I was paralyzed with fear because my obgyn only told me about breast cancer. I have learned so much from you. I have osteopinia. The facts have inpowered me and I am on HRT. I have quality of life. Thank you. 😊

Thank you for breaking all of this down for us! I am so tired of the irrational and illogical fear mongering surrounding hormone replacement. Women can make their own decisions, but for me, life without hormone replacement would not be much of a life. I'm so thankful for doctors like you who bravely speak about the FACTS. I am astounded that there is still so much resistance when it comes to not only giving women hormone replacement, but also giving a woman an appropriate dose! So many doctors refuse to go above 1mg of transdermal estridiol and instead of listening to a patient and giving her a slightly higher dose, the patient continues to be symptomatic based on risk factors that have been either overblown or based on faulty studies. Some women may need a little more than other and this should be an option! There is NO reason for women to continue to suffer. It strikes me as very ironic that a trans woman has an easier time getting female hormones in the dosages needed, than a menopausal woman. And before anyone thinks I'm anti trans, I'm not at all. I am making an observation. Women need treatment for menopause and they should be able to easily access this.

Yeeeeeeeh!!! You're the bomb. At 56 I've lost 5 years to menopause bulls---t. This lack of education is also crap. Feeling great now on HRT. Happy energetic, want to dance at weddings again. Thank you thank. you. Your generosity is amazing. If I die tomorrow I went out happy and not some miserable old recluse like I had turned into. 😁😁😁😁😁

Every time I get my mammogram, the tech says "oh, you're still on estrogen?" My friends even question it. With a strong family history of Alzheimer's, osteoporosis and breast cancer (advanced age) I'm not going to regret being on estrogen if I get breast cancer some day. I see the diseases of estrogen deficiency on a regular basis at my mother's nursing home; mainly women with dementia, strokes, hip fractures, and spinal fractures who are wheelchair-bound. That's what I fear the most. Thank you as always for your excellent information!

Had a prolapse in 2020 due to stopping HRT thinking a healthy lifestyle would better. I was mistaken. I am now on HRT and feel fantastic thanks to finding this education.

I love the way you explain and deliver the information. thank you so much 😇

thank you for these ongoing talks about breast cancer/estrogen etc. connections. Fear is crippling. wish I could come see you I need someone like you on my side and guiding me through this. Why aren't more people in the medical field open to these discussions? keep doing these videos please and thank you!!!!

You are a gem and national treasure. Thank you for all you do. 😀

I applaud you. I am not “in menopause” at this juncture but I am well equipped (with the education that I am receiving here), to know what to ASK for when I am in my doctors office. That’s my responsibility! Thank you 🙏

Hi Dr. Taylor, I have found you from Dominique’s video where you are the guest, thank you so much for sharing this very informative videos, I am your new subscriber now and love watching your videos. Keep on sharing and educating women around the globe.

This is a fantastic video!!! Thank you so much for all you do!!!!😍😍😍😍

We know already the answer: Estrogen deficiency is much more risky.

Thank you so much! So informative I had no idea.

Ha!…and I get ‘blue in the face’ trying to tell friends about how there is more to menopause than hot flashes. Sheesh. I am empowered more and more with each video you put out for Menopause University. This is the cheapest (FREE) schooling I have ever been enrolled in…and the most important. Question: where do you go IF you have/had breast cancer and your HRT is not renewed by your doc? Hugs and love to you…XO

Priceless video Dr. Barbie. Thank you👏🏻👏🏻💕🥰

I wasn't sure if hormone therapy was right for me since my mom passed from breast cancer. I had many conversations with a midlife practitioner before deciding I wanted to do it. And it has done wonders for lessening the severe effects of menopause I was facing. I recently did an entire video on my channel about HRT and sharing what I know. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, always!

Yes, Barbie Menopause Taylor I am stalking you on Facebook and Instagram. I love your short clips on Instagram especially. Thank you again so much for helping woman kind.

Brilliant video. There are no guarantees in life. My own opinion a person's fear and avoidance of HRT is related to the same person's sense of control of breast cancer incidence. I am so glad you included the "what if you abstain from HRT and still get BCa" scenarios. Thank you!

I am so grateful for you, Dr. Thank you for talking about fear and the real experience. You are empowering women. 💪

Really like the reframing you give us, very powerful! Thank you 🍃🦋

Well I had planned to go to your podcast presentation yesterday, however I had a deposition that went on until 2 o’clock California time. It started at 10 o’clock. I’m so very disappointed that I wasn’t part of that opportunity. I hope u will do more of those. I enjoy my weekly education. Still working on collecting all the information that I have to present to you so I can have a very thorough and informative consultation with you.

Quality of life trumps everything. Hrt is a life saver.

Thank you and yes I am lead by fear , wish I was not but because of you I have the facts thank you yet again.

Awesome! Thank you for all your videos! I’m getting prepared for my endocrinologist appt in May by learning all I can before then!

I have used HRT since my TAH/BSO at the age of 34, I am now 55. Every women in my family has had a hysterectomy by the age of 40, none have used HRT, and all have diabetes and/or high blood pressure. I am more fearful of those diseases than BC.

Know thy self 💕 Thanks again Doc.💕🌺

What a great lesson !! I’ll have to mention this to my newest hrt provider who keeps talking about breast cancer. When I read the progesterone pamphlet it stated that progesterone is the risk for BC not estrogen ,!

Thank you 😀😀😀

The estrogen deficiency scares me the most, because I am one year in on tamoxifen. Last year I went to see my GYN to get on estrogen, but instead I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis; 3 week later diagnosed with ER + Invasive lobular carcinoma. MD Anderson says so far I need to be on tamoxifen for 5 years! I suffer badly from hot flashes…. ☹️ Estrogen deficiency is not a way I want to go.

What is the lotion/oil you use on your body? It looks so hydrated! If you don't mind me asking..

This was a very interesting way to look at this dilemma.. Thank you, every single Dr I have encountered (except one) echoes the breast cancer parody.

This may be out of the range of topics but I'm interested in knowing the risk of breast cancer after having breast inplants? 🙏🙏

I'm not "allowed" to be proscribed HRT of any kind due to having had a "minor" stroke at age 46, in 2011. Any suggestions on how/where/who I might contact for help? The Big 3 has always been of great concern for me since starting this menopause journey at age 51.

Found your channel from watching your interview with Angie on Hot and Flashy. I went through menopause with hot flashes in my early thirties. Some Drs thought it was premature ovarian failure. I’m now almost 47. Due to inflammation issues I was on prednisone for 10 months and finally off it . Just had a bone density done and I’m already in major osteoporosis now. What can I do to help regain bone density? Also we have longevity in our family and what shape will I be in when I’m in my 90s? My grandma is 97 and dealing with dementia and I really don’t want that. Is it too late to add estrogen?

Thank you for your education! I have been using estrogen patches and progesterone all along (15plus yrs), but not in a high enough dose of estrogen to prevent the issues you discuss. Am I outside the window to increase the dosage?

Do you know of any resources (books, websites) that share Osteoporosis diet plans and recipes? This would be in addition to medication, HRT and exercise.

Endometrium lining thickness of 10cm post menopause no bleeding... that's my issue and I can't find anything on your channel addressing this. 🥺🥺 I'm scared and the NP I go to says it doesn't need looked into further because I'm not bleeding. However, everything I've read says anything above 5mm should be further investigated as it could be uterine cancer. I'm 54 and have been post menopausal for 3 years and did have one period about 18 months ago but never again. I don't know what to do. Please help!

I’m so afraid of a heart attack! My mother had 4 silent heart attacks she died at 64. That is way too young!

Very thought provoking thank you however .. what about the women who are extremely healthy and health conscious - eat healthily, have healthy lifestyles and know how to do this to minimise the risk of the 3 major diseases. What is the advice in terms of HRT ?

My poor mum has a pace maker due to heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s. She often said she wished she’d taken HRT. I am fearful of breast cancer but I am absolutely petrified of Alzheimer’s. I am 49 and at the stage where I need to weigh up my options. That’s if I can get my gp to even acknowledge I’m in perimenopause 🙄

Im not on HRT at all. I see my blood pressure going up each year. Bones creak and my osteoarthritis seems to be progressing. I have a gyn appointment today to talk to him about HRT. Just hope at age 59 im not too old to start.😊

I wonder what your take is about being prescribed Tamoxifen as a breast cancer preventative? I had Abnormal Lobular Hyperplasia, had the area surgically removed and started Tamoxifen. I had also had a total hysterectomy but my ovaries were not removed. I’m told that I’m high risk for hormone receptive breast cancer. Does your book or any videos address this?

Hello Dr. Taylor Thank you so much for all these classes. As a student and patient I am so grateful. Unfortunately as you say, I am dominated by fear but will keep this endeavor of education to defeat it. I want to ask you about progesterone pills those that can be either for mouth 👄 and vagina 😊 does this pill can enter in your chart from last video on the category together with IUD? Meaning green 💚 for breasts? Thank you so very much for answering. 💕

Yes I’m scared to make the wrong choice

I had a breast biopsy due to microcalcifications found on my 3D mammogram (I have dense breasts). The biopsy showed scattered foci of atypical ductal hyperplasia, which I was told is not cancer, but is also not normal. I am worried that this may exclude me from being prescribed BHRT?

Hi Menopause Barbie, how do I know what documents you need before I schedule a consultaion with you? want to get what I pay for and your expertise is golden so I dont want to lose out on that. 38 and just finished bc treatmemt, I refuse to live in fear and lose quality of life. Thank you ahead of time!

Will you be talking about Testosterone replacement therapy too?

Dear Taylor ❤️ I desperatEly need estrogen therapy for my osteoporosis and other menopause symptoms but I am scared of blood clots My 78 mom became bedridden due to dementia,got DVT in legs and clots in lungs. I am scared to death. How I wish I could start estrogen !!!!!

Dr Barbie, we love to know whether you take HRT?

I fearlessly take transdermal estradiol gel everyday. But I am rightfully afraid of the progesterone! Current studies point to the combination HRT as raising the risk for breast cancer, especially when used for more than 5 years. Also I am half Ashkenazi Jewish, which I have read puts one at higher risk for breast cancer. It makes me almost wish I'd let them remove my uterus, rather than having a myomectomy. [almost] And sadly I learned at my gyn appointment that they don't offer ablation to post menopausal women. HOWEVER, as you point out, I am FAR more afraid of the rampant osteoporosis on my maternal Irish side. Emerging data points to micronized progesterone being the safest option. Results of one French study said that MP was not associated with increased risk of breast cancer, which was encouraging. I was taking MP vaginally, 3 days on and three days off, with no side effetcs but switched to every other day to avoid doing a cyclic regime. Unfortunately, even though it is the same amount of progesterone, taking it every other day gave me breast tenderness and tiredness. So I am switching back to my original regime. Waiting for more research on micronized progesterone, especially the vaginal route...

Im38 going menopause any chance getting pregnant as doc give me progesterone

Dear Taylor, what state are you in? I am turning 55 and I would like to know how can I receive your service? I’m having bad hot flashes, couldn’t sleep well, losing my energy and hair, shrinking in size and having all kind of aches and pain… really need to look into solutions on feeling normal and better. Thanks 🙏

Is it too late to start HRT at 65? Thanks.

Love your videos. You are a lone voice in the wilderness. 😂 My body loves estrogen, and I’m miserable without it. I’ve tried HRT 3 different times, and each time I could never get balanced. Lining increased, even developed ovarian cyst. Oral prog made me bloated, vag prog gave me vertigo. 😭 Even in my fertile years, the only way I could stay pregnant was to use vag prog. I must have a prog intolerance? 🤷🏽‍♀️

I keep hearing about the risks of not taking HRT, but I’m not finding anyone that will prescribe them to me since I had HERS2+ ten years ago. Where can I find more information about getting them after BC? Thank you.

I have breast density of C on my mammogram. There was a note saying that dense breasts increase the risk of breast cancer. what is the reason for this?

Unfortunately for me, I am now 67 and am just getting all this information too late. Because my Dad's side of the family had easily clotting blood, they told me and my 4 sisters not to take birth control and then not take HRT. Menopause started in early 50's, sleep issues and hot flashes, everything else was fine. I am healthy, don't look my age, but I am definitely outside the " window 5-10 years" . The only issue is belly fat and weight gain.....So what can I do at this point? I exercise , my blood work is good but stubborn fat.....I feel like I hardly eat anything....the videos are great, but I feel like I missed the train....and now what do I do?

Thank you, but I have been to 3 different gyn’s and they said no.

I appreciate these videos, but I’ve had breast cancer and no one will prescribe HRT. I felt wonderful on it. I found a small lump that no doctors felt and didn’t show on a mammogram or ultrasound. I pushed for further testing which ultimately lead to finding a very low risk cancer that was caught early and treated. I would HAPPILY go through this treatment again if someone would give me HRT. I have a strong history of heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is so much worse than breast cancer. You’ve sold me on HRT (because I was already sold) but who will I get to prescribe it???

Once a woman gets breast cancer, her docs will have her come off hormones and will never prescribe estrogen to her again. I know they treat breast cancer with estrogen antagonists which scares me even more now that I know what estrogen deficiency can do to the body. Thinking about getting a prophylactic mastectomy so I can continue to take hormones. Is that too extreme?

Fear here👋🏻 56 … 6 years past. Time to move to HRT

Before my cancer I was premenopausal I gone through not having periods at age 43 or 44 yrs old Dry vaginal , moody at times, I gain weight because I’m a sweet tooth, and I did not rely on HRT no one on either side of my parents had breast cancer I’m the first! So if is not genetic it something else!

I want want want hormones but I had breast cancer hormono dépendant 10 years ago I was 55 and they remove my breast and took anti hormones therapy for 5 years and chemo and nobody want To give me hormones.. I tried one doctor I think she would she believe in hormones To but I would like your opinion on talking hormones after having breast cancer hormono dépendant love your chanel ! And you age right fear influence your choice sorry for thé fault I'm french from Montréal 🙂

I am not at all fearful of breast cancer. I am way older & way past the window of opportunity & at the doctor's office my blood pressure runs 186/120 but at home 104/70. I have always been terrified of doctors & I don't trust them at all. Because of my age & high blood pressure & history of past smoking & presently vaping I can't be prescribed HRT. But I have used so much phytoestrogen since the onset of menopause 16 to 17 years ago that post endometrial ablation I have grown a 2.2 mm lining & 5 fibroids that my gyno wants to monitor. But he knows he can't control or stop my HRT because it is all purchased over the counter. I am trying to figure out adding a proper amount of progesterone on my own. Progesterone creams come in 20 mg doses so by the ratio of Estrace I would have to use 40 mg estrodial cream & that would be unaffordable. I did find one supplement from Olly called Miss Mellow that has 100 mg of Dong Quai + 68 mg of soy isoflavones + 85 mg of Vitex which is pretty close to the balance of Estrace. I will be taking 1 of those + 1 40 mg soy isoflavones 4 times a day & continue daily putting 5 mg estriol on each of my feet, on each knee, on each hip, on each shoulder & 2 to 4 times a day on my hands because that amount has put all other joints besides my hands arthritis in remission. I am hoping that the amount of Vitex in the Miss Mellow supplement will be enough to put the crap going on in my uterus in remission. But breast cancer is not a concern I have ever had & I would tell a doc that had to remove one to remove the other so they would match & throw a freedom from bras party

menopause barbie how long have you been on hrt may i ask? What are you thoughts on breast mamograms and the thought they pick up on things that are not harmful but doctors say they are due to mammogram? false positives