The Truth About Bioidentical Hormones in Perimenopause and Menopause 

My thoughts exactly. It was almost painful for me to listen to her. Maybe she just gets stage fright. Very frustrating. She actually seems as though she has no knowledge whatsoever on this topic or shes intoxicated.

I don't think they really know what they should know I wouldn't take to much to Heart There's many women on Male hormone

Same here

She was soooo lost 😖😖

Yes very painful to watch

Yes, Prometrium also contains a cheap form of progesterone that some women don't do well with. Glad you found something that works!

My compound pharmacy estrodiol was 17.59.....yesterday

thank you!

CR VT It’s a shame Betsy was on another planet though!

I appreciated getting more information on compounding but found her to be unprofessional and over the top. I'll continue to glean info from Dr. Anna. I'm thankful to have found her.

Okay ladies. I am 41. My mother was in full menopause at 45. I suspect I am beginning perimenopause. I think I'm going to contact you to check my hormones and see what can be done about these bizarre periods I'm having, mood swings, breast tenderness, etc.

@@sarag.2724, I’m just reading this now. I started perimenopause at 44 years old. It lasted nine years. I’m post menopausal now. If you’re miserable, definitely seek help.

tndrhrt64 try dr. Susan Hardwick-smith

Also Dr. Louise Newson

I meant to say I still have sleep issues that worsen closer to my period time.

@@adriapeet3943 I can't really give you medical advice with no background about you. I will tell you that I took progesterone all month.

I wish I had taken the prometrium nightly like I was given in early 40’s. I decided not to and now have fibroids due to estrogen dominance. I am now on compounded bio identical progesterone and it is taking a while to work and expensive. My doc increased the dose to 200 mg a night when I was taking the prometrium for a few months. Definitely safe and definitely get your levels checked if you can. Good luck!

Hi, a compounding expert?

Or subject matter?

I have a compound pharmacy. Someone like you? A Dr that understands hormones and could help me further?

Jennifer Wallis

What are your total Testosterone or free Testosterone levels with 5 mg/shot once a week ? Once a week will cause your levels to fluctuate up to 50% between shots. Test-cypionate should be taken at twice a week and sometimes every 3d day or even every other day for the more level amounts. I'm taking every day shots of Test-cypionate and my levels are pretty constant from day to day and week to week. From what I've heard from pellet therapy.....more like 10 mg/week would be better at 5 mg/shot every 3d day. But I'm interested in what you testosterone levels are for just one 5 mg/shot a week.

I actually just had a hysterectomy 2 weeks ago and decided to up my test injections to every 3-4 days with my estradiol because I was having some depression set in. When I was using test twice a week I was injecting a bigger mg and it gave me negative symptoms. So I dialed it back until they went away . So now here I am playing with doses again to find a good level for me after hysterectomy . My last report of my estradiol level was wrong . My last labs came in at 340 on 2.5mgs every 4 days of valerate. My T was pretty low yes, but I think it was ok for me at that time. I honestly can't remember what it was but it was a single digit. I'm a believer that estradiol and progesterone gives us libido so I try to make sure I get enough of those 2. Testosterone is my last worry. I just want a little bit. I had terrible acne and enlarged, painful clitoris with higher T.

Jennifer? Wow that seems like a high estrdiol level. What are the units? My E2 is about 38-66 ng/dL which is pretty high for a msn although it was 140 ?ng/dL when I was on T-pellets. And you take a huge dose of progesterone....is that a cream or a pill? Just curios because progesterone is supposed to increase estradiol receptor sensitivity so you should need less estradiol.....just trying to wrap my head around your numbers. I want to get other women's experiences with dosing as I don't need to supplement with E2 as Iget mine from my high testosterone which some converts to E2 in my tissues.

@@josephmanning1647 its not very high honestly. I want my E2 to be that of a younger woman. Not for a post menopause woman.. I need a higher progesterone (I take oral micronized progesterone) dose to balance out the estradiol. The pills only last about 8-12 hours as well. 5mg/week estradiol is a common dose for women. I break mine into 2 smaller injections so they level stays even..if I took that 5mg dose all at once it would be 700-800ng and that I think would send me way out of balance. Women are supposed to have a 10:1 e2 to P ratio.

What kind of support do you need? I don’t know providers in Houston, but I work virtually all over the world.

@@adgarrett1 it’s been difficult to find an Obgyn that understands hormones and replacement after a hysterectomy. I’m on the patch and take Prometrium but I had almost fight for the Prometrium since doc’s always say I don’t need it after a hysterectomy. Difficult to find that correct dose mix that won’t cause weight gain Thank you 😁

Hi Katie, progesterone may help with sleep, but you may need to do more digging about hair loss. This is typically caused by stress, thyroid issues or low ferritin (or genetics).

@@hormoneharmony thank you Dr Garrett. My androgens were also high, so I think that is converting to dht. I have heard progesterone blocks that?

@@katiewhitney8499 no, I haven't found that to be the case. I use saw palmetto...but you REALLY want to know if this is true (rather than thinking so).

@@hormoneharmony When the levels of estrogen and progesterone drop, hair grows more slowly and becomes much thinner. A decrease in these hormones also triggers an increase in the production of androgens, or a group of male hormones. Androgens shrink hair follicles, resulting in hair loss on the head.

Dose?

Me too!

Sounds like you need to get another doctor or a second opinion.

Go to a Naturopath.

As a female you should worry about your estradiol and progesterone 1st. Get those levels right. Testosterone should be last and you don't need a huge dose or level. We need all 3 yes, but women should have a man's level of Testosterone. Pellets are the worst option for women.

@@Jdub1005 what is the best option if it is not pellet

Hi, I have been using bio-identical hormones for years with negative symptoms from the 2 weeks on progesterone. I have asked many doctors why this happens, and none of them have had an answer. So this video is a blessing because Dr. Anna touched on a cortisol progesterone problem. So, after 20 years, I might finally get some help if she responds. As far as the other woman, I don’t think she’s as incompetent as she appears. But, she is definitely awkward and doesn’t seem credible, but I think she is just probably nervous.

I agree actually she's doing a disservice from what I listened to I couldn't listen to the whole thing bioidentical progesterone micro progesterone is the best and safest option women to get sideI agree actually she's doing a disservice from what I listened to I couldn't listen to the whole thing bioidentical progesterone micro progesterone is the best and safest option women to get side effects but if they stay on it that can calm down if not there other ways of taking it then oral.

I do too

Betsy was so annoying and seemed to be all over the map !! Almost like a comedy show .. not professional in the least bit.. this is a serious subject Betsy learn your craft before you speak .