How fantastic that you're learning what you'll need to know to manage the rest of your life. I'm glad you found me, too.

I love knowing this. Every woman who comes tofu seminar says that every single day afterward, she uses something she learned in the seminar to make a decision. Knowledge is the most powerful thing on earth.

Oh, I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The KZfaq comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one! I love knowing that you're watching and learning. I'll do whatever I can to help you.

You are so very welcome. Every woman deserves this education. The earlier, the better.

Hearing this is so touching. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm passionate about helping women, and menopause is a neglected topic in all ares of life: medicine, family life, employment, wellness, etc. We have to change that. I'm determined to do my part.

Good! I want you to laugh and learn.

You are so kind. I love knowing that this education is going to make the entire rest of your life better.

I am so happy to know that you expect excellence from me. That's what you'll always get. I promise.

You are so very welcome, my dear.

You are so very welcome, my dear.

You are so welcome, my dear Angel. I loved talking with you.

Menopause Taylor 😚

There's nothing better than knowing these tutorials are helping you.

I'm confused too, because there is a CeMCOR study that is the evidence doctors point to to show that progesterone builds bone. If you type in CeMCOR, a video pops up where doctors say that progesterone builds bone. I would love to know what Dr. Taylor thinks of this study, if it is trustworthy.

You are so very welcome, my dear.

Keep on doing everything you can to educate or inform as many women as you can. They all deserve this eduction, and I'm the only person providing it in a truly unbiased, comprehensible manner.

I'm glad this works for you. I always say, these analogies, props, goofy things, etc. are what will help you remember the facts.

You see how all this makes sense? You're learning so many things that will make such a difference in the years to come. I love you, too!

@@MenopauseTaylor oh boy am I confused. I am reading Dr. Lee hormone book and he really encourages progesterone cream for menopausal women. 😔. So confused

@@pamw3238 Dr. John Lee is an alternative medicine provider who pushes progesterone for everything. He does so by telling you that there is something called "Estrogen Dominance," which I covered in videos 74, 75, & 76. Watch those and see if you still feel confused. Peri-menopause is loss of progesterone. Post-menopause is loss of estrogen. THE hormone for women is estrogen, not progesterone. Progesterone is for the baby during pregnancy. It does nothing for you, personally (except protect your uterus against uterine cancer if you take estrogen replacement).

@@MenopauseTaylor Totally get it, I purchased your book as well and trust you 100 percent as your an actual gynecologist. I had my Dr refer me to a gynecologist here in Canada to talk to. Thank you so much for your invaluable expertise on women's health ❤

@@pamw3238 You are so welcome, mu dear. You can always count on me to tell you the whole truth and the whole story, without pushing any product or angle on you. I'm all about the education.

You are so very welcome, my dear.

Fiona, If things do not go as yo wish, be sure to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. It is often the case that women approach their doctors to request HRT, only to be dissatisfied with the response. That's because they did not know the "rules of the game." I can help you prevent the pitfalls. It would be better if you had a consultation with me before your appointment with your doctor, but it may be too late to postpone it.

Thanks Dr Taylor. It looks like I can get Estradot patches and either Provera tablets or Mirena. The Mirena I would have to pay for myself but that is fine. The female GP I saw is a registrar so she will have to check with a supervisor but I am booked in for next week to do the final checks. I had an irregular period last month so might need an ultrasound. I was so well informed and the young doctor took me seriously even when I told her I had watched you on KZfaq (about 164 videos!) Because I had all the info from you I could then go to the relevant Australasian websites and reference these to the GP. FYI I learnt today that in Australasia it is important to emphasise vasomotor symptoms as the GP said that this is something they will prescribe HRT for as the other symptoms "may or may not be helped by HRT". Luckily for me I had a night sweat last night and said how bad it was! I loved your yoga video - I am in awe of your ability :)

I'm so glad it went well! If you have any questions about Provera versus Mirena, just schedule a consultation. The two are VERY DIFFERENT in terms of the results you'll experience. And thank you for your kind compliment about my yoga. It's sort of a lifeline for me because I have severe arthritis for which I was prognosticated to be an invalid in a wheelchair. But, I think I've turned that theory on its head.

It's entirely your prerogative to take testosterone. It will increase your muscle mass, give you more energy, improve your sleep, and increase your sex drive. It may also make you grow more whiskers, become aggressive, and give you acne. It is not true that you NEED testosterone. You NEED estrogen. Testosterone replacement is entirely optional. You can try it and see how it works for you.

It's my pleasure! I like your "Testosterone Ken" name.

It's my pleasure!

Ha! That means I'm a loud-mouth!

Oh, I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The KZfaq comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one! Sophie, if you have my book, Chapter 30 is on breast cancer. It provides all the options is all categories. However, most women who have had breast cancer need individual attention. No two women are alike, and no two breast cancers are alike. That means that you need everything tailored TO YOU. I would love to have a one-on-one consultation with you to personalize all of this for you. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, as well as in-person. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you 'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU. No woman is without options. It's just that the specific options are different for each.

I do not travel with the seminar. It's too much stuff in the way of props and models. I have eight 6-foot tables covered with props & models for you to see, feel, etc. It's a real show. With my arthritis, I really can't travel all the time like most speakers. The reason I only give the seminar twice a year is because it's such a big production for me physically. I spend 9 hours the day before setting up. And then I'm "on" from 9:30 - 4:30 the next two days. It's just me! I give you the entire thing. (Boy do you get a lot for your money!) And you'll be laughing, learning, filling out your personal worksheet, winning prizes, and having "aha moments" the entire time. I sure hope you can come to the September seminar (22 & 23)

I make sure to address absolutely everything, Suzie. That's the nature of a complete education. If only women would get the education by starting with the very first video and watching them all in order! If you're watching them that way, I applaud you.

@@MenopauseTaylor yes i am. I live in Scotland but would love a video call consultation if possible. How do I go about this please. I am struggling.

@@suziebenedetti6620 Suzie, All my consultations are via video. I can definitely have one with 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!

I have perimenopause and I’m a freaking wreck… I heard so many dogs on here say that progesterone is the way to go and I’m doing it

You're welcome, dear student!

What a sweetheart you are.

You are so kind to say that. I wish I were still practicing gynecology. It's just too hard on my arthritis. But that's what makes it possible for me to spend all my time educating you. I applaud you for learning what you need to know for the rest of your menopausal life.

Thank You, and still it's important to have a good medical practitioner you can trust and you can talk to without fearing to upset him/her. I will try to talk to mine next time... Thanks again for your contents and let me tell you, it's great the way you go along with your arthritis! Admirable always in a good mood and positive.

You know, in a way, I'm trying to teach you how to overcome your menopausal issues in the same way Ive overcome my arthritic issues. I want you to know how to turn negatives into positives, and make the rest of your life the vest of your life.

She does consults, go to her website

Yep, and I do consults via Skype, FaceTime, telephone, and in person. Women all over the world are meeting with me in whichever way works best for them. Go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one.

I hope you have a consultation with me first, because I will help you find the right person for YOU.

It's amazing how much Dr. John Lee's Progesterone theory is still pushed.

You are so very welcome, Janet. And thank you so much for your kind compliments. I love helping you make the rest of your life the best of your life. This is the education you deserve.

I'm so glad this education works for yourself !

Pardon KZfaq's bizarre corrections: I'm so glad this education works for you!

I'm so glad you're here getting the education you deserve, my dear. Just watch these videos in order and you'll definitely understand everything.

@@MenopauseTaylor thank you, I certainly shall.

I always say, "Don't dissect a rose." If what you're doing serves your needs, keeps your life calm and predictable, and meets your long-term goals, why change it? You don't need to modify anything until something (a disease, failure to alleviate your symptoms, etc.) indicates the need to do so.

Yes. You are correct. Many bioidentical progesterone creams are made from Wild Yams by converting the estrogen into progesterone.

Wonderful!

Nothing compounded is capable of preventing any of the diseases that are due to estrogen deficiency (heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's). It sounds like you would benefit greatly from a consultation. If preventing those diseases are included among your goals you are not accomplishing them. 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.

So are you!

My dear, This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a consultation. There is no recommendation for "a woman" without tailoring everything to the particular woman. That's what I do in a consultation. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME, and I do them all via video, so it doesn't matter where you live.

You have been greatly misled. I can help you get things straightened in a consultation. There is no way I can give you what you need and deserve in a comment box.

LF, I use all the studies on all topics. One of the big flaws these days is citing particular studies to support one's own "opinion." Nothing I deliver here is my opinion. It's just the facts. And anyone can find a study to support just about anything. I give you the overall consensus based on all the facts from all the studies.

There are three sex hormones: Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone. The three hormones are like The Three Bears. You know how each bear had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge? Well, each hormone belongs to only one member of the family, just like each bed, chair, & bowl of porridge. Testosterone is the male hormone. It belongs to Papa Bear. Estrogen is the female hormone. It belongs to Mama Bear. Progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy. It belongs to Baby Bear. So, progesterone is NOT YOUR hormone. It's the baby's hormone. Pro -gester-one literally means "hormone in support of pregnancy). (Video 9) The ONLY reason you produce progesterone or ever needed progesterone was to support a pregnancy. While you have all three in your body, the one that your body depends on more than anything is estrogen. Progesterone’s only purpose before menopause is to support a pregnancy. Other than that, it has no other function. So, contrary to what most people assume, progesterone is not your hormone. It's for the baby. And what's good for a growing baby? A mom who rests a lot so that the baby can use the calories to grow! So progesterone makes you drowsy, sluggish, and relaxed, and lowers your anxiety. But you don't want all that when you're not pregnant, now, do you!

Progesterone is a natural relaxant. Your dose may have been too high!

@@MenopauseTaylor If you’re not pregnant you still need progesterone to prevent uterine cancer.

Fiona, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. Helping you requires me to take all your personal details into account. I can't do that in a comment box. 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 form 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!

Have you found anything that helped ?

Stay on the lookout for giveaways. I have them often. You might win a free one.

Doralin, I really hope you schedule a consultation with me. You need to understand how everything applies specifically to YOU.

This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a consultation. In a consultation, I can tailor everything specifically to YOU, but I cannot do that in a comment box. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

I love it when everything makes perfect sense and you realize that everything you've heard previously was completely wacko. The truth makes sense. Period!

I'm sorry, my dear. I cannot understand this question.

@@MenopauseTaylor Ich wollte fragen ob das dubhostan 10mg ein gutes gestagen für die Wechseljahre ist? Liebe Grüße

You should seriously consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you understand all of this, as well as help you tailor all your options to YOUR particular situation.

Hello there 👋 I know it’s been a while since you posted this commend but wondering if you ever figured out what your body needed?

I used topical bioidentical progesterone cream on my arms for 3 months and during that time I became MORE estrogenic!! Now I'm dealing with liver/ gallbladder issues from too many estrogen metabolites having overwhelmed my system. Never again!

Mindy Adams+ I feel the same.

Oh thanks for this info! I was taking oestrogen, in gel form, and immediately got high blood pressure!. I m normally suffering from low blood pressure.. so was surprised. It seems I’ve forgotten to take the progesterone with it. In the end I decided to drop these hormones and concentrate in a good diet and add plenty of exercises including weights. I feel great, and im hoping my bones will be fine.

You're learning.

The best thing of all is that you have peace of mind in knowing the facts instead of fear. You understand why your breasts hurt. I don't think I gave you this information previously, and, if I did, it's okay if I give it to you again. You'll have much less frustration and much greater success if you can find a menopause specialist. If you live in North America, you might have a menopause specialist near you. Here's how you can find one: Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up.

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for your reply; I'm almost 100pc sure you did mention that but then again, I could be wrong! Actually I spoke to my dr this morning about it and she said it's due to me being about to start a cycle but you are right; I haven't had this breast tenderness for months so I don't think it's mere coincidence that I'm having these symptoms now I've started progesterone. I am a Brit living in Canada and I recently found a place that treats women with bioidentical hormones only and that's who has prescribed the biodentical. I am so grateful to you that you have made me feel I can ask when I need clarification on things like this, I probably would've felt embarrassed to ask before my education with you began, but I feel much more emboldened now. After all, it's my body and not money, I've spent over $700 with this Dr. so far, so i think i should be able to query things as part of my aftercare. Bless you, take care!

You should feel like you can talk to your doctor about anything. If you don't feel that way, find a new doctor. And, of course, you can certainly take to ME about anything! I'm always here for you. And if you need me privately, I do one-on-one consultations. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU.

@@MenopauseTaylor you are right, thank you! Yes, I know I will be booking an appointment with you soon, I know how beneficial it will be, thank you so much!

I'm here for you whenever you need me.

There is no way to help you with this in a comment box. 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 video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

I do agree. The only purpose for progesterone during your menopausal life is to prevent uterine cancer. So you can use it locally (as a progesterone IUD or as progesterone in your vagina) rather than use a form that travels throughout your body and causes a bunch of yucky side-effects. I a so proud of you for learning facts and tailoring the information to YOU. Doesn't it feel wonderful to be in control of your future?

Yes and it is because of you (i'm glad i took the time to watch almost all the videos, because of brain fog i'll have to re-watch to retain the info but i am so excited to get back on HRT and especially Estrogen. I am slowly titrating up and started .05 mg Estradiol instead of 1 mg right away because of my bad experience last Summer with the HRT and already my hot flashes are almost gone and i slept through the night without horrible sweats with just ONE dose, i DO understand now that i need the 1 mg eventually to address heart, bone, brain health though. I never would have started back on Estrogen if not for your videos and i'll start the bioidentical progesterone vaginally. Thanks again.

I LOVE knowing that you're making choices for yourself based on fact.

These tests are useless at this time of our lives. Ran a couple of saliva tests myself. Our hormones are all over the place right now, not very predictable from day to day. I have done more harm than good to myself with bioidenticals, both oral and cream. Relying on proper diet, rest when you need it, exercise and supplements like magnesium all seem most helpful to me. 🙂

Xenoestrogens will be video 107 that airs in August. I've already shot it (because I shoot them 20 weeks in advance). It will address every aspect of xenoestrogens, I promise.

Christine, There are always 2 sides to everything: Benefits AND risks. You have to know both. And, more importantly, you have to tailor them both specifically TO YOU. Some risks apply to you; others do not. If you want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, I can do so in a consultation. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

Ahhh, you're a victim of the infamous Dr. John Lee of the Alternative community. The whole theory of “estrogen dominance” was made up by Dr. John Lee of the Alternative community in order to get women to blame estrogen for all their gynecologic problems. His goal was to sell progesterone, which he touted as the “safe and beneficial” hormone. Well, his marketing worked. But it’s a complete fallacy. You can’t use progesterone instead of estrogen any more than you could wear a baby’s clothes instead of yours. You are “estrogen dominant” because you are female (Mama Bear) and estrogen is YOUR hormone. You are estrogen dominant for half of every menstrual cycle you ever have. And you are estrogen dominant during peri-menopause. But at post-menopause, you are estrogen deficient. And estrogen deficiency is what causes all the problems both short and long term once you reach post-menopause. The truth is that progesterone cannot serve your needs, Mama Bear, any more than you could wear Baby Bear's clothes.

Oh, they already were. But don't worry. I'll have more give-aways. Yes! My birthday is tomorrow. Thank you! I'll be 59.

Menopause Taylor - I’m a day ahead in Australia! 💋 Have a great day, and many happy returns 💋

Dear one, many many happy returns of the day. May you remain spunky , chirpy , full of energy. Wish u loads of love💕💕💕💕

Well. thank you, my dear. It's a lovely birthday message, even if you didn't know it's my birthday.

Oh, I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The KZfaq comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one! No, pregnancy history does not play into whether or not you use bioidentical or no n-bioidentical HRT.

Everybody's needs are different.

Jesse, You are so kind, and I love being able to help you. Some women do have allergic-type reactions to progesterone. And most have yucky side-effects from progesterone (drowsiness, acne, moodiness, weight gain, depression). The other possibility is that you could be allergic to one of the ingredients that is combined with the progesterone. So, trying a different brand or product may make a difference. If you're using compounded progesterone, be aware that there is no oversight of that industry. The products are not FDA-approved. That means you have no guarantee of purity, consistency, or reliability. This doesn't make them bad. It just means that you need to know that there are differences that may cause your symptoms.

Samantha, Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you want me to tailor things to you in order to find ways to get what you want. I do them all online.

@@MenopauseTaylor oh !! Thank you ! I will contact you ASAP !

@@samanthavandenbosch1621 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

@@MenopauseTaylor yes ! I absolutely love listening to you ! I will get in touch w you soon !

Do not be product focused, my dear. It is a path to failure. Focus on your GOALS and find the options that can accomplish them. If you want me to address something as it pertains to you personally, it requires a consultation. Your request is not one I plan to do unless I discover some aspect of Drosperinone that warrants such a focus. Currently, outside of a marketing ploy, there isn't.

So I was looking for this comment to respond to. You said in multiple different videos in one way, shape, or form "progestins can increase blood pressure, while estrogen can decrease it." Well drospirinone can LOWER blood pressure (regardless of estrogen use). You have stated that progestins can negatively impact fats in the blood- cholesterol. Drospirinone (and a few other progestins) do not seem to do that. You have stated that the benefits of estrogen are negated by the negatives of using progestins (which are used to prevent uterine lining build up, which seems to be very important.) I have seen some possible benefits of this progestin, that some people are choosing it even if they don't need hormones (in reference to premenopausal people). And it may have some beneficial effects on the skin. You have painted progestins as bleak. But you keep stating you want people to be armed with the facts and truth, and to say a big group of molecules are all the same without this important set of specifications feels unjust to them. If women knew all the facts about progestins, instead of them being glossed over, they could make better health care choices.

Yes, tailoring everything to YOU is what it's all about. And I love doing it. I'm looking forward to seeing you again.

Everything in medicine (and menopause) is a balancing of benefits against risks. Surgery has risks. The benefits of surgery have to be greater than the risks of surgery in order to make it warranted. If you have a medical problem that warrant the surgery, it may be worth the risks. But if you don't it's not. In general, the risks of surgery are greater than the benefits of taking estrogen alone.

Thank you, dr. Barbie, I have no medical problem - just the nasty menopause symptoms, of which the extremely stiff joints (all of a sudden I hate all the stairs in my house) and insomnia are the worst. Thank you for replying to us, I read your replies to others and learn from them too. :)

Good! And just remember, menopause is not about the symptoms. It's about the disease that occur as a consequence of estrogen loss: Heart attack, Osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. Don't focus on the symptoms so much that you miss the life-threatening stuff.

@@corina4966 hi, I was just reading your post from 3 yrs ago. I am considering a hysterectomy as well. Did you have the surgery if you don't mind me asking. Thank you

No, it does not. There are many other entities that do cause an enlarged uterus, but they are not all the same thing. Nor are they managed in the same way. 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 video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

You are already doing ti correctly. Have you watched my videos in order, beginning with the first one? This question makes me wonder. If you're not watching them in order, starting with the first one, you're shooting yourself in the foot.

Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will tailor everything specifically to YOU. You'll never succeed based on "what you've heard." I do all consultations online, and I would love to help you.

Aren't you sweet. So many women ask me about my skincare routine. I find that shocking given the fact that I do so little. I use Cetaphil Lotion and Vaseline. And I don't wear make-up. I will be giving you tutorials on all things pertaining to skincare, and I'll include my pathetic little regimen. I always feel like my answer about my skin is so disappointing!

I second that 👍

You do NOT need progesterone. It increases your risk for breast cancer, and it serve also;utelu NO purpose for you. Your estradiol dosage is inadequate for preventing diseases. Your doctor is definitely not a menopause specialist. You should consider having a consultation with me to get this straightened out. Them you'll know how to get what you want and need. 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 you’re awesome! Thank you and I’ll be scheduling a consultation soon.

@@tinaanglim8418 I look forward to meeting you, my dear.

Cheryl, Please consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. There is no way I can tailor everything to you here in this comment box. And you deserve so much more than anyone can give you in a comment box.

What kind of clinic are you using? It all sounds like nonsense to me. Do their statements make sense to you? You do not need progesterone. I would venture to guess that the clinic "sells" the progesterone. They probably even make it in their own compounding pharmacy, You, my dear, are being taken for a ride. If you lower your estrogen dosage or increase your progesterone dosage, all your menopausal symptoms will get worse, period. Your vagina is shrinking. That vaginal itching means that three things are happening to your vagina physiologically: (1) The thick wall is thinning. (2) The wrinkles are disappearing. (3) The lubrication is gone. Estrogen provided your vaginal with all of those features. Without them, your vagina shrinks. I have noting to sell you. However, you really deserve a thorough education on all of this. Right now, you are falling for marketing by your current clinic. I'm all about education. If you want me to educate you fully so that you know how to navigate successfully, you can schedule a one-on-one consultation. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, as well as in-person. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU. This is even more critical for you if you live remotely and cannot easily compare healthcare providers.

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you dr for getting back to me so quickly, I dont know how you manage it, but Thankyou 💕 I must say I didnt know whether I was relieved or sad , I think I was both as deep down I felt the same as what you have mentioned & that is the 'marketing' ploy over my actual well being. I am in Australia. Yes they compound their own, Yes it costs a lot of money, No I dont think it makes sense ( thanks to your tutorials) I would love a consult with you Dr Taylor. I will collect a copy of my recent pathology from my gp & get cracking on setting up a consult with you. Now that will make me cry, for Joy 😍 x

This reply is delayed because I've spent the last three days setting up and giving my seminar. I will be delighted to have a one-on-one consultation with you. I have one with a woman in your part of the world tomorrow. I'll do whatever I can to help you. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with all the options that are available for you. Be sure you include as much as you can in your topics for discussion. Tell me the whole story. Don't assume I have access to what we've written here. I look forward to helping you.

Courtney, You definitely need a consultation. You are making assumptions and management decisions that are going to end very badly. PLEASE schedule a consultation.

Is progesterone needed to oppose estrogen??

This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a consultation. No two situations are the same. And in order to help you, I need to tailor everything specifically to YOU, which I cannot do in a comment box. You can schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

You can use hormones while using or tapering a benzodiazepine.

Knowledge is power!

@@MenopauseTaylor It sure is! Thank you for empowering us, Dr. Taylor! 🙏😘

@@lf7065 It's my pleasure!

@@MenopauseTaylor I'm enjoying all that you're teaching us, and how, even though I keep thinking of more and more questions the more I learn. So, thank you for your passion and sharing your knowledge. Your videos have replaced my Netflix time! Since I first heard about you 2 weeks ago, I've talked about your tutorials to several people to spread the word. I do wonder though... why do you keep holding up a sweet potato when you talk about wild yam? Just because it's hard to find an actual wild yam?? Maybe you talk about it in future videos and I just haven't seen them yet...

@@eleanorl237 You got it! I was unable to find a yam at that time of year. Oh well! You get the point.

Pardon my typo!

Yes I would also love to hear it!

She’s done so many videos documenting this. Literally dozens and dozens

What? Progesterone PREVENTS uterine cancer. To which cancer are you referring when you say progesterone "CAUSES" uterine cancer? Estrogen CAUSES uterine cancer. (Estrogen does NOT CAUSE breast cancer.) When it comes to your breast, estrogen ALONE reduces your risk for breast cancer more than estrogen WITH progesterone. (The myth that estrogen CAUSES breast cancer is entirely untrue. CYCLES of estrogen and progesterone ... like the ones your own body creates throughout your reproductive life ... are what CAUSES breast cancer.) Video 102 will address CAUSES of uterine & breast cancers.

My mistake. I thought I heard you say somewhere in this video that progesterone puts us at risk for cancer but in another place you said we need pro with estro if we have a uterus. Thanks for clearing that up!

Okay. Maybe you heard it somewhere else. I'm glad you understand the facts now.

Oftentimes, a woman will start HRT and notice that she has breast tenderness in the first days or weeks. And she wonders if (1) That indicates a higher risk of breast cancer or (2) That indicates early breast cancer. Now, to address this, let’s go back to basics. Your breasts consist of glandular tissue that is supposed to respond to estrogen and progesterone. Every single cycle of your entire reproductive life, your breasts have responded to estrogen and progesterone. That’s why you had breast tenderness as a part of PMS every month. Then, when you got pregnant, one of the very first symptoms of pregnancy was breast tenderness. Once again, your breasts were responding to estrogen and progesterone. So, your breasts are hormonally-responsive organs that respond to the presence of and changes in levels of estrogen and progesterone. So, here you are at peri- or post-menopause. And you start taking HRT. Why would your breasts respond any differently? And if you do experience breast tenderness, why would it be any more significant than it was when they became tender in response to PMS or tenderness? The dosages of estrogen and progesterone in HRT are much, much less than they are at the time of PMS or pregnancy. So why would you think breast tenderness now is in any way associated with or indicative of breast cancer when you didn’t think that way when it occurred in response to PMS or pregnancy. It turns out that it is the progesterone component of menstrual cycles that increase the risk of breast cancer. In all studies, women who take estrogen alone have lower rates of breast cancer than women who take both estrogen and progesterone.

Oh my! You have loads of misconceptions, and have definitely not watched my videos in order. I do not know where to begin in order to help you. Please, please, please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. 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 video conferencing. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

You are confused. Absolutely everything you have written is totally incorrect and completely upside-down. Based on your question, it's very obvious to me that you have not watched my videos in order, and that's one of the things that is confusing you. I work sooooooo hard to be sure I present these videos in just the right order so that you're never confused about anything. The last thing I want to do is confuse you. There's no way I can un-confuse you here in this little comment box. Even though I often write volumes here, you need a lot more than I could possibly write here. And I will not short-change you. So, here are your choices: (1) You can start with video # 1 and watch them in order, in which case I can assure you that you will not remain confused. I know that will take a lot of time. But, you'll laugh and learn. (2) You can schedule a one-on-one consultation with me, and I'll spend the time it takes to be absolutely sure you really understand everything. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually over 12 pages long. Yours will easily be over 24 pages long. But it will connect all the dots for you on this and a lot of other things that you need to know. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU. I really want to help you. And you DESERVE to understand everything. But there's no way you will if you jump around in the order of these videos. (This is sort of like Menopause Taylor University.)

Well thank you, my dear. My hair is on the neglect plan. I don't even own a brush. I wash it twice a week, leave conditioner in it, and that's it. I don't color it (and I'm starting to get some squiggly white hairs). My skin regimen is also boring, I use Cetaphil Lotion and Vaseline. Some people are mortified that I put Vaseline on my face. But I like the way it feels. I don't wear make-up, but i do wear hats. Sorry I don't have a big secret to share.

Carmac 30 I chose estrogen patch with Merina IUD bc it delivers progesterone directly to uterus without going through the rest of your system.

If the inflammation is indeed due to estrogen deficiency, you'll see improvement within one month of starting the HRT. If it doesn't improve, consider seeing a Rheumatologist. It could be due to a connective tissue disease (arthritis, etc.) I know of no patch that contains bioidentical progesterone. So, you might want to use two separate products: estrogen and pregesterone. Change one thing at a time. If you change HRT now, you won't know the effect it has on your inflammation. So, get that addressed first. Then, once you know what that's about, change HRT if you so choose.

That makes sense. Thank you so much for all you do for us. Especially always taking time to reply. Over the months I've gone from no interest in HRT to being on the Climara Pro patch. I've gone from not really knowing anything about menopause, to a wealth of knowledge. I look up everything you say, and have yet to find that you're not on top of aspect of menopause. And you've addressed my concerns every step of the way. I am 4 1/2 years post menopause, so my time was running out and I didn't even know it..... I am not local to you, but if I ever see you, lunch is on ME!!!! :)

What a sweetheart. I love helping you. An unbiased, complete education is something every woman deserves. However, I'm the only persons I know of who's trying to educate women about menopause.

This is something that requires a consultation, Jennifer.

Peri-menopause is a loss of progesterone ... but that's temporary. So as you start losing estrogen, progesterone will make your symptoms worse. And, while peri-menopause is characterized by progesterone loss, it is also characterized by estrogen levels that go wacko because progesterone is gone. Either way, given the fact that you're Mama Bear, and your hormone is estrogen, you should focus on estrogen, not progesterone. Progesterone belongs to Baby Bear. (I use the Three Bears to explain that each sex hormone belongs to only one member of the family. Just as each of the three bears in Goldilocks and the Three Bears had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge, each of the sex hormones belongs to only one family member. Testosterone is Papa Bear's hormone. Estrogen is Mama Bear's hormone. Progesterone is Baby Bear's hormone.)

@@MenopauseTaylor Dr Taylor thank you so much! Like you say neither hormone works in a vacuum.

@@pettahatzis5842 Exactly!

Do not rely on any study. They didn't study YOU. If you want to know HOW to go about getting what you want, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. The magic is in the tailoring everything specifically to YOU so that you go about requesting it in a way that does not burn your bridges. I do them all online.