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@O-ft3mf 21 сағат бұрын
waf?
@kathleendillon1572 Күн бұрын
Is progesterone appropriate for a 67 year old post menopausal woman
@zivaplutchok5315 Күн бұрын
I’m 71. Had full hysterectomy at 50. No HRT given. Safe to start Estrodile at this age? Thank u
@jamiprater3848 Күн бұрын
I had hormone pellets done back in June of 24 everything went great ..then went back in September to reup my pellets ..well started bleeding horribly especially in the month of October..come to find out I was given only estrogen and no progesterone until 4 months later and still bleeding on the pellets..I'm so worried my provider doesn't know what she's doing ..
@brianne571 2 күн бұрын
What about after menopause and no HRT?
@twilightinavalon 2 күн бұрын
Fish oil supplements can actually raise your LDL. If you are going to take these types of supplements, look for ones that are EPA only. DHA raises LDL.
@jackiquinton3495 2 күн бұрын
I had severe dizziness and lightheadedness with oral micronized progesterone. It lasted until 6 pm the next day. I never had any mental health effects, nor any PMS mood changes or PMDD in my past. Switching to progesterone SR capsules BID has fixed that.
@SimpleHormones 2 күн бұрын
Great to know you’ve discovered a simple solution
@abclimbing 2 күн бұрын
Reducing carbohydrates is terrible advice
@monhut6124 2 күн бұрын
Great info! But how can I avoid horrible water rerention from progesterone? 🙏🏻
@shellyhatch2547 2 күн бұрын
Is the cream safe if you have a history of endometriosis?
@Florida_Mollie 3 күн бұрын
I’ve sent a referral request a few times and never got an email back. Does that mean you just don’t have a referral for me in my area?
@SimpleHormones 3 күн бұрын
@Florida_Mollie Hmmmm . . . that message looks like it went out on September 8, 2024 (if I'm identifying you correctly in my email system). May have gone to your spam folder? I just sent it again to the address I think is correct for the only Mollie I have in my system - in Florida.
@Florida_Mollie 3 күн бұрын
@ I found it. I searched and there is no one in my area-Destin Fl. Thnx
@JanasSpace 3 күн бұрын
Please, Sir, how long do I have to take this cream for. I have just got it prescribed 2 days ago when I went to a doctor thinking I had UTI and today I got resalts of urine test and it is negative. So now it really looks like problems are somewhere else. Is it just a certain time I take it or for how long really women usually use Estradiol cream 0.01. Thank you very much as I am very new in this issues and worry also of side effects since my dear aunt just passed away last year in breast cancer. Regards, Jana
@SimpleHormones 3 күн бұрын
@JanasSpace Thanks for watching. So sorry you're struggling with those symptoms. In answer to your question, estradiol vaginal cream is usually taken long-term, since the loss of estradiol isn't something that's going to go away on its own. So sorry about your aunt. However, you can rest assured that there's exactly ZERO evidence that estradiol in a vaginal cream has any impact on increasing breast cancer risk.
@anahiddominguez6700 4 күн бұрын
What about dhea on HRT?
@SimpleHormones 3 күн бұрын
@anahiddominguez6700 DHEA is often recommended by hormone specialists as a part of optimizing all your hormones after menopause. I suggest in the video that having a hormone optimization specialist work with you on DHEA is always the best approach.
@anyakter8490 4 күн бұрын
My testosterone point 1.78 ng/ml, this is very problem??
@ChrisSamson01 4 күн бұрын
If you are hoping to improve your testosterone levels then you should read this. I increased my testosterone levels 495 ng/DL to 884ng/DL and free T 94 pg/ml to 179 pg/ml. Complete Guide To Testosterone by James Francis.
@HighNetworthNetwork 4 күн бұрын
This is interesting. I consume grass-fed beef everyday. Sirloins, ribeyes and picanhas but low fat grades. ApoB 41mg/dl. I work out 4 times a week, brisk walk 10k steps per day and run 5k once a week. Perhaps everyone has different nutrient assimilation.
@dutchTea 4 күн бұрын
Know of a doc in the Netherlands?
@vivianrose6805 4 күн бұрын
71 year old female, lifetime of fitness training, non-smoker, no alcohol and a very healthy carnivore diet. I am currently in hospital having narrowly missed death by LAD blockage. In July 2022 I paid for CAC ( expensive in UK). The result was zero You may imagine how confused I feel.
@jonklein7130 12 сағат бұрын
What was the cause? Your score was 0
@haddadmj96 4 күн бұрын
Can this cause autonomic dysregulation? I took a 10mg capsule 3.5 months ago and I developed neurosis and palpitations. I felt the palpitations and the odd feeling an hour after taking the capsule. Is my experience relevant? I’m 27 years old and I took it to help me build muscle at the gym. Can you please help me if you can? I still feel constant palpitations and anxiety. I tested my DHEA-S before starting and it was among the normal range.
@shannansteele3007 5 күн бұрын
All your videos are so helpfull. I am based in Philadelphia, PA
@SimpleHormones 5 күн бұрын
@shannansteele3007 Thanks so much for watching. I'm here to help as much as I can. If you're looking for help from a hormone specialist . . . Fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here to find one near you: simplehormones.com/referral
@janetayala6908 5 күн бұрын
Without taking any meds for meno, do they symptoms ever stop?
@SimpleHormones 5 күн бұрын
@janetayala6908 That's a great question! Some menopause symptoms tend to go away after a period of time. Notably, hot flashes and night sweats appear to last about 7 years (on average) after menopause for caucasian women. African-American and Hispanic women may have them for up to 10-12 years. Asian women maybe 4-6. However, most menopause symptoms do not go away . . . ever. In fact many, like vaginal dryness, painful intimacy, insomnia, weight gain, joint pain, etc. have a tendency to get worse over time. That's in addition to the fact that the loss of hormones leads to serious long-term health risks like osteoporosis, heart disease, diabetes, and more.
@janetayala6908 5 күн бұрын
Does progesterone gain weight?
@3x02mb 7 күн бұрын
Steve, I absolutely love the way you make all of this so clear and easy to digest! Thank you for educating us and providing us with life saving information. I am getting an ultrasound of my pelvis tomorrow because for 2 years I had been using non FDA approved transdermal estrogen, progesterone and DHEA and I do have a uterus. I trusted this company (GLOW NATURAL WELLNESS) with my health - I was unaware that their creams were not FDA approved - and after doing my own research and listening to several podcasts and menopause experts ( yourself included! ), I am now feeling nervous that I have not been protecting my uterus with the transdermal progesterone. Until my ultrasound results come in, I have stopped the estrogen and DHEA creams, and I switched to the micronized oral progesterone. I never had any serious symptoms to begin with but I was taking the hormones as a preventive measure. I have also switched to a different doctor who is part of the Heather Hirsch Collective. They are certified menopause experts from NAMS. I'm hoping that if any damage was done to the lining of my uterus that it is minimal and can be corrected with the oral progesterone moving forward! I would appreciate any thoughts or concerns you may have. THANKS AGAIN for being such a LIGHT in this complex, many times confusing world of post menopausal hormones! 🙏💙
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
+@3x02mb Thanks so much for watching and for your encouragement.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
+@3x02mb I have several thoughts about what you’re including in this comment . . . but this is where we run up against the limitations of the KZbin comment section as a forum for meaningful discussions.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
+@3x02mb I will say that “FDA-approved” may not be the most important factor. I worked as a compounding pharmacist for over 2 decades, creating tens of thousands of non-FDA-approved hormones that truly helped patients live better. It IS true that oral progesterone is more effective in protecting the uterus from overgrowth.
@patdeadwyler2618 7 күн бұрын
I’m 61 and if use the lubricants to help with dryness can u have sex and it should not hurt ?
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@patdeadwyler2618 Lubricants will help. Unfortunately, they are only masking the symptoms of vaginal dryness and painful intimacy. Lubricants do not solve the root problem . . . which is the loss of estradiol. The most effective (and safest) treatment for post-menopausal vaginal dryness is vaginal estradiol or vaginal DHEA. Here is a video explaining how I believe every post-menopausal woman should at least be offered vaginal estrogen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnqTp2eciKafiposi=KAZQwVf5qam9Vn0n
@KathyMcNulty-j1s 7 күн бұрын
Great video Steve. I appreciate your honesty. I am a 69 y/o woman in excellent health, very active,been following a low carb/keto diet for 2-3 years, Chol 285, HDL 80, TG 71, LDL 193. Doc wanted statin, I requested APOB which was 139 and lipo A 183.6. I am going to try your plan as I know I have increased my saturated fat intake over the past few years.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@KathyMcNulty-j1s Thanks for watching and good luck with your ApoB. I have been doing further experimentation with mine and I may post another update video, explaining the results of my experiments.
@rhondarydell 8 күн бұрын
its because the medical establishment considers HRT an "elective" rather than "medically necessary" treatment. This needs to change.
@SimpleHormones 5 күн бұрын
@rhondarydell That's true. And the "elective" status of hormones is most likely rooted in the Women's Health Initiative study that basically said, "Don't take HRT to prevent disease." From my informed perspective, that's exactly the wrong message.
@rhondarydell 5 күн бұрын
@ this classification is the root of the problem, and exactly what puts our medical decisions at the whims of our doctors in this way.. they don't "have" to listen to us. They can give or take it away at will.. and not be liable for damages. It's as if hormones are a luxury, but not a necessity for the human body.
@GM-mw8lf 9 күн бұрын
Love the fact that you get right to the point and keep the videos short! Thanks So Much for Great Information!
@SimpleHormones 8 күн бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching
@ritumandal2612 9 күн бұрын
Can a progesterone of 800mg everyday increase anxiety? I am feeling anxious very anxious since the time my progesterone supplements have been added
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@ritumandal2612 Progesterone can induce anxiety, especially in women who have a history of progesterone intolerance, as I talked about in this video. A dose of 800MG is quite high and could bring on anxiety. There's a paradox with progesterone however. Some doctors I work with insist that it's moderate doses of progesterone where women have the most anxiety and depression issues, at least when they're progesterone intolerant. Some of these doctors actually push progesterone doses much higher to paradoxically flood the progesterone receptors and relieve the intolerance. I'm still doing some reading and research on this topic. That video has nearly 50,000 views and 703 comments. It has struck a nerve with my audience.
@luanacosta406 9 күн бұрын
Would you know anyone in Sydney australia
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@luanacosta406 Unfortunately, I don't have many hormone provider contacts in Australia. The one I have is in Melbourne. I'm always keeping my eyes open though.
@ErnestGoethe-f2w 11 күн бұрын
I’m on levithyroxine I can’t seem to gain weight. Need help work out and still no gains , is switching to armour a good idea ?
@SimpleHormones 5 күн бұрын
@ErnestGoethe-f2w That's a good question. I would suggest the best approach would be to find a hormone optimization specialist who can help sort out thyroid and all the other hormones that can contribute to low muscle/weight. There are many other factors that can make a difference: protein intake, time/intensity/type of workouts, sleep, testosterone level, etc.
@grayisthenewblonde 11 күн бұрын
Plz share links to those 5 studies.
@janetvanniekerk3838 11 күн бұрын
I have Sheehans Syndrome and have been on 100% replacement estrogen stickers for 35 years. I am 62. Last week a new GP prescribed progesterone. On the first night already I was nauseous, eoke up with headaches, and snored so badly as my throat felt thick and heavy. Next morning I eoke up with that panicky feeling in my throat and I was barely functioning. I did not care about anything, could not do normal tasks, and felt off-balance. I also had a rash on my stomach. Never again will I take progesterone.
@jamesrees920 12 күн бұрын
Sex after menopause? Thats a hard no. Even your body is tellimg you its time to tap out.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@jamesrees920 Hmmmm . . . not every woman feels that way. I've had lots of emails and KZbin comments from women who miss that aspect of their lives and their marriages. So it may be a hard no for some . . . but definitely not for all.
@sheryldunton8209 12 күн бұрын
My estradial blood test came back with a value of 218 pg/ml. I am on .o75 patch and 100 progesterone . What does that mean? Thank you.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@sheryldunton8209 That's a great question. It's important to remember that your estradiol goes up and down, depending on several factors - how long it's been since you changed your patch, how your liver metabolizes (breaks down) estradiol, whether or not your ovaries are still producing estradiol, and other factors. That 218 pg/ml alone isn't all that alarming, especially considering the chart at 3:45 in this video that shows estradiol goes way higher than that in women of child-bearing age.
@PLT722 12 күн бұрын
FYI ovaries do not just ‘shut down’, they continue to produce hormones ( according to Ayurveda & TCM up to 60 hormone-like substances, not even named in western medicine ) and affect woman’s health & wellbeing. Testing hormones in the lab? - waste of time & money. As you say they fluctuate and continue to do so for next 10 years or so. ( my own experience 😅) It will only possibly make sense to understand a particular mood at the time of testing. Testing urine at the comfort of your own home is more reliable with a fertility monitor over a period of days will give you a much better picture, though even within a same day they can be highs & lows at the same time with both hormones. Again, it helps you to understand the connection to symptoms ( eg when I feel like ‘this’ I need more progesterone, when I’m like ‘that’ I’m low in estrogen …) but ultimately staying present with our body will reveal most… I Still enjoy your videos, and it’s obvious medical Science is still in baby steps when it comes to the complexities of female body, lol 😂
@SimpleHormones 5 күн бұрын
@PLT722 Thanks for watching and for chipping in your perspective. I'm going to respectfully disagree with some of what you've mentioned. It's possible ovaries continue to produce some hormones, but the vast majority of estradiol and progesterone after menopause come from the adrenal glands and fat cells. So I'm going to stick by my statement that the ovaries basically "shut down" at menopause. The amount of estradiol and progesterone available after menopause is about 2% of what it was before menopause. There may be other hormones available, but they don't help significantly with most menopause symptoms, which is exactly why so many women are absolutely desperate for help with those symptoms. Testing blood levels for those hormones is a helpful and not-that-expensive approach. There's an extremely clear correlation between optimal ("just right") hormone levels and symptom relief. If you have hormones close to zero, you're extremely likely to have symptoms. Glad you found my videos at least interesting enough to comment.
@PLT722 5 күн бұрын
I think - as you say - it’s a matter of perspective. Yes, totally agree with almost all above, except the word ‘shut down’ ( perhaps at best shut down estrogen production may be more proper) . But the way you worded was misleading, as if ovaries were no longer needed. And they are!
@VonsOnARoll 13 күн бұрын
What if I'm in peri/menopause but don't want my sex drive to come back?
@JamieAndrick 14 күн бұрын
It would be nice to know what the optimal levels are, I'm looking at my lab results, have no idea!
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@JamieAndrick "Normal" ranges of FREE levothyroxine (T4) are between 0.8 to 2.0 ng/dL and liothyronine (T3) are 2-4.4 pg/ml. Optimal levels are toward the top end of the "normal" ranges.
@kamap.4525 14 күн бұрын
I'm 62 suffering terrible vaginal pain. I've been using estriol cvaginal cream. My vagina feels beterr but I"ve experiencing terrible vulva pain. Is it too late to start HRT? I was always scared of it because of history of female cancer in my family.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@kamap.4525 I'm so sad to hear that. It must be extremely difficult in so many ways. That definitely sounds like a situation that a trained, qualified hormone specialist might be able to help with. Fill out my Patient Referral Request Form here to find a hormone specialist: simplehormones.com/referral If you leave a referral request on KZbin or email it to me, it's extremely likely I'll drop the ball or it will fall through the cracks. Thanks!
@nickf2170 14 күн бұрын
I did all of the things noted here and a few more. At a three month check up, 12 of my 15 cholsterol markers went up, not down, including APO B (up by 11 points). Don't smoke, drink, not over weight. See my doctor in two days, I'm going to ask for continuous glucose monitor, and a detailed liver function test. I was very disciplined over that three month period...no starch, no sugar, no take out, no eating out...I ate like a monk. Not sure what went wrong.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@nickf2170 As you've discovered, the human body doesn't always play by the rules.
@nickf2170 6 күн бұрын
@@SimpleHormones Well, after the frustration wore off, I just have to accept that the things I changed were just not the root cause of my issue. The problem is still there, and I have to use critical thinking and root cause analysis to discover how to make a positive impact on the high APO B number. I refuse statins, so its up to me to find the solution. I have now added Niacin, and found about 20 grams of saturated fat I can still remove on a daily basis. Still doing everything you suggested, plus my changes, plus my new changes. I feel great, so its not all bad.
@JesusChrist2000BC 3 күн бұрын
Unlike what this guy said I would recommend that you increase your carbohydrates not decreasing like this guy said. His body is nothing to write home about. Nothing no offense to the guy but he's not the beacon of Health. I would raise your carbohydrates, only healthy complex carbohydrates fruit, rice and potatoes don't feel bad eat as much as you want, lower your fat down as much as you can get under 10 grams a day, and eat nothing but lean protein and you will see your numbers optimize and reach ideal health.
@SimpleHormones 3 күн бұрын
@@JesusChrist2000BC There you have it. Right from Jesus Himself. My "body is nothing to write home about . . . not a beacon of health." Thanks for watching though. FYI I'm actually feeling pretty good about my body and my health right now.
@sgill4833 14 күн бұрын
I took 25mg of dhea for a yr, was great but after a yr libido went away, switched to pregnanolone now with diim and tamoxfen, feel more balanced now.
@tracygarnet6392 15 күн бұрын
Just had a CAC score of 540, started getting out of breath very quickly playing pickleball. Also have a heart murmur I didn't have before, should I be worried? Haven't seen my Dr. since the test. Just did it on Friday, but surprised at how high the number was.
@SimpleHormones 15 күн бұрын
@tracygarnet6392 That's a high score. I wouldn't say you should be "worried" but I would say you should be "motivated." I have a good friend with a moderately high CAC score (less than 100) who was experiencing some chest pain during a workout. He went to his doctor, who recommended a stress test. He had symptoms during the test. He was escalated to the cath lab, where doctors found he had significant blockages in his LAD, the artery in the heart that's most problematic. Your situation definitely warrants talking with your doctor, who will probably refer you to a cardiologist to see if there are significant blockages. It's not a situation to "wait and see" or try to handle on your own.
@jonklein7130 12 сағат бұрын
Out breath quickly and CAC of 540 yes see your dr
@louiseswan2417 16 күн бұрын
I am on micronised Protestan and etstrogen spray. I suffered quickly on oral progestan and now insert half dosage every second night . This appears to be working although have noticed sore gums and ears
@Godisfirst21 16 күн бұрын
I'm 52 and I haven't had a period in 1 year, 6 months. All my symptoms have disappeared. No hot flashes. I had so many symptoms. I'm shocked they all went away. My daughter, who is 23 pointed it out to me. She said I'm back to myself. Perimenopause was a nightmare. I want to give you ladies hope. I didn't go on hrt. I tried supplements, but nothing worked. I'm so happy it's over and I'm finally on the other side. I'm going to stores every day now. I'm more confident to socialize. I love you all my sistas.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@Godisfirst21 Thanks for watching. I'm not clear, based on your comment, if you are or are not taking hormone replacement now. But it's great you're feeling better. My surveys of menopausal women and the scientific literature indicate that supplements may help a little with menopause . . . but not much. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnStfquFbs2Ai9Usi=ZrBAtMjGRULXFxuz
@Godisfirst21 5 күн бұрын
@SimpleHormones I've never taken hrt. I tried a few supplements. They didn't work. 1.5 years no period and I'm starting to feel more like myself again. It was a bumpy ride.
@dantwister5106 16 күн бұрын
Dhea boosts testosterone in women, boom done. In men it almost doesn't. Is there anything for men that boosts testosterone above 800 range? Herbals, and exercise doesn't do the trick if you are older.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@dantwister5106 In my informed opinion, there's no herb, supplement, diet, workout, or lifestyle change that can get total testosterone from below 300 ng/dl (where it's considered clinically low) up to 800 ng/dl, whioch would be close to optimal. There are a few of those steps that could increase testosterone maybe 20%. So that would make it go from 300 ng/dl up to 360 ng/dl. Pretty disappointing but that's the truth.
@videograph982 16 күн бұрын
society and doctors focus too much on the health needs of older women and the benefits of HRT on the unpleasant, obvious aspects of menopause, like hot flashes. well, not all of us go through hell during menopause. when I was approaching menopause, my dr told me basically that discomforts were the only negatives to losing my hormones. I didn't experience any serious discomforts so I didn't get any hormones. but now, at 63, I have osteoporosis. HRT could have prevented that, not too mention all the other health benefits. stop just focusing on hot flashes and weight gain, please!
@seemabains7692 17 күн бұрын
Does the hormone in a msriba coil cause increased risk of breast cancer as i assume marina coil is not body identical? Should i try to carry on with utrogestan instead. Ive been put on provera due to bleeding pending a marina coil.
@Kit3300-ab 18 күн бұрын
Progesterone cause hair loss, gives me bad sleep and water retention. I prefer progestin
@melindawiens275 19 күн бұрын
Thank you! I agree on everything you said. It’s the path I s been on for a few months now since I was diagnosed with high APOb I will retest in a couple more months. Thank you!
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@melindawiens275 Thanks for watching and good luck with your ApoB!
@graceguerrero7045 19 күн бұрын
I’m taking 100 mg of progesterone at night it helps me sleep it’s a God send I couldn’t sleep only about 3 sometimes 4 hours!! The only thing is I noticed I’m getting some pimples no other side effects
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@graceguerrero7045 Thanks for watching. Great news that it's helping with sleep. I hear that a lot from other women who don't have this intolerance issue.
@r_r_r_r 19 күн бұрын
For those finding this years later, bloodwork is NOT recommended any longer as the main diagnostic tool for perimenopause. If you need support and your health provider is insisting on that, show them the latest from Mayo Clinic or any other reputable resource.
@SimpleHormones 6 күн бұрын
@r_r_r_r Thanks for watching. There are different approaches to perimenopause testing among doctors I work with. Some do test in perimenopause, many do not, because the tests don't necessarily produce useful information. Mayo Clinic is fine, but they will basically tell you the party line about hormones and perimenopause or menopause. That's all about how HRT is super risky and not for every woman. Fine if that's where you get your information. But they won't let you know about the risks of NOT getting your hormones optimized,. especially AFTER you go into menopause.