTHING about Menopause.
I highly recommend Menopause Taylor.
She is saying Estrogen needs to be at a sufficient dose to prevent the major diseeases of menopause: heart attack, Alzheimer's and Osteoporosis and multiple other things.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Same here! She literally saved my life through her education through her videos!
timely and worthwhile topic par usual. I'm on HRT (all 3 as I still have a uterus). I also got a 'prescription' from MyAlloy which is .3% estriol. "They' know I"m on HRT which I would hope was factored into my strength, but I take online docs with a grain of salt. Seeing my regular ob-gyn soon and will run this by him. If you watch a recent Rajani vid you'll see him break it down a bit more, including the idea that estriol is the weaker (and safer?) estrogen to add. However, he also says that estriol doesn't show up on blood tests, so it's hard to say when it's difficult to measure. BTW, I called my compounding lab and they can/will compound that same face cream for roughly half the price with a local script. I plan to replenish that way as long as my ob-gyn is on board with it.
Thanks for sharing this Cindy.
Mother Nature didn’t originally “plan” for women to live very long after their child-bearing years ended. At one point in history, about 50% of women would die with one of their pregnancies. Newly married women were often instructed to begin weaving their burial shroud just in case they didn’t survive the delivery of their first baby. If they did, they were expected to begin working on their husband’s burial shroud, should he be called up for war. If a woman did not survive her second pregnancy, her husband’s second wife would finish his shroud before beginning her own…Of course, there were exceptions: Robt Bruce’s mother, the Countess of Carrick, survived ten births, and most lived to young adulthood, at least! However, the fact is that many men had up to four wives in their lifetimes, due to the fact that they would lose 2-3 to complications of childbirth. The advent of modern gynecology and birth control has given women longer lives than they could have dreamed of 120 years ago!
😂😂😂😂
Antibiotics did that, better food quality and diversity, better hygene.
To all ppl, kids, newborns and men.
Women (and people in general) dying too early during certain times in history has nothing to do with Mother Nature's plan. Humans are naturally designed to live 120~130 years. Too many people die early because they abuse their bodies or allow others (usually "doctors") to harm them. Nature is a wonderful thing -- don't mess with it.
I 100% DO NOT TRUST doctors, so I'm my own advocate in my health and wellness. The only time I've been to MD-style doctors is giving birth to my children (24&22), and if I had that to do over, I'd do home births, with no doctors involved. Most are big pharma drug dealers, with zero focus on root cause, or prevention. I go to a naturopath that I tell what tests I require, and he prescribes my HRT. If it wasn't for my bioidenticals, I would never need a doctor for anything, but he works for me, and takes direction. I'm nearly 56, am high-fat carnivore (6 years), and THRIVING. I read, research, etc, health, and handle my own life. My skin is young and supple, as I made an appointment the moment I entered perimenopause. I do have estrogen cream as an extra for my sublingual hrt, so I'll put a little on my face to see what happens.
Thank you for this video. I don't do social media, and especially not tik tok, lol.
I have zero trust in doctors, especially since Covid. The only thing I'd see a medic for now would be an emergency situation. Also, I SO agree with your summary of most MDs. And let's not forget the so-called regulatory agencies, which are bought and paid for by the same pharma industry. It's disgraceful. I could go off on a proper rant but I'm going to be good and stay calm and go and think nice things instead!
Ditto here! Never trusted doctors. A naturopath and herbologist saved my life without invasive measures and lifelong meds. Doctors (the same who shut their doors to patients during the Sham-demic and backing the whole criminal hoax) are in bed with Big Pharma and both are killers, not healers.
Energetic - do you know what kind of estrogen is in the cream you were prescribed?
You don't trust doctors and you don't do social media... Yet here you are 🙄
I agree
Dr. Rajani has been doing videos discussing the benefits of using estradiol on the face and how it actually does thicken the skin.
Yes, his videos are great. There's no doubting the beneficial effects of estrogen for our skin and in general, we just need to make sure we're getting the balance right as individuals to avoid or minimize risks.
@@thehonestchannel So how can we get the balance right? Do we get estradiol or estroil? Are they the same, and how is the strength determined for our face?
@@gailnightowl0423 The best course of action is to discuss it with your doctor or gynecologist so you're looking at your complete hormonal picture and the strength and type of estrogen that is right for you.
@@thehonestchannel I can't take any hormones which could cause blood clots, I'm only talking about it used on the face, and Dr. Rajani said it can't be dangerous when applied to the face.
Ask your gyn doctor to do a blood hormone panel & go from there. I’m on bio-identical HRT pellets & it’s great! I’m 73.
The concern over putting a vaginal estrogen cream, that has already been prescribed vaginal use, on the face is overly cautious, in my opinion. The dosage of vaginal estrogen cream is a full applicator, twice a week, inserted into a mucous membrane area that would absorb it at a much higher rate than the thicker facial tissue. Diverting a small amount to the face would not increase the overall exposure. Obviously a GYN is not going to prescribe vaginal estrogen (or other forms) to a patient where there is concern about the uterine lining or a family history of gyn cancers. But if women who HAVE been prescribed put the cream on their face that would have otherwise went further south, I’m not seeing where the concern is, medically.
Yes, I don't think too many people would disagree with you there. I think the concern is more around people who just buy these creams online without first seeking medical advice and discussing their history.
Thanks, they're very good points that you made.
Agreed.
@@thehonestchannel "without first seeking medical advice" Seriously? Because the advice dispensed by most doctors during the past few decades has worked out so well for people's health (NOT).
For skin.
I ve been using Emepelle for years. Its awesome and I ll highly recommend.
Glad to hear you've had a positive experience.
Very informative, thank you. You're looking so good 😊
Thank you!
I use Emepelle since a few years (cream every other evening with Tretinoing) and the Emepelle Serum in the morning. My skin has definitely improved!
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Do you also use it on your neck? Thank you!
@@ana-pi6ut Yes neck and chest and hands😀
I used Emepelle for about a year & saw no difference, so I quit. What have you noticed out of curiosity?
But how do you know which is working...the tretinoin or the empelle?
I literally pulled the same face you did at the 30% loss of collagen over the first five years! 😂. Followed your channel a few years ago and loved it before I came off TH-cam for a while, so lovely to see you’re still here and I have to say you look amazing! ❤doing a lot of binge watching now to catch up on your reviews!
Great to have you back ❤️
After the damage is done you can’t go backwards. Find a doctor that specializes in bio identical. Estrogen is the fountain of youth. When estrogen leaves so does you beauty. Not to mention the thinning vagina by 7/8ths and zero sex drive. I’ve been on estradiol and progesterone for 20 years. I’m 67. Most women my age take 7 drugs. I take zero. I get compliments on my skin almost everyday.
I use a combination of progesterone and estrogen not on my face i had an ovary removed whem i was 34.
Ive found that my carb free high fat diet has improved my skin more than anything ive ever tried before for my skin .
Many women are craving fats but they don't realise it .
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Agreed! Nothing in a jar, bottle or syringe has done what no carb, no processed food lifestyle has. Reconnect with nature and watch your mental health repair as well
Agree! I’ve initially lost a lot of fat in my face after going keto, definitely aged me. I’m now carnivorous and eating a lot of grass fed beef tallow and butter. I feel my face is recovering. It’s amazing how carbs puff us up. I’m 10 years into menopause and especially since going carnivore I feel have zero hormone issues.
Totally agree with a high fat diet.
100% this, I’m animal based diet with a ton of fat, organs and full fat dairy. Skins better at 50 than at 40. Also a ton of muscle with very little effort. Makes you wonder why veganism is pushed so hard when it’s obvious that an animal based high fat diet is so much more nutrient dense and easy for our bodies to uptake.
I am 67 and I do miss my estrogen! Discussed it with my doctor, and the risks are real. I use a low dose vaginal estradiol. However, my skin improved after changing to a very low carb diet.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I was thinking of reducing my carbs to help reduce my LDL numbers. Surprise to see that you had an improvement in your skin. Can you tell me if you consume 31 carbs per meal or 1 processed carb a day. I am interested in how much you reduced your carbs because I would love to follow in your foot steps.
Eliminate ALL processed foods and you'll be golden.@@peggyfisher9743
Estrogen does NOT cause cancer!! Do some REAL research! 🙄
Robyn, how long have you been taking the estriol?
When I started to use bioidentical HRT I definitely noticed a difference in my skin.
Appreciate this video, Claire! I did consider starting this cream through telehealth but will research further now.
Glad you found it helpful.
I love being on HRT. Sole reason for me to deal with the world of traditional medicine. It saves my bones. I've used the patches a couple years and stopped losing bone density very quickly, though still haven't regained what I lost before I started it. Very recently started also using the cream on my face a couple nights a week, when I do glycolic acid. I do feel the effects and need to also use progesterone cream when I use it so that I don't get cramping.
Good to hear you're doing well on HRT.
The patches haven't been available here for over a year.
No, it doesn't save your bones like you think and it is not terapy for osteoporosis. And the most important, never ever has proven to prevent osteoporosis fractures. There are however, other things that do, improve your muscles and practice , vitamin D, bisfosfonates.
@@josipag2185bisfosonates are given when you HAVE osteoporosis- so that is medicine 2.0, estrogen, building muscles ( not aerobic sports) and vit D PREVENT it- medicine 3.0.
Loads of clinical data, also by independent physicians. Listen to Dr Peter Attia.
It's getting more and more easier to fall into the social media trap where hundreds of people jump into conclusion seeing only a short video about miraculous "hacks".
That's why I believe the need of channels like yours is becoming more crucial.
Thank you for the education and thank you for encouraging critical thinking with healthy scepticism.
Thank you! I just always feel there are pros and cons with most treatments and it's important we hear both so we can make the right decisions for ourselves.
It is getting easier !
No, it's people thinking outside the box and not letting Dr's. who are in the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies, tell them what they think they need to hear.
Always a great talk
Thanks Carrie!
I love HRT! Wish I had done it sooner!
Thanks for doing the interview. I have been thinking about that for a couple years, but I am on HRT so just not sure. Anyone interested in more information regarding HRT and the studies, check out Menopause Taylor. She is a Doctor and her videos are very informative, I have learnt a lot from her. Take care
Hello Clare, Great info thanks. I would love love love for you to interview Mary Ruddick. She's a nutritionist who travels the world visiting the last remaining indigenous people and observes their lifestyle and health. What she has found is those people who still live and eat in the traditional ways are exceptionally healthy snd happy. They have no disease no aches and pains no mental health problems, healthy well adjusted children, very fertile to old age, no problems with childbirth, no menopause symptoms and they're happy truly happy. Mostly she's interviewed through the lens of nutrition and helping to prevent illness. However, it would be very interesting to hear an interview through the lens of helpful aging. If you want to research her first she has lots of interviews on her website. She is doing what Westin A Price did in the 1930s only more so.
Thanks for the suggestion! I've made a note to take a look at her work.
I thought this week's video was excellent and informative and you should be congratulated for putting it together, not scolded for what you didn't say.
I think one of the best points the doctors raised is that the estrogen in skin creams is capable of passing the skin barrier, although I suppose to some extent that depends on the estrogen itself and the rest of the formulation. That should raise at least a small safety concern for some people. It's clear from the comments, though, that some people believe that creams, etc, applied to the skin can't be absorbed past the skin. It's equally clear from other comments that there is good reason to think that in those folks' cases, the estrogen was absorbed into the blood stream and had effects elsewhere in the body.
On the issue of transdermal skin applications, a few years ago I saw a fascinating (to me) video by an academic at one of the universities in Edinburgh, if I remember correctly, on the subject of the permeability of lead in historical skin makeup formulas. The academic was initially inclined to say no, because lead is a large molecule. She did some experiments on pigskin that produced two surprises. First, the formulas did not produce the expected dead-white complexion but mostly resulted in a rather pretty natural looking color. Second, in some formulations, the lead did penetrate the pigskin.
I must try to look up that academic as it sounds like they are near me. And thank you for the support on this. Anything relating to HRT is always a tricky topic because it’s so complex and I think the two doctors brought a balanced perspective.
@@thehonestchannel - I shouldn't have depended on my memory - she isn't near you. I've looked up what I was remembering and should correct details about the academic. Her name is Fiona McNeill, and she is or was a professor of physics and astronomy at McMaster University in Canada. Lead poisoning in women was apparently one of her specialties. The presentation I originally heard was a podcast on The Conversation's Weekly podcast of April 7, 2022.
If you're interested in the podcast, I don't believe I can put a link to it in a comment, but it's still available via an article on The Conversation's site entitled "Could lead makeup really kill you? A scientist recreated centuries-old skin whitening recipes to find out."
I use Hrt. I took it orally for a whilst but found it affected my lungs which is my weakness. It gave me asthma like symptoms hard to breath. I take it vaginally now and it works great. I do not feel any negative side effects that I know if. Keep up the good work😊
HRT is needed systemically in post-menopausal women to avoid bone loss, cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease, among other degenerative changes due to estrogen loss. Vaginal estrogen is NOT systemic and is only effective on those tissues that come into contact with it. (Your doctor should have explained this to you if you are approaching menopause.) This is supported by a great deal of scientific evidence. You should be taking both oral AND vaginal if needed. Look up National Menopause Society for supportive evidence. Women's health has been neglected for far too long, making women afraid of the very hormones that will make them feel so much better.
I appreciate so much your videos, knowledge and professionalism, you truly are a journalist.
I don’h have any botox, fillers or surgeries on my face, not because I’m against it, but because I can’t afford them. I’m 50 years old and how I got rid of my elevens and horizontal lines on my forehead is that I started pulling back my hair in a tight ponytail, this doesn’t allow my forehead to make any movements, my elevens disappeared and my horizontal lines are very faded almost non existent compared to 4 years ago. My face is starting to sag at the jowl line and my neck is showing some signs of aging. I don’t own any micro current device as they are so expensive, But I do some massage in the morning and has helped a little with the sagging. I was so excited to receive your newsletter and I look forward to more amazing content! Thank you so much for all you do!!!
It's amazing what a difference a high ponytail can make! So glad you enjoyed the newsletter and thank you so much for signing up and supporting my channel!
I only recently discovered facial massage (at 57). I cannot believe the difference it makes to my face! All the electrical devices I've ever bought (and also a laser costing £2000, what an idiot) made NO difference whatsoever (except for red light) The facial massage is free and makes an immediate, tangible difference. Oh, and castor oil has been INCREDIBLE! I use that on my face several nights a week, just a little bit. I also put it on my lashes and eyelids and it's stopped my insanely itchy morning eyes. I found out through wasting so much money, that the two things that made the most difference (well, any difference at all) are either free or very inexpensive.
Look into cheap face patches called FROWNIES
Microneedling can be effective. I bought a Dr Pen online. They are not expensive. Mine was $70 Walmart online, holiday season & it came with cartridge tips. Am@zon has them. If purchased on DrPen site it's aprx less $150 depending on what generation purchased.
Great interview, Clare. Interested in the oestrogen cream. I started menopause early and had very little symptoms. Recently an acquaintance couldn't believe my age, she thought I was at least 10 years younger. I don't do too much to my face really - sunscreen last few years - good skincare - but I do like to experiment and hear of new treatments or skincare lines. I have never done HRT and my symptoms were minor. Good diet with plenty of organic veg helps in my opinion. Love your channel and the interviews 🥰😍
Oh and I love your hair tied to one side in this interview. Shows off your beautiful facial features 🙂
Glad you found the interview helpful - and thank you for noticing my hair! : )
Carnivore diet has more profound skin benefits than veg
Good but check your bone density ! Some women don't have any or minimal symptoms, but their bone's density declines without any advertisment^^
I’m trying it but I was already using (the same estrogen cream) just on another area of my body ☺️ I’ve been doing this only a week but I thought about doing this years ago but I was a little afraid to for some reason. I’m going to see what it does if anything. I already also get a “bio-identical” in the form of injection along with a bit of testosterone, monthly.
I'll be interested to hear if you notice any cosmetic benefits.
Cam I just say your hair looks so healthy and soft and bouncy how do you keep your hair looking like young hair , what products supplements if any do you use 😊
Thank you! I have noticed my hair getting more matted and drying out but I think diet helps - I consume a lot of olive oil, nuts, oily fish and veg. I also think cowashing (I use As I Am) really helps with dryness.
I do Estriol 5.0 morning from Amazon
Progesterone at night
OMG! Both of your guests are not experts in HRT; it would be great to hear someone like Dr. Gersh so she can speak as an expert. It's hard to listen to nonexperts on estrogen cream.🤔Also, you cannot source this yourself.
They are regular guests so we discuss a range of aesthetic related topics and I always appreciate their balanced approach. I bought estrogen cream online from a UK pharmacy without seeing a doctor. I just answered some questions. I’ll look up Dr Gersh. Thanks for the suggestion.
Dr Peter Attia ought to be invited to tell us about HRT.
@@thehonestchannel How can they have a "balanced approach" being so ignorant of the subject matter?
@@hikari8858 Yes, exactly! I agree!
I’ve been on an Estrodiol patch & began using estrogen cream on my face & neck…..after about 5-7 days my nipples were very sore‼️And I’m 73 yrs old‼️. I learned if I used it only above my nose, it might not be too much. But I got off the face estrogen cream. Nipples are better since only using the patch.
Thank you for this video, so validating! I am using a balanced hormone approach via a functional medicine specialist who uses a Dutch urine test for monitoring Estrogen/Progesterone/Testosterone/Thyroid every few months for balance
Without hormones as we age we can risk becoming decrepit and health compromised
I am addressing bone density, immunity, hair loss, libido, energy level/stamina/muscle strength, skin health and have found after just a few weeks my hair loss stopped and normalized! Another noticed my skin looked nice and my age spots have decreased!
My Gyne doctor knows nothing about HRT but does the usual check ups
I had been on hormones before at a younger age/early 50's then stopped late 50's and noticed health declines; am 67 now; a small group of us are seeing the same specialist for this and will be comparing notes...i will ask about facial hormone creams...keep on helping women as you have, you are a blessing!
Thanks for sharing your experience Denise - really interesting.
Mid 60's, here and now showing lots of wrinkles. Please keep us updated.
Dutch testing REALLY is key. I am highly estrogen dominant and use a compounded estrogen cream. I am 51. I absolutely recommend Dutch testing as it is so comprehensive. I have to really keep an eye on my levels due to cancer history on my maternal side and adjust accordingly. Estridiol is the kicker for me, as that is the estrogen that really needs to be kept in check to prevent cancers. I would NEVER put that on my face neck or chest. Estriol, maybe. People need to understand estrogens aren’t scary, per se, and yes the study that “started it all” was flawed, but if you aren’t keeping an eye on your estrogens you ARE taking and just think everything will be fine, you may have a really rude awakening. My levels change constantly. If I didn’t tweak things a bit I would be getting too much of one and not another. And that is where things go wrong. I really hope women realize this is not a one size fits all that they just take and never worry about. They are setting themselves up for a horrible future that way.
I recently bought the Emepelle cream. Never spent so much money on face cream before but I was feeling unwell at the time and probably not thinking straight. It made my skin sting every time I applied it and there was also some flaking. Finally I woke up one morning with a huge cyst on my cheek so I decided to stop using it. I have now gone back to my cheap but very good Aldi Lacura day and night cream.
Oh dear. Sorry to hear that!
I love the Aldi cream! The night cream has CoQ10 and retinol.
I used Emepelle serum & cream for about a year & each time I used it I also felt a slight sting, but for the most part, I saw no improvement in my skin so I quit using it.
@@valentina-pg4bj Interesting - thanks for sharing this. I'm sure others will find that feedback helpful.
You need to start SLOWLY!
Once a week and gradually increasing it. It can get nasty before the skin is used to it, just like tretinoin.
I use estro-life usp estriol cream on my face nightly. It’s one of the safest estrogens and my naturopathic dr is good with me using it, even though there’s a history of cancer in the family. I had a hysterectomy in 2012 and went through menopause early last year. (Kept ovaries) I have very low estrogen so this little bit doesn’t hurt and as a face cream, mixed with peptides, I have noticed the deeper wrinkles plumping up a bit. It’s been very nice, and it’s cheap!
Thanks for sharing this!
"history of cancer in the family "= time to consider if you and family were exposed to parasites from family pets, farm animals, etc., especially cats! New studies report that humans infected with the cat parasite T.gondii ( they warn pregnant women not to clean cat litter for that precise reason) can carry the parasite for decades, inside organs, even the brain, and under stress,or time of depressed immune system, like in old age,the parasites become active. Diagnosed Dementia, Parkinsons ,some "cancers" turned out to be parasite infections,not family DNA disorders. ( if it's DNA disorder the doctor should be able to identify the specific gene,and function.....do we really trust centralized doctors/ medicine these days?) These parasites are usually embedded inside the tissues of the organs,and a blood test would probably not reveal their presence until an autopsy. The " experts " that published these findings suggested that we should assume parasite infections if diagnosed with cancer, dementia, brain tumors ( parasites fecal matter could show up in CAT scan- 🤢and be considered tumors🤮).
Where do you buy the cream?
Where do you buy the cream?
I use copper peptides at night so this sounds like a good addition for 'winter skin' Great price too
According to Dr Peter Attia, every woman ought to be on HRT! The pluses way outweigh the minuses. You get to have your 8 hours of sleep to start with!
Can you estrogen on its own on the face or does it have to be used with another hormone?
I am prescribed Oestrogel for HRT, so I just use a small amount of my daily dose directly on my face most nights.
The good thing here is you are doing this as part of an overall approach to HRT which is really the main point of the video.
Hi ....I'm wondering about how much to use for the face ...I also have Oestrogel which I use on my arms .
I had multiple undesirable effects from menopause. So first I tried a topical compounded hormone crème. I applied it to my forearms after showering for increased absorption. But after 4 months my bloodwork showed little improvements in hormone levels so in my case there was very little systemic absorption. I then switched to a pill. I am adverse to the hormone replacement that is inserted under the skin because I have many allergies and if there’s an issue you are stuck for months until it wears off. I am waiting to receive a shipment of topical estrogen crème to use on my face. It was ordered thru an online company and allegedly reviewed by one of their doctors. 🤷🏻♀️
Sorry to hear you've had a rough time.
I don’t understand I go to natural bio identical hormone it helped with skin and bone
My friend used estrogen topically on the skin. Radiant.
I have been wondering about this very subject. I am 69 years old. Done with menopause. But about two years ago I started to get Urinary tract infections all the time. Every time I would finish a treatment of antibiotics, soon after I would get another UTI. Finally in desperation, my doctor sent me to a Urologist. He prescribed estrogen cream to be applied to the Labium minus around my vagina. quickly the UTIs stopped and after a year I have noticed that when I apply a pea size amount of cream on that area, my skin is so soft and supple like I was young. So, I began to wonder what it would do to my neck and face. I am due for my annual exam in a few days, I intend on asking this question. My cheeks actually look nicer after over a year of usage. I was wondering if my new face creams were finally working. But you mentioned that some women's cheeks actually appear changed like the topical estrogen can affect the facial skin. Thank you for this information and this discussion. I would never put it on my neck or face without asking my doctor.
Find Dr Kelly Casperson. And then Dr Mary Claire Haver. Both discuss using vaginal estrogen cream to help urethra and vaginal atrophy, which causes uti
Sadly I can't use oestrogen HRT as I had an oestrogen based cancer. My sisters can and it really helps them.
The alternative cream you suggest costs 195 USD. Holy moly. I would be interested in what your guests think about soy protein.
The cost of any kind of skincare innovation now seems to be sky high. No doubt lower-cost alternatives will emerge before long.
Here’s my experience with soy so far: I’m not near menopause but I suffer from awful cramps during my period and mood swings before my period due to estrogen drop. I re introduced organic soy milk again to my diet and drink 2 full cups twice a day. This time I didn’t have any cramps, my mood swings got better and my skin thinning before the period got better. So yes, soy works. But I do follow a strict and healthy diet (no white flour due to gluten intolerance)no meat for 18 years, only fish, eggs & tofu, some cheese here and there and no white sugar at all ( I use dates and coconut sugar to sweeten)
many disclaimers. I'm sure there is a safe, effective approach without doctor involvement.
Love the topic and the questions! But the guest speakers were not qualified to talk about this topic as they have admitted upfront that they were not experts on the topic. Then what is the point of this discussion? To create more mixed thoughts and uncertainty?
They were careful to say they were not HRT experts but we were talking about estrogen in relation to skin aesthetics which they are experts in. I've had a few viewers raise this though and I fully take the point on board. Both these doctors have a lot of general medical experience as well as aesthetics so I always feel they give a balanced and informed perspective to any medical discussion.
Be prepared for the transference that comes with topical cream. It’s a REAL thing!! Transfers to your loved ones and pets.
I use onas cream estriol on my face, every other night just a, pea size amount along with tretinoin I buy it but I'm not sure if you can get it on px nhs in the UK? 🙏😁 I guess the question is does the cream become systemic if not then I don't see the problem
Have you noticed any improvements since using it?
@@thehonestchannel Its, a work in progress, I only started using it 3 weeks ago, so it's too soon to tell, I'm watching carefully and also watching carefully if there are any signs of side effects if so I will stop using it
Claudia glows reports that the face cream doesn't go systemic. I question that as I doubled up initially (by accident ) and had spotting. Cut in half and immediately stopped. Also, she and Rajani both cite a study saying 15% AHA applied right before face cream increases the beneficial results. That's how I do it. (x6 months and I do believe to see results, but also do so many other skin devices/potions that it's hard to say)
If the doctor prescribed it also in conjunction with your HRT therapy, it would be absorbed whether it is on your face or your lower extremity, wouldn’t it?
Ironically the last statement around financial gain applies to the doctors here. Estrogen is cheaper option than the ones offered by them. Additional Estrogen transdermally is body identical (made from yams). Previous studies were flawed and therefore all this hysteria continues.
I wonder if eating more yams would have an impact on raising estrogen, I know about these yam creams that are applied to your lower abdomen instead of using patches and estradiol creams
no, I very much doubt it - yams are very high in many things that will not help you at all. Look into the damage caused by oxalates - this will not help you get any health benefits.@@user-kc3lv3vx6g
Can you use it on your body? The skin on my legs is very thin after hyaluronidase injections to disolve some fillers. ❤
I would talk to a doctor first because to cover your legs would take a lot of cream, pushing up the estrogen dose.
As a longevity practationer I would keep checking my patients for their hormone levels and if the face drives the estradial levels then we tweak the total therapy.
Also for those who are afraid of using topical estradial they can use Mirfica science face and breast syrup as a natural option with no side effects.
The science is good.
I do use estradial on my face in the last few years and love it.
My face looks more full heart shape at 54..
I also get my hormone levels checked 3 times a year and tween levels if some topical gets in to my system.
Dr Elizabeth Charlwood.
Very informative and wise: thank you !!
Please, do you think oestrogel can go on the face? Thank you
I'm afraid only a medical professional should advise you on this based on your personal circumstances.
Drink Aloe vera and topical also inrease collagen for 30 percen.
You look beautiful!
Is using it topically have an impact on levels of estrogen in the body which may not be the best thing for an older woman.just asking the question.wondering about increase of risk of cancer.
Estrogen isn’t causing cancer!!! The lack of estrogen post-menopause is putting women at risk for breast and endometrial cancers, Alzheimer’s, osteoporosis, and heart disease!!! The horrible WHI “study” scared Doctor’s and women off of HRT! TRAGIC AND CRIMINAL!
So to be clear ...the Oestrogel that I have and use on my upper arms ... I could use on my face ? And if so how much ? 😊
You need ti speak with your doctor! Not on YT
Yes you can. The face absorbs less than the upper arm or inner thigh so don't apply your daily dose to your face.
Thanks 💙 Can men’s use it ?
Testosterone would be their option.
Why are these guests saying they aren’t trained in hormone therapy? Isn’t that what the episode is supposed to be about?.
This is a discussion about aesthetics rather than HRT, though in this case we are looking at the use of estrogen for aesthetic purposes. They both have general medical experience so I felt were well placed to cover both angles.
Surely if you on HRT your skin would improve? But mine hasn't. And all women's skin ages anyway, regardless of if they're on estrogen or not. Just look at celebs who talk about being on HRT and they still look their age!
It is such a very complex issue with many variables and, as you suggest, no guarantees.
Please! Let is know about other products less expensive!
Of course - I rounded up the low cost ways to improve your skin health in this video th-cam.com/video/bSD93qE9fIo/w-d-xo.html
I bought the Emepelle serum years ago and it didn't seem to work for me.
Thanks for sharing this.
Ditto here!
Same here no flushes. Don't take anything at all.
I am not on hrt of any kind but I'd like to be. However I have histamine intolerance and I don't know how hrt would effect that. But I'm working up my nerve to find out lol
What I'm curious about is everyone talking about the wild yam cream that supposed to cure everything for aging women and men lol what do we know about annas wild yam cream? And are people really putting it on their faces too? What exactly is it supposed to do and how? Claims are it helps regulate hormones, get rid of got flashes, brain fog, cramps, wrinkles and your frustrating relatives lol it would be interesting to find out more about it. ❤
Haha! Love the relatives joke : ) I'll make a note of this one so I can take a look.
Dr Mary Clair Haver and Kelly Casperson say that yams are PLACEBO. Histamines will fire up with low progesterone, not added estrogen. I have Mast Cell and terrible allergies and we started with progesterone.... game changer. Lost weight as living without the stress of MCAS lowered my cortisol which is the fat storing hormone
if we've been naturally producing estrogen why would there be side effects from using it after menopause?
It doesn’t make sense, does it? And that’s because the studies that they are using is showing the estrogen that was pulled from the urine of a pregnant mare. It was not “bio identical” hormone replacement therapy.
@@barbarafairbanks4578 ok. so if the receptors become dysfunctional how can exogenous estrogen be of any benefit at all if its use does nothing but build up where it doesnt belong?
bul shit
Do you know that the most common cancer is breast cancer? You know why in the past it wasn't? Bcs women had many babies, and for many years while pregnant and brestfeeding whole hormonal axis for many years was stopped.
And, blood vessels and bones one must protect in othr ways that are the more important (bcs for instance no estrogen prevent osteoporosis fractures, it has never proven this so it is not therapy for osteoporosis, you can check it, and normally with the years,, every organ function deteriorate). Just common thing, pancreas, kindney... that is normal.
Now, estrogen without progesteron cause cancer of endometrium.
@@marti8053 And a sad/cruel life for the confined pregnant mares. After birth, the foals are taken away. [God knows their fate!]. Then mares get pregnant again! The mares [on these farms], are confined, and wearing an underbody sling to catch the urine. That's how HRT is done, so we human women can benefit. 😪
People have been doing this for YEARS but it doesn't help everyone have better skin. Maybe it was TOO weak.
Great topic but a very superficial discuss in my opinion, sorry. I recommend looking at Dr Anil Rajani for the dermatological/aesthetic aspect and Dr Louise Newson for overall HRT theray. I think you should loook into this a bit deeper and find a dermatologiest and a hormone replacement therpy expert to get more relevant information on this. Just my view.
Sorry for the typos am writing in a bath! ;)
I had a deeper discussion with another doctor around HRT on the channel a few months back so didn't really want to stray there but it's definitely a tricky one to discuss without going into all the many variables. Appreciate the feedback.
We were wondering on dr Rajani’s channel whether those of us who use dermal oestrogel could simply apply some of our daily portion on our faces - that would be a great question to answer. Also to my knowledge estrogen has already been used in K beauty for a while, for example.@@thehonestchannel
@@ArcturusAndromeda The problem there for doctors is that while that sounds reasonable theoretically it would be a hard one for them to recommend or endorse with no data to support that approach. I have to say though that after recording this video, now after I apply my oestrogel to my upper arms instead of washing my hands I rub the trace remaining amount through my face serum and apply it. So I'm not adding anything really beyond what I agreed with my doctor but I am spreading trace amounts on my face.
Estrogen hormone caused my DCIS breast cancer. I never used a supplement. I also have LCIS, they found during bilateral mastectomy. It's more common than you think. I was 59 years old.
It is the number 1 Ca in women. I don't think ppl should take this. I have endometriosis and have to take hormones, now I have 2 liver hemangiomas and ofc it doesn't even control my symptoms well, and I will switch to progesteron only. Neither of this is good, bcs estrogen keeps your blood vessels in a good state. Finding balance is super hard, like with vitamin D, there are consideration. I do hope you are now cancer free.
More likely that it was caused by tap water, unclean meats, dairy, receipts, xenoestrogens and excess phytoestrogens that the liver wasn't clearing
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@@josipag2185 Haha!! I know!! It's so pathetic how people think a woman's own Estrogen causes her cancer- LOL!!! I mean, that would make it an Autoimmune condition, technically PHFFFT!!!!! "Backasswards scientists with personal agendas" according to all my oncologists who dont buy into that antiquated science and the WHI If you don't have health insurance, you get BETTER health care ;-) Two of my 5 docs suggested FASTING! 5 days fasts+ 2 days of refeeds and vitamin IVs in Germany (Buchinger Wilhelmi) Still in remission!! No chemo or radiation or 'ectomies and ALA as IV for Liver but I had to go to New Mexico for Dr Berkson - not cheap
Oral oestrogen, or topical ?
Castor oil beats all!
How ??
As far as skin care?
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Before sleep..
Or as i like it a few hours before because it is sticky.
Wrinkles dissapear and it works for so much more.
But find the cold pressed one in a bottle.
And i am old and vain 😂😂
Do face yoga and deep massages for years. Serums and all.
But this is ... Next level.
I look in my thirties while being almost 50. But this gave a boost.
The sooner you start i guess the more effect.
I use it only for three months now.
How much of vaginal estradiol should we put on the face? How mamy times per week?
Hi. That would be best discussed with a medical professional for the reasons outlined in the video.
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Has anyone used Musely?
My vagina loves estriol cream but I'd never thought of putting it on my face! I'm going to try it now, hehe. Thanks for the information.
I'm nearly 58 and what has made quite an incredible difference to my skin in the last 9 months is giving up alcohol and sugar and using red light therapy (I have two half-body panels and i love them). I also do some quite vigorous facial massage, resistance training, cycling and eat healthily with just a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup at weekends (yum!) I don't look like I did in my younger years but my skin is very good for my age, I feel (despite horrific sleep, ugh).
Your diet and fitness changes make so much sense! I also love red light.
I am totally with you. It really helps locally and it is great option.
Why not cut the whole thing short & say ( I don't know)
Can topical estriol cream cause melasma
I also have the same question. When I started Estradil, I got melasma. When I increased dosage, I got new sites of melasma. Better be careful of the tradeoffs
@@akap_987 Orally or topically, the oestradiol ? Thank you !
@@NinorahDeux topically
@@akap_987 Thanks a lot ! it seems the risk is higher with topical estradiol than with estriol: i hope you got rid of your melasma 😞
Hello, I have very saggy, loose skin. I had a partial hysterectomy (uterus only) at age 37. They gave me estrogen pills for a while but stopped...I guess because of some study. Anyway, now I'm 61 and I'm so devastated and embarrassed of my skin. I have lost and gained a lot of weight and I'm still somewhat overweight...about 50 lbs. and I could lose weight but I'm so afraid of more loose skin!! My doctor says it's too late to start giving me any hormones. Could this be true?
No it's not true
@@KJB0001Thanks for the reply😀
@@gwenthompson8046 Find Drs Kelly Casperson and Mary Clair Have, they're teaching women about HRT and Haver has said many times that it's never too late to start, you may not get your full libido back or lower your risk for heart issues, but it cant hurt You need progesterone, btw
No, a famous french doctor who is Gyn AND oncologist gives it to patients 62 years old. You have to check your heart health and cancer risk before, but you should be able to give a try !
Uterus health is with progesterone.
True. Anyways there are so better options for the face, from the skincare to the tretmants
I don’t think you need to put estrogen directly on your face. It’s the internal effect of applying it to traditionally inner arms and legs that saves your collagen. I have been using BHRT for decades and never put it on my face. My skin is so good dermatologists are shocked. I used the estrodiol not the weaker estrogen so that may be different. I don’t see any extra difference in the skin where I regularly apply it.
I can’t imagine being without my estrogen. I only had four months of menopause and it was awful. I went straight on the BHRT . I saw my mother go through it all and she never slept through the night after her 50s. Estrogen saves skin bones and the vascular system. It keeps muscle mass up and fat deposits in the healthy places, aids sleep and good mood and is a preventative for dementia. Without it you get aches and pains as it is anti inflammatory.
Fountain of youth.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
What age do we start using this as I’m in my late 20s
There’s no straightforward answer to that I’m afraid. Estrogen levels drop during perimenopause. Most women start that in their 40s, though some start in their 30s. Always best to talk to a doctor first though.
I haven't watched this all the way through but I heard that estrogen cream can make melasma worse.
I am on a vaginal Estrodial and wondering if I can use it on my face?
Hi Lorraine. That has to be a personal decision having weighed up the pros and cons and ideally speaking to a doctor about it to discuss your own hormone status and personal history.
Yes
Thank you. I will do so.@@thehonestchannel
It's up to you! I use it on my face, after I give it a good cleaning. But I mix it with a bit of squalene and a PCA aloe toner to make it easier to spread and to increase absorption since skin is so much more resistant to penetration than the mucous membranes of our lady parts.
Why would you do this if there are so better options for your face, and which safety is explored well?
Love it! Best thing to do is... nothing. Yawn.
I had emailed them recently, but it doesn't work for men's skin :/ We age differently I guess
I had wondered about that. It's an interesting topic.
If she's Not an expert, then Why is she on this program.
I have been using the estrogen that I'm prescribed by a doctor for vaginal dryness on my face, it's very low dose.. I use a pea size amount and a plant based organic type cream mixed together on my face and neck about 1 x per week. My compounding pharmist said that there is an estrogen based cream specifically for the face that may be a better choice.
Hi. Both doctors are aesthetic specialists and we're talking about skin. They are frequent contributors so we talk about a range of topics relating to skin health.
I had a stroke a few years ago so my doctor said Estrogen is not a good idea .
Sorry to hear this. Hope you are fully recovered.
Isn't estradiol made with horse urine?
Putting estrogen cream on your face is extremely dangerous! From personal experience, about five years ago I used to do this and developed lumps in my breasts and gained some weight from an estrogen face cream. It put me in a estrogen dominant state, you absorb a lot of the estrogen transdermaly, I’ve seen other TH-camrs touting these creams too but it’s really isn’t worth risking your health over.
Sorry to hear this and thank you for sharing your experience with us.
That's where estriol comes into play, it stay w/in the skin only
@@dg7438 It's thought there is some absorption into the blood from estriol creams, though it is very low. It means people are still best to speak to a doctor first rather than ordering from the web, especially if they are higher risk.
@@thehonestchannel thank you for the clarification
I am sorry about what you have gone through. There’s always a risk whenever one takes virtually anything including drinking tap water, unfortunately. This is why one should have a blood test every year to check hormone levels. If one is already using estradiol, it’s not going to make one get cancer just because it goes on the face rather than the vagina, pellets, injection or orally. There is also a chance one will get cancer if one doesn’t use hormone replacement. I’m willing to take the very small risk to maintain my overall health-quality of life.
Not the best or accurate information. Check out Dr. Menopause Taylor (Very educated woman. She is a doctor and lawyer). and Dr. Marie Claire Haver.
Which part is inaccurate in your view? Remember, this is not a discussion about HRT in general, but a discussion about applying estrogen cream to your face which some people are doing without taking medical advice around their overall hormone picture - that's the bit that needs a note of caution.
My mum has an estrogen cream she uses for her prolapse. Not sure if I could use it as I already take HRT. Anyone know?
It would be a good idea to have a conversation with your prescribing doctor about adding in the cream, just so they can look at your history and stage in life and create a balanced treatment program.
I have a friend that went on hrt. She ended up getting breast cancer
So sorry to hear that. We can’t know if the two are directly linked but I do hope she makes a full recovery.
I find it interesting that Dr's are all cautious about estrogen being used on the skin, because we'll it could absorb into the body.
Seriously women had estrogen coursing through their bodies and skin before perimenopause and menopause and yet Dr's are all freaking out that if a woman replace what she has lost she might get health issues.
Maybe our health issues are because of loss of hormones not because of replacing them.
Its like men who get prostate issues, PSA test shows the prostate has inlarged, why, because the male hormone testosterone has lowered so the estrogen is higher and causes the prostate to enlarge, often taking testosterone can improve it, but Dr's all freaking out about giving hormones the once were so important to male function.
You very rarely see young men with prostate issues, because they don't get them when the have normal levels.
Just like women who have normal estrogen progesterone levels don't have breast cancer or heart attacks or osteoporosis generally.
It's only when those levels drop do the issues of aging kick in.
Everyone's scared of giving both men and women hormones when its those hormones that slow the aging process and give them a much better quality of life.
I know I would rather risk it and feel and live better on HRT it should be my risk to take not Dr's scared of losing their licence to practice telling us what to do with our bodies we show be given a choice based on the facts.
Back to men who have treatment for prostate, the take away all their hormones, my doctor calls at chemical castration, because they think that testosterone caused the enlarged prostate prostate.
Instead what they get is potentially depression osteoporosis feeling miserable no interest in sex and goodness knows what other health problems increase chance of heart attack cancers.
I feel so sorry for them.
Unfortunately this is how the medical profession is.
Because of some study somewhere that is often proved wrong in the long-term.
I am using my vaginal oestrogen cream on my face, I'm taking my HRT without it I'd rather be dead because I am miserable no interest in life, waiting to die.
But when my hormones are good I sleep better I feel like doing more of everything.
Your facts are wrong- estrogen in patch and cream do not have the negative side effects you mention 3rd minute.
I mention the risks around 7 minutes in and while patches are believed to be lower risk (and vaginal creams minimal risk) the full risk profiles of each are not yet clear so it would be irresponsible to encourage people to buy estrogen creams off the web and apply them to their faces without taking medical advice and without flagging potential risks, particularly as we age.
Dr Eric Berg has a video warning about estrogen
@@lindawong7909 Lol, "Dr" Eric Berg, renouned chiropractor?
@@cammiejackson4810- and Scientologist..
Wrong, in patches they do. Vaginal creams doesn't have that systemic effect that patches do. They even bypass the liver and you can have more estrogen then in pill.
i was using premarin and it attacked my thyroid gland
Very interesting: did you use it topically or orally ? On face ? And to which percentage ?
I am 59 and never on a hormone therapy. Never get hot flushes
You are definitely blessed! Hot flashes I suffered were so bad I went into deep depression at times and they lasted 8 years
I had very little menopausal symptoms but recently started estradial patch and progesterone pills as per Dr. Taylor (aka Menopause Barbie)
I will ask my GYN to add vaginal estrogen cream for and will try a little bit on my face. I am 60 have been menopausal since 53.
HRT is not just for hot flushes!!
There's an increasing demand for estrogen for gender affirming care and a lot of shortages for women who need it in some countries. Worried about supply for medical needs let alone cosmetic considerations.
Absolutely true! Here in my country Pakistan, there's no form of estrogen is available whatsoever.
What should menopausal women do here, just be miserable and die 😢
Exactly they use scare tactics to get women to stay away from estrogen but have no problem pumping underage people with all the hormones they need to switch genders it’s so absurd
Excellent topic and one that needed to be addressed. Thank you for putting it out there.
They are talking about the cream on the face not HRT that is systemic
@@michelles2299 Same suppliers of the actual compounds are involved.
People dont take creams seriously when it comes to dangerous effects it may have on our healths just because its topical. In my experience nothing is gotten me more sick than using tretinoin. Everytime i used it i have had throbbing migraines that took months to go away. I have tried every method to incorporate tretinoin in my routine. But nothing works. Ive given up on it. Its truly dangerous for me personally. The headaches were unbearable. I wonder how much i would have suffered if i used it more than once a week.
So sorry to hear that. It's potent stuff and I guess this goes to show how we all react differently and there is no single 'gold standard' for all.
@@thehonestchannel there are so many people reporting on these headaches( more like skull aches) that tret causes. Nobody really speaks about them. I found a few research papers stating this.
I spent one year with these migraines not knowing tret could cause that. I thought it was just my diet or stress or something.
@@sag6565 You hear very little generally about the negative side effects of tret. I have explored it on this channel and was met with quite the backlash! Really sorry you suffered in that way. If you have links to the research papers I'd be interested in taking a look (clare@honest.scot)
Thank you for sharing this.
Migraines with aura (or without but with other risk factors) above 35 are contraindication to take the anticonceptives. So, I would strongly recommens you not to use this, it can even cause stroke in high concentratations and you can't monitore that.
What's absolutely crazy I'm 44 and my male PCP WON'T apply me any prescription estrogen because he said it's got cancer as a serious side effect! Of course he's a man so he doesn't even understand how horrible menopause is!!! What is HRT? Is that the cream that people are using on their face(prescription)?
Hopefully you can find another doctor for a second opinion. HRT is hormone replacement therapy.
@@thehonestchannel ok, thank you. Yes hopefully because the hot sweats alone are insane!! I've gotta wait till end of February (I made the appointment in June) to see a new PCP at a new practice(a woman) so I'm 🙏 she'll consider medications
Look up MIDI Health online. You’ll be able to set an online appointment covered by insurance with women doctors who specialize in menopause and hrt. I finally got help through them after multiple doctors couldn’t or wouldn’t help me.
I enjoy your channel many years. I reject the opinions theories of these two guests. Not experts in the field. Outdated info
This is not new news guys?
That's right, it's a discussion around a topical issue.
Absolutely ridiculous. Not with the risks
You can use bioidentical cream. It's not ridiculous. If you don't get estrogen and progesterone from somewhere you will age like a prune.
The fact that your guest speakers aren’t experts negates the validity of this podcast . Newest research shows that bio identical forms of estrogen is very beneficial for the overall health post menopausal women. This is false so please pull this video or update it
This video is not about HRT for health. It’s about using estrogen for aesthetic purposes. They are aesthetic specialists and highly experienced doctors