Try wild yam before HRT

What an a hole of a doctor with bedside manners like that passing judgment on your energylevels and functioning (sadly the compassionate doctors seem to be the minority, at least is my experience)

Thank you very much dokter for Your INFORMATION ,GOD Bless you ,bogoboho🔥💯❤️

I am. 73 and still suffering Had a hysterectomy 3 Years ago and they removed my ovaries.. Still suffering from depression and anxiety?. I have been given HRT.. But my Gp has said its too dangerous My life is a nightmare 😢😢😢

@@paulinebate9692 Thank you for sharing your experience after a hysterectomy. Are you considering taking the plunge by taking on the HRT? Wishing you all the best as you try out several options.

Yes testosterone is very important and overlooked even by specialists unless you inform yourself and ask for it.

I'm going to talk to my doctor about testosterone. I'm on hrt and have been for years.

It's just accessng testosterone in the uK as GPs can't prescribe it. It can only be prescribed off label by a specialist.

Are u on patches.

In Germany testosterone for women is not prescribed at all.

Same here. Was never overweight until I hit menopause. Overwhelming tiredness and headache

I've heard about Dr Louise Newson in the audiobook (appr. 8hrs) from Kate Muir "Everything you need to know about the Menopause", which I can highly recommend! It gives loads of examples and even a wider context. Fascinating, as I had no idea about the health implications.

Her book is really good too x

I totally agree with you. Very informative!

So glad I listened to this. I am 75. I suffered quite a bit during nenopause, but had a super GP, who actually listened to me when I said I wanted natural oestrogen cream. It was like magic. When once I felt better I stopped taking it as in those days ut was considered dangerous to be on it for long periods.. I started taking vagifem a few years ago for vaginal dryness and prolapse. Again it worked a treat, so when once covid struck I didn't bother ordering any more as I would have needed to see my GP, and F2F appointments were like Hens teeth. Recently I have really struggled with my weight and although fit find I have less stamina. Is it just old age or should I try the hot again?

@@hermioneevans6844 the most current evidence (2022) suggest that for many reasons (including higher bone density, lower heart risk and dementia prevention) hormone replacement therapy is for life not a short-term treatment. I plan to remain on it permanently for its many benefits and preventions.

I'm sorry to hear this. Keep pushing for hrt x

Absolutely there has to be more awarenes created about this . I have been going through hell with dealing with menopause and its symptoms . I had lost my will to live , my immunity, my sleep almost completely . In fact I can say I had lost my life and refused to believe that a perfectly productive woman who had been a go getter and never said die could just stop functioning almost completely with just a hormonal balance shift . I have learnt the really hard way how powerful hormones really are and it is pointless to keep waging a war against it when there is a perfectly good solution available . Immediately after this podcast which is literally Gods answer to me to get my life back I called up my Dr and didnt ask her -I informed her - I have decided to take HRT will you prescribe it to me. She said yes of course and that is just it . Thank you ZOE and Dr Louse you have in all likelihood saved my life. I am very very grateful .

Yes as a boomer we were always fighting for rights its exhausting and then when your in a hormone drop life just can be unbearable. No one took our symptoms serious, our moms had to suffer thru and so they figured we must also. B.S. It impacts your whole life the sweats, the dry skin the odd feelings mental and physical that are REAL. We are expected to put on a pretty face and push on thru hell, Makes me feel awful was so hard to live up to a full potential in life fighting all this just to be heard or recognised let alone helped, and not put down and dismissed. We can only hope younger generations will get better treatment. We had no internet and lots of books and magazine articles written by men, we were near powerless over our own body. It was a cruel time. All women must band together whether we have bad menopause symotoms or not we must hold each other up.

Try looking online. Sometimes you can get a Telehealth appointment and get a prescription.

Sharon, are you in Sydney? I can give you details of GPs who specialise in HRT

I’m sorry to hear your struggle. It’s important not to ask for HRT but to inform your doctor you have a hormone deficiency and state you need HRT. Be prepared to be given the silliest low dose imaginable and book the next appointment before you leave their office so that you can review your symptoms and ask for higher dosing levels as needed. You may have to do this every 45 days for a few months. Don’t be shy about saying what you need and expect to remove your symptoms entirely. I had to get to 2mg estradiol (from .5!!) and 200mg progesterone to sleep well and stop severe symptoms. I am also now on .75gm testosterone for strength, stamina and confidence. I did not get any of these things being sweet or waiting for a doctor to know what I needed. I did my research and I got demanding and I didn’t stop til the doctor did what was needed. Ultimately a specialist was necessary. Menopause makes us feel reduced, depressed and lacking in confidence the very things that stop you from self advocacy! You only have a decade long window to see the long term health benefits from HRT and you need it for life. More immediately your body has about 3 days of soluble hormones in it. Don’t wait any longer.

Hi can't believe you're been refused. Where in oz are u? Try Jean hailes menopause clinic. There are so many gps who specializes in menopause.

What is HRT?

@@bernardnepo I suggest you do some research..

she has an interview in her postcast with one of the specialists who was involved in that flawed study. Very interesting, very clarifying. I am in no fear, no more.

I started at 59½ and my sister started at 63. We are both benefiting, particularly with our bones, so, no, it's not too late

Me too! Brought me to tears. I have been suffering with almost every symptom you can have with menopause and peri menopause for about 10 years. I have been turned down again and again for HRT by GPs as I have family breast cancer history. Finally I am having a consultation with my GP today after consultants have said HRT will not increase my breast cancer risk. I don't feel in good knowledgable hands though and I cannot afford to go to private clinics. I feel so desperately sad for all the millions of women who have and still continue to go through these debilitating symptoms. Thank you, Louise Newson and Davina McCall, for bringing this more into the public domain and Zoe too. How to re-inform and educate GPs about the reality of this issue? so all women can access appropriate treatment that will transform the quality of their lives and ultimately save the NHS billions in treating the life threating diseases that HRT can prevent.

It’s not to late for you to start HRT

It's different for everyone. For me opiate therapy has helped me with menopausal symptoms and other issues as well.

Feel for u. I suffered badly now on patches although feeling leg weakness.

Medical menopause is suffering Opioid therapy has worked for me in an amazing way!

I am getting really sick of men's lightweight opinions on women going through the menopause!! They don't have to go through any of the the menopause, so how would they know what it's like

I meant to say, many of the horrible menopause symptoms

Wow, well done! 👍

I did the same and came to the same conclusion. Unfortunately my GP would not prescribe what I wanted and I went though all sorts that I had to try first. I was an unlucky one - I ended up with breast cancer. l I think it was because I was on systemic i.e. pills rather than the gel +micronised progesterone for the 3 years I was on it, plus years on the contraceptive pill prior to that. Please note my saying unlucky. I am not trying to scare anyone here, and wouId still recommend HRT is your life is unbearable. l wish I could still take it

@@sailinglass I'm sorry you had to go through all that. Most women approaching menopause in 2022 have it relatively easy though I'm aware some are still having to battle to get what they want.

Do you not need testosterone?

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My doc had to put me on blood pressure medication since I was perimenopause even though I'm slim and eat okay. Because I developed anxiety I got obsessed with my blood pressure readings as I bought the machine. Would I be able to come off BP med I'm only on small dose 2mg perindopril. Would I be able to come off seeing I've been on hrt 2 years now.

Please try and reduce your stress levels. It plays a big role in bringing unpleasant symptoms. I went through the same.

Terri it's a horrible feeling I'm going through the same it's bad I can't stand the hot 🔥 flashes

@@sorayapetersen634 I am sorry to ask you. Have you ever tried yoga and meditation. It helped me a lot. I am leading a normal life. With the grace of God.

Terribly

Sally: at 57, you may still be getting periods but your hormonal levels may be similar to a postmenopausal woman (i.e. you may not be ovulating). According to a book I was reading, it is better to go through menopause before age 60 anyway, because women who go through menopause very late are at higher risk of diabetes. Go figure!

Yes but how long ago exactly was that Lisa?

It was 20 years ago that she started on it and was treated 5 years ago for breast cancer:,

Hi lovely I so can relate to you. I've been having all them symptoms for a couple of years now. 😕. Sending lots of love to you ❤️ 💗

...i hope you will find way to manage , and ease, the simptoms,...it Is esential to start to take extra care for Our health, body and mind, ...with proper diet, herbs, vitamins, minerals, exercise...etc, ... 🙏🏻❤️i hope you will be good....

I’ve been suffering since 2020. No one tells you how many symptoms you’re going to get. Every month I seem to get something new. I feel completely fed up. I have no motivation anymore. I feel like I’m forcing myself to do things. My stamina is not what it used to be.

HRT saves lives ! Get an appointment with this Lady which has Centers in Uk or find The Right gynechologist believe me you can get over Even over depressive Symptomes blessings 🌷⚜️🙏🏻

I have peri menopause, I feel your pain!! am the same weight gain, swollen ankles, excessive sweating, mood swings. Depressed, anxious mess but us woman are warriors keep on keeping on much love sent your way 💕

Apparently Newson Health company recently prescribed HRT for a lady in her 90s! She was overjoyed🎉 🎉 ❤

Me too same thing.

Wow 43 so young

That's amazing it helped your bones. How are y feeling now. When did u start hrt.

Hope you are fully recovered. What would be the symptoms of epithelial ovarian cancer? I have ovarian cancer running through my Mum's side of the family but I am on HRT. I have a lot of fibroids so am being scanned every year though.

I had a huge fibroid removed at 43, I’m 54 now, I wish I had take calcium d glucarate then which helps the liver to get rid of excess oestrogen.

Yup its only a matter of time for me

Thank you, Dr. Dyer. I feel, your input is appreciated. Many women though the struggle is real feel better postmenopause. Nine year struggle but hanging in there💪😉

Can you tell more what kind of diet ?

@@user-eo5vh3df9i Found a diet plan in a book called, Superfoods. It was a menu for a week. It increases the dietary intake of vitamin E, vitamin B6, mg, and zn.

Thank you

@@jackiedoherty338 Thank you

This is so true we are on the other half of our life

Your GP is likely not well informed so do your research and go in there and demand what you deserve to have. Be prepared or you will be waved off as a lunatic wanting “dangerous drugs”. I had to go through 3 GPs and an eventual specialist referral to get what I needed.

Don’t let anyone tell you it’s a short-term therapy. It’s for life. Current studies (2022) actually indicate there is NO additional risk and in fact prevent a range of serious health issues from bone loss to dementia. Most of this information is available online from several reputable agencies including the menopause society.

@andrea mcGill I'm happy the hormone replacement therapy is working for you. I've known several women who had issues with blood clots in their legs and lungs due to taking the HRT. I've known women who had developed breast cancer due to taking HRT. Specifically, the breast cancer they developed was connected to estrogen. The risks are not nonsense. The risks are identified and disclosed if you are taking HRT. It's your choice to ignore or deny the risks. But, know you have an increased chance of throwing blood clots or getting breast cancer. You have obviously done your own Risk vs. Benefit analysis. I wish you well.

How long have you been taking hrt for if you don't mind me asking? Was it prescribed by the GP?

@@Skylark_Jones pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10408735/ This article was written 23 yrs ago. The known adverse events are well documented...23 yrs ago. Every year taking HRT increases the risk of having an adverse event.

I am 79 and have been on HRT for 30 years, there is a different view on it causing breast cancer. It's not in every one. Every medication has side affects, but the good outlays the risks. Keep taking it.

I think we are in a similar position. Good luck with your GP. I haven't decided if I want to try hrt again.

Yes the current findings (2022) show HRT to actually lower these risks not elevate them. Meanwhile low/no hormones can actually lead to bone loss, contribute to dementia and more. It’s very sad how women have not been supported by the healthcare community on this extremely important issue. The earlier you begin HRT the better! Go see your GP!

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Very sorry what you went through. When did you develop breast cancer while you were on hrt? We're u taking patches.

Can you please explain when you stop taking HRT? I am in my early 70s and I still have the occasional night sweats and disrupted sleep also. I am a vegan (mostly) any physically active. I have a family history of osteoporosis.

It’s not too late to take HRT

Acupuncture works on placebo and is based on an ancient Chinese religious belief the CCP brought back last century for propaganda reasons (for example they claim their people always had a cure for cancer in Chinese medicine, yet obviously it doesn't work or they'd use it today). It's really not that hard to look into the politics behind the re-emergence of various Chinese practices and the intensive research on acupuncture (in case you're unaware you should be reading meta studies not just individual studies) and see that the Chinese people obviously advanced beyond primitive pseudo sciences like the English dropped blood-letting. You should probably start increasing the quality of the research you're doing into your health as opposed to looking for confirmation bias as it looks like you're seeking from this comment. Please, it will only be to your benefit

Research natural progesterone cream and Judy Evans naturopath.

Everyone is different. I feel I went into menopause in top health, eating well and exercising and have had most symptoms and have a very difficult time.

Agree

I also was healthy…good diet (mainly whole food, plant based, cooked from scratch since age 17), physically fit from my teens up to menopause (both aerobic and weights). I have had horrendous menopausal symptoms, and 7 years later continue to do so. I’ve been on HRT for 6 years, it only helps with some of the symptoms, but some help is better than nothing. This subject hasn’t been studied enough. The information required to help the range of problems in the majority of women just doesn’t exist yet. This will take huge focussed effort-and funding-for many years. @eileenwatt8283 . It would be interesting to do studies comparing women affected differently by menopause, but the scope of factors studied I feel would have to be much wider than you suggest, eg birth control methods, number of children, breast feeding….these all significantly affect your hormone levels for a significant portion of your life, as does type and frequency of exercise, and the health of your brain and your body in general (antibiotics taken, diet, stress, mental health disorders, diseases & medications). Designing and analysing such studies is incredibly complicated. Even analysing the biases in collecting the data is complicated, never mind those in interpreting the results. Look at the debate over analyses of The China Study. Listen at 14:42 to Dr Louise Newson explain how The Nurses’ Health Study data was mistakenly used to justify stopping HRT prescription. The results of any such analysis should be treated with caution until thoroughly peer reviewed.

@@Katepwe were you married or had children. What kind of environment were you living in. All those factors has to be part of the study. Where there trauma and how did the person handle negative experiences.

@@eileenwatt8283 I’m glad you now acknowledge the scope of the factors you initially considered were much too narrow. Maybe you should wait for the results of any such studies before deciding what lifestyle advice to give to others.

Try bioprogesterone say Famenita - it should help with heavy periods...you are perimenopausal not menopausal as periods are there

Those who have had cancer in the family should avoid hrt.

@@passionatesingle That's not true. Did you watch the video before you commented? At around 17:30 she says that women on hormones are less likely to die from breast cancer if they do get it

From my research, if we had thyroid probs or were diabetic, we would be on those hormones for life, thus the same is true of menopausal women. She says she will take it till the day she dies. Re the breast cancer comment, my family has a history of breast cancer but me and my sister take hrt. We spoke to the family nurse at the royal marsden and watched this doctor and others and we feel the benefits outweigh the tiny risk. Thats just us. Its individual.

1) yes, with caveats that include seeing a doctor and examining your personal health status 2) for your whole life! If you don’t like dementia and bone loss then it’s necessary to keep your hormone levels “normal”. What we are missing right now is a method for measuring a woman’s individual hormone levels (they constantly shift and hard to test for reliably) as she ages so we could, say, provide ongoing hormone replacement starting much younger. This would avoid a number of issues as currently the health care system requires you to be considered absent menstruation for an entire year. Based on your questions your best start is to do your research from legitimate sources and then consult a doctor and get a referral to a specialist if they are unwilling to give you HRT without a valid reason. Good luck! 🍀

@@passionatesingle this is utterly bogus misinformation. I know women with breast cancer on HRT because their cancer is not responsive to estrogen! There are many cancers and just because it happens in a breast is not a reason not to take HRT. Get your cancer mapped and treat that cancer for what it is. HRT is a total system therapy that prevents bone loss and dementia.

You should really look at your diet there are lots of estrogen rich foods and excersise this will really help. We can't eat and drink alcohol like we used to when we were younger. There is so much you can do for ourselves without hrt. Food really is the key also good vitamins omega 7. Also mindset is important.

All the symptoms mentioned, I have them😢. I’m 46. Been diagonized with Fibromyalgia, it was the first time I heard of that condition. Been experiencing fatigue syndrome 2 years ago, developed muscle pains since year began, mood changes, brain fog, less concentration and multi tasking affecting my job😢. Dr, help us to know the natural food to take to get more hormones

All the symptoms mentioned, I have them😢. I’m 46. Been diagonized with Fibromyalgia, it was the first time I heard of that condition. Been experiencing fatigue syndrome 2 years ago, developed muscle pains since year began, mood changes, brain fog, less concentration and multi tasking affecting my job😢. Dr, help us to know the natural food to take to get more hormones

@@benb7752 yes this has also added to my experience, as well as blurred vision, dizziness headaches, forgetfulness, (left the house with the stove on) sugar cravings, sore breast, huge weight gain around hips n stomach, profuse sweating, body odor acid reflux, pain in calve and heel. And the list goes on. I counted thus far 45 symptoms. All I can say is Almighty God created this body and He alone can heal completely. But in the mean time lifestyle changes along with diet and external hormones will do for now. Take care of yourself and you are NOT crazy and Alone.

Same

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This would be great, my friend has recently had a rubbish consultation with her GP recently, who was also a woman! This information should be widespread.