At 57 I was on HRT (pellets). Worked great for about 9 yrs. During those years, I never had any problems with bone loss. However, I started having too much hair loss (testosterone) even though I decrease it to a very low level. I continued for 2 more years and had finally had enough w/hair loss. I stopped at age 66 for 3 yrs. During that time, yes my hair fullness increased but I gained 22 pounds, no energy, no sleep, some hot flashes…. My last bone density test showed after 3 years of no HRT, there was a decreases. At age 69, I changed to injections of estradiol and testosterone. I take a lower dose then prescribed and after a few months felt like my old self. Lost 20 pounds just from the increased energy, more sleep…. Friday I will be 70. It’s great but it’s a balancing act with me to make sure I don’t get too much build up.
@@CatamaranChannel Once a week 2 ml. When I first started last year I was advised to take 1.5 3 x a week. No problems until about 8 months later when hair thinning. I’ve gradually reduced it to 2 ml once a week and I still feel great.
If a woman don't have enough Estradiol and Testosterone, that eventually equals possible nursing home from broken bones and definitely adult diapers.😝 .... I personally don't want that to happen to me, that's one reason I have to pay out of pocket for a Hormone Doctor & at a Compounding Pharmacy. Good luck to anyone who can get bioidentical hormones from any doctor under the big hospital umbrella. They are mainly good at covering up symptoms and Not getting to the root of any problem ... especially with Hormones & Vitamin/Mineral deficiencies. Be your own advocate & research, research, research ... your life depends on it!!!
But compounded pharmacy's are not regulated or FDA approved ..how do you know how much of anything do you know your getting?? I take BHRT have now for 3years but I'm am still not in a good place ..Too many tweaks / on testosterone off testosterone.. Had hairloss still struggling with that, my testosterone free & total was never high but Dermatologist said I had mild / moderate androgenic alopecia..He wasn't helpful so I asked him so that means I can't go back on testosterone??? assuming I'm more sensitive to androgens he just said listen to your body & give it what it needs !!!! So I guess if I want my libido bk I will have to go bald ...you just can't win menupause just robs you if your life as it was. I envy the women who swear by BHRT how amazing the feel how grt their skin & hair is ...well I guess that is only a minority...😢
It's a misconception that FDA approval makes something safe, and the lack of it makes it not safe. Think about all of the drugs that are FDA approve that can kill you and are full of multiple horrendous side effects! That being said bioidentical hormones are FDA approved, and you can get estradiol patches and progesterone for example, from any pharmacy that are bio identical, but we do not have a bio identical testosterone, yet that is FDA approved for women for the reasons that I mentioned, which doesn't mean that it's not good it just means that there's a lot of sexism and slowness within the FDA and the world. But the FDA has approved bioidentical testosterone just not in a method that's available for women, so the product is safe. It's just the delivery method for women that has not been approved yet because of all of the reasons mentioned !Compounding pharmacies are very tightly regulated and just like with vitamins or other things that we take, we need to make sure we have a very good resource and that we have our blood levels followed to make sure that we're in the right zone. And when hormones are managed this way it is much safer than the FDA options that some think of as being "normal" like birth control pills, or Prempro. If someone is taking bioidentical hormones, and they're not feeling great, I will just tell you that your levels are not correct, and keep searching for someone who can manage them in a customizable way for you or come visit me in Houston.
Same experience Gyn dropped me because he didn’t want to prescribe at levels that worked for me. Gave me a googled list of providers - non were valid . Going to mgh midlife clinic but took 3 months to get appt . Hope I don’t run out before appt.
It’s not FDA approved but also not disapproved . It’s just that FDA was not involved .Like supplements, FDA doesn’t go against nor approve . Do what works for you and don’t wait for mother FDA to save you.👍
I’m 70. Been on TRT for 6 mos. Game changer! Finally, convinced my wife to jump on board. She has an appointment next week. Found you as I was trying to research women’s stuff. Love your channel….subscribed. Blessings
How wonderful that you are concerned and reaching out to help your wife. Most men, even though they care wouldn’t begin to try to figure any of this out. Kudos to you!
Do you go to a specialized clinic, urologist or just primary doctor? I went to primary doctor and my vitamin-T is in the low 200 and he said I didn't need it 🤦
Thanks doc... that was a ground breaking information. I was just thinking how much women suffered before youtube came into being as we women knew nothing about how to take care of all the hormonal havoc it was causing to our health. Its huge- Oesteoporosis, thyroid issues, menopause... now so many highly experienced, informative docs are coming out with podcasts and on TH-cam. I just love this era of digital information. Every common women have full access to world renowned providers, doctors, scientists and research. Thank you Doc for such valuable information.
Yes Thank God for TH-cam! At 59 I am working with my Doctor for me to start HTR, must get cholesterol down first because every Doctor I've seen in person says estrogen causes heart attacks and strokes.
Listening to Dr. Susan's channels over the past weekend has been a HUGE eye opening for me. Now, I understand what has been happening on my body and on my mind over the past four years. Thanks You so much for sharing your findings and your wisdom based on your own experience.
Im on estrogen and progesterone and after an hr of argument, i got my dr to give me testosterone. What a pita we have to fight fpr what we need.im 46 and ive been suffering in periomenopause for a year. Started hrt a month ago.
Great information and so true - the sexism when it comes to hormone treatment. I think the generation coming into menopause now is not going to settle for sub-par treatment. I'm incredibly thankful for the information spreading now for women. We want to feel vital and healthy and get stuff done! It's so important to have both sexes contributing to a better world, well beyond our 40s. If anything, people beyond 40 are MORE important to be present and available to share and contribute in our world due to experience and wisdom gained.
My female, mid age doctor was mute when I mentioned I was on pellets. Maybe she knows the benefits but does not offer it to her patients, but she encouraged patches available at the pharmacy. Thank you, Dr.Susan!
Pellets are not good for you. Pellets are not regulated by FDA. "Currently, no drug manufacturers in the United States make estrogen pellets under FDA approval. Instead, hormone pellets are made only by “compounding pharmacies.” Compounding pharmacies make non-FDA-approved customized medications that may not be commercially available." With pellets, you don't really know what you are putting in your body. And, if something happens to you, the compounding pharmacies are not responsible.
@@BARBELLS-AND-BUDSfor you. I was taking pellets for over a year and had great success with them a lot depends on your provider. My hormones are balanced and my estrogen was up to 300.
I’ve been doing Biote pellet therapy for over 4 years. I’m 69 years old. I feel better than I have ever felt. Sleep good, more stamina, my recently bone density test is normal. Sex drive is back big time, which hubby loves!
Fabulous! Thanks. I just saw my lovely NZ gyn for a routine check-up. She asked about my hrt, as part of the picture (the appt wasn't about hrt). She said that although she knows nothing about hrt, she thinks I should stop testosterone, as it's not required!!! God give me strength!
Thank you! I was feeling exhausted, moody and irritated all the time in addition, my sex drive was decreasing. I had a blood test and found out I had 0 testosterone. I decided to receive the Biote pellets and I’m starting to feel so much better. This is not talked about enough!
@@Tweezy222thank you for responding. I really hope it’ll also work for me. I’m getting so desperate. I’m also extremely deficient in VitD and iron so supplementing with that as well. Hopefully I’ll feel more like myself soon. It’s been years and I feel like I’ve missed out on so much.
I really appreciate this important information. I do have to say that we need our doctors to actually make the time to keep themselves updated on the new information coming out about this topic. It really shouldn't just be left to the patients to try and figure out their hormone issues.
She is 100% on point about Pellets... Got a # of my Female Clients in there late 40's & 50's on Test Pellets with fantastic results & almost zero side effects. This is a Ultra Low Dose!!!
Thanks so much for this important information! I'm going to ask about all of this in my next annual gynecological appt. I've been doing the Keto diet/ lifestyle for the last 3 1/2 years. It has had significant health benefits including 50lbs weight loss, increased energy, cleared brain fog and also increased libido. 👍I'm very thankful for this at 65 yrs old.😂
@cilitagaspar2132 I did keto for a couple of years and have transitioned to carnivore. It's a huge topic. I follow quite a few doctors who are carnivore or keto here on TH-cam. That's how I learned about it. Dr. Boz, Dr. Berry, Dr. Cywes, Dr. Westman, Carnivore Doctor (Dr. LIsa Wiedeman. .. eye doc), Dr. Chaffee and others.
I am so glad I have found you I have been on androfemme cream for about 8 months and estradiol patch 50 for a year The patch is ok but I get a few side effects with circulation if exercise is down and I not want breast cancer risk although not in family I’d love to wein off this and stay on testosterone only but my doc and GYNO are not as up with this as you are so what do I do ? Go to diff doc You are such a help I do notice testosterone is good on so many levels 🙂💕
I'm 69. I take HRT. I still have my uterus, so I chose the Femring for my estradiol and progesterone 100mg nightly. I have osteoporosis. HRT stopped further bone loss. But, it has not increased sex drive. I've been curious about taking testosterone.
I do well with transdermal DHEA which converts to testosterone and other hormones. Relatively cheap, easy to find and no prescription required. Please consider doing a video about this. Not everyone has the $$ for repeated testing, dr visits and prescriptions.
@Melissa, thank you so much. You are right, and a lot of the less expensive, telemedicine HRT clinics don’t offer testosterone, so it’s great to know that about DHEA. ❤
@@melissab467 I bought on ebay and I started with 5 mgs a day and now I do 10mgs a day The difference for me has been amazing. No more brain fog and better energy! Good luck !
Hello Dr. Susan, Question? is DHEA a different option for women with low testosterone?, ,was told testosterone gel can convert to estrogen dependent on the path it's metabolized and therfore can be liitle to no benefit to testosterone level, I'm confused.... my testosterone (which is very low) and DHEA (mid range) and provider prescribed a DHEA tablet?..... no option for testosterone pellet. I did the search button option on your YT channel and couldn't find anything in regards to this topic? Could you please address this, much appreciated, and much appreciation to you for your time, dedication and wisdom to educate women.❤👍
DHEA can convert to testosterone or to estrogen. Depending on several factors and there's no way to know which way it will go until you take it. Dr Andrew Huberman has had some guests on to talk about DHEA. Go to his channel on TH-cam.
This is perfect timing for me. I was really, really discouraged today. Being 63yo I don't qualify to start estrogen therapy. This gives me hope that I can access the benefits of hormone therapy. THANK YOU for your podcast!
Well- just because you're 63 doesn't mean you can't take estrogen! That's another common myth that doctors often talk about based in the women's health initiative, but not necessarily true! For sure there are lots of options ...and if anyone is telling you that you can't take hormone replacement because you're 63 you need to knock on some more doors or come visit me in Houston! 💕
Well I am 63 and was not denied HRT. But in almost a year I still can not find a balanced dose. I am now weaning down to one pump and one oral micronized progesterone every other day ,? (for the second time around.) Thinking of weaning completely off Hrt.and going on Testostrone only. Tried Testostrone with a higher dose of P And E...but that was not a great addition for me. Maybe reintroducing it back with the low dose progesterone and estrogen will be the magic dose. If not I am done with this dance. Especially when the options seem limited here in Canada (at least where I live). My doc tries to consider my individual needs but GP are care full not to go over the set guidelines . I have seen a naturalpath but she can't prescribe HRT. But I gained some inside on alternatives if I can't sort this out.. Good luck to you and I sure hope Testostrone works for you.
@Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith my identical twin sister has been to your clinic after trying dr after dr that did more harm than good. I have used Indian Health Services who are woefully uninformed. I have an appt in May with a dr in my area who gave me my O Shot a couple of years ago. If she doesn't listen, I'll be seeing you. I'm at the age where I'm not afraid to be cheeky. 😉
@@KAR-x5c Hi..glad your Dr was agreeable. How are you making out with your HRT so far ?. I am on my second time trying this i am age 63 . I am having a problem adjusting. What did your Dr start you on.? I have been on a very low dose...100 micronized progesterone and I pump estrodial every OTHER day...I could not tolerate a daily dose. Hoping to work my way up to at least daily. But when I up the progesterone I get bad symptoms. Eastrogen is kinder to me but I have to take progesterone with it because I have a uterus. Take care and happy hormones to you.
@@KAR-x5c Thank you. That is helpful as I am thinking that might be my next move. I have heard that some gals do better on the combi patch even tho the progesterone is synthetic. The micronized progesterone seems to kick my butt .I just got my standing order blood work back and my iron is very low not enemic but only 2 points off. I was enemic as a child and most of my adulthood. Wondering if I was blaming the hrt for my symptoms when it maybe low iron ?. Heres a little something I read about iron deficiency....estrogen can block iron. This was not told to me by my Doc...I just read it while researching low iron stores. So something to be aware of as we introduce estrogen back into our bodies. Time will tell. Is it hormones or iron deficiency. ? Oh to be a lady. Glad to hear you are adjusting well. Thank you again it is great to hear how others are actually doing on their doses and choice of hrt. Doctors don't always expand the options.
I just spoke with my doctor who uses accupuncture and other wellness protocols, and we read my hormone levels which seem good according to the standards but he’s putting me on testosterone which I realized i need at 75 with no argument. I do my research and he allows me to ask for certain testing, a natural T4 for my removed thyroid, and has approved my requests for Estradiol and progesterone. He does his homework, is very knowledgeable and listens and discusses. I’ll be giving myself a shot every week, which i know how to do from my NYU days giving myself a B12 shot weekly. We all really must take back control and responsibility for our bodies.
Hi Dr Susan, so relieved and thankful to have come upon your videos! I am unable to get the pellets where I live according to the website and am wondering if we have no choice but to use the testosterone cream how often should our levels be checked and do we always need to take a dht blocker with it? Thanks for your help 😊
Keep looking for another doctor. I suffered horribly until 59 and then saw 4 docs was given all the crap you were had horrible vaginal pain even and so bad at night. Now after 6 weeks taking oral estrogen/progesterone (it’s what the doc I found decided to give me so I agreed I’ll look into possibly a patch maybe later) but anyway I can sleep. No more pain. Im gonna look into T next. I have other health issues so get them mixed up and it makes it harder to figure out what to do especially when you have hope a doctor will help you. Ask them on the phone specific questions. Don’t give up. Cheers.
Do not except NO! So many are against hormones/testosterone! This was my answer from Dr’s as well! Since I found a new female dr who cares- I started Pellets… WOW- What A game changer! On my second round of pellets! 🙏🏼🫶
Give me a break, black cohosh doesn't do ANYTHING when your menopause symptoms are out of control. I had a doctor waste my time for two months with the black cohosh. Thankfully I found a doctor to turn my symptoms around!
I'm very confused. The general concept of testosterone needs in women certainly make sense but my Estradiol is in pc/dl and Testosterone is measured in ng/dl. Also conversion is 1 ng : 1000 pc not 10 as you are suggesting. Can you offer clarifications?
I’ve been doing testosterone for years. I’m 68 and had to stop due excessive hair on face and back. One year after and most hair growth gone, I’ve decided to give it a try again and here comes the hair back. Advice
My guess is you're getting too much and I would look for a blood levels in the 100 to 150 range with a pellet -often people are giving too much and that can create side effects
Dr. Hardwick-Smith - I'm 7 years into Post menopause with no help and had a stroke in August 2023. I finally found a Toronto Doctor who does BHRT. I was intending to come see you (or to your office) in Houston. They've told me that because I had a stroke I couldn't have estradiol. Is this true?
It’s Amazing how Everything continues to CHANGE in What we are Told is True throughout our Lives!! Like what was pumped into our heads Most of my Life & I just turned 74 like what you said about ESTROGEN & Testosterone is Not causing Cancer is Just the opposite of what was ingrained into or minds Forever‼️I take Both! Sometimes you have to really pay attention to your Own body & gauge what’s good & what’s not good for Us because more than likely in just 10 years or less it WILL CHANGE ‼️I’ve seen it Over & Over in All kinds of health topics! Just One example: When I had my first child at the young age of 18 my Dr. was Not teaching how Great Breast Milk is for my baby but Formula⁉️Nobody I knew or saw was Breast Feeding‼️What a waste of such a Natural Milk that was soo very important for good health! 🤷♀️❤️🩹🤦♀️
Thank you, this is great. Just to note you had the nanograms per deciliter and picograms per milliliter backwards. Testosterone is measured in nanograms per deciliter and Estradiol is measured in picograms per milliliter.
I thought my estrogen was low (had a hysterectomy at 40,kept both ovaries but had one removed in 2020) so I had my blood work done with my GYN who has been with me since my TTC infertility years delivered my son, and has don every reproductive surgery sense . At 50 years old she told me I was still a far way from menopause but my testosterone was at 10. I started the pellet last week. Hopeful my symptoms will be relieved.
dr. thank u so much this is very very helpful. do you know of any home test kits that can be bought online to test these hormones in women? unfortunately, i don’t trust many pcps or gynecologists to do this. and I would like to test my own hormone levels at home and go from there.
Thanks so much for this information! I can not wait for my appointment with you. I just had my blood work done at my GP office so I will have it when I drive in from Arkansas! 😊Your office has been amazing with answering my questions and sending me information. I want to also Thank You because some how my email was sent to you and you responded back to me and directed my email to Carolina which has been a huge help! Thank You!
I have been on HRT for a few years but have had to lower the testosterone level due to increased hair growth on my face, stomach and breasts. Then my libido, etc went down. I have tried other meds to enhance sexual function but they don't work as well as testosterone. I am in a quandary as to what else to do. Seems my doctor has run out of options. Can you suggest anything else to improve my libido?
Testosterone and hair is not a male thing , it's for women as well . Dont let people fool you into thinking you less of a woman for having T . Males have more T because we have evolved that way due to the lifestyle
I would guess you're doing single dose of Test too far apart - and not small regular doses. A high single dose is the cause of aromatisation. Smaller doses replicating your normal physiological pulses reduces the aromatisation caused by a big dose, which will then be followed by a big drop until you dose again. Smaller dose taken more often over large dose far apart is the key to reducing side effects.
@@Cateater123there are some socially acceptable norms. Most women do not like having hair all over their face and chest with a deep voice with height test levels. Just like men don’t like having breasts with low testosterone/high estrogen ratios.
Total testosterone with high SHBG is an unhelpful scenario. SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) decreases free testosterone in many people. There are speculative suggestions on how to decrease SHBG, but nothing conclusive. Would appreciate your take on how to reduce SHBG, so that free testerone is actually available in the body. Many sources say after menopause, the adrenal glands produce some sex hormones. Do you not agree? You never mention this. Thanks!
Yes, a small amount of testosterone can be produced by the adrenal glands. I did actually mention that briefly in the video. Not much conclusive information on how to lower SHBG ...but in that case, we would follow free testosterone, rather than total, and try to keep the free testosterone at the desired level
If you take a small dose of boron daily you will bring down your SHBG and increase your free testosterone. I'm a male and have done before and after bloodwork to confirm this is indeed the case. You'll have to figure out the correct dose for you but for me it was 3 mg per day.
@@_FightForYourFreedom_ I've heard of this approach (boron), but research results are inconclusive. I average 20 organic dates daily from the Middle East and also 1 avocado. I'm getting at least 3 mg boron daily.
@@linneasimchah1621 in that case I would recommend you abstain for a while, then do some before blood work, then get back on the dates for boron formula for a few months and do another set of blood work and see how things might have changed.
It should be noted that it depends on the lab performing the test and what country you live in. My testosterone measured by different labs always showed ng/dl. If you’re in Europe you’ll probably see nmol/L. So it’s not a given you’ll see pg/ml. If you want to compare the numbers to other publications or previous test that measured with different units there are several good conversion calculators online.
I'm curious if your clinic accepts insurance? None of the providers available to me, and covered by insurance are supportive of HRT. I am almost 70, and have been doing bioID HRT for 20 years. I was recently persuaded that I should stop because "breast cancer." After two MRIs, a biopsy, and a surgery, there was nothing more sinister than some "atypical cells," not a mass, not a lump - some cells. After a horrible OA flare in late December, I am back on my HRT regimen, and hope to add testosterone to it, though I've only used transdermal testosterone in the past. I just requested that my doctor send in a prescription to my compounding pharmacy, but have not been encouraged by her attitude toward HRT. I know there are some doctors around here who could help, but I'm not in the bracket of people who can pay cash for medical services. Sad. Anyway, just really feeling "seen" by your videos - thank you so much for all you do!
So informative and eye opening thank you Dr.Susan! I’ve been on estrodial patch (.050) and progesterone pill (100 mg) and really want to introduce testosterone for all the reasons you explained. Can you recommend an HRT doc in Miami or the South Florida area please and thank you!
Hello dr from canada thank you for alllll the information may i ask what is pallet ? i take estrogen topic and progesterone has pils but i ear you say often pallet is it a different way to absorb the hormones thank you ?
When I was about 27 years old (I am 51 now) I got given testosterone cream and it was really good in leveling emotions and my endometriosis. But I was single at the time so it was a tough time in that way. 😂 I highly recommend it though, just from a personal perspective, I have some very basic knowledge of hormones and changes, due to the previous hormonal problems I have had. I am on my 4th Merina now which is progesterone. I have benefited from this video thanks so much.
I would like to know more.. You say you were put on testosterone to help with endometriosis... My daughter has Endometriosis she had it removed last year but it could grow back... Q: what help was testosterone with endometriosis
I just got the BioTe pellet with estradiol and testosterone, 2 weeks in, feeling better but still getting hot flashes in the day (not as many). Are these considered bio-identicals? And are they compounded if they go in a pellet? Dr. Taylor is totally against non-pharmaceuticals and testosterone, so I am very confused. It is really difficult to weed out all of the medical opinions. I saw you on Dominiques channel and starting watching your videos. I also saw Dr. Taylor, there and she says the bio/Ids do nothing to prevent heart, bone, etc. diseases. BTW in one month it will be exactly a year since my last period, so now is the perfect time for me to start - and get this sorted out. Thank you for your education!
I have mgd and found out that low androgen levels can cause this. I'm on bioidentical hrt and it's been a game changer for me it does have testosterone in it but I'm wondering if I need a bit more for low libido and for my dry eye mgd? How much is recommended?
I am in late peri and having pain during intercourse. My family doc is wonderful and prescribed me estradiol and testosterone gel. I told him I wanted to try them vaginally and he is all for me trying it. I am just not certain how much to use of the testosterone gel. They come in tubes containing 50 mg each. I just don’t know how much to apply and my doc knows I will find the answers myself 😀 Any advice?
My dna says that my hormone profile is codominant between estrogens and androgens. I wonder if my DHT is high - hair falling out, post menopause acne just popped up. I do have testosterone included in my compounded hrt but I'm wondering if I should.
my biggest problem has repeatedly been that even prescribing doctors want to go by the standard of care guidelines........my cortisol levels go sooo high trying to convince them I need higher...I am 81 atemting to take care of myself by myself and it just is not working when they want to cut the levels and I must find the energy to do battle with them....!!!!!
How long does it take for pellets to work? And if you are low or at 0 with these hormones… can you get or can it cause depression and anxiety? I always stopped drinking during this time of all this and been on many SSRI and they have helped some what with anxiety but the depression is still there… and I have numbed/blunted emotions with a lot of these meds! I am beside my self feel lost .. 2 weeks on the pellets 2 months on proestrogen!
Should I be concerned about possible hair loss from testosterone? My Menopause Dr. prescribed 2% testosterone cream (2 clicks nightly) along with Estradiol patches, and oral progesterone. She also added a thyroid medication because she thought that my T3 level should be 3.0 instead of 2.8. and my T4 level should be 1.0 instead of .96. Is it safe to take a thyroid med with HRT?
At 57 I was on HRT (pellets). Worked great for about 9 yrs. During those years, I never had any problems with bone loss. However, I started having too much hair loss (testosterone) even though I decrease it to a very low level. I continued for 2 more years and had finally had enough w/hair loss. I stopped at age 66 for 3 yrs. During that time, yes my hair fullness increased but I gained 22 pounds, no energy, no sleep, some hot flashes…. My last bone density test showed after 3 years of no HRT, there was a decreases. At age 69, I changed to injections of estradiol and testosterone. I take a lower dose then prescribed and after a few months felt like my old self. Lost 20 pounds just from the increased energy, more sleep…. Friday I will be 70. It’s great but it’s a balancing act with me to make sure I don’t get too much build up.
Thanks, very interesting
Libido?
How much testosterone do you inject and how often?
@@CatamaranChannel Once a week 2 ml. When I first started last year I was advised to take 1.5 3 x a week. No problems until about 8 months later when hair thinning. I’ve gradually reduced it to 2 ml once a week and I still feel great.
How about twice a week 1mg each?
If a woman don't have enough Estradiol and Testosterone, that eventually equals possible nursing home from broken bones and definitely adult diapers.😝 .... I personally don't want that to happen to me, that's one reason I have to pay out of pocket for a Hormone Doctor & at a Compounding Pharmacy. Good luck to anyone who can get bioidentical hormones from any doctor under the big hospital umbrella. They are mainly good at covering up symptoms and Not getting to the root of any problem ... especially with Hormones & Vitamin/Mineral deficiencies. Be your own advocate & research, research, research ... your life depends on it!!!
But compounded pharmacy's are not regulated or FDA approved ..how do you know how much of anything do you know your getting??
I take BHRT have now for 3years but I'm am still not in a good place ..Too many tweaks / on testosterone off testosterone.. Had hairloss still struggling with that, my testosterone free & total was never high but Dermatologist said I had mild / moderate androgenic alopecia..He wasn't helpful so I asked him so that means I can't go back on testosterone??? assuming I'm more sensitive to androgens he just said listen to your body & give it what it needs !!!!
So I guess if I want my libido bk I will have to go bald ...you just can't win menupause just robs you if your life as it was. I envy the women who swear by BHRT how amazing the feel how grt their skin & hair is ...well I guess that is only a minority...😢
It's a misconception that FDA approval makes something safe, and the lack of it makes it not safe. Think about all of the drugs that are FDA approve that can kill you and are full of multiple horrendous side effects! That being said bioidentical hormones are FDA approved, and you can get estradiol patches and progesterone for example, from any pharmacy that are bio identical, but we do not have a bio identical testosterone, yet that is FDA approved for women for the reasons that I mentioned, which doesn't mean that it's not good it just means that there's a lot of sexism and slowness within the FDA and the world. But the FDA has approved bioidentical testosterone just not in a method that's available for women, so the product is safe. It's just the delivery method for women that has not been approved yet because of all of the reasons mentioned !Compounding pharmacies are very tightly regulated and just like with vitamins or other things that we take, we need to make sure we have a very good resource and that we have our blood levels followed to make sure that we're in the right zone. And when hormones are managed this way it is much safer than the FDA options that some think of as being "normal" like birth control pills, or Prempro.
If someone is taking bioidentical hormones, and they're not feeling great, I will just tell you that your levels are not correct, and keep searching for someone who can manage them in a customizable way for you or come visit me in Houston.
Same experience
Gyn dropped me because he didn’t want to prescribe at levels that worked for me. Gave me a googled list of providers - non were valid . Going to mgh midlife clinic but took 3 months to get appt . Hope I don’t run out before appt.
It’s not FDA approved but also not disapproved . It’s just that FDA was not involved .Like supplements, FDA doesn’t go against nor approve .
Do what works for you and don’t wait for mother FDA to save you.👍
Because it’s for women
I’m 70. Been on TRT for 6 mos. Game changer! Finally, convinced my wife to jump on board. She has an appointment next week. Found you as I was trying to research women’s stuff. Love your channel….subscribed. Blessings
How wonderful that you are concerned and reaching out to help your wife. Most men, even though they care wouldn’t begin to try to figure any of this out. Kudos to you!
I am on test and trying to get my husb too. He’s so stubborn.😡
I simply share my testosterone (we call it Vitamin T) with my wife. I'm only sacrificing 10% of my dose for her and its WORTH IT!...lol
@@Russellviews 👍awesome .we don’t need much but a little makes a huge difference 🤪
Do you go to a specialized clinic, urologist or just primary doctor? I went to primary doctor and my vitamin-T is in the low 200 and he said I didn't need it 🤦
Thanks doc... that was a ground breaking information. I was just thinking how much women suffered before youtube came into being as we women knew nothing about how to take care of all the hormonal havoc it was causing to our health. Its huge- Oesteoporosis, thyroid issues, menopause... now so many highly experienced, informative docs are coming out with podcasts and on TH-cam. I just love this era of digital information. Every common women have full access to world renowned providers, doctors, scientists and research.
Thank you Doc for such valuable information.
Yes Thank God for TH-cam! At 59 I am working with my Doctor for me to start HTR, must get cholesterol down first because every Doctor I've seen in person says estrogen causes heart attacks and strokes.
Listening to Dr. Susan's channels over the past weekend has been a HUGE eye opening for me. Now, I understand what has been happening on my body and on my mind over the past four years. Thanks You so much for sharing your findings and your wisdom based on your own experience.
I found this out the hard way. Now have osteopenia, memory issues, hair loss..its not just for libido. Took 4 visits just to get my Dr to prescribe it
These doctors are grossly negligent!! They literally write us off after a certain age!
Im on estrogen and progesterone and after an hr of argument, i got my dr to give me testosterone. What a pita we have to fight fpr what we need.im 46 and ive been suffering in periomenopause for a year. Started hrt a month ago.
And frustrating that we have to pay to have it compounded when men only have to pay copay.
I'd like to hear how you're getting on now , specifically with testosterone?
Great information and so true - the sexism when it comes to hormone treatment. I think the generation coming into menopause now is not going to settle for sub-par treatment. I'm incredibly thankful for the information spreading now for women. We want to feel vital and healthy and get stuff done! It's so important to have both sexes contributing to a better world, well beyond our 40s. If anything, people beyond 40 are MORE important to be present and available to share and contribute in our world due to experience and wisdom gained.
thats solid
My female, mid age doctor was mute when I mentioned I was on pellets. Maybe she knows the benefits but does not offer it to her patients, but she encouraged patches available at the pharmacy. Thank you, Dr.Susan!
Injections over pellets
Pellets are not good for you. Pellets are not regulated by FDA.
"Currently, no drug manufacturers in the United States make estrogen pellets under FDA approval. Instead, hormone pellets are made only by “compounding pharmacies.” Compounding pharmacies make non-FDA-approved customized medications that may not be commercially available."
With pellets, you don't really know what you are putting in your body. And, if something happens to you, the compounding pharmacies are not responsible.
@@BARBELLS-AND-BUDSfor you. I was taking pellets for over a year and had great success with them a lot depends on your provider. My hormones are balanced and my estrogen was up to 300.
I’ve been doing Biote pellet therapy for over 4 years. I’m 69 years old. I feel better than I have ever felt. Sleep good, more stamina, my recently bone density test is normal. Sex drive is back big time, which hubby loves!
Yay ! So happy to hear 🎉
Wow!
👏👏👏
How often do you get the pellets? To what doctor or clinic do you go?
I go every 11 weeks
Fabulous! Thanks.
I just saw my lovely NZ gyn for a routine check-up.
She asked about my hrt, as part of the picture (the appt wasn't about hrt). She said that although she knows nothing about hrt, she thinks I should stop testosterone, as it's not required!!! God give me strength!
I can totally relate!!! Lord help us all!
Thank you! I was feeling exhausted, moody and irritated all the time in addition, my sex drive was decreasing. I had a blood test and found out I had 0 testosterone. I decided to receive the Biote pellets and I’m starting to feel so much better. This is not talked about enough!
how long did it take for you to feel better?
@@nancycaron8227 about 2 weeks,
@@nancycaron8227 about 4 weeks.
@@Tweezy222thank you for responding. I really hope it’ll also work for me. I’m getting so desperate. I’m also extremely deficient in VitD and iron so supplementing with that as well. Hopefully I’ll feel more like myself soon. It’s been years and I feel like I’ve missed out on so much.
@@nancycaron8227here in the world are you?
This gave me so much hope! I just started with the pellets
Thank you so much for your continued education and support for those of us out here struggling to find ways to optimize our health. 🙏 Much gratitude.
I really appreciate this important information.
I do have to say that we need our doctors to actually make the time to keep themselves updated on the new information coming out about this topic.
It really shouldn't just be left to the patients to try and figure out their hormone issues.
Yet another superbly presented factual video. Thank you Dr Susan. 🩷
This is great information. Thank you!
Thank for all of this information .
I seriously cannot wait to try it. I have virtually every symptom you can have.
She is 100% on point about Pellets... Got a # of my Female Clients in there late 40's & 50's on Test Pellets with fantastic results & almost zero side effects. This is a Ultra Low Dose!!!
Thanks so much for this important information! I'm going to ask about all of this in my next annual gynecological appt. I've been doing the Keto diet/ lifestyle for the last 3 1/2 years. It has had significant health benefits including 50lbs weight loss, increased energy, cleared brain fog and also increased libido. 👍I'm very thankful for this at 65 yrs old.😂
How do you do the Leto style? In three years you now must have learned the do and don't
@cilitagaspar2132 I did keto for a couple of years and have transitioned to carnivore. It's a huge topic. I follow quite a few doctors who are carnivore or keto here on TH-cam. That's how I learned about it. Dr. Boz, Dr. Berry, Dr. Cywes, Dr. Westman, Carnivore Doctor (Dr. LIsa Wiedeman. .. eye doc), Dr. Chaffee and others.
I am so glad I have found you
I have been on androfemme cream for about 8 months and estradiol patch 50 for a year
The patch is ok but I get a few side effects with circulation if exercise is down and I not want breast cancer risk although not in family
I’d love to wein off this and stay on testosterone only but my doc and GYNO are not as up with this as you are so what do I do ? Go to diff doc
You are such a help
I do notice testosterone is good on so many levels 🙂💕
Thank you for your great information! ❤❤
Thankyou for all the information ❤
Thank you for the useful information
Great video, thank you so much for making this video!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻💫
You are so lovely and honest. I hope you keep discussing this, we can't get pellets in Cananda.
We can now! Calgary and Toronto.
@BLEE000. Do you have source info? I'm close to Toronto
Subscribed! This was so informative, thank you. Do you have any videos that talk about the effects of DHT for women?
Amazing video and info...
I'm 69. I take HRT. I still have my uterus, so I chose the Femring for my estradiol and progesterone 100mg nightly. I have osteoporosis. HRT stopped further bone loss. But, it has not increased sex drive. I've been curious about taking testosterone.
If anything is going to increase your sex drive, besides the man of your dreams...lol....its testosterone.
Is there a video in your list that explains what changes women will or should typically notice from first week of T-hormone gel use? 🤔
I do well with transdermal DHEA which converts to testosterone and other hormones. Relatively cheap, easy to find and no prescription required. Please consider doing a video about this. Not everyone has the $$ for repeated testing, dr visits and prescriptions.
@Melissa, thank you so much. You are right, and a lot of the less expensive, telemedicine HRT clinics don’t offer testosterone, so it’s great to know that about DHEA. ❤
How much dhea do you take and how often?
Where do you get the transdernal DHEA?
@@melissab467 I bought on ebay and I started with 5 mgs a day and now I do 10mgs a day The difference for me has been amazing. No more brain fog and better energy! Good luck !
@@julieellis6793 Amazon
You are amazing for making this video. I learned a ton! Thank you!
Thank you
Thank you so much for this video ! You’ve addressed a lot of my issues
Hello Dr. Susan, Question? is DHEA a different option for women with low testosterone?, ,was told testosterone gel can convert to estrogen dependent on the path it's metabolized and therfore can be liitle to no benefit to testosterone level, I'm confused.... my testosterone (which is very low) and DHEA (mid range) and provider prescribed a DHEA tablet?..... no option for testosterone pellet. I did the search button option on your YT channel and couldn't find anything in regards to this topic? Could you please address this, much appreciated, and much appreciation to you for your time, dedication and wisdom to educate women.❤👍
DHEA can convert to testosterone or to estrogen. Depending on several factors and there's no way to know which way it will go until you take it.
Dr Andrew Huberman has had some guests on to talk about DHEA. Go to his channel on TH-cam.
Love Dr. Susan!!🙂
This is perfect timing for me. I was really, really discouraged today. Being 63yo I don't qualify to start estrogen therapy. This gives me hope that I can access the benefits of hormone therapy. THANK YOU for your podcast!
Well- just because you're 63 doesn't mean you can't take estrogen! That's another common myth that doctors often talk about based in the women's health initiative, but not necessarily true! For sure there are lots of options ...and if anyone is telling you that you can't take hormone replacement because you're 63 you need to knock on some more doors or come visit me in Houston! 💕
Well I am 63 and was not denied HRT. But in almost a year I still can not find a balanced dose. I am now weaning down to one pump and one oral micronized progesterone every other day ,? (for the second time around.) Thinking of weaning completely off Hrt.and going on Testostrone only. Tried Testostrone with a higher dose of P And E...but that was not a great addition for me. Maybe reintroducing it back with the low dose progesterone and estrogen will be the magic dose. If not I am done with this dance. Especially when the options seem limited here in Canada (at least where I live). My doc tries to consider my individual needs but GP are care full not to go over the set guidelines . I have seen a naturalpath but she can't prescribe HRT. But I gained some inside on alternatives if I can't sort this out.. Good luck to you and I sure hope Testostrone works for you.
@Dr. Susan Hardwick-Smith my identical twin sister has been to your clinic after trying dr after dr that did more harm than good. I have used Indian Health Services who are woefully uninformed. I have an appt in May with a dr in my area who gave me my O Shot a couple of years ago. If she doesn't listen, I'll be seeing you. I'm at the age where I'm not afraid to be cheeky. 😉
@@KAR-x5c Hi..glad your Dr was agreeable. How are you making out with your HRT so far ?. I am on my second time trying this i am age 63 . I am having a problem adjusting. What did your Dr start you on.? I have been on a very low dose...100 micronized progesterone and I pump estrodial every OTHER day...I could not tolerate a daily dose. Hoping to work my way up to at least daily. But when I up the progesterone I get bad symptoms. Eastrogen is kinder to me but I have to take progesterone with it because I have a uterus. Take care and happy hormones to you.
@@KAR-x5c Thank you. That is helpful as I am thinking that might be my next move. I have heard that some gals do better on the combi patch even tho the progesterone is synthetic. The micronized progesterone seems to kick my butt .I just got my standing order blood work back and my iron is very low not enemic but only 2 points off. I was enemic as a child and most of my adulthood. Wondering if I was blaming the hrt for my symptoms when it maybe low iron ?. Heres a little something I read about iron deficiency....estrogen can block iron. This was not told to me by my Doc...I just read it while researching low iron stores. So something to be aware of as we introduce estrogen back into our bodies. Time will tell. Is it hormones or iron deficiency. ? Oh to be a lady. Glad to hear you are adjusting well. Thank you again it is great to hear how others are actually doing on their doses and choice of hrt. Doctors don't always expand the options.
Thank you! I was feeling exhausted
You are a breath of fresh air, esp to those of us struggling with peri/menopause. Thank you. 💗
I just spoke with my doctor who uses accupuncture and other wellness protocols, and we read my hormone levels which seem good according to the standards but he’s putting me on testosterone which I realized i need at 75 with no argument. I do my research and he allows me to ask for certain testing, a natural T4 for my removed thyroid, and has approved my requests for Estradiol and progesterone. He does his homework, is very knowledgeable and listens and discusses. I’ll be giving myself a shot every week, which i know how to do from my NYU days giving myself a B12 shot weekly. We all really must take back control and responsibility for our bodies.
This was so very interesting! You are very good at explaining things !
What about brain health?
Thank you
Dr. Susan you’re a blessing. I’d like to make an appointment with you for BHRT for my repellet. I’m here in Houston area for four months.
Hi Dr Susan, so relieved and thankful to have come upon your videos! I am unable to get the pellets where I live according to the website and am wondering if we have no choice but to use the testosterone cream how often should our levels be checked and do we always need to take a dht blocker with it? Thanks for your help 😊
Thank You for mentioning sexism as a problem when it comes to help with libido issues in women. I’ve experienced this so many times🙄
Great video.
What would be the suggested dosage by IM injections for post menopausal women?
You are wonderful…thank you so much doctor for your guidance for us women!
🙏🏼👌🏽 thanks! Wonderful to hear this!
Hi Lila, how's your day going with you?
51 going through menopause and feel absolutely miserable. Recent labs indicate T
Keep looking for another doctor. I suffered horribly until 59 and then saw 4 docs was given all the crap you were had horrible vaginal pain even and so bad at night. Now after 6 weeks taking oral estrogen/progesterone (it’s what the doc I found decided to give me so I agreed I’ll look into possibly a patch maybe later) but anyway I can sleep. No more pain. Im gonna look into T next. I have other health issues so get them mixed up and it makes it harder to figure out what to do especially when you have hope a doctor will help you. Ask them on the phone specific questions. Don’t give up. Cheers.
Do not except NO! So many are against hormones/testosterone! This was my answer from Dr’s as well! Since I found a new female dr who cares- I started Pellets… WOW- What A game changer! On my second round of pellets! 🙏🏼🫶
Give me a break, black cohosh doesn't do ANYTHING when your menopause symptoms are out of control. I had a doctor waste my time for two months with the black cohosh. Thankfully I found a doctor to turn my symptoms around!
Midi Health online had been great for me! Couldn't find anyone to help locally.
I'm very confused. The general concept of testosterone needs in women certainly make sense but my Estradiol is in pc/dl and Testosterone is measured in ng/dl. Also conversion is 1 ng : 1000 pc not 10 as you are suggesting. Can you offer clarifications?
I’ve been doing testosterone for years. I’m 68 and had to stop due excessive hair on face and back. One year after and most hair growth gone, I’ve decided to give it a try again and here comes the hair back. Advice
What dosage you were on?
My guess is you're getting too much and I would look for a blood levels in the 100 to 150 range with a pellet -often people are giving too much and that can create side effects
Dr. Hardwick-Smith - I'm 7 years into Post menopause with no help and had a stroke in August 2023. I finally found a Toronto Doctor who does BHRT. I was intending to come see you (or to your office) in Houston. They've told me that because I had a stroke I couldn't have estradiol. Is this true?
I am so sorry that happened to you, hope you are better. I am in Toronto too and it is almost impossible to get a doctor that has knowledge on HRT
It’s Amazing how Everything continues to CHANGE in What we are Told is True throughout our Lives!! Like what was pumped into our heads Most of my Life & I just turned 74 like what you said about ESTROGEN & Testosterone is Not causing Cancer is Just the opposite of what was ingrained into or minds Forever‼️I take Both! Sometimes you have to really pay attention to your Own body & gauge what’s good & what’s not good for Us because more than likely in just 10 years or less it WILL CHANGE ‼️I’ve seen it Over & Over in All kinds of health topics!
Just One example: When I had my first child at the young age of 18 my Dr. was Not teaching how Great Breast Milk is for my baby but Formula⁉️Nobody I knew or saw was Breast Feeding‼️What a waste of such a Natural Milk that was soo very important for good health! 🤷♀️❤️🩹🤦♀️
Thank you, this is great. Just to note you had the nanograms per deciliter and picograms per milliliter backwards. Testosterone is measured in nanograms per deciliter and Estradiol is measured in picograms per milliliter.
If my dhea is high should i still get testosterone pellets? Can that effect me in a negative way? Thank you
I thought my estrogen was low (had a hysterectomy at 40,kept both ovaries but had one removed in 2020) so I had my blood work done with my GYN who has been with me since my TTC infertility years delivered my son, and has don every reproductive surgery sense . At 50 years old she told me I was still a far way from menopause but my testosterone was at 10. I started the pellet last week. Hopeful my symptoms will be relieved.
Any change?
Any update??
PLEASE DR. WHAT IS A GOOD DOSAGE OF TESTOSTERON FOR A WOMAN ON A CREAM PRESENTATION? PLEASE AND THANK YOU
I was wondering what your thoughts are on taking DHEA post menopause
Are you taking DHEA?
I’d like to know an answer to that also.
dr. thank u so much this is very very helpful. do you know of any home test kits that can be bought online to test these hormones in women? unfortunately, i don’t trust many pcps or gynecologists to do this. and I would like to test my own hormone levels at home and go from there.
🙏 Thank you !
What product do you recommend and where can I buy it?
This is great info, however, how does it work if i don’t have ovaries or no longer produces estrogen?
Would testosterone also help reduce the risk of dimentia?
Thanks so much for this information! I can not wait for my appointment with you. I just had my blood work done at my GP office so I will have it when I drive in from Arkansas! 😊Your office has been amazing with answering my questions and sending me information. I want to also Thank You because some how my email was sent to you and you responded back to me and directed my email to Carolina which has been a huge help! Thank You!
So glad to hear !
Does taking testosterone along with estradiol in pellet form have a decrease in breast cancer as testosterone alone does?
What if progesterone and testosterone are too high ? What is the treatment ??
I have been on HRT for a few years but have had to lower the testosterone level due to increased hair growth on my face, stomach and breasts. Then my libido, etc went down. I have tried other meds to enhance sexual function but they don't work as well as testosterone. I am in a quandary as to what else to do. Seems my doctor has run out of options. Can you suggest anything else to improve my libido?
Exercise!
Testosterone and hair is not a male thing , it's for women as well . Dont let people fool you into thinking you less of a woman for having T . Males have more T because we have evolved that way due to the lifestyle
You could try PT-141. Its a peptide.
I would guess you're doing single dose of Test too far apart - and not small regular doses. A high single dose is the cause of aromatisation. Smaller doses replicating your normal physiological pulses reduces the aromatisation caused by a big dose, which will then be followed by a big drop until you dose again.
Smaller dose taken more often over large dose far apart is the key to reducing side effects.
@@Cateater123there are some socially acceptable norms. Most women do not like having hair all over their face and chest with a deep voice with height test levels. Just like men don’t like having breasts with low testosterone/high estrogen ratios.
Total testosterone with high SHBG is an unhelpful scenario. SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) decreases free testosterone in many people. There are speculative suggestions on how to decrease SHBG, but nothing conclusive. Would appreciate your take on how to reduce SHBG, so that free testerone is actually available in the body.
Many sources say after menopause, the adrenal glands produce some sex hormones. Do you not agree? You never mention this. Thanks!
Yes, a small amount of testosterone can be produced by the adrenal glands. I did actually mention that briefly in the video.
Not much conclusive information on how to lower SHBG ...but in that case, we would follow free testosterone, rather than total, and try to keep the free testosterone at the desired level
@@drsusan what is the desired level for free T?
If you take a small dose of boron daily you will bring down your SHBG and increase your free testosterone. I'm a male and have done before and after bloodwork to confirm this is indeed the case. You'll have to figure out the correct dose for you but for me it was 3 mg per day.
@@_FightForYourFreedom_ I've heard of this approach (boron), but research results are inconclusive. I average 20 organic dates daily from the Middle East and also 1 avocado. I'm getting at least 3 mg boron daily.
@@linneasimchah1621 in that case I would recommend you abstain for a while, then do some before blood work, then get back on the dates for boron formula for a few months and do another set of blood work and see how things might have changed.
Progesterone also stops t from aromatising into e2
Where can I find this litetature.?
It should be noted that it depends on the lab performing the test and what country you live in. My testosterone measured by different labs always showed ng/dl. If you’re in Europe you’ll probably see nmol/L. So it’s not a given you’ll see pg/ml.
If you want to compare the numbers to other publications or previous test that measured with different units there are several good conversion calculators online.
I am in Canada, was trying to find a good conversation for the us results, did not find one that is easy to use
What are the side effects of
I'm curious if your clinic accepts insurance? None of the providers available to me, and covered by insurance are supportive of HRT. I am almost 70, and have been doing bioID HRT for 20 years. I was recently persuaded that I should stop because "breast cancer." After two MRIs, a biopsy, and a surgery, there was nothing more sinister than some "atypical cells," not a mass, not a lump - some cells. After a horrible OA flare in late December, I am back on my HRT regimen, and hope to add testosterone to it, though I've only used transdermal testosterone in the past. I just requested that my doctor send in a prescription to my compounding pharmacy, but have not been encouraged by her attitude toward HRT. I know there are some doctors around here who could help, but I'm not in the bracket of people who can pay cash for medical services. Sad. Anyway, just really feeling "seen" by your videos - thank you so much for all you do!
So informative and eye opening thank you Dr.Susan! I’ve been on estrodial patch (.050) and progesterone pill (100 mg) and really want to introduce testosterone for all the reasons you explained. Can you recommend an HRT doc in Miami or the South Florida area please and thank you!
I don't have any colleagues that I know of personally but you can check the biote.com website
@@drsusan thank you!
Hi Mary, I live in Coral Springs and I’ve been going to 4ever young. Hope it helps.
Did you find a doc? I’m in Port St. Lucie and looking for an HRT place. Not pellets.
@@betsyeberle8116 not yet but I do have a consultation with a highly recommended doc here in Miami. Good luck to you!
How do you get in touch with treatments
I want to know to but no answer
Curious if there are increased efforts to re educate doctors on the benefits of hrt?
Are trouches ok for testerone
Does cream still help with breast cancer reduction?
What affect on prostrate cancer.
What about pcos with high testosterone?
How many women are on the fda board that approves medications for women?
Probably close to zero
Hopefully RFK will change that 🙏
Hello dr from canada thank you for alllll the information may i ask what is pallet ? i take estrogen topic and progesterone has pils but i ear you say often pallet is it a different way to absorb the hormones thank you ?
Dr., do you recommend the Dutch test prior to taking HRT?
When I was about 27 years old (I am 51 now) I got given testosterone cream and it was really good in leveling emotions and my endometriosis. But I was single at the time so it was a tough time in that way. 😂 I highly recommend it though, just from a personal perspective, I have some very basic knowledge of hormones and changes, due to the previous hormonal problems I have had. I am on my 4th Merina now which is progesterone. I have benefited from this video thanks so much.
I would like to know more.. You say you were put on testosterone to help with endometriosis... My daughter has Endometriosis she had it removed last year but it could grow back... Q: what help was testosterone with endometriosis
I just got the BioTe pellet with estradiol and testosterone, 2 weeks in, feeling better but still getting hot flashes in the day (not as many). Are these considered bio-identicals? And are they compounded if they go in a pellet? Dr. Taylor is totally against non-pharmaceuticals and testosterone, so I am very confused. It is really difficult to weed out all of the medical opinions. I saw you on Dominiques channel and starting watching your videos. I also saw Dr. Taylor, there and she says the bio/Ids do nothing to prevent heart, bone, etc. diseases. BTW in one month it will be exactly a year since my last period, so now is the perfect time for me to start - and get this sorted out. Thank you for your education!
I have mgd and found out that low androgen levels can cause this. I'm on bioidentical hrt and it's been a game changer for me it does have testosterone in it but I'm wondering if I need a bit more for low libido and for my dry eye mgd? How much is recommended?
How do I find a practitioner in NJ? My gyn is clueless.
Most are.
I am in late peri and having pain during intercourse. My family doc is wonderful and prescribed me estradiol and testosterone gel. I told him I wanted to try them vaginally and he is all for me trying it. I am just not certain how much to use of the testosterone gel. They come in tubes containing 50 mg each. I just don’t know how much to apply and my doc knows I will find the answers myself 😀 Any advice?
Test creams do not always work well. Pellets much better.
You also need to be taking progesterone to balance the estrogen
@@AmyMcLin-ms3xxthat’s if you still have a uterus, then include progesterone. If you do not have one, you needn’t add it.
My dna says that my hormone profile is codominant between estrogens and androgens. I wonder if my DHT is high - hair falling out, post menopause acne just popped up. I do have testosterone included in my compounded hrt but I'm wondering if I should.
my biggest problem has repeatedly been that even prescribing doctors want to go by the standard of care guidelines........my cortisol levels go sooo high trying to convince them I need higher...I am 81 atemting to take care of myself by myself and it just is not working when they want to cut the levels and I must find the energy to do battle with them....!!!!!
How can I get an appointment with you?
How long does it take for pellets to work? And if you are low or at 0 with these hormones… can you get or can it cause depression and anxiety? I always stopped drinking during this time of all this and been on many SSRI and they have helped some what with anxiety but the depression is still there… and I have numbed/blunted emotions with a lot of these meds! I am beside my self feel lost .. 2 weeks on the pellets 2 months on proestrogen!
Should I be concerned about possible hair loss from testosterone? My Menopause Dr. prescribed 2% testosterone cream (2 clicks nightly) along with Estradiol patches, and oral progesterone. She also added a thyroid medication because she thought that my T3 level should be 3.0 instead of 2.8. and my T4 level should be 1.0 instead of .96. Is it safe to take a thyroid med with HRT?
Do you know a specialist in Australia
I’m in Australia and found a hormone doctor by asking the compounding pharmacist for a list of doctors that prescribed hormones.
Is 8mg a “high” amount to start at if blood tests show I have less than half of what is recommended for my age. Ty 🙏
Can you take testerone As a shot... clinic's are offering it... i only heard you talk about pellet and creams ...what are your thoughts? Thx
Hi. What happens if the pellets raise ur testosterone too much and how do they know how much to give u. Can they remove them easily if need to
Nope
This is why I would _never_ do a testosterone pellet!! Or any pellet.
Some places do list testosterone in ng/dl.
do pellets cuz enlarged clitoris? or is it that dosage is too high?
If the dose it too high then yes. But it reverses quickly. I actually enjoyed my wifes enlarged clitoris, but thats another discussion.
What do you suggest for testing for post menopausal?
Hi Miller, how's your day going with you?