VAGINAL ESTROGEN: HOW AND WHY TO USE THEM TO KEEP THINGS NORMAL DOWN THERE!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2020
- Vaginal estrogen products: Use them to keep things normal down there// Vaginal estrogen is a safe and effective way to treat the genitourinary system after menopause. This video discussed the safety of vaginal estrogen and the many different vaginal estrogen products that are commercially available for vaginal atrophy. Vaginal estrogen is also good for painful intercourse, recurrent urinary tract infections, and dryness with even sitting or standing. Learn all about the vaginal estrogen products that I often recommend.
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This is an excellent video about estrogen specifically for the vagina. Despite reading so many menopause books and also watching Menopause Barbie, I love learning from you as well! Thank you for taking the time to do this! So valuable!
Thank you Lara so much for that!! Really made my day and glad they are informative and fun to watch!
@@heatherhirschMD Perfect timing too Dr Hirsch! I’m seeing my menopause specialist (OB/Gyne) this morning and will ask her about vaginal estrogen. I love that you’re teaching us to be proactive with our health. Hugs to you!!
Thanks sooo much for all that you do. I was really struggling in this process of perimen/menapause and didn't have anyone to talk to, and recently started searching info on this topic and speaking w/my doctor. Your outstanding as I continue on life journey, your a blessing😊. Thanks
Hello dr. Heather I need to ask you a few questions ? You may answer me or just this message will be lost
Dr. I had hysterectomy that a doctor ( to me he didn’t have enough education and did that to me that didn’t have any problems just fibroids .) so I was in my late forties had a complete hysterectomy and didn’t have a hormone replacement and not having sex for many years almost 25 years now I am 70 years old and I feel like so many things have changed down there I like to have sex but I cannot it is so dry and inter course is so painful and no libido of course just couple of days age I went to doctor and she gave me estradiol vaginal cream . I need your help , will my level of desire ever get back to what it once was? What treatment are available?
High pH means Less acid. Please correct this misinformation
Why are these vaginal estrogen medicine over $200 and viagra is under $20. Drug companies need to get some priorities straight. If mama ain’t happy, you know the rest.
I love this and yes we all agree!
Omg, that’s obscene. It’s only $20AU dollars in Australia. I literally could sell it to you from here, with postage.
Really? I just bought my first estrogen cream today from a compound pharmacy which insurance won’t cover. It cost me $45. I guess that’s way better..? But still not happy insurance won’t pay for it. That doesn’t seem fair at all. But I’m thankful it’s not more than what I had to pay.
@@caryinky It was $200 when this video first appeared.
You can literally buy estrogen and estriol cream (high quality with minimal ingredients) over the counter. Ona's Naturals is great stuff. Just use that. No need for a prescription.
I am almost 2 decades past Surgical menopause and I’ve been having more symptoms lately. I had prolapse surgery about two months ago so I ended up at a gynecologist that I searched for that specialized in menopause and she’s putting me on estrogen cream to try and a little testosterone, but never in my lifetime has any gynecologist ever ever ever discussed this with me and my body and what I could do to help it shame on the community for giving up on women’s bodies post menopausal Shame on you doctors! Not you Dr. Heather you’re amazing, I wish you were in Chicago. I would be signing up to be your patient tomorrow!
I have dealt with all of these issues for more than 2 years, until I was finally referred to a Urogynecologist who prescribed vaginsl estrogen. I don’t understand why my regular Gyn didn’t prescribe this snd let me suffer for 2 YEARS!!!! Thank you for spreading this word!
My gyn is a member of NAMS and is highly interested in the menopause, but he claims most ob/gyns dont go into the field for the menopause part of it- the OB part usually attracts- think about it…makes sense, so sadly, lack of knowledge abounds! 🤷🏼♀️
Omg me too 😳 Like why would my gyno not tell me about this for the last 8 years !
My gyn retired 3 yrs. ago. He was a genius. Gave me estradiol cream which was miraculous. Fast forward 5 or 6 years.... I get same problem, go to another doc in his practice and the guy can't figure it out and orders compounded meds that didn't help at ALL. He couldn't think of the word ESTROGEN? Unreal! My GENERAL PRACTITIONER thought of estrogen in 5 seconds and is ordering it this morning! Go figure! 😮
Have so many questions. My gyno just prescribed estradiol vaginal tablets for pain, 8 of them. I’m wondering why just 8?
Took Premarin 2wks thru the barrel.ob tells me caused endometriosis? I'm 60 how? Then was given estrodial in a week I felt like I was on fire.ant suggestions.obgyn is no help at all
I've had painful intercourse for a year. I just turned 47. Hormones are "normal". I've had ultrasounds, interuterine biopsy and a pap. Satisfied that I don't have cancer, my gynecologist finally prescribed vaginal estrogen. 🙌🏼 I had no idea this can get worse 🤯
I wish gynecology oncologists were trained in this...I know their focus is on the gynecological cancer, but the side effect following treatments is immediate menopause and they kind of leave you hanging. I had to navigate the symptoms and try to figure out what the heck I was going through after the cancer treatments were over.
Well done video!
Thank you. I love this video series!
Thank you for all of your info.
Great info
Good information thanks
Excellent information!!
Glad I found your channel
Thanks for sharing blessings 🙏🏻
This has been so useful. Thanks so much
Very nice helpful video. Thank you very much
Very well delivered information...Thank you!!
Thank You!, So Glad I Found You.
Such good information. Thanks
Thank you Dr. Hirsch, your information is very educational.
You are a God send Dr. Hirsch. 🙏🏻
Very informative! Thank you for being positive!!
Thank you for the information! It was very helpful!
I found your channel this week and have been binge-watching your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these. I noticed on your Amazon page you have a silicone-based lubricant chosen. I've always heard water-based is the best. Can you please clarify?
I can’t believe I haven’t found this video sooner! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for all your educational information. I just found your site I’m so excited to follow you and find out more on this topic. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I actually like your dog barking in the background. ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for the very helpful video, Dr. Hirsch.
Thank you for this information ❤
Thank you so much💜 I was wondering if you do online consultations for overseas patients.
Nice video
Just subscribed to your channel. Thank you for explaining things in a way that I can understand! So much info out there it can be confusing. Just started Estradiol vaginal cream as suggested by my doctor. Hope it relieves my symptoms. Bio identicals are very costly so have to use whatever my insurance covers, but I feel better after you explained that the cream I was prescribed is a safe choice!!
Love this video! Concise, to-the-point and so informative. So glad I found you!
Wow. Great information
Thank you Dr. Heather! So helpful!
You are so very welcome!
You are amazing , thank you ❤️
very helpful
It is a delight to hear your dog bark while you work! His woof was not intrusive at all to me, but a reminder that you have created a life in which you sac enjoy the love-generating powers of a dog!
Sorry for another post, Dr Hirsch, but I wanted you to let know how helpful this video has been. I am on several menopause forums on Facebook, and there are so many women suffering with chronic UTIs and bladder leakage, and I have posted your video in the chat, to let them know about vaginal estrogen!
Thank you so much! I am reassured by your video. You are a natural in educating and have a sweet personality.💖
Excellent information - thank you! :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m looking forward to going back to my urologist with more questions thank you
Thank you for such a very in-depth informative video. It really helps
Thank you kindly CoCo!
So I have watched most of the menopause education channels and I consider this one the best and most informative-thank you!
Thank you so much for doing these videos. So much changes peri n post menopause. Trying to figure it out can be daunting.
You are so welcome! I appreciate the comment, and these really keep me motivated to make more videos :)
Thank you so much you're the best
thank you so much! You are a God send. I have no friends my age (40) going through any of this (surgical menopause) so glad to have found you. you are a breath of fresh air! thank you!
Thank you so very much for this video, I am booking an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to discuss using this.
Thank I feel more relaxed I was not sure about the black box that says could cause cancer you cleared that up for me.
amazing videos! I was really nervous to try any kind of hrt, even vaginal therapy....but after so many fails with moisturizers I knew that I really needed the help..thank you so much for all of these lovely videos. You are so clear and concise! Love your upbeat attitude!
Thank you so much Dr Hirsch. I’m so sorry you left your practice. Your appointments were my favorite! Good to know I can use the Premarin more than twice a week. Love that you bring these subjects out in the open. Thank you
Thanks for the info so helpful ❤I need it to now all about estrogen.
Thank you so much for this. I recently had a tvh in March and this is so informative.
Wonderful. I’m so glad that you found it helpful
Thank you for your video series! I’ve been binge watching your videos before I see my doctor next week. Your presentation is very clear and upbeat-not dry or negative. It is SO important for us patients to be armed with all this information when we visit our doctors.
Thank you Deanna! That means so much to know! Appreciate the comment and kind words.
Thank you for all of the information! I found you through Angie at Hot and Flashy. I've been doing compounded hormones but after watching several of your videos I'll be finding a specialist. My issue is chronic yeast infections so hopefully I can get some solutions!
I hope so too! I certainly understand that provider training is limited. Check menopause.org and search under find a provider!
Excellent and informative video. Been going through the issues you have described in the video and feel hopeful again. Thanks!
Glad to hear it!
Its tough being a woman for sure! Thanks for great info! This is reasurring. Love your happy personality. Wish you was my Dr. For sure!
Good video.
Thanks!
Dr. Barbie Taylor on Menopause Taylor is amazing at talking about the menopause and other things.
I really enjoy your videos❤ Thank you for all of the detailed explanations. I am in perimenopause, and I’ve had numerous symptoms, not knowing that I was in perimenopause… Now that I know, I am soaking up as much info as I can. You’ve been so helpful. I was literally thinking today about starting the vaginal cream because my doctor prescribed it, but I was so confused and worried about it. You literally answered all of my questions.
Hi thks for ur time well spent educating the public about estrogen ...I have never took it so serious untill now listening to ur programm..God bless u in ever espect of ur life.....thks again...
Thank you so much very interested information
Love your knowledge on the menopause and have learned plenty from you…was wondering if you could elaborate on the drug Tibolone (started taking a month ago) and or if you can elaborate on the benefits of testosterone for a woman. Thank you so much and keep up the great informational videos for us gals 😘
yes! i would to know too. two things that they do not discuss about it.
Thank you for this! It is good to hear a female that understands females. How many females have been to a Mississippi urologists and were brushed off by these docs and found out later they had kidney stones, a terrible infection, or blood in their urine or something simple like needing estrogen as this female doc suggested? How many found out they had post menopausal symptoms, or parathyroid issues causing kidney problems causing kidney stones from high calcium counts? Females have no recourse here so it is so good to find this out from a female doctor. Thank you! Thank you! It is refreshing to hear intelligence and from a doctor that cares!
Thank you so much for this excellent information. You are the first person on TH-cam that can explain it very well.
Thank you Christine! Much appreciated!
Thank you it really my anxiety helps knowing the safety of estrodial.
Thank you for your thoroughness. You stated that the topic is not always discussed enough and I agree. I have a question. If a doctor gives vaginal estradiol and no warning labels or lots of details show in the same way pharmacy meds show, does it mean it is a compounded medication? I’m disappointed my doctor did not explain the difference and asked me to make the choice. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Thank you for all your informative content 🙏
It has been a lifesaver for me. So much conflicting info out there. You are doing such a wonderful public service 👏 ❤.
Thank you Stacia! I really appreciate this message, especially on days when I am tired and hot sure how my message is being received :)
Great information n understandable you answered all my questions in this video except two. So can I ask with estrogen crème will this help the perimenapausal odor n will it help with hot flashes?
Thank you I’m 64 and have had such terrible pain it was even hard to walk, found a woman dr. Today and have started the cream I have hope now.
I kid you not... I'm literally crippled now because of no estrogen. The pain is unbelievable.. like a 7-8 all the time. My tendons are actually dissolving. I have Achilles tendon issues, knee issues, and now gluteal tendonapathy which is excruciating.
I have had utis for year's. They do continue unfortunately. Ty for this video.
Thank you ..dog barking was so cute he obviously wanted you talking to him🤣🤣❤❤ bless
Yes- it’s a girl but she has a deep bark! She loves TH-cam!
I really enjoyed your doggie barking better than any music
Just a few months ago I started feeling this symptoms you are talking about ! Thank you for this information !! I’m taking 1mg estradiol and 400 mg progesterone should I go ahead and ask my doctor to increase estradiol my dose ?
Yes! Now know what things to ask my doctor. You have educated, informed, me ESTROGEN hormone. Thank you so much. 👍
Visuals would be very helpful. Sketches, diagrams….
Menopause sucks. From the age of 40 we do not get optimal care to help deal with the decline.
Not just menopause also perimenopause
All of it is related to hormonal dysfunction and deficiencies. Every girl/woman needs to be informed on this and can use it at any age after menses etc.
Thanks for all of your wonderfully informative videos. I have been on HRT since perimenopause and will continue forever. I did start having issues with OAB recently. I had seen your collab video with the female urologist, so I asked my doctor for the Estring prescription. It worked wonderfully. After about 7 weeks, though, I had a full-up menstral cycle. I removed the Estring and it stopped. Has anyone else had this issue? I am wondering if I should go to Invexxy or Yuvafem instead. Any comments appreciated!
Thank you very much. The info you provided are very helpful. Can I use vaginal estrogen and lubricants at the same time.
If you have a video on certain clues that I should use on when to apply my estrogen cream during perimenopause that would be great
My health care provider prescribed Premarin 21 days on 9 days off for the first month, then going to a few days a week after. We’ll see how that goes.
Best video yet. You are wonderful to teach us these things. I want to find a doc just like you in Dallas!
Thank you so much Lenore! I really appreciate the message of support.
Hi Dr. Heather! I have been taking in lots of your awesome info through your Podcast, Instagram, and now TH-cam videos. This perimenopause journey has been a journey to say the least! I am on MHT and local estrogen. Question: can I/should I supplement with Restore Femininity as well or would this be overkill?
It can be a great addition!
Doc, what is your take on using estriol creme on face? Thank you! :)
Thank you so much for including the breast cancer survivors! Not enough menopause Drs address this community and only address systemic HRT which is not an option for us. We have all the side of menopause with the added side effects of estrogen blocker medications. Learning about vaginal estrogen options gives us hope!
Yes please please include more videos for BC survivors. I am scouring the internet for information and even reached out to BC survivors. Getting this info is a full time job.
I am still scared it might cause cancer
Thank you for always remembering your followers who had HR+ Breast Cancer with successful treatment! When will there be systemic HRT for us? Many of us are going rogue and doing HRT because of Quality of Life issues without HRT and because the science does not seem to be settled on the weather HRT is protective or a hazard for breast cancer survivors.
Yes! I had lymphoma and med mp and because of fam history they won't do systemic. I'm only 43 and not ready to have this part of my life ended.
What about side effects please thank you ♥️
I am a breast cancer survivor, I have been given ovestan (estradiol) x2 weekly
Haola femme moisturizing gel x2 daily
I'm in Scotland
I have had overactive bladder for years and tried medications for that which were horrible. Hoping maybe this will help. Going to ask my doctor.
Do you get side effects post menopause please thanks
Oh. My. GOSH!!! My jaw dropped when you brought up painful urination that WASN'T an infection! I am a 37-year-old Triple Negative breast cancer survivor and am on Tamoxifen to suppress estrogen because my tumor had SMALL markers of estrogen. I've been on Tamoxifen for about 8 months now. 3-4 months in, I noticed UTI-like painful, frequent urination. I saw my doctor and had a urine culture which came back 'normal'... but how could it be normal?? I was in pain all day, every day... I began to think the chemo/medication potentially gave me some type of bladder cancer (every pain makes me think I have cancer again.. ack!).
To top it off, my fiance and I haven't been able to have sex for almost a year because Tamoxifen has put me into early menopause and I have vaginal atrophy. My partner is very girthy, so sex is impossible right now which makes me feel 'broken' and I'm sure he's frustrated, as well. I began taking D3 supplements once a day a few weeks ago and my bladder pain has disappeared, thank goodness, BUT I had no idea it could be related to low estrogen from medicated menopause! That makes SO much sense. I've reached out to my OB-Gyn to talk about potentially prescribing vaginal estrogen to counteract the atrophy from Tamoxifen. Fingers crossed!!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world :)
OB approved my request for estrogen and I started last week! Can't wait to get back to 'normal' in the bedroom LOL
Same here but lymphoma survivor w/fam x of bc. They just rx'd me youvifem, but I dont think I want the generic after all I've been through. Also I take AVO if I start having urinary pain (I already take 5000 to 10,000 D3).
I know this was a year ago, but I'm 12 years postmenopausal and natural progesterone ( not Progestin, the synthetic kind) really helps to lubricate me naturally just by taking progesterone drops orally or rubbing the cream into my wrists/feet (you don't need to put into vagina). It seems to help make my vaginal tissues inside more "cushioned", so I'm wondering if it heals similar to estrogen/estradiol. Hope this helps 😊.
What is the oral medication or serum you mention?
Thank you Dr. Heather for this amazing informative video. My Dr. has me on Imvexxy once per week instead of twice, plus I take oral estrogen and progesterone. The oral (very small doses) was prescribed by my GP. When I wasn't feeling any different in my vaginal area, I sought out a "menopause specialist" in my area and she is the one that introduced me to the Imvexxy. She also said it would be alright to stay on the oral estrogen and progesterone as well.....Is this ok to do? The vaginal estrogen is AMAZING! I am 51 and it makes SO much difference. I cannot believe how many symptoms (I had no idea) that came with menopause. I LOVE vaginal estrogen and hope I can take it forever:) Thank you so much for all your time and information you share with us all. You truly make a difference ❤️
Can I ask which oral estrogen and progesterone you are taking, im pre meno
How long does it take for vagifem to work and take the pain/burning away?
What about skin tag s down there on evorol Conti patches please thanks ♥️
Thanks for sharing. Please can you explain why severe back pain? I’m on my 4th week with the estradiol cream😢 And I’m about to give up!
Oh my I just starting all this I need to educate my self more… This was A Great Blessing… Breast Cancer Savior… I am dealing with the pain and itching went to doctor she gave me Yuvafem and I read the side effects (omg) should I use or call her back….and ask her does she have another one or us…just Concerned…😢 Thanks for video…very Grateful
I discontinued using Estrace due to its messiness, but since then, I haven't felt the same. I'm considering asking my doctor to prescribe it for me again.
My dr refused to give me estrace So I’m switching drs. I’m very upset. I found a dr. on your link and made an appointment.
Wonderful! as you should - glad that helped!
Is Ovestin safe to usev
Excellent content and very clearly presented. Thank you. However, since the medical name of these hormones and products are so foreign to most of us, it's difficult to recall them as you say them and difficult to spell them to research them. therefore, I recommend that you list them below, or show the names on the screen.
Great idea Maureen! I will definitely start doing that! Appreciate the message