Progesterone and the Three Diseases of Estrogen Deficiency - 294 | Menopause Taylor 

Im angry! I'm flipping mad! It shouldn't be this hard! A woman should be able to go to a Dr and get the accurate correct help. I'm trying to educate myself and learn from you but it's overwhelming. It's ridiculous that we as women have to go through the lies, misconceptions, myths and complete ignorance with Drs!!! I can schedule a visit with you but who's going to listen to me when you give me the information?? Which Dr is going to happily fill my prescription?? I'm 45 and I want to be empowered, I want to be educated about my body and what's best for it! This is stressful. You have done a wonderful job with all of the videos and I appreciate them, but honestly it's a shame that you are mainly the only person thoroughly teaching us. There should be ones like you in every city! This should be taught to every Dr working with women! So frustrating!!!!!!!

Progesterone by mouth nightly has resolved my intermittent insomnia & some anxiety. Thankful for it.

Thank you for continuing to make these videos. Your information is invaluable. ❤️

Thank you for sharing! As someone on progesterone sharing her menopause story, I appreciate how open and informative you are. Thank you for helping us all! xoxo

It's so sad that more drs aren't educated in this area. It's real and not to be ignored. Thank you.

Wow !!! What an informative video !!! I mean all of your videos are ! But I was having questions in my head about progesterone and you just clarify them all ! How much easier would it be to only take estrogen and don’t mess with the progesterone at all using an IUD instead !! Thank you so much Dr. Taylor, you are making many women around the world happy and healthy ! I’m forwarding your videos to all my girlfriends. I wish my mom had this education available many years ago, she has osteoporosis and had uterine cancer as well, to think it could have been prevented and her quality of life could have been so much better than what it is now :/ thank you for being the best advocate of women !!

You don’t have any idea the blessings that your video brings to my life. You are my favorite RU-vidr. Thank you doctor Taylor for all your heart and thoughts on the videos.

I had the Mirena Coil fitted yesterday following a polyectomy op, the information in this video has made me breathe a huge sigh of relief. I will be contacting my GP for estrogen cream today & pressing for a referral to a local Menopause Specialist who will hopefully 🤞agree to testosterone cream and help me get my life back on track. I’ve suffered in silence for far too long. . I can’t tell you how grateful I am to you & the information you share. Your videos really help women to self advocate & navigate the mind field 🤯 that is menopause and poorly informed doctors. I pray that by the time my daughter & granddaughters reach meno there are easier access to specialist support and information.

Thank you again, Dr. Taylor for creating incredibly informative, and helpful videos. I’ve learned something new from every single video. With much appreciation, Kimberly 🙏🏻🤗💛

Dr. Taylor, thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing us with these videos! Ever since I discovered your channel I feel like I have won the lottery because of how valuable all this education is! I am not in menopause yet but now I am not afraid of it because I know it doesn’t have to be horrible experience, I will get to “manage it My way” 🥰

I highly respect you and the work you do, Dr. Taylor. And, I understand why it would be that watching all your videos in chronological order, lays the foundation for the next video. That said, THANK GOD I didn’t watch all the videos in order, because one of them SAVED MY LIFE. If I’d have watched them in chronological order, I’d have been dead before I got to it. I do intend to go back and watch them in order at some point. They are, quite literally, life saving. I bet a lot more of us would be hitting the ‘LIKE’ button after watching a video if we didn’t somehow feel shamed for not watching them in order. I do, still, always (always) hit the ‘LIKE’ button. Thank you from all of my heart! ❤

Really great video: your logical approach is really appreciated!

Excellent information ! So glad to have found you

I have watched a lot of your videos but it is great to have a refresher! Thanks 😊

I just want to say thank you so much. I have learned so much from you. You are a gift to us all 🤗 I hope to schedule a consultation soon.

Thank you Dr. Taylor☺️This chapter on Progestens came at the perfect time for me. I was prescribed Progesterone 100mg nightly to use with my Estradiol 0.05 mg transdermal patch. I do not have a uterus and was told Progesterone was protective for breast cancer! I have also gained about 7 pounds in the 6 months I’ve been on this regimen, as well as having breast tendernesses. I’m stopping the Progesterone tonight and will discuss with my doctor in May at my next appointment. I have screen shots of the important slides you provided in this video and will have my ammunition in case she disagrees.

Dr. Taylor, thank you once again for providing the information I needed to make the best decision for me. After watching this video it is actually a no-brainer, no progesterone for me and here is why: I have been on HRT (oestrogen gel and utrogestan - micronised progesterone) since October 2020. In 2017 I had an ultrasound done as a normal checkup on my health since I was experiencing some perimenopausal symptoms. Fibroids were detected and I was informed it was normal. I have never been pregnant and have never suffered any unusual women's issues so there was never the need to have an ultrasound before that year. Since I started HRT, in perimenopause, I thought it was a good idea to check again on the growth of the fibroids so last April I had another ultrasound. They had grown a bit but not by much in the past 4 years (less than 2 cm each) so my gyno (at the time) did not think any treatment was necessary. I have learned since then by watching your channel that fibroids grow in the presence of oestrogen and I wasn't planning on stopping that anytime soon, if ever. I am 55 and have not stopped having a monthly cycle. I started experience cramping between cycles and lower abdomen pain. So, I decided to see a gyno/surgeon. He examined me and detected a growth of one at 7 cm. That was almost double what had been detected in April. We discussed a hysterectomy and a week later I was in the hospital for a laparoscopic total hysterectomy. I am on the other side by 2 weeks and that is one of the best decisions I have ever made. My doctor was brilliant! My body is recovering nicely and since my ovaries are healthy I decided to keep those. I can't tell you how liberating it is be free from menstrual cycles and progesterone. I'm a new women and I've got a new gynaecologist who respects my opinion and the path I have chosen for "menopause my way" thanks to the knowledge I have gained by being a follower of your channel.

Thank you!!! I had an ablation in 2016 and recently started HRT. My doctor included a synthetic progesterone and never explained that I didn’t needed it for the reasons you’ve mentioned in this video. 🙄 You’ve been my saving grace through my menopausal journey. ❤️

Perfect timing of video. I have my annual exam tomorrow. I have had on and off bleeding for a year. My doctor recommended the IUD at my last visit. This just confirmed it. Thank You!!

Love love love your videos Dr Taylor. You are a God send for all of us women. I feel empowered just by watching and listening to your videos. I’ve learned so much. May you be blessed. ❤

Can’t wait for my consultation with you next Monday!!! FYI, her schedule fills up quick. Book early.

This was so helpful and easy to understand. Thank you 🙏

Thank you very much. One of your best videos. You make it all clear.

Fantastic video! Thanks for clarifying & simplifying!

Interesting! Learned a lot today from you. Thank you 🍃🪴

What an incredible educational video! Thank you so much for your hard work! All women must watch this video for their knowledge. I appreciate you so much. God bless you!

I AM learning so much! Thank you for this!

In one of your earlier videos you recommended the book “Estrogen Matters” to us, by medical oncologist Avrum Bluming, MD and social psychologist Carol Tavris, PhD. (Published in 2018.) In the chapter on progesterone, they write “Although progesterone seems to have become a “new villain” in arguments against HRT, the preponderance of evidence exonerates it. As with estrogen, progesterone is often used as an effective treatment for women with breast cancer and may even improve breast cancer survival rates. Investigators have reported no increased risk of breast cancer among women on HRT when the form of progesterone was oral (natural) micronized progesterone; they found a very small increase in risk - only 2 percent - when the progesterone was a synthetic progestin.” (p. 208) And on p. 236: “When women take estrogen combined with natural, micronized progesterone, no increased risk of breast cancer has thus far been observed in any study.” In your Progesterone Pros & Cons chart in this video you list natural progesterone as “Increases breast cancer risk”. Whom/What should we believe?

Dr. B, what an amazing video! Thanks to your wonderful education, when I began HRT over a year ago, I asked for the progesterone component of my HRT to be taken vaginally. I did not want it coursing through my bloodstream and producing the yucky side effects as well as disease risks. The gynecologist refused to give me the progesterone IUD, claiming the dosage of progesterone was much higher than I needed. I insisted that I wanted the progesterone limited to my uterus, and was told to insert the progesterone pill (200 mg), twice a week, into my vagina. Thank you, Barbie!

THANK YOU. I've watched every single one of your videos and this one really drove the message home. Just to confirm: the IUD dose is enough to keep the lawn trim no matter what the estrogen dose?

You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you! ❤

The lawn/grass analogy is great Barbie! 👍🏼🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

Thank you for this, Dr. Taylor. Progesterone knowledge is power!

Thank you for your amazing teaching and information! It is incredibly empowering. Thank you, thank you! ❤

Thank you so much for your informative videos. I would be so grateful for your thoughts on the Finnish study that showed an increase in cardiac events in the first year after stopping hrt, in women under 60. I know you did refer to this in a previous video. I am just about to start hrt aged 55 and am anxious about this risk in case I have to discontinue.

Thank U for this very educative video. Ur knowledge and explanation reassured me.

Mirena has been my choice for the past 9 years, and recently using Estradiol gel too, wish I’d started that 5 years earlier. Thank you Doc.

I have been on HRT for 5 years and have just had my 2nd Mirena inserted. Not long after I saw a new menopause specialist to help with migraines here in Melbourne Australia, she has told me I need to take oral progesterone as well as it helps with mood and other things. I knew it didn't make sense when I already have a Mirena but she was going on about the synthetic compared to the natural and should not have had the Mirena put in again. Agh so annoying, thank goodness for you and your education..

Thank you ever soooooo much for all this valuable information.

What a grest lesson! Dr. Barbie, you are saving lives!!!!

I’d love a video for those of us who are not able to take estrogen due to not being able to metabolize it. I had a Dutch test told by 2 drs I’m not eligible for estrogen.

Fantastic video! I had no idea bone loss occurred with some progestins. I absolutely loved this segment of Menopause University!!!!!! XO

Amazing🙌🏻♥️ thank you Professor Barbie

I love your passion to educate us menopausal women and to encourage intelligent questioning and evidence based science combined with one’s own symptoms. This video confused me when it seemed you were vilifying progesterone and limiting its benefits. Please show your studies and reports of women that confirm that. I have read studies that shows that Progesterone works on our GABA receptors and can help alleviate menopausal insomnia, anxiety and/ or depression. Also there are many studies that show progesterone helps with osteoporosis, and protect brain neurons from dying. It certainly has helped my insomnia. I think that the progesterone and estrogen ratio is important to consider to prevent the yucky side effects you mentioned. I would to learn more to know how to balance the estradiol with the progesterone. Please keep in mind that some women, me included are very sensitive to the somewhat toxic excipients and ingredients that are formulated in the various pharmaceutical prescriptions. That is why women May seek out compounding pharmacies. Wish that pharmaceutical companies would leave out the color dyes, especially red dye 40.

Thank you so much for this video, very informative.

You're such an inspiration...I'm 42yrs of age while scrolling through youtube on treatment after hysterectomy I came across your page and I must say I've learned alot from you in a short space of time. I truly appreciate all your video's. One month ago I had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy I was given progynova 2mg (HRT) and was wondering if I needed to use progesterone. Your reply would truly be appreciated thanks.

Hi!! Loving your wonderful educational videos!! I have a moderna iud, I’m 46 and was feeling very up and down emotionally and erratic periods (the iud has helped!!) So my dr put me on progesterone. But after I started taking it I couldn’t sleep well and was tired during the day. I emailed my dr but in the meantime I stopped taking . I am thinking I can just hold off on progesterone until I need to take estrogen ?! I am sleeping better now I’m not taking progesterone

You are a great teacher Dr Taylor 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Omg I’m so happy and upset 😭 I’ve been on hrt for 2 years with progesterone pills but I had an ablation 5 years ago 😭 Thank you for this video I’ve gained 10 pounds in these 2 years.. I just can’t believe I was put on progesterone 🤦🏼‍♀️ how long will it take to get out of my system? Thank you for what you do 🙏🏻

This is the info I’ve been looking for! Thank you! I am experiencing peri-meno symptoms and want to start HRT. I don’t have a uterus(still have one ovary) and learned I don’t need progesterone. That being g the case, I still wondered if there are any protective aspects to taking progesterone. This video helped clear that up for me. I feel better that I’m not “missing out” on anything by not taking progesterone.

I am also going to purchase the book with the sliding chart ASAP!!

I am an unfortunate woman who could not handle the iud. Very sensitive to progesterone and it caused horrible side effects. Had to have it removed immediately The next day. Wish is would of worked for me.😔

So glad to hear about progesterone. I had a surgical menopause, no ovaries or uterus, and my BHRT doctor keeps pushing progesterone at night. I have tried it. My sister loves it. I hate it. I feel puffy, breasts get full, and I I get depressed.

Thank you thank you thank you. I see that it's been a year since you posted tjis video, but I needed to hear this infornation now! I believe my gyn will suggest the progesterone iud in the next appointment. We've talked about it already. I'm on week 3 of the combined patches. It's my 1st time on hrt. I really feel the kicking in now. I'm much more informed thanks to you Dr Taylor🙏

I have been taking HRT since September 1st, had some some bleeding every 2-3 weeks until February 14 when I had 1 spot. Before I started the doctor said that some bleeding may happen (indeed happened) for the first 6 months. Just 2 weeks before the 6th month was the last small spot (February 14), should I need a biopsy to see if there is a change in the uterus? Thanks for your advice.

Fantastic information , unfortunately my doctor could not fit the IUD which she did try. So I have to stick with the patches. You look beautiful x

Thank you for this informative video. I have been on Combi-patch for several years and tolerate it well. My OB/GYN & CNP have told me that I need both estrogen & progestin due to still having my uterus. However, I had an endometrial ablation prior to starting HRT. Your video leads me to believe that the progestin is not needed. I also have RA and take methotrexate & leflunomide. When my insurance disallowed Combi-patch I did a trial of an estrogen patch and oral progestin. My liver enzymes spiked badly and my insurance then allowed the Combi-patch again. Insurance has since denied Combi-patch. It is very expensive. Sounds like it is time for a consultation with you. It could save me big money in the long run!

OMG, thank you so much for all your valuable information. I start watching your videos last night and I can't stop, there is some much to learn and you make it so easy and didactic that is very easy to remember. I saw my labs and my estrogen is almost zero, my primary MD didn't say anything about it but I am been feeling very sad and depressed along with other symptoms that scream loud and clear that something is wrong. I will look for gynecology to help me with this asap. Thanks so much again.

DO YOU HAVE LAB for a blood work panel , or can you recomend one . That focuses on individual client s and then you can use , for your recommendations for each of us ?

With all that we know I am fascinated at age 69 that I can’t find a doctor that will prescribe any estrogen or HRT therapy for me. Such a Simple thing we give such great leave to me

This is the first time in my life that I can understand what I went through menopause.I am know 62 and I live in Spain they Social Security dos not give you anything. But know I would like to found a doctor that understand all this information. Thankyou I have only seen 2 videos and you make it sound so easy to understand. Do You think it is todo late for me? Once again thankyou.Love from Spain.❤

Progesterone….the chameleon hormone….I’ll never forget the episode when Barbie used a real live chameleon prop! Go Barbie 😍

Thank you for all the information. I had an uterine ablation about 13 years ago but have been taking progesterone since I started HRT. I will definitely remind my GYN of this and try to get off the progesterone. I will not have to add something to my body that may not be needed, save money, and won't need to remember to take something.

Too late I freaked out, yesterday. But I made up my mind to look at the long term benefits. Thats for confirmation. ❤

I'm so grateful to you for providing this education. I know I've said that before, but it warrants repeating. Thanks to you I have some guidance on how to manage the rest of my life to make it the best of my life. I'll be scheduling a consultation soon.

Very interesting videos as always you do. Thanks you very much ! Unfortunately, no everyone is cadidate for IUD as it's not exempt of other unwanted side effects. In some countries the encapsulated natural progesterone is vaginally administrated in second place. However, it's not tolerate for many women after 12 to 17 d. The tragedy is that laboratories don't offer more therapeutic options for the administration of progestogens vaginally despite the advantages that it can bring. The health women of middle age is totally neglected, in my opinion. Take care and once again, thank you so much 💖

This was so very interesting, so much so I am watching it twice!! I love your commonsense approach in your videos. One question..why do other doctors say they don't like an oral form of estrogen because it is processed through the liver? They want you to use a patch etc..is estrogen really hard/bad for your liver?

You are truly the best! I so appreciate your videos and clarification on the role of progesterone, progestins and progestogens......so helpful. I"m on HRT but I'm one of those scaredy cats!

I need a consultation and wanted to find out if the HSA is acceptable form of payment?

I’m experiencing bloating, water retention, the feeling I got when I was just about to start my period and feeling “blah” with oral micronized progesterone. The doc suspected my low mood was due to the synthetic progestin component of the Combipatch, so I switched to estrogen patch and OMP. It’s been a month..I hope it levels out so I don’t feel this way forever.

Lol… that’s exactly what I was thinking… how can I get rid of my uterus !!! You are just amazing, dr Taylor !!!!

Dr. Barbie, when a uterus is removed during a hysterectomy , does the surgeon have to do anything reconstructive wise to replace it?

I would love to read the papers that discuss the risks of progesterone increasing breast and ovarian cancer risk. Can you point me in the direction of the studies?

I read an article from Britain that suggested that progesterone tablets could be inserted vaginally, rather than taken orally, to avoid the "whole body" effect of the progesterone. Kind of like the estrogen cream to prevent atrophy, where the estrogen is largely confined to the vagina. I'm very interested in your thoughts on this, and thank you so much.

Dr John Lee did a extensive study and found natural progesterone does in fact help with bone loss. His book shows the study. Can you show us your study that shows natural progesterone that doesn't help with bone loss? It would be beneficial to show us that study. Thank you!

Hi Taylor, your videos are so informative and you were doing such a great service to womankind I did want to ask you regarding sequential progesterone, which mimics the natural cycle . I have read articles indicating that taking progesterone that would mimic progesterone release with your natural cycle is most natural and recommended to prevent disease. I have not seen any videos or information regarding sequential progesterone administration. What is your opinion on that? Would you be able to maybe make a video on it?

75 years old had some severe dryness and sleeping problems. Dr put me on estradiol and progesterone. I think I need something to increase desire.

Besides thickening the uterus....can estrogen thicken any other organs/areas of the body resulting in cancer since its a growth hormone?

After menopause I took progesterone 100mg tab and a vag estradiol for approximately 5 years I finally quit, due to the side effects, and also when I took a saliva test it showed that my progesterone level was through the roof. So for those reasons, I quit cold turkey. After your presentation I'm more confused as to what is safer.

Liebe Dr. Taylor, ich finde Ihre Videos super und ihr Wissen, danke dafür. Mein Arzt will mir progesteron kapseln 100mg geben. Ich bin 42 Jahre alt und mein progesteron ist nicht mehr messbar, bei 0,050. Ich hatte eine Östrogendominanc. Also das Gleichgewicht zu progesteron und estradiol ist gestört. Ich habe keine gebärmutter mehr. Soll ich den Rat des Arzt annehmen? Liebe Grüße

I have followed you for a long time, but this video left me feeling lost. Your chart suggests any progestogen except the IUD negates some of estrogens protective benefits. Also, what is your opinion on the new studies that suggest hormones from progestin IUD's do, in fact, travel systemically?

What is the dosing of Progesterone with estrogen? Is is a standard amount or a ratio when compared to estrogen you take?

I have had an endometrial ablation and just started HRt. My Dr. prescribed both estrogen and progesterone for menopausal symptoms. You have stated that I don't have to take the progesterone. Yay!!! My internet search says I should take it but I am having unwanted side effects (bloating). Can I just stop completely withe the progesterone pills and continue the estrogen pills? Thank you! Love your videos! Your info makes sense to me.

Thank you! Is the micronized progesterone capsule/tablet (referred to as the newer bio identical) similarly concerning as the other progestins you listed for risks of breast cancer and hurting benefit of estrogen?

What if you take progesterone gel capsules vaginally? thank you for all this information.

Do you mind sharing your evidence based source on why natural progesterone increases breast cancer? As far as I know, the WHI study looked at Provera and synthetic progestins. I am not aware of any natural progesterone studies showing detrimental effects on breast cancer. Please share!

Do IUDs cause cramping? A few women I know seem to think so. Thanks 🙏

I had uterine ablation 8 years ago. I get a transvaginal ultrasound annually to monitor my uterine lining. but this now sounds like all of that has been unnecessary. I take estradiol and progesterone. My uterine lining measured 2.6 mm when I started Estradiol cypionate injections. 10 months later my lining is 5mm. I'm confused. How did my lining grow?

Oh my goodness…I had no idea since I had a uterine ablation that I could essentially treat the HRT like I don't have a uterus. My provider has me on much more progesterone than estrogen and I have gained even more weight…I was taking it because I was so worried about the sleep issues, but if the estrogen will help that I'm thinking I need to take less progesterone and just increase the estrogen. Currently taking bio identical creams…this has been a frustrating experience getting accurate information….thank you for the videos! I did start watching from the beginning, but have watched these last couple out of order and thankful I did!

My Doctor told me that he wasn't going to put me on HRT because it leads to an increased risk of breast cancer and uterine cancer. He told me that my estrogen was .90 and my progesterone was .5. I'm 55 years old.

I had an endometrial ablation back in 2018 after being on Divigel .75 mgs and 100 mgs of Progesterone daily. Awful bleeds!! I thought I would die. NO matter what we did I just kept bleeding and bleeding. I still have PTSD from it all. The ablation was miraculous for me!! No side effects whatsoever. However my GYN insists I still take Progesterone which I don't really like doing cause I take a Benzo and oral Progesterone potentiates the Gaba A receptors like a Benzo does so I'm always feeling drugged. I cold turkeyed off it a few years ago and it was hell. Now I feel like I'm just stuck on it. My GYN did say that in an ablation some cells could get missed and the lining could grow back. Interested on your thoughts on that.

Do you think saliva tests are better than blood tests for hormone levels? What about taking DHEA? Is it necessary if you’ve had a full hysterectomy? My functional medicine practioner has me on estradiol, estriol, progesterone & DHEA. I do saliva tests.

A study out of Germany from a couple years ago suggests the hormonal IUD has systemic effects. What are your thoughts about this Dr. Taylor?

does prometrium increased risk of breast cancer as well ? by the way which one of video discuss about uterine poly, is it caused by excessive estrogen thank you

Good video

Very interesting! I just start watching you. And I’m learning so much 😊. I got off my HRT because I didn’t like the way progesterone made me feel. Now, I’m trying to figure out a way to still take estrogen without progesterone …can a 52 years old get a progestin IUD insert? Or am I pass the point?

Brilliant explanation thank you I have bought a transdermal cream with both hormones let’s see how I do 😅

what is a safe amount of progesterone to be taking, 25mg or 50mg? i take 1mg estradoil pill. i was 25mg, now been on 50mg, have seemed to gained more belly protrusion. ty

Thank you !!!! on continus regimen. I had to explain to my Dr because I have endometriosis, it was getting worse on the cycle regimen. Now suffering the side effects of progesterone 😂 I'll ask for other options. But where I am the options are limited sadly. Love your videos, I greatly appreciate all you do for us! ❤❤❤

Have there been any studies showing efficacy of using pharmaceutical (not compounded) oral progesterone gal caps (200mg) rectally. Difference in Absorbtion? blood levels of progesterone? and protecting the uterine lining? Thank you :0)