Progesterone: The Changing Chameleon Hormone for Menopause - 36 

I'm glad. I'm a chart fanatic.

Ohm thank you Annie. Surprise: I'm in Houston. You'll hear me announce that in the next video. I moved her to do the very best job I could do for you. I'll be giving seminars and everything here, so I might just have the opportunity to meet you one of these days. Thank you so much for watching. I absolutely love making these videos.

Thank you so much, Carmina. It's just wonderful to know that you're getting the menopause education you deserve. And all you have to do to ensure that you understand absolutely everything is to watch my videos in order. My dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s & 30s.

@@MenopauseTaylor thank you!!

@@rhondasilver3582 You are so very welcome, my dear.

You are so very welcome. I absolutely love giving you this education. It's the education you deserve.

Welcome aboard to "Menopause Taylor University." You'll find that if you start at the very first video (going by the number after each title), you'll understand absolutely everything. And you'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that you now do know. Each video builds on the last. It's just like school: You had to learn the alphabet before you could read. And nowadays, there are so many overwhelming misconceptions that women mistake as facts ... that you just don't know what you don't know. I respond to all comments here on RU-vid daily. So, I will answer all your questions ... but I'll also know if you aren't watching the videos in order. (I'm like your mother. I have eyes in the back of my head!) And if you need me to help you tailor anything to your personal situation, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME any time.

Oh my! I'm flattered to be on your mind during a vacation.

I am really happy to meet you. No one doctor yet provided me so much information as you do and I really appreciate it. Thanks again!

I'm so glad you're learning this important information, Victoria. I love teaching you.

You were right to wonder about it because the Alternative & Complementary community uses it for everything. That confuses a lot of women.

Well, thank you, my dear. I am a bit of a goofball.

You should definitely schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll make this so much easier for you. I'll tailor everything specifically to YOU, and save you a lot of wasted efforts and pitfalls. All my consultations are via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live.

I look very forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

You are so welcome, my dear. You will find that you learn more and more every time you re-watch a video. This is especially true if you have progressed to a different point in your menopause journey when you watch the second time.

You make me so happy, Deb. I wish all women would get this education. It's what they all deserve.

I am so glad this information is helpful to you, my dear.

If you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will give you the overall education AND tailor everything specifically to YOU.

I do what works, even if it's a little bizarre.

You're very, very welcome, my dear.

Boy! You are really on the ball! I am so impressed with you, Amy. I think you'll find that your new gynecologist is, too. All healthcare professionals who help menopausal women love it when they find out that you've gotten this education. It makes everything so much easier for both provider and patient. I have loads more videos for you, but it's good that you're getting my book because it will take a couple of years to get them all aired.

It's my pleasure, Jennifer.

You are so very welcome!

Exercise is important. But our mothers had no guidance at all. You have the opportunity to really KNOW what you're doing. That's why I teach you everything I can.

@@MenopauseTaylor prometrium turns to cortisol in me sadly. Is there an explanation why it would convert to cortisol in some women and possibly testosterone, estrogen in some?

@@pamw3238 We all metabolize things differently. This is true of everything: Food, drugs, hormones.

You're always welcome, Terri.

You are so sweet! And I applaud you for learning as much as you can so that you can manage your menopause your way. Keep track of how well different options alleviate your symptoms. I'll be here helping you get it all under control. I know, I like a lot of yucky foods that most people find boring.

Yes. I am a fully-licensed, board-certified Obstetrician / Gynecologist / and Gynecologic Surgeon. I am a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), and a member of both the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and the International Menopause Society (IMS). I also have a law degree and an MBA. I teach full-time.

You are so very welcome, Debbie.

You are very kind. I love giving you this education.

I am so glad you're getting this education. My personal assistant, who pays attention to how people look at me (whereas I never notice) says that young women smile and love it. Older women look at me curiously. And old men (really, really old me, like 100) stop shuffling down the sidewalk & start swaying in a stupor as I take them back to their youth. (Too bad I don't want a 100-year old husband ... or any husband!)

Good for you! I'm so glad this is helping you to see how important it is to put your self first. As you watch these videos and read my book, you'll see that there are so many great ways to make the rest of your life the best of your life. And the greatest thing of all is that you get to do it your way.

It's my pleasure.

Ha! You have many more to see, my dear. And I don't even wear them all here.

I'm so glad it helped you, my dear.

Exactly! That's why my big dream is for all women to get this education in their 20s & 30s.

People often think I'm nuts ... in a good way.

You see, this is all about managing YOUR menopause YOUR way. Every woman is different. You have to find what's right FOR YOU. If you watt my videos in order, beginning with video 1, you'll understand absolutely everything. And I explain everything assuming that you know nothing, but building block-by-block with each video. The goal is to tailor all the information to yourself and make the best choices FOR YOU.

It's my pleasure!

You see how it all makes sense? Now you understand that low progesterone is the first thing that happens in your menopausal transition. Later, you start having symptoms of low estrogen. So, monitor your symptoms. They'll change over time and you can use the information you learn here to tweak your management.

Well, thank you, my dear. I try to anticipate all your questions and misconceptions advance and address them as I go along.

And you see how no two women are alike. You have to listen to your own body. That's what I teach you facts and help you tailor them specifically to YOU. You're an excellent student.

The blood test is definitely more accurate. Why do you take the progesterone for just half the month? Are you still having periods?

No. Two weeks on estrogen only do not put you at risk for uterine cancer. I promise that you will get all your answers if you watch these videos in order, Don't spend so much time thinking of questions. Focus on listening to what I'm teaching you. I anticipate all your questions. But, I feed you the information in bite-sized pieces.

Well, thank you, my dear. It's all my everyday clothing.

I love your enthusiasm. If you do nothing for your menopause, you put yourself at increased risk for heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease, for sure. Your breast cancer risk is determined much more by other factors than it is by whether or not you use estrogen, some of which you can control and others you can't. Your risk for uterine cancer is only increased if you have your uterus and you use estrogen without progesterone. All these risks are very specific. Unfortunately, most women have the misconception that they're all created equal. You really should get my book to learn all the specifics. You'll be shocked to learn that most of what you thought is NOT true. I've yet to meet a woman for whom that isn't the case.

Oh my, that kinda burns my pancake; as I suffer from Iatrophobia! I am FINALLY putting on some weight here; I was so emaciated from the Emesis condition (like down to 89 lbs...I'm 5"4!) I'm starting to resemble a woman again, & I think I'm experiencing a medical type of PTSD..... more like PTMMSD (Post Traumatic Medical Mishap Stress Disorder!) I will get your book just as soon as I can. My dental situation has suffered from all this, and I feel so overwhelmed at times. If not for my humor, I think I'd end up like my brother. He was found dead in March of 2007; back when I was 3 mos along with my last child. God Bless you, Doc Barbie!

How traumatizing! I'm so sorry.

I'm confused about the dosages of estradiol and progesterone you're on. Here's why: The normal daily dosage of estradiol is 1.0 mg daily. The normal daily dosage of progesterone is 200 mg for a few days of the month if you're on a cyclic regimen (meant to have periods) OR 100 mg daily every day of the month if you're on a continuous regimen (meant to have no periods). Your current dosage of estradiol is too low to prevent any of the long-term diseases of menopause (heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease), and probably too low to alleviate your symptoms of menopause. But your progesterone dose is so high that it will cause frequent uterine bleeding. I'm not surprised that you're having heavy bleeding with such a high dose of progesterone. I'm also confused about your bleeding. Here's why: "Cervicitis" does not imply in any way that you have any type of STD. All it means is "Inflammation of the cervix," which can be a function of where you are in your cycle. An endometrial biopsy should not contain cells from your cervix. It should only collect cells from your inner uterine lining (called "endometrium"). Endometrial ablation has nothing to do with your cervix. It has to do with your uterus. (If you haven't watched tutorial 7, do so. It's an anatomy lesson.) Endometrial ablation would strip the inner lining of your uterus. It would solve your uterine bleeding problem. But I think your story is so confusing that it's difficult to know what's going on. I think you need to start over with a second gynecologist (who specializes in MENOPAUSE), and see what he or she thinks of all this. Please let me know what happens.

Menopause Taylor , thank you for your reply. I understand it is confusing. Those are the correct dosages I am taking. This gynecologist has been my doctor for 28 years, and until now I've never had any reason to question his treatments. I did tell him I DID NOT want anything that would make me gain weight. Would a higher dose of estrogen cause weight gain, if my diet/ lifestyle remain the same? I'm wondering if that could be why he kept the dose so low? However, since starting these meds, I have lost 9 pounds, without trying. Currently 5 foot tall, 96 pounds. He doesn't seen concerned about this. He said that the high dose of progesterone should have stopped the bleeding. I was also confused about how cervicitis showed up on biopsy unless he did a Pap smear at the same time. I will look for a gynecologist who specializes in menopause in my area. Thank you very much.

Lynn, A higher dosage of estrogen should not cause weight gain. In fact, it may make you lose weight. Most women gain weight with higher dosages of progesterone, not estrogen. Remember, menopause itself is what makes us going weight. And menopause is a result of estrogen loss. Estrogen loss slows our metabolism, and that's the cause of weight loss. Progesterone should have stopped the bleeding. Your doctor is correct about that. But the goal with estrogen AND progesterone therapy is to balance the two. Yours are not balanced. Yes, a PAP smear would show cervicitis. And your doctor may have done one at the same time. It sounds like you have a long, close relationship with your current doctor. Maybe you should talk to him about your dilemmas. Of course, it would probably also give you peace of mind to get a second opinion. I believe peace of mind is everything. I'm here for you to make sense of it all. Don't hesitate to pose more questions.

Thank you, Nicole. I'm sure the chameleon felt like a real star.

I have heard many, many complaints about all forms of progesterone (which are called "progestins" when they are synthetic). I can help you a lot with finding alternatives that will not produce the PMS-effect. However, it requires tailoring a lot of information specifically to YOU. And that's precisely what I do in consultations. There is no way I can do what you need in this comment box. Please consider scheduling a consultation. The vast majority of women who do do so specifically because progesterone causes so many yucky side effects. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

Menopause Taylor I would love to but I’m in the UK and subject to the NHS so you kind of get what you’re given. I couldn’t even have a patch as I was told we are running out due to Brexit! I so appreciate your helpful comment though, thank you. X

I have consultations with women in the UK all the time. I can still help you. You have to know how the medical guidelines work. And I'll teach you that. Just know that I'm here if you need me.

Menopause Taylor ok thank you, I’ll see how I get on with this first lot of Elleste Duet x

@@tallisinwonderland4724 That sounds reasonable.

It all depends on whether your ablation was "complete" or "incomplete." If it was "compete" (meaning you've never had any bleeding since), you do not have to take progesterone. If it was "incomplete" (meaning you have had bleeding since), you do have to take progesterone. The best thing to do is schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME so that I cab tailor everything specifically to YOU, and consider your whole picture. I do them all online.

Oh, I'm so proud of you! You are making such good use of this information. For me, there's nothing better than knowing these videos are making a difference for you. Thank you so much for telling me this.

Ulipristal Acetate is a drug that inhibits progesterone. Since progesterone is the hormone that causes heavy bleeding in women with fibroids, Ulipristal acetates decreases the bleeding and can help shrink fibroids. I'll be covering fibroids much later in the series. Years later. This is a topic for which you might want to have a one-on-one consultation with me. I'll explain everything you need to understand about fibroids. I'll use props, models, and analogies, and tailor everything to your particular situation. No two are the same. I do consultations in person and on Skype. I'll spend a lot of time educating you thoroughly. If you'd like to do this, you can schedule a session on my website. This isn't the kind of thing for which you should wait for the video.

Thank you, my dear.

If you've had a hysterectomy, you can take estrogen without progesterone, and your life will be so much smoother. It's the progesterone that makes us feel yucky. Carry on with your estrogen, and your smile!

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Makes us feel yucky, but helps us sleep? Che conundrum!

That's right! Just like pregnancy.

Lane, You should seriously consider scheduling a consultation with me, That is the only way I can tailor all the information specifically to YOU and help you with your personal situation. No two women are alike. And you can never get in a comment box what you deserve. I do them all via video conferencing, so it doesn't matter where you live. So, if you want a consultation, just schedule it at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I hope I get to meet you and help you.

No matter what kind of estrogen you use, you always have to balance it with progesterone. The problem with non-pharmaceutical options is ... how much of each constitutes "balance"? No one really knows.

Hormone levels in your blood are more accurate. But saliva is easier. If you're PERI-menopausal, your hormones are a rollercoaster and change daily. SO they mean nothing. If you're POST-menopausal, they mean something because they aren't changing anymore. Testing your hormone levels is entirely voluntary. You're free to treat your symptoms regardless of what the lab says.

Aaa

Wow, you're able to think quickly!

Ah... thank you for the tip! So helpful.

Thanks this works well

You are so very welcome!

No, that's hogwash. Please do not buy that. If you have a consultation with me I give you the proper dosages for balancing the two for each different kind of estrogen and each different kind of progesterone. It has nothing to do with a set ratio.

Progesterone has absolutely nothing to do with the estrogen window. Women have somehow gotten confused with these two hormones. They seem to think they can use progesterone instead of estrogen. Wrong! It's like this: You know the tale of Goldilocks & the Three Bears? Well, the three hormones (testosterone, estrogen, & progesterone) are like the 3 Bears. Each bear had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge. Well, that's how it is for the 3 hormones. Each one belongs to one member of the family. Testosterone belongs to Papa Bear. It's the male hormone. Estrogen belongs to Mama Bear. It's the female hormone. Progesterone belongs to Baby Bear. It's the pregnancy hormone. It's really that simple. The only hormone that your body NEEDS desperately to function properly from your head to your toes is estrogen. Progesterone cannot do for you what estrogen can do. The only reason your body produces progesterone is to support a pregnancy. (That's why men do not have progesterone.) If you've taken estrogen sporadically in the first 5 - 10 years of your post-menopause, it may have kept your estrogen window open to a degree. But only if you took it for a few years, not a few months.

Women are not robots. You will definitely fail in your menopause management if you focus on anybody other than yourself. No two women are alike. I can help you with everything in a consultation. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

You misunderstand. Progesterone has no benefit whatsoever for any part of your body except your uterus. Your breast and heart do not get any protection at all from progesterone. In fact, progesterone in any form INCREASES your risk of breast cancer. If you start with video #1 and watch all my videos in order, you will understand everything. If you watch them randomly, you will completely sabotage your entire menopause education. If you want a short cut and to have everything tailored specifically to YOU, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

Vagifem is a very low dose vaginal estrogen that does not travel throughout your body. So your risk of uterine cancer with it is extremely low. I covered it in tutorial 33. I think you should go to a gynecologist. GPs know the basics about menopause. So do Internists. The only way you're going to get the best menopause care is to go to a gynecologist. We get about an hour of menopause (if that) during medical school. That means the only doctors who get any training beyond that hour are the ones who do a residency in Ob/Gyn. If you can find a NAMS (North American Menopause Society) certified provider who specializes in menopause, that's the very best you can get. Go to menopause.org and see if there's a NAMS provider near you.

Menopause Barbie, thank you so much for your response. I will take your advice and go and see a gynaecologist. I'll go back and revisit that tutorial too. Your information is invaluable and so pleased I found your channel and I have been recommending you to my friends. I have just ordered your book too.

Good, Jackie. I love helping you.

Dr. Lee was of the Alternative and Complementary opinion that progesterone can serve all purposes for hormone balance in women. Nearly every practitioner in the Alternative and Complementary world promise progesterone instead of estrogen. Those in the Traditional Medical world uses estrogens and progesterone separately to function in their own predictable ways. It's not that one philosophy is better or worse. All that matters is what works for you. But I don't think propaganda or coercion is the right way to go about educating women. I respect whatever you choose to do, and have no preference as to how you do it. I just want you to be happy with your decisions. You won't see me putting down any approach. They're all beneficial for some women and in some circumstances. And nothing is right for all women.

Dr. Lee swore that over the counter progesterone cream prevented and even cured Osteoporosis in his female patients. He put out all of this Biochemistry as his evidence. There were tons of women contacting him and swearing testimony to this, and many women still swear by these creams. To me, it sounds too good to be true.@@MenopauseTaylor

I do all consultations online, and have done many with women in Germany. If you want one, just schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

Zöe, There is no such thing as a "baseline" of hormone levels. They are fluctuating all the time. What you need is to understand the science behind how your hormones work. Only then can you go about doing what you need to do to find your best solutions. Please, consider scheduling a consultation with me. I'll invest the time to explain it all to you in a way you can easily understand. No doctor in a practice setting can do that due to lack of time. Your entire future depends on your understanding of these important things. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your hormones your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, and your symptoms. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your hormone management. You may also send me any labs, etc. that you would like me to include in addressing your concerns. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

You're cute with your confession. And I completely understand. You'll find that you can use my book as a reference. Mostly, you might want to jump ahead and read about the diseases that are associated with menopause. Chapters 28 - 33 could save your life. And we won't get to them for a long while with the videos. Soon, I'll be giving seminars that enable women to learn all that's in my book in two six-hour days. Stay tuned. There's another book that you might want to get called, "The Estrogen Window," by Mache Seibel, M.D.

Thank you so much, I will read on and keep in touch

I'm sorry again. I just don't understand your question. More "systemic" compared to what? All progesterone products are systemic except the progestin IUD.

@@MenopauseTaylor I'm sorry I mean is Crinone acting more like an iud does or acts systemic like creams or oral as far as side effects drowsiness, depression. None or minimal of these side effects with iud ?

@@MM-ie7mj The IUD is the only progesterone option that does not produce the typical side effects of progesterone, such as drowsiness, bloating, weight gain, depression, and acne.

@ Menopause Taylor Thank you ! Decisions decisions. Seems like the option. How do women find iud use overall ? painful to insert or take out if it doesn't work for some reason ?

@@MM-ie7mj The progestin IUD is very popular. It takes 3 minutes for insertion, and causes a 30 second strong menstrual cramp. After that you shouldn't know it's there. Removal is swift & simple.

it all depends on your goals: If you want a progestogen that can reliably prevent uterine cancer, it needs to be pharmaceutical. if you don't care about the progestogen's ability to prevent uterine cancer, then you can use compounded progesterone cream. But it's incapable of reliably preventing uterine cancer. Everything, absolutely everything, boils down to your goals. If you don't know the capabilities and limitations of each option, you're doomed.

Terri, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you! I'll be in touch!

@@terridolecki8185 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

Mona, Hold tight. You do not know the whole story. PLEASE be sure to have a consultation with me BEFORE you assume you know everything you need to know to address this with you doctor. No single video is a standalone on my channel. You just have to watch them one at a time, in order to get the whole education,

Menopause Taylor yes ma’am!! Each one of your videos is eye opening .... if there one thing I love - it’s evidence based medicine .... I’ll be talking to you soon - just getting my paperwork squared away ... thank you 😊

@@monadesai9042 I look very forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear Mona.

Hi Menopause Taylor! I would like to make an appointment on your website to consult about HRT and I had fibroids Just make me confused about my language. My English isn’t good. Does that make sense? I using Google translation to write down Thank you and looking forward to your response

Emelie, You have been given a lot of misinformation and are placing blame on the wrong things. I can help you so much with this. It's a shame you endured all this weight gain when it could have easy been avoided. Please schedule a consultation with me so that I can give you the help you deserve. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. (But very shortly, I’ll have my own video platform embedded in my website.) 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. If you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a 5-day deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 72 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

The BiEst is absolutely fine. But you do need to add some progesterone to it to protect your uterus. There's no need to stop the BiEst. You can certainly take a low dose of progesterone on a daily basis so that you don't have periods. But don't be surprised if you have some bleeding at first to get rid of whatever has built up in your uterine lining while taking the estrogen alone. If your healthcare professional is anyone other than a gynecologist, he or she may not realize that you need the progesterone. But no worries. Just ask for some.

You can actually do whatever you want. BUT, the first thing is to be sure you know what you're doing. Your suggestion is a reflection of the fact that you do not know what you're doing ... yet! Please watch all my videos in order, beginning with the very first one, and you will. Or, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME, and I'll make sure you know what you're doing.

Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will teach you precisely HOW to have the conversation. Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will guide you in finding the right practitioner, arm you with all the information you need, help you weigh your benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

The best "trick" is to use a progesterone IUD for the progesterone component of your HRT. It keeps the progesterone confined to your uterus (which is the only part of your body that needs it), and it makes it much easier to adjust your estrogen dosage as needed.

@@MenopauseTaylor Wow! I would have NEVER thought of that! Thanks! ;-)

@@lisahooper121 Education. It gives you power.

Does vaginal P stay there, or does it become systemic? Is 100mg from your video the most appropriate dose for menopause?

Jessica, This warrants tailoring. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

OK thank you, I will pursue an appointment :) @@MenopauseTaylor

I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.@@jessicajacobsonk1

You're so cute. Thank you for your love and for helping yourself.

Pam, You have options that you are not considering. So you should consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There are ways around this.

I'm so sorry. I don't know any physicians in Indianapolis. Check to see if there are any gynecologist who specialize in adolescent gynecology. Call your medical society; Google "Adolescent Gynecologist near me;" and ask some gynecologists and pediatricians. Definitely focus on gynecologists. Your daughter is young, and she needs a gynecologist whom she loves, trusts, and can talk to. Shop for on if necessary. This is such a critical time in her life. I wish I were there to help you. I loved taking care of young ladies.

Thank you so much! You know, I stumbled onto you tubes after your "makeup session" and now I love your very clear information as I am 50 and am going thru peri at this time. I was so happy to hear about progesterone for my daughters side - always a reason, a season, or a lifetime - thank you so much. Her cardio suggested svt but I felt I had to know more and feel her hormones are all messed up because at 16 her periods should not be lasting only now two days. Will a gyno start off with blood labs do you think or is there any direction I should mention?

Most likely, a gynecologist will do some lab work in addition to an exam. Then, if it doesn't appear to be a hormonal problem, he or she will refer her to the appropriate doctor. Be sure they do thyroid function tests on her. (Sorry for the delay in answering this.)

I hope she does not have endometriosis. I had it in my teens and could not get a proper diagnosis and follow-up care until age 26. If she is doubled over in pain a week before her period, That's a sign if the cramps and the torsion feels like someone pulling a rope through her, that's a sign and if the pain is so bad she's about to blackout during her period, that's a sign. And there's no way to know unless she has a laparoscopy unless they've created a new blood test. in the end when I was finally diagnosed, my right ovary was adhered to my rectal wall. Kind of like your shoe stepping in gum and you pulling your foot away that's what in the adhesion is.

Your husband asked about soy. This is too long for Facebook but here goes. Cheers, Joy Don’t Fall for the Myths About Soy December 06, 2016 by Joel Fuhrman, MD Contrary to the negative soy information floating about in today’s technological world, the scientific consensus shows soy is essentially beneficial. Actually, soy is the subject of some of the worst health misinformation on the internet. We need to tune out this misinformation and follow the science. Greater intake of soy foods is linked to a decrease in the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and cardiovascular disease.1,2 Soy and estrogen (the primary female sex hormone) Soy contains phytoestrogens (“plant estrogens”) called isoflavones which are said to be weak estrogens, but it’s actually more complicated than that. Isoflavones have both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects. . The evidence suggests that, because of their complex relationship with different estrogen receptors, soy isoflavones have beneficial anti-estrogenic effects in breast tissue while also having beneficial estrogen-mimicking effects in bone tissue.1,3 Does soy promote breast cancer? No. Since estrogen causes breast cancer cells to proliferate, and cumulative estrogen exposure increases breast cancer risk, there was an early theory that there might be a link between soy foods and breast cancer. At that time, however, in Asian countries, where soy was a staple food, breast cancer rates were much lower than those in the United States. This paradox launched hundreds of studies. The results of some individual studies were neutral, and, importantly, no studies in humans have suggested an increase in breast cancer risk; most show a decrease. Overall, the research suggests that soy intake helps to protect against initial breast cancer development (especially postmenopausal breast cancer), breast cancer recurrence, and breast cancer mortality.4-6 There is no more soy breast cancer controversy. Important to note: soy appears to be most protective when eaten during adolescence, when breast tissue is most sensitive to influences from the diet and environment.7 Does soy reduce the risk of other cancers? Yes. Soy isoflavones have additional anti-cancer effects.8 In a 2009 meta-analysis, higher soy intake was associated with a 26 percent decrease in prostate cancer risk.9 Soy has also been linked to decreases in risk of lung, stomach, and colorectal cancers.10-12 Do soy phytoestrogens have feminizing effects on men? No, not at reasonable levels of intake. This internet frenzy seems to be based on sensationalized reports about one rare case of a man who developed breast swelling, who had been drinking three quarts of soy milk every day for over six months. When he stopped overconsuming soy, the issue resolved.13 Of course, nobody should eat or drink that much soy; nobody should even consume that much of any one food. Even in Asian countries, where soy intake is much higher than in Western countries, three quarts of soy milk would about 7-8 times the typical isoflavone intake.14 This case is simply not relevant to people eating moderate amounts of soybeans, in edamame, tempeh or tofu, or one serving of soy milk, and scientific research documents the safety of that. A meta-analysis evaluated the data from 15 different placebo-controlled trials of soy foods, soy protein, or isoflavone supplements. The studies measured several indicators of testosterone levels, including total testosterone, free testosterone, and sex hormone binding globulin. There were no significant effects in these studies on men’s testosterone levels, estrogen levels, or sperm quality.15 Another review of the studies looking at the potential feminizing effects of soy similarly concluded that there is no cause for concern.14 Furthermore, a recent observational study on couples using in vitro fertilization found that soy food and soy isoflavone intakes were not associated with rates of successful IVF outcomes, suggesting soy intake does not have any negative effects on male fertility.16 Does soy harm the thyroid? I address this question in detail here. Should we only eat fermented soy products? This is a myth, the origin of which appears to be because soybeans contain phytate. Phytate, present in legumes and grains, was once thought of as an anti-nutrient, but more recent research has found beneficial health effects of phytate, for bone health in particular. Like in other beans, indigestible carbohydrate (fiber and resistant starch) in soybeans provides food for intestinal bacteria, and for some people fermentation of these carbohydrates in the colon may cause gas and discomfort. Fermentation of soy foods may reduce this discomfort, but you would also be reducing the beneficial prebiotic fibers.21 On the other hand, there is some evidence that we may receive some additional isoflavone benefits from fermented soy products.22 Bottom line: both unfermented (tofu, edamame, unsweetened soy milk) and fermented (tempeh) soy foods can have a place in a Nutritarian diet. Is soy a good protein powder option? Does soy protein raise IGF-1? Concentrated soy protein and isolated soy protein, found in many protein powders and vegetarian burgers, is not health food. These processed, fractionated and concentrated soy foods are missing much of the nutritional value from the original soybean. Supplementation with soy protein powder can increase insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the blood.23-26 IGF-1 is primarily elevated by animal protein, and this elevation is linked to an increased risk of cancer. ( Of all plant proteins, soy protein is the most similar to animal protein (most “complete”) in amino acid content and distribution, which is why soy protein powder is more likely to increase IGF-1 than other plant proteins (such as hemp protein powder).27 However, soy protein supplementation tends to increase IGF binding proteins along with IGF-1, and therefore may not have a significant effect on free IGF-1.25 This means soy protein powders likely have less potent effects on IGF-1 signaling than whey and other animal proteins. Is all soy genetically modified, even organic soy? No. The USDA’s organic standards prohibit the use of genetically modified organisms in certified organic foods. In addition, they require certified organic farmers who plant organic soybeans and have neighboring genetically modified soybeans to take appropriate, farm-specific preventive measures to avoid cross-contamination and conduct testing. Cross-pollination of non-GMO soybean plants by GMO plants is far less common than many people believe, and the assertion that all soy has been contaminated does not have the science to support it. In field trials, presence of the transgene in adjacent non-GMO soybean plants was a fraction of a percent (0.1-0.5%), and non-GMO soybean plants that were 10 meters away from the genetically modified plants showed no contamination with the transgene at all.28-30 Which soy foods should I eat, and how much? Edamame, tempeh, and tofu are healthful foods that can be included in a Nutritarian diet with all other kinds of beans. Unsweetened soy milk without additives is useful in recipes for smoothies, salad dressings, and sauces. The association between minimally processed soy intake and a reduction in the risk of cancers has been reported over and over again. However, keep in mind that because some is good doesn’t mean eating a soy-based diet is healthful; we should not eat lots of soybeans to the exclusion of other beans and other health-promoting foods. Two to four servings a week is reasonable. Variety of natural plants is crucial for obtaining diversity in protective phytochemicals. Avoid isolated and concentrated soy protein; eat a variety of beans such as black beans, chickpeas, and lentils; and enjoy some edamame, tofu and tempeh as well. References

Most women do not have signs or symptoms of pregnancy during peri-menopause or post-menopause. I covered the symptoms of menopause in video 11. So, if you are not watching my videos in order, you are sabotaging your menopause education. You also have a drastic misunderstanding of the order of hormonal changes. I covered all that in video 10. Progesterone drops first. PLEASE go back to video 1 and watch them all in order. I can assure you that you'll understand everything. If you want a shortcut, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

You are asking about something that is over-the-counter, which means it is not regulated. So why would you consider it "safe"? It has not been tested for safety. I really think you would benefit from a consultation with me. I can make everything crystal clear for you.

Menopause Taylor Dr. Barbie thank you for replying. But the reason is it’s long story, I was dingoes with brain tumor and did sergers 10 years a go so when I left the hospital they gave me a shot record with a bunch of papers how to take care of my self at the house, & for blood clot what medicine I am allergic to it they didn’t say anything & I didn’t know anything after a few years I was looking for something and I saw that shut record I start searching & I found was for blood clot Another thing also right after the surgery got seizure I been taking the medicine for long time very low dose 250 mg a day about 2 years ago my Norlaggy told me to discontinue the medicine because Thank God I don’t have it tomorrow I will do final MRI and I will see my Norlaggy in September after that I will make an apt with you and with my Gyn when she asked me how healthy I am and history of my family I told her how I feel now what I had in the past then she see I am not afraid of to take HRT she said you can’t HRT because You will have problems then I ask what should I do she said she will contact the hospital and fax to my Norlaggy find out I said please help me she said ok ok but I don’t know a month pass nothing so the only thing I will do is find out by myself I know for everything it takes time that’s why I went to sprout and bought them I ask the people how works there they told me that is the best I don’t know I been talking for 2 weeks I don’t see much difference but can’t make apt with you because I don’t have the answer I am sure you will have questions for me. I know Dr. Barbie it’s long hard to understand but your number one goal is helping people understand thank you for taking your time reading my confusing litter your are the best.

@@mhas1646 I would love to have a consultation with you to really assess all your options. That's the only way I could really help you as much as you deserve.

Estrogen deficiency causes tummy fat. Progesterone excess causes tummy fat.

Please answer this question Dr Taylor as I too would like to know the answer.

This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

@@MenopauseTaylor Will do! Thank you so much.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.@@Dreblueskies

You only need progesterone if you still have your uterus, so you can skip it. But get the entire education nonetheless.

@@MenopauseTaylor I felt to guily about skipping and listened anyways. Besides, the camillion was adorable.

@@sunflowergrowing You make me laugh.

@@MenopauseTaylor I don’t have my uterus and I use estradiol patch but just started progesterone cream and it’s drastically changed my sleep for the better. Nothing wrong with taking it in my situation I hope?

@@Lulu-kt6gr If you don't have your uterus, you don't need progesterone. ESTROGEN deficiency is what causes insomnia. If you take an adequate dosage of estrogen, it will make you sleep like a baby during the night and wake up refreshed in the morning. Progesterone does not help you sleep per se. It makes you feel sluggish and drowsy all day. Progesterone is the hormone that increases your risk for breast cancer (not estrogen). So if you don't have to take it, you're very fortunate in that regard.

You would benefit greatly from a consultation with me. I can tell that you have some misinformation, but that you want to be successful at managing your menopause. And that's precisely what you'll achieve with a consultation. If you want one, please schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

Everything about it is unpredictable. That's why you can't count on it.

@@MenopauseTaylor . The 100 m pill makes me feel heavy and sleepy and moody . Getting used to it. I was substituting it with the over the counter (internet) bioidentical cream now back to the pharmaceutical pills (those are synthetic correct ?) because it s better for your uterus. Can’t decide which one I should stick with. Maybe both if that’s ok ? I’m finding that I have to watch these videos more than once. Lots of info or maybe it’s my menoFog. 🙏🙏🙏

@@foxywhitetip7387 You should schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'll make it really easy.

I have been using Agnus castus aka chaste berry with falx seeds for 2 weeks now let's see what happens.

@@Aliali817 That sounds like a great combination. I really hope it works for you. I use chasteberry for 2 weeks at a time and red clover the other 2 weeks for several months now and my system responds well. I still have all kinds of weird symptoms but that's to be expected and I can tolerate them. I wish you the best. 💖

@@christinealix7664 thank you 💐

@@Aliali817 You're welcome. Please remember everything has trade offs and risks. I love how this wonderful education explains it all so well.

@@christinealix7664 yes indeed.

You are my hero!

@@taramitchell3816 Tara, For most women, it's the side effects of TAKING progesterone that they hate more than anything. Remember, progesterone's only purpose is to support a pregnancy. It really isn't for you at all. Progesterone CAUSES extreme all-day, zombie-like drowsiness, acne, bloating, depression, and weight gain. Just think about the symptoms of early pregnancy. That's progesterone. Think about PMS. That's progesterone. And while most people think estrogen increases your risk of breast cancer, they are gravely mistaken. It's progesterone that increases your breast cancer risk, not estrogen.