What is the right dose of HRT for you? Hormones and POI | The Dr Louise Newson Podcast 

I went to the doctor today I got exactly what i wanted ,estrogen patch 50 progesterone × 2 to take at night isn't it sad that i had to tell her what i wanted she was happy to give me it. I pray it works because my mood is very low but don't think im depressed as i generally don't suffer from depression so at a loss these videos are really helpful because everyone cant afford to go private we have to do our own research and hope for the best.

I appreciate you both so much. I have been to two menopause specialists in the United States and though they are supportive in helping me and prescribing a HRT, they still are worried about dosing too high. One of them talks about keeping blood estradiol levels at about 70. I had my estradiol levels checked during very menopause and I was at 250. I just don't understand why they are so scared of allowing blood levels to be at the normal physiological range. If we've been bathed an estradiol our whole lives, why are they now trying so desperately to keep us at a low level in menopause? And these are the specialists. I just don't understand

So much great information here. Ive been on estradot 100 for over 5 years. Recently tests show despite parches, i have the lowest esteogen in my system than ever before. I don't understand why. I suffer with awful symptoms. Tiredness, sore joints, immune issues, terrible sleep, terrible libido. Just awful. I dont know what to do.

Thank you - so very informative

Thanks so much for this Dr Newson. 😊x

Love your podcasts, so informative and empowering! I consulted a menopause clinic here in Ireland. They gave me HRT without any blood tests, or any tests whatsoever. They finally did bloods and only testosterone was low. They don't prescribe this so wanted me to up HRT instead. My hair started falling out so I stopped everything. Is there any way of boosting testosterone?

Curious if sudden difficulty continuing to lose weight after instant, surgical menopause and difficulty with orgasms, such as harder to achieve it and barely feel it when it occurs, does this mean you are too low-dose of a hormone patch? They started me on .05 Estrodial patch and I don’t have hot flashes, but I do have those other symptoms. Wondering if it would improve with a higher dose?

How long are you in perimenopause why do you get neausa post menopause and vertigo on evorol Conti patches please thanks ♥️🌹

For HRT I have a uterus I’m on an estrogen patch, but for my progestin , I am taking the mini pill Lyza, .35 mg a day. I hope that’s enough for menopause, I’m 53. Is Lyza okay? They are not giving me anything else, pills or topical

I'm taking two pumps of estrogel daily. Each bottle has 64 metered doses I believe? I've noticed that when I get close to the end of a bottle my symptoms, especially insomnia get worse. And the gel seems thinner like more of each dose is actually just alcohol. Is that a real thing? And is there a way around this besides stopping before the full number of doses? My benefits might not cover more than one bottle per month and I doubt my doctor would prescribe it that way. The patches don't agree with me because they cause wild mood swings 😢

Hi there I was wondering if you could tell me if it’s best to take progesterone by pill or cream? I was prescribed this for pms symptoms that are severe. I am feeling really nervous about taking this even though I am desperate to help my symptoms. I read some horror stories about weight gain or loss with taking progesterone only. Any insight would be so helpful thank you for your videos ❤

Hi Louise, I’m a lifetime pcos sufferer, is there a reasonable explanation for the combined pill being made from synthetic and altered versions of hormones and for there being no pill which contains testosterone? I have suffered my whole life, whether off or on the pill, and now it seems obvious that big pharma has knowingly engaged in large scale malpractice, producing harmful medications that have never adequately met my needs. I’m also childless and not by choice and I feel that my life has been limited in all aspects by poorly designed medications. I don’t have words for the lack and loss I have experienced.

If you're on bioidentical creams HRT can you still take soy products I was taking a soy product before HRT to relieve menopause symptoms and I still take it Den on HRT for about 5 months

21:37 had a full hysterectomy and been trying to convince my doctor to put me on 2 patches of 50 mg . But they don’t know how to prescribe the utrogestan . Makes me so sad that doctors in this field in different countries we try to get the info for them to help us . What do you think ?

How long does it take evorol Conti patches to go through the skin when you change your patch please thank you ♥️🌹

There is a certain time in my month with estrodoil and progesterone that I am just exhausted! I feel like I need testosterone? Help! What could be wrong?

I am currently using the birth control pill as HRT. If i use testosterone gel, is that being eliminated by the raised SHBG? Or is it worthwhile uaing testogel whilst on the pill?

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What is a POI specialist called? I live in US and am having difficulty finding a qualified doctor to help me

Hello my period stopped I have been taking HRT for 10 years I stopped because I keep getting leg cramp. I have no hot flush I can sleep ,my problem is I lost sex interest . What kind of HRT can I take? I tried estrogin cream it didn’t help?

It is said thay No progesterone is needed without womb? Are there no other benefits of progesterone besides protecting uterus lining?

This is the best discussion I've seen on the topic of POI, especially the dosage nuances. Please continue 🩷

So what is the right dose of HRT for me and how do I figure it out?

Is the shortage of HRT due to the increase in gender therapy?? these are the hormones they use to transition male-female, specifically Estrogen..

My Doctor isn't pro HRT and any questions I ask re perimenopause are always met with a frown from her. I am 52 started Estrogel and provera progesterone 3 years ago and it helped with all symptoms. However, my periods have gotten so heavy and so painful. The doctor has told me that these periods will carry on if I stay on HRT. So I am stopping it and letting my body to stop being forced to have monthly periods. But already the brain fog and sweats are returning. 😢

There’s not such a thing as ‘early menopause’! It’s always a sign of imbalance in the body that can be remedied by herbs ( Chinese or Ayurvedic best )