Dr B, I found your videos during Covid and watched every day (sometimes a few a day) until I caught up. Now I wait each week for a new video to be posted. I've had a consult with you, and will have a follow up when all my tests come in. The knowledge you share with us is a God send. My only regret is finding you 7 years after menopause hit. Had I known what I know today, I would have started HRT while still in perimenopause. It is a travesty that our family Doctors don't inform us of our risks for 3 major diseases when nearing menopause. I've already told my daughters (and sons: the more people know, the better) about the risks so that they can be empowered to help themselves. I really appreciate all that you do for Women's health.

I’m a nurse for over 30 years and this is great info!

Thank you for all you do to educate us💕

I'm 54 & I have just started taking HRT. After suffering from debilitating hormonal migraines for 2 years I realised they were estrogen related.. I decided to educated myself on perimenopause/menopause by watching Barbie's videos.. The woman is a true Goddess. Thank you so much I've been liberated by your knowledge in helping me to make the right decision in choosing to start HRT, it has changed my life.. No migraines so far 🤞🏻I feel 18 again!!!! Thankyou Barbie 💖 my Doctor was so impressed by how much I knew about menopause hormones & the HRT positives... X

Thank you Dr. Taylor for clarifying the “When”. As a person with a chronic illness, I often share with other women in similar situations that hormone levels can be greatly affected well before menopause due to chronic illness. HRT was a huge game changer for me as I was diagnosed and treated for a chronic illness!

Thank you for sharing all this great information! I'm so excited for our interview on my KZfaq channel! xo

Thank you so much as always Barbie - I always look forward to seeing you and to learning from your wonderful videos!

Thank you so much for making these videos!

I am sharing this with my sisters today. Thank you for the clear, concise information. I have learned a great deal and feel so much more confident in my HRT management for the past many years.

You are the best pedagog!! Thankyou for this video!

Barbie I would be lost without you and all your teachings. I had to go through 3 doctors to get HRT and now my doctor has retired. I have to pay for HRT no insurance. But I will keep going with it. I hope you are well ❤

Thank you so much for the education you give all of us! I'm learning so much from all of your videos and I watch at least 5 videos a day! Love all of your videos 🙂

I always learn so much with you Professor Barbie at Menopause University. Thank you ☺️❤️

I'm one of the lucky ones who was able to start hrt after the window of opportunity had closed two years before. I would not have known any of this if not for you!! I have been sharing your educational tutorials with my daughters and in an osteoporosis group I'm in. Again, you are a godsend!!!

Sooo ever enlightening. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

Best video ever! Already got the “it’s contraindicated” by my onc’s APRN. Made an appt with another Dr. And am making one with you asap.

Gosh, gosh, gosh! I love and adore you! The education you give, on Menopause, is the most important education for me. I DO feel like an expert but know I have more to learn. Everything is sticking to my little gray cells! ☺

this was great! thank you!

Giving the different scenarios is very helpful for women who are wondering if they are good candidates for HRT 🙌🏼 and of course I love the comparison of hormones w regard to diabetes and thyroid deficiency. Stop fearing the hormone that has served you all of your lives ladies! Barbie-these ladies also need to hear the phrase “estrogen dominant” explained again (and again)… so many women through that phrase around thinking they can’t take HRT 😫

You are a God send!

Wow! I am a new subbie and your videos are Godsend. Thank you so much for sharing your plethora of knowledge. Be blessed.🙏🏾😊

Great video.

Excellent video

Thank you for the empowerment. It feels incredible 😃😃😃😃

Doctor, I have always wondered what your thoughts are on women who live with PCOS. You have been a huge influence in my consideration that they would benefit from early use of estradiol and progesterone, not unlike menopause dosages, in order to compete with their hyperandrogenism, and like the menopause community, PCOS sufferers appear to be an under-treated, ill-regarded yet common segment of our community.

Once again, yeh ! I just feel sorry for all those suffering who can't find their way to your education. It's a rotten shame. Thanks again.

Dr Taylor thanks for the information, it’s so helpful. I am also in complete awe of your muscles, you look strong and beautiful 💕

I love sharing your wonderful information with my younger friends. I always that I wish I would have had this information when I was 35 instead of 60! God bless YOU!!

It’s hard to fathom just how many women’s lives ( and their families) were seriously compromised as a result of that bogus 2002 HRT study. Thanks for trying to right a wrong, doc.

I’m 59 this year I’ve been through menopause since 2012 and have never been on any replacements but have never had any hot flashes I have great heart health I’ve lost 30 pounds and my cholesterol is normal now with keto intermittent fasting the last 10 months I’m going to go get tested again just to check .. great video!

Thanks! 🍃🌺

Hi Barbie! Thank you for all your time and effort educating all us women. I am astonished how many doctors that are against HRT. I had my Gyno appt today. Thankfully, my doctor believes in the importance of HRT for preventing the diseases you mention. I am 50 years Old and have been having hot flashes and mood swings for the last few years. Most recently, the libido is lower, mood swings up. He gave me samples of Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone) 1mg/100mg per capsule. It says plant based FDA approved. I never take any meds so I am little cautious. I hope this is effective against diseases not just hot flashes(it seems to just talk about relief from hot flashes).

Thanks to you Dr. Barbie for educating me. Here in Ontario Canada I have had the good fortune of an amazing women’s health clinic called Komer Care which is lead by Dr. Larry Komer. I am not in any way affiliated with this clinic-It is so busy and difficult to get an appointment they do not need advertising. The education I have received form the combination of your book and your videos have aligned perfectly with the care I have received at Komer Care Clinic in Burlington Ontario. With confidence, obtained from my Dr. Barbie training, I have been able to benefit from transdermal Estrogel and a little white pill of Prometrium and am enjoying being back in step with my life. Thank you 🙏

Maid of the Mist Annie here.Dr. A bit off topic: but I am so irked at the coveregae of HRT nedicines! The best option for me is not really covered, and currently there is no generic. Luckily I have a bunch of samples from my doctor. I am signed up for co-pay assistance . However this is funded thrrough donations and is currently closed. So here I am, biting my nails & hoping the fund will open up before my samples run out. Also it is first come first served. So I have to check every morning because if it opens and I don't jump right on it, I could miss it my chance. So stressful!

I just found you & wish I had many years ago! I’m 77 diagnosed with osteoporosis based on Dexa scan and fragility fracture. I regret being afraid of HRT years ago!!! Other than those issues I am healthy. Live a healthy lifestyle & want to continue! Is it way too late for HRT to help me? I desperately want to continue the very active life that I’ve enjoyed. Thanks so much, you’re an inspiration!❤

I am learning so much from your videos! You’re an amazing teacher! I’m currently using Estrogel- started 5 days ago. I’m finding that everything is so expensive! What about using Estradiol oral tablets vaginally? I’ve heard this works for the vaginal symptoms and avoid first pass through liver? My problem is affordability for something I will have to do for the rest of my life!

Thank you for the amazing education Menopause Barbie🙏 I have endometrial hyperplasia (without atypia). I’m 52 and on low dose of estrogen and progesterone and still having low estrogen symptoms. Should I be worried about increasing my estrogen given the condition? Are you able to do a video on women taking HRT who have certain conditions which are sensitive to too much estrogen rather than just to low estrogen? Thank you.

Thank you for all the education! After 8 years of successful Hrt my Dr has decided that it's time to stop. No changing her mind! I am 63, a nonsmoker, active and not over weight. Parents both had Alzheimer's. After phone consultation, do you help find a source for a prescription? I tried 4 Drs before I found the one who prescribed for me the last 8 years.

I want to know how I can look as vibrant, thin and “glowing” as you do!

I love watching your videos and learning from them I am 50 have been on the pill for 30 years my Doctor told me it was time to come off the pill omg I wished I never he has done a blood test and said I was in Perimenopause I have had my period now for 10 weeks and they are heavy so I have had to have iron transfusion as my iron is so low surprise surprise and I feel terrible so now he has put me on Norethisterone to stop my bleeding so I can have a ultrasound if all is clear with my ultrasound I just want to go back on the pill I am healthy don’t smoke my blood pressure is good I weigh 47 kg so why my doctor told me to stop my I am not sure thank you

Hi Dr Taylor, I have a quick question. Are all the progesterone's pills can be used as suppositories? In the near future, I will make a schedule to consult with you :) I can't wait!! watched your yoga practice video, you are doing amazing :) I wish I can give you a big hug one day xoxoxo

I am 44 , I am experiencing brain fog , insomnia, I have experienced two episodes of hot flushes . My complain is my joint pain , memory loss , anxiety , irritability etc . I went to gyno in my country and she said that I am too young for experiencing such symptoms and she gave me a huge list of tests which are really really expensive . She looked at me as if I was exaggerating and lying . My brain fog is my worst enemy . I hope that I could find someone in my country Bangladesh who would understand my situations. Madam Taylor barbie thank you for putting such valuable info for us . You are helping people like us who have no idea why they are suffering ❤️.

Dr. B, thank you for all you do. I’ve been on HRT for five years, 1 mg estradiol and 100 mg Prometrium and sometimes still have cramping and maybe slight spotting but now have developed extreme debilitating cramping after orgasm, thankfully this only happens every so often. I am wondering if HRT has anything to do with this?

Hi Dr.B, I’m a fan of yours. I’m peri menopausal and having many symptoms. I would like to schedule the consultation with you but not sure what I need to have in place in order to do so. On your website it says I have to be ready with all my personal information. Do you need blood work or something. Please advise!

I’m 61yo and post menopausal, and the only symptom I have is lack of libido. I’m a semi Vegan, as sometimes, I have some Kefir, and eat lots of estrogen foods. My uterus are intact and I need to know if I should be taking progesterone to protect the uterus.

I am taking HRT but had very painful breasts after being on it for over a year I was on 1.5 mg sandrena gel. I stopped it for about 4 days to see if breadts got better, they did but started it again on 1mg breasts are better. Would exercise not keep your heart healthy & strengthen your bones. Btw I really enjoy your video’s

Hi Dr B. I found you yesterday!! So I have a colossal amount if catching up to do. My one question off the bat is.. how do we reignite our libido? Been on Premarin for 22 years 1.26mg and have recently changes to Estradoil patches 50.. which I need to increase to a minimum of 1mg daily (I watched video 85!)👍🙏 I'm in a relatively new relationship but cannot drum up any interest in the bedroom department (other than sleeping) and I feel guilty and so sorry for my partner. Any advice or guidance would be very much appreciated. ❤🙏🙏

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Hello Dr. Taylor, I have a question about IUD. I'm a post menopausal women about 1 year ago I had removal of prolapsing fibroid w/diagnostic hysteroscopy. I would like to use IUD as a component to my HRT. Would I still be a good candidate for the use of IUD considering I had previous fibroids if yes would you recommend I have an ultra sound before to make sure I don't have any current fibroids? Thank you Dr. Taylor!

Can perimenopausal women also take estrogen replacement if they have symptoms? Thank you for all your videos. I have learned so much!

Hi Barbie love your videos I'm going through menopause from the age of 43 until now I cannot get a break from it I am hot through day and through the night None Stop can birth control help with the menopause symptoms am 47 now i cant get no helpe from no doctor in my country so what can I do to get a break from this hot flashes

I'm half through and am curious.... I JUST began peri & my hot flashes and freezing are constant. The flashes are so brutal I have sweat pouring down my body. The resulting freezing is so bad I can't move. Picture being naked, locked inside the coldest freezer ever, with freezing cold water constantly poured on you like a waterfall. That's how bad my post flash 'chills' are. The flashes last between 10 and 35-40 min and the freezing lasts about 20 min or so. Then the hot flashes begin immediately after the freezing. 24/7. I was planning on somehow getting hrt estrogen asap (via making a gofundme or something).I'm beyond depressed. I have to leave my job cuz these are so bad. Kinda don't even want to live any more cuz the constant suffering is so bad. I dont have insurance and am lower wage so I can't afford a DR or the hrt. I've tried all the non prescription things like black cohosh (made it way way worse), diet changes, more water, deep breathing, layering clothing, and nothing helps. Nothing. Had a hysterectomy, kept one ovary and cervix. So I'm not even sure when actual menopause will hit since I haven't had a period since April 2013. I can't handle this for too much longer. My life went from amazing to living in pure 24/7 hell. I can't imagine living like this for 5 to 30 more years or longer. I just turned 49. I loathe being female. We suffer from puberty til we die of old age :'(

Is it too late for an 89 year old woman with full blown osteoporosis who lives in constant pain to benefit from taking HRT? I wish I knew this before 😢 thank you so much for your knowledge! Blessings

I feel so fortunate finding your channel,I’ve learned a lot so far.I just turn 54 ,I am peri menopausal ,I am healthy,I exercise,eat healthy, don’t smoke,and suddenly I am noticing a lot of spider veins and varicose veins in my legs,could that be related to hormones? I am not on HRT and if I start can that make it worse? Thank you

Multiples doctors have told me I can not take HRT because I had a blood clot 7 years ago. Bloodwork determined that I do not have a blood clotting disorder. One doctor’s solution for my menopause symptoms was an anti depressant and the other doctor said Black Cohash was the only thing I could take. Is this true? Is taking a hormone replacement to risky for me since I had a blood clot?

When do you suppose they'll ever change all of the very scary warning messages on all HRT Rx products?

I am 48.5 and in Perimenopause and am starting to have some symptoms of estrogen loss heart palpitations, anxiety, grumpy and short, zero sex drive, seems all but vaginal dryness or hot flashes. But I'm still having pretty regular cycles. Could I start estrogen?

Menopause Barbie, I am in my early menopause, and I have factor v leiden, and have had superficial blood clots, but never a dvt. Can I take an oestrogen patch? I'm in Australia and my GP is not going to prescribe hrt for me. Is there anything I can do?

Hello again from Greece What about me who iam 48 years old and i have my period every 28 days and i have 70%of the simptoms of menopause. My medical examination are very good ,my estrogen E2 is 105 pg/mL

What you do when you are allergic to synthetic estrogen?

You are absolutely right! Why do we bridge the gap if we have thyroid hormone or insulin deficiency but not when we became menopausal and estrogen deficient? Just because they think menopause is a stage where we can no longer have babies? But we need estrogen to keep living a healthy life! 😭

Dr B How do I get a consultation with you .

Is there a video where she talks about bio identical HRT? Or is it all the standard HRT?

Is estrogen replacement appropriate in the peri-menopausal woman whom still has estrogen (assumed healthy individual). I ask because estrogen levels have reduced compared to norms. I have heard you suggest a certain amount of estrogen is required to protect and provide the health benefits from OP, Alz and CA. Some suggest estrogen is appropriate post menopause. As a peri- menopausal woman I still feel confused about when to start.

I am 53 now I have very mild symptoms of my menopause I have more symptoms with my thyroid than anything else but hot flashes are bearable not too bad and I am athletic and I am vegan but do eat chicken and fish, so I always attribute it to my high tofu Fito estrogen diet could this be true?

Is a CAC score the best way to check our heart health?

I am now 81 and I took Premarin for twelve years during my menopause but my doctor stopped me after twelve years saying it was dangerous for breast cancer. Now that I lacked calcium even eating a lot of fruits, vegetables and cheeses and yogourt. What do you suggest? Going back on oestrogen or take calcium and be constipated all the time? Am I too old now to return on oestrogen?

I have been on evrol patch thought it had both estrogen and progesterone so was best ..now 3 years on I’m back to hot flashes and most all menopause symptoms … what do I do?

i think i’m ready to book a consultation, but i’m having a hard time finding the questionnaire. i’ve seen it once before. do i need to find it on a desktop and not an ipad? thank you!

Good afternoon, My doctor started me on the low patch and after a month up my dose to 0.05 estradiol patch. 2 weeks into taking it. I started feeling nervous and jittery. Is this normal and need give my body time

i am 48 and on mirena for 2 years due to endometrial hyperplasia . my period is coming as spotting every other month . i feel awful like fainting when it does ... doc does not give me anything to help

One questions: I am 57 just started taking HRT (Combipatch), # 1 Since we're outliving our ovaries, is there any benefit to having them removed?

I thought in previous episode (it’s been awhile since I saw it) you recommended women not start HRT if they’ve had more than 10 years total time not using HRT since they were in menopause (one year of no period). Do you still recommend that or have you changed your mind? (Or am I remembering incorrectly…brain fog 🤣?) Thank you.

Is poor blood circulation as a result of Estrogen deficiency as well?

Hi Barbie. Is it ok to go on HRT at 45 when I’m perimenopause or take the contraceptive pill? My estradiol and progesterone results are veryyy low. I am going through so much anxiety.

I am confused. My gynecologist called and told me once my period stops for a year she will start to ween me off of my estrogen.

Hi Dr. Taylor , Why would my gynecologist want to put testosterone (my levels are undetectable ), but not estradiol , in the pellet ? I’m evaluating the pellet later this month , however , she mentioned still using the patch for estradiol delivery … but I don’t remember why . Something about my current levels being normal .., but that’s because I’m currently on the climapro patch .045 ? The pellet is pricey as it is so I don’t want to pay for 2 delivery systems , when the pellet could satisfy both . I appreciate your advice .

Good morning Dr. Taylor. I was wondering if you will discuss the various types of estrogen and progesterone. The patch falls off and the cream is as good as the pump is one day lots the next little. and don't get me started with the progesterone pills. Isn't there an easier way... like birth control pills take a pill a day and move on with your day. Will you discuss these options with your views because I swear that my OB gets a kick back only this and that. No options and if it doesn't work well you aren't right for HRT??? Like what's with that???? It's like my brand or nothing. I swear it's all about the $$$$. Also now that I have an OB and I want someone else too bad no one will take me. I don't get it. we only have 3 in our catchment and I can't go any where else. Money$$$$.

Does it cause weight gain? It seems when I take Progesterone and estrogen I gain weight.

I’m now 70 years of age. I had a complete hysterectomy at age 40 and took birth control until age 50. I haven’t used anything since. Is it too late to start HRT?

You don’t mention ANYTHING about the carcinogenic properties of Estrogen. I am so confused. Also, NONE of the links on your webpage are working. You cannot open ANY of the webinars, or charts you refer to…are you now REALLY retired?

8:42 what I heard was.... your heart arteries can determine whether you would choose to take estrogen. My mom is 76 and gas so many health problems. I wish she could have hrt

10:45 you wouldn't stop your thuroid me so why would you stop estrogen. You can start estrogen ss long as your heart can take it.