When to START Taking Estrogen Replacement Therapy for Menopause - 87 

You are the kind of man all women need in their lives. I applaud you, my dear.

@@MenopauseTaylor I just want to share this exciting news with you Dr. Barbie. My mother is now on HRT, 1mg estradiol (as hemihydrate) and 5mg dydrogesterone daily. If it weren't for you and Angie from HotandFlashy (I discovered you through her menopause videos), I would have never known that there's more to menopause than just period stopping

@@kingsleyseow4715 This makes me so happy. Knowledge is so powerful in given you the opportunity to make wise choices for yourself (or your mom) with confidence.

@@kingsleyseow4715 I think you are amazing, thoughtful and kind soul to do this for your mum and be so open minded to help out. Isn't it absolutely fascinating. I'm very lucky to have a husband so incredibly understanding . We need men like you. So much of the world is unkind and ignorant . Bless you.

@@kingsleyseow4715 yaaay! 💃

Kay, You really get it! Thank you so much for you kind words and sentiments. For me, there's just nothing better than making a difference in people's lives. I hope every woman takes advantage of this education, the earlier in their lives, the better. Thank you for doing your part in helping them.

Sad to me too...wish I knew Dr. Taylor a looooong time ago.

Mommmmjj

I wish I found this channel earlier.....but still not too late as I am in year #9 ; )

❤❤❤❤❤❤I’m giving u a standing ovation.. my fellow healthcare star

Menopause is THE most neglected topic on Planet Earth, by the healthcare industry, the disease care industry, doctors, and women themselves. There is no education on menopause in medical school. In a 4-year OB/GYN residency program, only 1% of the time is devoted to menopause. I knew when I started this mission that I would be climbing the steepest hill ever. I picked the most unpopular topic on earth. I'll never have the millions of subscribers that all the hair and makeup channels have. I save lives, but, apparently, women don't value that as much as beauty! If more women understood the value of this education, like you do, that would change. And that's my goal. I know I will do this for the rest of my life. Hopefully, it will make a difference, a positive one.

​@@MenopauseTayloryou have over 100K subscribers! 🎉 I'm sure you are reaching so many more than would have ever come across this information. Not to mention the many of us in healthcare that are learning from you and can help pass your information (books, channel, website, etc.) along. You dear, are very likely shifting the tide. Never doubt your power. 💫🙌 And thank you for your work. 💜

​@@brookeb7994 Thank you so very much for appreciating my efforts. I love every minute of giving you the education you deserve.

​@@MenopauseTaylor Hi doctor. Today is 2/27/2024 I am turning 55 March 7th. My last period was about 4 years ago. It may sound crazy but I had read about putting castor oil in navel helping detox, regularity and vaginal dryness. I started to oil my navel late Jan. I did notice some lubrication that reminded me of myself premenopause. 😊 But then I started spotting off and on early Feb.... when it did not stop...I stopped oiling. Well around Feb 21 bleeding like a period started. Reminds me of my heavy, clotty periods I had during perimenopause (I had been diagnosed with fibroids in 2017) Also my gyne retired so have not been except to have a routine pap a few years ago. So now I have this postmenopausal bleeding probably due to fibroids I guess... is this because something caused estrogen to start up again? Could castor oil have spurred this or is it a coincidence? I have read endometrial cells have receptors for castor oils rincineoleic acid... could this be? I have an appt with a gyne March 4th... What should I expect, what should I ask... also I had been thinking about HRT before all this happened but now afraid estrogen will make me bleed more??? Any help and tips to ask this new doctor is appreciated. I just want this month long period to end. Thank you

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.@@jennifernessling9732

What have you found out? I missed the window also 🥲

I just love giving you this education. And I hope you're getting what you need for your young age. Your premature menopause will affect many things for the rest of your life. Please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you ever want to be sure of your management. I do them all online.

Wow! I never thought anyone would say that listen to me jabber sounds like music! Maybe I should sing, instead!

What a kind and lovely comment. Thank you so very much. I just love making these videos for you. And, if you start with the very first video (as indicated by the number after each title), you will understand absolutely everything. And you'll be astounded by how much you didn't know. I'm always here if you need me. And you can schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you need me to tailor anything just to YOU.

With you on that, I’m so glad I found this channel she is a gif send for sure. 🙏🙏❤️❤️

I just tell the truth and give you the whole story. Beyond that, I help you tailor the information to you so that you do what's best for YOU. To my knowledge, there is no one else educating women on menopause in the manner that I am. Yes, there are all sorts of physicians delivering the information in a way that is over the heads of any non-physicians. And there are all sorts of alternative practitioners delivering misconceptions. But no one is focused purely on factual, unbiased education. I cover all the categories of options: Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications. It's what you deserve. Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you're here, my dear.

Vivian, Welcome to "MenopauseUniversity." If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will understand everything and get the menopause education you deserve. If you watch them in random order, you will sabotage your menopause education. And if you want a shortcut or want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

You are so very welcome, my dear. I will do just about anything to ensure your understanding. All you have to do is start with video #1 and watch them all in order ... just the way you learn things in school.

I love knowing that this education is going to empower you to manage YOUR menopause YOUR way ... successfully. If you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

Oh, thank you so much for recognizing the significance of this topic. I really love helping you.

Womankind

I'm so glad you're here, my dear. If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything. And if you ever want my personal help in tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU to find your best options, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

@@MenopauseTaylor 💗

@@cocolocs99 Love to you, too, my dear.

Leigh, There is no way for any woman to predict how her menopausal life (which lasts for the rest of your life) will transpire. Please, please, consider scheduling a consultation with me. I can tell by what you wrote the you really need one. Your situation 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!

You can have a consultation with me any time you need a clear explanation of things or a weighing of your options.

You are so very welcome, my dear. Do consider having a consultation with me BEFORE seeing your doctor. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And I will ensure that you do not burn your bridges. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME, and I do them all online.

You poor thing! You have too many things going on to assess your menopause. Fortunately, most of them are temporary. When you have no infections, you'll be able to determine the status of your menopausal journey.

Ah, thank you so much, my dear Donna. I think laughing and learning go well together.

I am so glad these tutorials are helping you. It's the education you deserve. And I love making these videos. So keep watching, my dear.

You're cute. One your mark, get set, go!

Did you go ahead with your plan to take HRT? If so, how are you doing?

You are ever so welcome, my dear. As long as you watch them in order, you will understand everything.

I'm so glad this education is working for you. Keep watching, my dear.

I am so glad you're hear. Agnes. Welcome to "Menopause Taylor University"! I respond to comments here on RU-vid daily. If you watch these videos in order, starting with the very first one, you will understand absolutely everything. And you 'll see that everything makes sense.

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you kindly for replying to me, so very much appreciated !I've watched almost all of your videos and am in love with your book! You are the reason why I went to see my Doc and am now on HRT and feeling so much better!! Thank you again, I have been recommending your channel and your book to all my Friends!

I am so happy to hear this. I just love knowing that this education is making a positive difference in your life.

I'm so glad this information is helping you. Be sure to start at video 1 and watch all my videos in order if you want to understand everything. Otherwise, you will just sabotage your menopause education by watching them randomly.

I would definitely recommend a second opinion. Look up sub clinical hypothyroidism. It makes me so mad when drs go only by lab results and ignore the patient’s symptoms.

This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. Your daughter would benefit from one. I cannot tailor things specifically to her in a comment box. It requires much more information than she can give me here, and she deserves much more information than I can give her here. No two women are alike, and addressing her situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to HER. I do them all via online video conferencing. She can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting her and helping her.

Thank YOU for appreciating my efforts to give you the menopause education you deserve.

Voracious Vegan - how are you getting on? ❤️

@@alienblackgoo_gle Hi! Thank you for asking! Actually, turns out I have fibroids-quite large ones-and suspect a lot of my issues are caused by them. I’m currently trying to see if they’ll shrink, or if I can get them to…so am avoiding Estrogen, as they apparently might make them grow? Other than that, the medical people I spoke to (even outside “conventional” medicine) still overwhelming expressed FEAR over prescribing Estrogen long-term. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful!

You are so very welcome!

What a kind soul you are, my dear Yvette. I love knowing that I've ignited your brain. Education is just so powerful!

Welcome to "Menopause University," Jedi. If you start with video # 1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything. But if you watch my videos randomly, you will sabotage your entire menopause education. And if you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I'm so glad you're here getting the menopause education you deserve.

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you. I began from video 1 yesterday. I love your vintage clothing !!

@@jedichild6815 Thank you so much. And now that you're watching my videos in order, get ready for one "aha" moment after another to the point that you'll want to binge-watch.

Well, the over-the-counter hormones are sooooooo weak that there's no way you did any damage. And I doubt you could do any damage with them. You can't get dosages or strengths that are high enough. Have no guilt, and you could probably continue these if you so desire. I love you, too, Cindy. And I love doing everything I can to help you.

Menopause Taylor that’s a relief on my mind, I cherish you and your wisdom! Xo

Oh wow, me too! The light bulb finally went on! I'm out of the race altogether as well, 13 years. I've been taking Progest cream, and just recently Estroil cream, because Dr. Taylor taught us that it's vital for those of us who still have our uterus. But, like you, I guess I better throw those creams out, as they are now a danger to my health. I will also continue my healthy lifestyle, and take care of myself. I can't help but feel a bit discouraged though,I thought I was headed in the right direction. But, I am so grateful for Dr Taylor for all of her wonderful, helpful information on so many things. She is awesome, I'm so glad I found her here!

@@cindybrown1356 I am using over the counter creams, and drinking soy milk. That's all that I dare to use. I take magnesium for my heart and bones, and I'm watching these videos to find other options to prevent the diseases.

Sadly. I am the first and only person on Planet Earth teaching women about menopause. There has never before been an education like this. If you start with video 1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything.

Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you have any difficulty getting what you want for managing YOUR menopause YOUR way.

I love it when this education gives you confidence and peace of mind.

okay I'm gonna start!! So grateful to be finding this info now and I will be sharing it with the women in my life!

@@hind6023 I'm so glad this is helping you. Be sure to watch all my videos in order (starting from the very first one) if you want to really understand everything.

@@MenopauseTaylor Okay!! I will!!

@@hind6023 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

She said Mother Nature never intended for us to live past menopause. That was an eye opener for me ..

You are so very welcome, my dear.

You are so very welcome, my dear.

All the options in all the other categories are still options for you. They include diet & lifestyle, vitamins & minerals, botanicals & herbs, and non-hormonal meds. In my book, there's a separate chapter for every single symptom and every disease, along with every option in all these categories. You'll find options that you prefer. You will have to do more than if you could just take estrogen. But that's okay. It's definitely worth the effort. I'll be giving you videos on everything that's in my book and much, much more.

Thank-You!!!

Oh, thank you so much, my dear. So many people comment on my laugh, but I don't even realize I'm laughing.

I'm 57 now!!

@@nancyoakley4727 One of the many reasons I give you this education is the no doctor in clinical practice has the time to teach you. Not only do that have to overcome all the misconceptions that you have, but they are not good at teaching non-medical professionals. Snd, unfortunately, most doctors don't know all the facts I teach you. If you get this education, you will know 90% MORE than 99% of doctors. That's powerful, my dear. That's why I tell you to watch the videos in order. Doing so really arms you with what you need to manage your menopause your way ... successfully.

You are wonderful. I will let other women know about your videos. I'm going to begin watching them in order. I'm almost at the end of the 10 year window. It's about to close!

@@nancyoakley4727 Don't hesitate to have a consultation with me, Nancy. It will be the most efficient way for your get the information you need quickly. Definitely watch the videos in order, too. But a consultation will tailor things to YOU. All you have to do is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME.

@@MenopauseTaylor I will do that. I really want to know how to live my best at this stage of my life. You are filling a huge gap for women over 40. Merry Christmas and thank you!

You are so very welcome, my dear.

You are so very welcome, my dear.

Isn't it wonderful to feel good again? There's no "balancing out" with regard to dosage of estrogen and other options. Well, there can be, but you won't know until it's too late. By all means do everything you can with you diet and exercise, but don't assume that it's accomplishing the same thing the necessary minimal dosage of estrogen can accomplish. Be sure to monitor your bone density annually. And chapping your brain with NEW knowledge. Learn a new language, learn how to play a new instrument, or go back to school.

Menopause Taylor Thx Dr. Taylor. I will take that info under advisement. I'll work on my new "young" dr to increase the Estrogen as she is one of these drs that's scared I'm on estrogen. She even mentioned she had a pt that got emboli from it. Don't know the exact details but I need to do what's best for me. 😊

Remember, YOUNG doctors were trained after the WHI results were announced in 2002. That's when women flushed all their hormones, and doctors stopped prescribing hormones. These young doctors have never managed women on hormones. It's completely foreign to them. They're still reacting with fear even though the WHI has been reanalyzed again and again only to discover that HRT is more beneficial than risky for most women. Yes, some women will have adverse events ... both with HRT and without HRT. No doctor should let one patient's situation govern how they care for all other patients. That's just narrow-minded.

Oh my goodness. I just subscribed and am trying to figure all this out. I’m 52. I’m on 1 mg of Estrogen as I have been feeling awful. However, I believe you said you have to take progesterone if you have a uterus. I do have a uterus and am not taking that and my OBGYN did not tell me that. I’m so upset. I have had the Uterine Oblation procedure done though. Your thoughts? I need to talk to my OB about this right away. I have been suffering for about a year with these bad hot flashes and feel awful all the time.

Stephanie, If you just joined in at video tutorial 87, you'll probably stay confused. My video series is a bit like "Menopause University." I start at video 1, assuming you know absolutely NOTHING, and I build on the information one video at a time. If you want to understand, start at the beginning. If you do, I can absolutely guarantee that you will understand everything ... maybe even more than your doctor. Here's the short answer to your question. Your uterus is nothing more than a "baby carriage." (Video 7) It's only purpose is to house a growing pregnancy. Each month, that uterine lining thickens to form a cushion for a possible pregnancy. But if you don't get pregnant, that lining sheds in the form of your period. Estrogen serves to thicken that lining. Progesterone serves to make it shed. (Video 9) A Uterine Ablation is a procedure that burns away the lining. Therefore, it no longer responds to estrogen by getting thick. The ONLY reason a woman needs to take progesterone at menopause is if she still has a uterine lining that gets thicker (usually as a result of taking estrogen). If a woman no longer has her uterus (due to hysterectomy) or no longer has the potential of a thick uterine lining (due to uterine ablation), she does not need to take progesterone with the estrogen. I teach everything in the most down-to-earth, step-wise (and fun) fashion I can. If you watch the videos in order, you'll laugh and learn. And you'll be astonished at what you didn't know. I hope this helps.

Using a less-than-adequate dosage of estrogen for purposes of preventing disease does keep your estrogen window open. The window is all about how long your body has been without estrogen. But the issue of benefits versus risks is a different matter. You should not take progesterone if you don't have to. Naturopaths push progesterone on everybody. And your information about bioidentical progesterone preventing breast cancer is completely upside-down. You really need a consultation with me. You have some facts mixed with some misinformation. I'll clear all that up. This really requires balancing whole lot of factors and tailoring everything specifically to YOU, which is precisely what I do in consultations. I'd love to help you. I can see that you want to be in charge, and you can be, once you get all the facts straight.

Well, thank you, my dear.

It's my absolute pleasure.

Menopause commonly causes hair loss. Many women even notice a male balding pattern. Some have severe thinning. And it is directly due to estrogen loss. So, taking estrogen can definitely increase hair growth. That’s true whether the estrogen is systemic or topical. Most women need MORE estrogen, not less. Menopause, by definition, means LOSS of estrogen. Sometimes, hair loss is due to a relative excess of testosterone compared to estrogen. For most women, estrogen loss occurs about two years before testosterone loss. This is when they typically notice the most hair loss. For most of them, once their testosterone decreases, their hair loss ceases. So, yes, estrogen replacement will result in hair replacement.

@@MenopauseTaylor - Thank you so much for your advice Dr. Taylor. I live in Germany and I need to talk with you about some issues I am facing because of menopause. I am 54 years old. After watching your videos I decided to go on HRT. I need to make an appointment with you. Is it possible for me to contact you from Germany?🙏🙏🙏🙏

@@clairechloe5294 Go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule a consultation. I do them with women all over the world, all online.

@@MenopauseTaylor - Thank you very much Dr. Taylor. I will schedule a consultation through your website.

@@clairechloe5294 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

I would love the answer to this question myself? Im in same situation.

I’m pondering the very same thing. I’m on day 4 of my HRT patch.

My age is 37 but my period stop for one year I went to gynecologist doctor they give me some treatment but when I stopped the tablet my period also stop so please can you advise me what can I take thanks

I was wondering this myself too but since estrogen can be higher than normal sometimes in perimenopause, I think we may end up with more symptoms again if we have more estrogen than we need. I've only just started HRT recently and shortly after taking estrogen, I sometimes get a hot flush, but prior to starting HRT, I hadn't had many hot flushes, just chills and mood swings. So I'm wondering if the estrogen I'm taking is too much on certain days actually. Meanwhile, I was taking less than the recommended dose of progesterone just to start my first week off. It didn't stop my early period from coming in this first cycle on HRT and I realise that perhaps there is more of a need for a proper dose of progesterone than estrogen while we still have a semi-regular cycle. I'm going to make sure I have enough progesterone for this next cycle to balance the estrogen which is probably going up and down. If only we could predict when it was going to be up and when it was going to be down... I just know that by day 23 of my cycle this month, all of my hormones dropped and my mood went haywire, I had chills and other weird things despite being on the the lowest dose of HRT, and then sure enough, I got a period early. I needed more progesterone for that I think.

My exact question. Where are the studies? How does she KNOW?

Shenell, I am so glad you're here! 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.

I'm sorry that you would let my playful delivery sabotage your menopause education. Most women know absolutely nothing about menopause. They don't even know that they don't know anything. So I educate in a way that enables all women to understand, regardless of their educational level, learning style, or first language. I am the first and only person who has ever given women an education on menopause. If you'd like a more efficient delivery, consider one of the following: 1) Schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME and I will give you the overall education AND tailor it all specifically to YOU. 2) Get the 15 webinars, which give you the entire education in just 14 hours. 3) Get my book. My goal is to give you the menopause education you deserve.

Sharon, we all learn differently and yes, you are absolutely cheating yourself out of some essential information about menopause that you will most likely not receive anywhere else. Your loss.

SO many women comment on my laugh, but I don't even realize I do it.

I will always tell you the facts. And you have more options than you realize. You should schedule consultation with me to assess them and tailor all the benefits and risks 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. 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!

I'd love to know the answer to your question too ....you may not get an answer as its not without risks???

I need the answer to this too

You are so very welcome, my dear.

I'm so impressed with you! You might find that you know a whole lot more than your doctor! Here's the short answer on when to stop: There IS NO specific time frame. Some doctors misinterpret the "5 - 10 years" as an all-inclusive time limit. It isn't. You can decide how long you want to take it. Some women take it forever. Others stop it at some point based on health issues. Others stop it just because they decide to stop it. Others have doctors who refuse to continue prescribing it, and want it because they're miserable without it. You'll decide what's right for you as the years go by.

My doctor says she has some 80 year olds on estrogen. She said they don't want to get off of them and she has no problem with them taking them. But the insurance company do give the older ladies a hard time and try to not cover them.

Menopause Taylor ok so I went today for my visit. Gave her all the info. Surprisingly she agreed with most of it. But did not agree that estrogen replacement prevents against heart disease or Alzheimer's, just osteoporosis. ( this is at the University of Michigan hospital so I'm surprised) For my night sweats, that are becoming ridiculous, she wanted to prescribe an SSRI. I AM STRONGLY against that. Since I have a PMH of a blood clot due to May-Thurners syndrome ( which I had stents put in for. And was negative for all clotting disorders ) she is checking with my cardiovascular dr and an endocrinologist first before prescribing the patch( which according to the Estrogen Window) will decrease clot risk. I only have my ovaries and cervix so do not need progesterone. Fingers crossed this will work out and I will be able to have a good nights sleep again. I'm desperate. What are your thoughts on SSRIs for menopause symptoms?

This is true. Remember, insurance companies are only telling you what they'll pay for. They have no medical education. For them, it's all about not wanting to dole out money. The less they pay for, the more they keep. That's just the truth. Sometimes, you have to pay for what you want yourself.

I think it's good that she's checking with your cardiologist and endocrinologist. As for SSRI's they will only address your hot flashes. And, depending on the dosages, they can cause a whole host of other problems (trade-offs). They definitely do nothing to prevent any long-term diseases. I'll bet she offers you "Brisdelle." It's a very low-dose antidepressant that has been made specifically for hot flashes. It's the SSRI Paroxetine (Paxil). But the dosage in Brisdelle is 1/3 the normal daily dosage. I completely disagree with the assertion that estrogen doesn't prevent Alzheimer's. It is well-established that it does. Id be very surprised t hear a gynecologist say this. Now, if you're working with an Internist, Family Practitioner, or General Practitioner, it wouldn't surprise me at all. They don't study menopause enough to know this. And the scoop on prevention of heart attack is all bout timing. You've heard of "Hardening of the arteries," right? Well, that's what happens when your arteries start aging. And guess what starts that aging process? Loss of estrogen! As long as you haven't gone very long without estrogen, your arteries are still soft. And estrogen keeps them that way. That's precisely how it helps prevent heart attack. But, if you've gone for a long time without estrogen, and the aging process has hardened your arteries, starting estrogen will not reverse the aging or hardening. In that sense, it doesn't "reverse" or "prevent " heart attack. It can actually increase it. But it's al abut the timing. That's why it's so important for you to know about your estrogen window. Let me know the consensus among your physicians.

That's actually the smartest way to do it. Why wait for all the upsets of post-menopause?

Deborah, 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. You needn't suffer like this. 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. 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!

You are so welcome, my dear. I look forward to meeting you and helping you,

@@MenopauseTaylor I will get my info together so that I can make an appointment.

@@carrielassiter8455 Wonderful!

Yes, you may. I love knowing that you're getting the education you deserve here on my channel. Keep watching in order, my dear.

@@MenopauseTaylor Another question pls Ms. Barbie, Does HRT irritates the GUT. I have problem with heartburn and hyperacidity. Thank you so much for replying. Love your vlog so much and enjoy watching. You are helping a lot of women in this world.💖👼

@@angeljojo6727 No. HRT does not irritate the gut at all.

@@MenopauseTaylor God bless a thousand times Dr. Barbie. Thanks. Stay happy as you are.

@@angeljojo6727 You are very welcome, my dear.

Tee, You really need a consultation. There is just no way I can give you the information you deserve in this comment box. In a consultation, I will give you the opportunity to tell me your whole story and create a document tailored to YOU. 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! Menopause Taylor

@@MenopauseTaylor Dear Doctor Barbie, I am in, and your time is money; so how much, because I don't like surprises? I am willing to do the work because time is ticking. Facebook messenger will be great. I would need your Facebook page, and by the way my name is Tina Dorn from Baltimore, MD.

@@teebee7127 Go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule. The cost is $200 per hour. You choose 1, 2, or 3 hours.

It should. It should lower your risk MORE than it lowers the risk for a non-diabetic. That's because you have a longer way to go in lowering your risk. Your estrogen deficiency is just like your insulin deficiency: How do you feel when you don't take your insulin? Terrible! How will you feel without estrogen? Terrible. What will happen if you don[t take insulin for a long time? You'll have severe, chronic problems. What will happen if you don't take estrogen for a long time? You'll have sever, chronic problems.

Well, I love making them for you!

Correct! Heck, if men's testicles stopped producing testosterone, there would be an ATM (Automatic Testosterone Machine) on every street corner, in every building, and in every home. Society's number one priority would be to give men all the testosterone they want. And, it would be free.

Oh, you bet! In just a month, you'll see that your skin is more firm, supple, soft, and wrinkle-free. It's like magic. Your hair and nails will take a little longer because the cells turn over a little more slowly. But, within about three months, you'll notice that your hair is shiny, soft, and has more body. And your nails will be stronger. The difference will make you want to bathe in estrogen!

@Silver Cold This is untrue.

Jill, Welcome to "Menopause University." And, yes, if you watch my videos in order, you will be so glad you did. You'll understand everything. If you need my help in tailoring all the options to you, please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. By the way, you have misconceptions about the pill. I'll clear that up if you ever have a consultation.

Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you really want to understand ALL your options and have them all tailored specifically to YOU.

What do you mean my "natural" estrogen? If you haven't watched video 22, you should. If you're like most women, you don't know what "natural" means. As posed, I can't begin to answer your question.

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. You'll be shocked at what you didn't know, and delighted that now you 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. I do them all online.

I always want you to have complete peace of mind and know that you are doing what is MOST beneficial and Least risky for YOU, personally. Please do not hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to ensure your peace of mine. I do them all online.

This is the kind of thing that warrants a consultation if you really want to do it properly and tailor everything to YOU. You do need progesterone if you have your uterus. The dosage of progesterone depends on the kind and dosage of estrogen. So, I can't answer your question without knowing the kind of progesterone you're considering. And there are more progesterones than just "creams." There is just so much more to thins than you can possibly imagine. Please, please consider a consultation. And I can tell by your question that you have not watched my videos in order starting with the first one, which is like shooting your self in the foot (or the head). A consultation is the short-cut way to get everything you need and ALSO get it tailored 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. 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

In the short term (3 months) go by your symptoms. If they all resolve, you're on the appropriate dosage. But in the long term (1 year, 2 years, etc.) go by your bone density tests. If you find that your bone density is decreasing even thought your symptoms have resolved, increase the dosage. Remember, you want good results in both the short term and the long term. Makes sense, right?

Don't confuse your diet with your hormones. They are two different things. All day long, women ask if their "healthy diet" and "active lifestyle" will compensate for everything else. The answer is "no." It's always not. Diet is extremely important. But to think it can substitute for hormones is completely inaccurate. Same for exercise.

Dee, Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will 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.

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@@MenopauseTaylor hello your videos are very helpful.

@@oliviamallari6931 I'm so glad they are helping you, my dear.

@@MenopauseTaylor Dee Bee’s story is word to word my story as well! I also decided to go with the vaginal estriol cream sometimes in 2017 and then stopped it in early 2018. Now fast forward 2021, after watching Dr Barbie’s video, I am wondering, should I include this encounter in my calculations of the “estrogen window of opportunity”? Does vaginal cream count as estrogen since it only remains in the confined area ;)and does not move anywhere else in the body? Many thanks!❤️

Yes, go to video 1 and start there. 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. You'll want to binge on these videos. 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.

Carla, The most straightforward was to get what you need is to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. That way, I can tailor all the facts specifically to YOU. You are the most important factor of all.

You have many more options than you realize. But, you MUST personalize everything and determine what's best for you. That's what I do in consultations, and you would benefit greatly from one. 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 This is precisely the kind of things 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. 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!

You are my Hero

Change diet and or type of estrogen and exercise..works very well.

It's my pleasure!

How old are you? I ask because I had online consultation with Dr. Taylor this week, I’m 63, and she said I COULD start taking HRT.

AA2017 Really? I’m 66. My mother was on HRT for years, she went off it 10 years ago. She’s almost 86 now. Thank you for responding.

Dr. Taylor does teach about alternatives that can help save you if you can't take Estrogen. You might want to hang on, watch more videos.