Debunking Menopause Myths with Dr. Sara Gottfried

[@marcusvalera5406]

I'm a man,been married for 25 years...watching video to help me understand what's going on to my wife and all her changes wich I wasn't prepared,but I want to be there to support her instead of getting wrong ideas a bout her.

[@hannw7]

I was so stressed out all the time from ages 30-48. Horribly stressful job, kid at 37 and another at 41, stressful and complicated marriage, divorce at 43 which took 2 agonizing years to settle. My cortisol levels were off the charts. I just struggled through everything, night sweats, hot flashes, moody as shit, constantly ruminating on everything! I knew something was really wrong with me. I just started HRT and I’m praying it helps me. Life is so tough. The world is so ugly. Easy to get trapped in being depressed all the time. Being a woman is no joke!!

[@Divorcedhousemaid666]

වල් ගොනෝරියා බ්ස්ල්ලො එක්ක හුකපිය. තිගෙ මිනිහට හොරෙං. තිගෙ මෙනෝපෝස් රුදාව හරියයි. පර වේ

[@raspeth]

You are not alone. 😘

[@charlenewilliams8131]

Meditation really helped me.

[@stellbanne]

I went though the same thing, then I decided to take charge of my own life. No one was coming to rescue me. I will handle my life my way. I fill myself with information like this Drs. and read alot of books on various subjects. I am the main character of my life now.

[@heywigsister]

Same!!! I'm on day 3, no results yet but I'm hopeful!

[@karenkaren3189]

I have been lucky. My experience of menopause was pretty gentle. My major symptom was sleep disturbances which are better now. My advice. Stop drinking. Alcohol is not a health food, pure sugar. Part of the weight gain issue is related to that for many women. Find some form of exercise and stick to it. I practice yoga, swim or walk most days. Eat as well as you can but don’t obsess about it. Cutting down on sugars helps a lot. Certain medications and supplements are helpful. My sister had horrible hot flashes, so she takes a very small dose of HRT. I take a mild antidepressant for my sleep and mood. I also take Vitamin D, Magnesium Glycinate and CBD drops. Get outside in the sun as much as possible ( with sunscreen and a hat). Let go of what you can’t change. Develop hobbies, stay interested in other people. Smile. Be philosophical. In ages past most women our age would be dead. Finally accept that nothing remains the same. We are born, we live and we die. We don’t generally go from a state of robust health to death. There is a normal slowing down and decrepitude. I used to get freaked out at my crepe-y arms but now I chose to focus on how strong my arms still are.

[@hw462]

Very positive message 😊Thank you

[@mashenka6189]

I love your message. It’s very true. We are all in decline. However, we can do our very best to maintain our positive mind, body and spirit.

[@sarahfrasher3513]

beautiful reflection of what is just reality! I look for this info for my best health options, but embrace my life; having a beginning, middle, and end eventually. Anything else, for me, feels like youth worship. which is a disservice to our wise elder women and a way of pandering to patriarchal pressures.

[@elisseamaranthine]

You are so wise and your message is so uplifting, even healing ❤

[@nccrchurchunusual]

Great video & comments. I know the Death rate is 100%, so be deliberate. Dont waste your life bc you are here for a reason & a season. I hope mamy of us can find solutions for these physical & mental issues caused by a myriad of possible ailments. Spiritual health is imp too. Many yrs ago I accepted Jesus Christ who loves and cares for me. The Bible is my fav book. Jesus has brought much healing from a very traumatic childhood. Now I am trying to find a good menopause doctor in Northwest FL.

[@kittywalker2944]

Good news! I went through menopause about 15 years ago. The negative symptoms did not last long. My new frumpy figure disappeared and the most important change was that my mood swings and other mental health issues went away. I spent 30 years being depressed, having pms and later pmdd. It might not be as bad as you have heard.

[@aprililes8355]

Thankyou for the positive words and outlook!!!❤🙏🙏

[@aprililes8355]

Dr. Sara:) How do you look so perfect? Your skin, figure and overall mood and appearance look and sound better then your average 30-year-olds!!

[@jenniferlanclos9631]

It's called lots of money and access to quality health care.

[@aprililes8355]

I don't know you but can one million percent hear you and relate!! I'm just so happy to hear these issues have improved/ disappeared for you too!!!💖🙏

[@aprililes8355]

​@jenniferlanclos9631 Agreed! That's probably a large part of it but not everything!

[@Froglet1968]

I went to see a doctor about some deafness I was experiencing. The doctor asked me if everything else in my life was ok (it depends on your definition of "Ok!") I briefly mentioned a couple of symptoms and I said "Oh it's probably just the menopause". He picked on it and straight away said "we can help with that". I don't whether it was feeling seen and heard, or someone saying "I can help" after the last 4 years of pandemic, isolation and actually feeling dehumanised. I said yes please! This is in the UK. They now have "menopause clinic" where a qualified doctor calls you for a half an hour discussion on all things menopause. I'm now taking HRT, not a strong dose but the additional oestrogen is making a huge difference. Lots of outdoor time, yoga, unprocessed diet, kefir and I'm journalling...I've had lots of other stressors...Dad's stroke, relationship break up and financial difficulties...but...I'm determined...support and encourage each other, it's so important. 💚

[@TheYazmanian]

The United States is so behind on menopause awareness. I have a friend living in Germany who feels very equipped with the knowledge and tools to deal with it and she said in Germany the attitudes towards it are very different.

[@reginashdown]

Hi. Thanks for the tip. I just rang my GP, and there's a menopause clinic there! Booked an appointment already. Thanks a million ❤

[@Veramelzo]

❤From İstanbul, ı m 52 years old and perimenapose😢bhrt❤

[@Froglet1968]

@@reginashdown oh wow, that's brilliant!

[@carolynkettle1690]

I released from the military in 2019. I was 48, 253lbs, PTSD, RA, toxic relationship, and full on menopause……all I can say is I did it in my own with the assistance of my mental health….today, Oct 2023….I just turned 53 the other day….I’ve been single almost 3 years, best shape of my life, 138 lbs, my PTSD and RA are manageable, and I think I’m on the downside of the symptoms of menopause…..I’m not sure how I did it but WOW…..I haven’t had my period since I was around 42…..the depression I went thru once I moved away from that life….when I finally had some space and quiet…..I wish I had of known more…..I wish I had of known anything besides the hot flashes and the lack of menstruation….the hormones was the worst….but I feel fabulous right now…..and yes I know my body and have learned to truly appreciate what it can do! 🙌🏽❤️🇨🇦

[@rebeccaw1772]

How did you do it? Please share ❤

[@carolynkettle1690]

@@rebeccaw1772 honestly…..very slow. I didn’t change my diet when I started spinning…..I was losing weight…..20 min is what you need to get good endorphins. Eventually it wasn’t enough so I started using bands. Upper body, lower body, abs and core, using my Bowflex I did a circuit training to get those endorphins because the bands alone weren’t enough. The bands bothered my wrists, my Rheumatoid and I spent a lot of years digging trenches while in the army. So I mimicked the exercises using 3lb dbs….eventually I moved to 5s, now using 8s most times. Last year Feb 2023 I started going to the gym to use the big machines. I’ve been maintaining my weight now for 7 months. My diet slowly evolved and continues to. My journey was different. I truly did and continue to train for my mental health but I gotta say I do enjoy how I feel and look! I don’t even have pics….thats a bummer. Consistency is huge and I believe that when I started seeing muscles my diet started changing, it’s addictive! Good luck!

[@silviahebner6056]

Happy for you!!! And that there may be hope for the rest of us suffering

[@carolynkettle1690]

@@silviahebner6056 you’ll get there for sure! ❤️

[@TheChiGirl1]

Thank you for your service and I’m so glad you’re feeling better ❤

[@FreeSpirit47]

I'm past the age of 60, still having regular heavy to moderate periods. Consulted a doctor, nothing wrong with me. I'm very active, very healthy, the docs said my body still thinks it's supposed to do this. I had blood tests, all kinds of tests. Still very healthy.

[@danajacobs9097]

That's wonderful.

[@cherryleota893]

Thank you for sharing. Is this hereditary? I have a family history of menopausal pregnancies. 50+ year old pregnant women. The babies were taken to term but usually given to family that were unable to conceive to raise after weaning. None of my generation are 50 yet, but close and we are all 🧐

[@Mariel_M721]

I guess you are the norm, and the rest of us needs to figure out how to reach it 😊

[@FreeSpirit47]

@@Mariel_M721 Not at all. Everyone has a different setting as to what is normal to them, within reason.

[@AC-or2ss]

I would love to know your diet if you dont mind! That sounds wonderful to still be cycling in your 60’s.

[@tinam2696]

I had PAINFUL periods since 12 yrs of age. Never skipped a month. Sometimes got it twice in a month 😡 At 57, my period STOPPED. No skipping months. No on & off. Just GONE. NO HOT FLASHES NO Mood swings. No sleepless nights. NOTHING. Some of you may hate me ( just like I hated girls who had cramp-free periods). But I DESERVE IT for all the years I SUFFERED 😊 Had a stroke last year at 62. I have chronic pain. If I would have painful periods on top of it, it would be unbearable. Thank you God. Amen.

[@ms.kristine1819]

I'm 42 and the way my PMS rage came out of nowhere and destroyed my relationships is crazy. It took me about 2 years before I realized that these big, knock out fights were happening once a month. Now I watch the calendar and have named my PMS personality Kiera and when I start feeling like the world is falling and everybody is lying to me and trying to trick me, I say "Stfu Kiera!" 😂 Sorry if your name is Kiera. I just thought it was a fiery, hot tempered kinda name, so lol

[@kellyelrington5663]

oh I am hearing you. The RAGE is real. If it's not rage, it's a cage; like you're locking yourself away from everything/one. That's me ATM. Ugh, can't wait for it to end. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenniferaltadonna2051]

I'm 48 and experiencing most of what you touched on. The last 4 or 5 months my memory and energy levels have really taken a hit. I do at times feel like I'm losing my sense of self. I am so thankful that doctors like you are using these platforms to educate women! Thank you!

[@nasali4817]

Change diet to healthy will change this situation .. don’t eat red meat will worsen situation.

[@Creed7502]

I am 48, I feel exactly the same!

[@sylviaking8866]

I am 54 years and if I knew what I know now I would have started HRT at age 44. If you prevent the dip in hormones completely you can prevent and protect yourself from certain issues due to hormone deficiency. You can start with low dose birth control pill with both estrogen and progesterone but make sure the estrogen amount is not below the minimum amount that protects you from dementia, heart disease and osteoporosis. The pill I take uses Ethinyl Estradiol and one needs 0.1 to 0.15 mg to be in the protective range. Mine is at 0.3 mg as this is the dose that totally relieves my issues. If you stop taking HRT you lose the protection for those 3 diseases. You have a 5 - 10 year window to start HRT from about age 50 but I wish I had started earlier and prevented the initial dip in hormone because it triggered an auto immune disease. Prevention is key so don't wait Unti things get worse.

[@lorenmartinez7613]

Am 39 and not pregnant,but my body acting as if i am it's rough.

[@sziami09]

​@@sylviaking8866Are you still on the pills? I am 48 and will start it in 2 weeks.

[@nosilla2224]

I am 61...wish they had taught this in school!

[@kellio8087]

The only thing that has worked for me in regards to hormones regulation is to limit stress and to eat healthy. Also, getting outside frequently doing things i enjoy helps with mood. I believe it helps with vitamin d and serotonin which help regulate mood and improve sleep.

[@kellio8087]

@hellothere98765 I changed my wording that made sense.

[@mashenka6189]

I totally agree. We can change our mood, simply by finding joy in activities that we love and that nurture our souls..

[@Hasmiral]

I am almost 51 and I can relate to everything you told us here. Thank you so much for all the information. With approximately 45 I started to gain weight and I exercised like a maniac, I hardly ate and I had the best body ever but there came a point where I was completely exhausted with 49 and I got blown up (too much estrogen), I gained more weight, I had memory problems, couldn`t concentrate on my job and my joints hurt a lot. I was an emotional wreck and searched for help-desperately. I was told it was all "natural", I shoult eat even less and move even more (I trained 4x1,5 hours weight each week). So I paid thousands of € for private bloodwork and private HRT and now I am on estrogen, progesterone and testosterone and I am really getting better allthough I am still cycling extremely irregularly. So I helped myself but the doctors weren`t supportive at all. It was all my own research, money and effort. By the way, I live in Germany and we are also still in a state of misinformation about that topic.

[@СнежинаКолева]

@Hasmiral you look younger for your 55 age. Check your insulin. It is the basis of everything. When it's high, you can't break down fats, they just accumulate. Check fasting insulin and then check insulin again 2 hours after you intake glucose serum. If you solve this problem, you will be able to reduce calories and lose kg. Be healthy! Dive into the insulin issues. There are so many videos on KZbin on that topic. Look at Dr Ben Bickman's videos. Good luck. And if you find a solution pls let me know. Always glad to help!

[@odettepine126]

Can fully relate to this My doctor is unsupportive I'm currently looking for another doctor

[@ocean5350]

Strange why don't you go to a gynecologist in Germany not your regular dr they understand more and will provide you with hormones.

[@babeena_gt_3645]

I had perimenopause around 26 yrs old,and hit full menopause by 45 but the only effects I got was night sweats and lack of motivation. I changed my eating habits and everything seemed to ease back to normal a couple years later . Every one of us women have different experiences during menopause.

[@Froglet1968]

May I ask what you changed with your eating habits please?

[@babeena_gt_3645]

@@Froglet1968 I stopped eating carbs ,rice,bread,pasta,etc.i only eat vegetables 1 time a month

[@miaberg9657]

Do you eat carnivore?

[@babeena_gt_3645]

@@Froglet1968 less red meat,less high fat foods . I stopped eating anything that I didn't prepare myself. No boxed ,canned,or prepackaged foods. I went all natural and many,so so many herbal healing teas

[@babeena_gt_3645]

@@miaberg9657 I do eat chicken and fish ,but no shell fish, no red meat,and never pork . I never fry foods either

[@yolandahilliman4493]

I am 51 years old and still having a regular monthly period. It is frustrating for me because I was anxious to go into menopause at least by 50.

[@Godisfirst21]

I'm 51 and haven't had a period in 8 months. My mental health is terrible.

[@vhelma21945]

Dr. Sara Gottfried this video is a MUST-WATCH for all women, Thank You so much! This video is full of pearls of wisdom for all of us struggling with Peri or Menopause! I'm also glad that I found you Dr.G on the Andrew Huberman Podcast, what a great and informative interview you had there, which I shared with all the females in my life! #womenshealth #menopause #perimenopause

[@JenniferJohnson-v2w]

I'm surprised there was little/no mention of vulvar symptoms. So far that's been my worst perimenopause symptom. Vulvar itching, pain, etc. Estradiol topical has been a game changer for me.

[@jennifermoffitt7294]

and urinary issues.,,, estradiol helps a ton!

[@EllaNonimato]

I have that since a long time ago... no gyno knew what happening to me. i have no faith they can do anything with perimenopause.

[@EllaNonimato]

they say estradiol higher the risk of cancer tho.

[@jennifermoffitt7294]

vaginal estradiol has no cancer risk@@EllaNonimato

[@MB-hk3lx]

This information is something I will share with my daughter who is in her mid-forties. What is not discussed and my never be, is what a vibrant woman in her seventies might expect or need in terms of hormonal support if any! This is a field wide open for discussion and yet, little information is available for this age group. Some of us are not ready to let this be a non-subject matter. I for one have spent several years using bio-identical hormones but I know for a fact, even this therapy is inadequate and....may not even be necessary! The female body is designed to go through many changes and menopause proves that. Still, woman should not suffer from lack of information which might be available if it is out there. It should be a gift one woman gives.....to another.

[@insolitasiempre8326]

I wish I knew all this before. I went straight into menopause at 49 and nobody warmed me about what it was coming. I am planning to go to the doctors and get into HRT. I have quite a few symptoms. Memory is my main worry as my mom has cognitive deterioration. Thank you for empowering us.

[@buffy2658]

Google hrt cake recipe, my friend has it, you can make it yourself, I'm going to start making it before going to the docs

[@dianamechoulam4161]

Everybody is freaking out about the menopause. You will live as you lived before and maybe even better.

[@fifid]

YES ❤this

[@aracelis0658]

Do you still have your uterus and cervix?

[@sunnalee287]

gives me hope❤

[@joewk2660]

I met my ex when she was 45. I noticed she had issues of anxiety and mood swings. She's an Avoidant attached, and she couldn't open up emotionally to talk about what I thought were concerning issues. I really loved and cared about her but she made it impossible to get my support. The relationship eventually failed and I was heart broken because I cared about her. Now realise, I was dealing with a person with premenopause or full menopause symptoms.

[@zayd7282]

My friend its close impossible to hv a sane relationship with an avoidant its even worse if in menaupose. If you like her physically it majes sense bz its imporrtant but i dont see how you can love who does not reciprocate love avoidants are ice cold and can very abusive. But again if its good sex its worth the patience. I wd take good sex over a loving person with unsatisfactory intimate life.

[@LauraRamirez-zd3il]

This is one of the most important videos i've watching in years. As a 53 year old who is experiencing peri/menopause symptoms for the first time (that i can actually acknowledge) the past year has been a most interesting one in terms of my transformation. Stepping into my power oh boy.

[@cordeliacilia7807]

Best menopause information I’ve ever listened too.

[@rachaelsealey1259]

I get so annoyed being a women, with real symptoms and the answer is always, anti depression medication… I’m so disappointed by what is on offer.

[@iKeto_gal]

check out the carnivore diet here on KZbin with female doctors discussing the diet and menopause. I've been doing Carnivore and my hot flashes are gone, mood swings gone, and I got my 20 year old body back.

[@EmpressLestat]

I got the same from my GP. Ended up ordering my hormones online.

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

I've never once had a doctor suggest anti depression meds.

[@sbolla2099]

Exercise, yoga or walking and meditation helps. Slowdown in every days life ……Eating healthy diet and conscious living helps not meds. Please say NO to doctors if they prescribe steroids or anti depressants for every silly health issues. They want to make money by writing prescriptions. Talk about nutrition ( vitamins and minerals) eating right according to individual lifestyle and exercise. Awareness and educating ourselves is very important.

[@annainna767]

@@iKeto_galcarnivore lololololol

[@TheYazmanian]

Oh my God how I wish she was my doctor... everything she has said is 100% accurate I feel so seen and heard. I feel like every doctor I've ever talked to is so incompetent and lacking in knowledge and empathy just like she said

[@shellykeyes8389]

Dr G has great info! I don’t have insurance but started working with the TX company Ways2Well. I think it’s like $600 for the lab work & a Zoom consultation with a doctor to review the labs & get recommendations. Turns out all my hormones were super low. I’m now on estradiol, progesterone & testosterone since April & feeling so much better! Sleeping better & my A1c & Fasting Insulin are both down, I believe due to the hormones plus lifestyle changes I made to eat healthy & exercise more. It has totally been worth the $, even though I had to scrimp & save!

[@tonakadiri9582]

I am 43 and in perimenopause since my late 30's. My greatest concern is my memory and i am wondering how i can help myself because its embarrassing. Modifying my diet and loosing weight helped a great deal with joint aches and inflammation. Still haven't gotten a grip on stomach ulcer though my diet has helped a little. I had a uterine prolapse when i had my first baby at age 30 so, there's a limit to the strength exercises i can do. My greatest comfort is from the Holy Spirit and having a wonderful community like this where we learn and get support. Thank you.

[@DeidraSchaub]

what you shared about trauma related to rockier time through the transition was a light bulb moment for me. i'm 47 and struggling significantly recently. i already feel less crazy watching this video. i'm going to sign up for your course. i loved your interview on the Huberman Lab podcast.

[@11nica5]

Sometimes validation and some acknowledgment is 1/2 the battle. Good luck

[@mashenka6189]

Also check your thyroid. Xx

[@Malery]

I started experiencing phase 1 perimenopause in my early 30s. I've had intermittent improvements with diet and lifestyle changes. It's been so hard growing my career and relationships during this time. I work in a high stress industry and am considering a career change because it's been so hard. I've also got an appointment with a nutritionist who also works with hormones. Thank you for all you do, I look forward to seeing more of your content.

[@lezliehammer]

So thankful for this! I feel like I'm all alone in my health trek. No mom or older women in my family, nor any trustworthy older female types. I'm 46 with major depression and general anxiety disorder (my whole life) and I'm trying my best to have the best life for me and my children. I'm kind of failing, but Dr. Gottfried has brightened my outlook.

[@elizabeth4407]

Same @lezliehamm 💕

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

Same as well, it's something else to be a woman, but I believe we will get through this one day at a time , I'm early 40 I believe it started in my 30s sometime

[@wendybergeron9319]

I was done with my periods by my late 40’s, long enough to forget about them. So when my Dr asked me when was the last time I was on my cycle, I automatically said “ we went on a mountain ride just this weekend”. Then I got an odd look, then I realized what they were asking; I still couldn’t answer.

[@lsaez479]

@43 I’m so tired of the gyno telling me I’m too young for perimenapause even though I knew my mom went thru it young.

[@vibrantly50]

Unless she is tracking your hormones she has no valid opinion on this. Change doctors!

[@crh251]

I began noticing changes at 44. You are not too young. Some women start noticing changes in their 30’s. Your doctor sounds clueless. I’d find a different one.

[@starview87]

I love that you said that the menopause phase can be a time to evaluate your purpose, thanks for sharing.

[@samgreen3317]

Curious to know if anyone else has experienced anxiety, hypertension, heart palpitations, achy body/hips, low libido, low energy & heavier periods as peri menopause symptoms? I’ve just turned 40 and my gut is telling me it’s caused by something hormonal?

[@darlingcorinne]

These sound like symptoms of low progesterone which is usually the first hormone to take a nose dive at the beginning of perimenopause.

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

That is perimenapause , I have the same similar symptoms it started more at 39 now in early 40s it's hard and tough, I don't do hmt , I have tried some meds and some do help when it's the right ones , the brain fog is terrible and has covid not that long ago long covid symptoms,

[@stitchwitch-c1q]

Same here. I had a myomectomy to remove fibroids at age 38. I still have fibroids that are being monitored by gyno. 10:45 So everyone has different factors. I have been keto and doing weights since age 43-I’m 47now. But I had all the symptoms- sometimes still get them. Meditation, sleep, weight training, low carb and pivoting towards what brings you joy-I want to perform on stage again- can you believe it? I’ve started tuning into what really brings me joy. I’m tired a bit more but creativity brings me a lot of joy. Sending you lots of love. I have good days snd yes there are days when I need to meditate extra hard. ❤❤❤❤

[@gaynewlin]

I've never felt so validated. I'm 43 and I seriously only heard about perimenopause a year ago and I dismissed it because I thought if I haven't heard about it and no one really talks about it must only happen to very few women. What a total wake up call when I started experiencing nearly everything she described in this video....probably started when I was 37. I honestly thought I was slowly starting to go crazy and other people thought I was crazy too....what a relief is it to know it's actually all being caused by perimenopause. Everything from my moods, relationships and everything in between is being affected and I really started feeling like an absolute shitty person...like I was becoming someone else and that the old me was disappearing. I'm so grateful to have found this video when I did because I was really feeling soooo low. But now I'm feeling more empowered and hopeful. Thank you so much 🙏

[@tammyharvey882]

I am 53yo and I still have my monthly period. However, I believe I started perimenopause in my late 30's early 40's. I started my monthly at age 10. * my grandmother gave birth to my uncle in her 50's! I have been praying for help, thanks for this informational/educational conversation! Im not alone.

[@tessajones9393]

I have pcos so I've been onto my health for a few years now since being diagnosed at 34. I just turned 39. My goals health wise is to keep managing my pcos and to prepare for menopause. So I'm fairly on top of nutrition, exercise, rest, sleep and lowering cortisol. Exercise is now a habit and a normal thing, steps and strength training are key. ❤

[@riverfiremedia]

As a concerned husband whose wife is experiencing much of this for the first time I found this information quite helpful. At least until 21:21 where you suggest ditching your spouse 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@TheChiGirl1]

God bless you husbands I don’t know what I’d do without mine. He’s been my rock through all of this. I hope things are better for you 😊

[@maureenburdock2864]

Thank you so much for making this great info publicly accessible! Your talks and books have set me on a path to much better health. I tried your suggestion of modified keto and five years of hot flashes stopped practically overnight, I dropped 10 pounds, and I have so much more energy! Oh yeah, and the brain fog has lifted 🙂

[@DWaltersTV]

I love this video so much. I'm going true perimenopause from 2016 and am 45 years now it is driving me crazy

[@eskylent7962]

It’s disgusting that Peri/Menopause is not talked about, that the medical community generally had no idea, that patriarchy again has diminished women’s wellbeing. Society is cruel to older women. We need to change this.

[@gillmolony6781]

I have your book THE HORMONE CURE and THE WISDOM OF MENOPAUSE by C Northrup. Both brilliant. Thank you for this wonderful video. I am 62 and still have menopausal symptoms. More importantly my 2 daughters are in their 30s and I think they'd be well advised to listen to you and start prepping now for those later years. You're amazing, thank you.

[@amyhayes8965]

I was told my symptoms were all in my head due to stress. Meanwhile my libido is non existent.

[@crh251]

That’s called medical gaslighting. It’s not all in your head.

[@user-dt7jy9rt7t]

Thank you for sharing those informations... I am so glad that this video popped up my KZbin screen! I am 37 yrs old. Having about 2 years trouble with my memory, no energy, don't care about how I look anymore, moody. Having night sweats suddenly, like you described. That was of course a lot of input, but I will watch your video again and again...hopefully I can fit changes into my life too. You look great by the way. Regards from Germany! ❤

[@Theendofeverything7036]

Been on HRT for a month and it has alleviated the hot flashes, anxiety, depression (aka mood swings), and dryness. I’m battling with body aches and exhaustion that keep me in bed . I force myself to run and do free weights, but the next day I suffer because I exercised.

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

That is not good made your symptoms worse

[@Sacred-Heart-of-Jesus829]

I am very lucky as I did not go through Menopause. I educated myself on hormones and had a comprehensive hormone profile done through a blood draw. You can purchase a test through Life Extension. They run a 50% off sale around June. I never had any of the hot flashes or night sweats like other women do. I make sure I eat soft-boiled eggs everyday (with the yolks runny). Cholesterol is a precursor to the Pregnenolone production in your body. Pregnenelone is the grandmother hormone that regulates the production of the 17 steroid hormones in your body.

[@marciamakoviecki3295]

Your period never stopped?

[@crystalnixon5267]

Every woman goes through menopause if she lives long enough.

[@nccrchurchunusual]

Maybe you meant No menopause symptoms.

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

Thank you for the post and about eggs I did not know that

[@Heather_Michelle]

Thank you for this... I spent a year seeing various specialists who told me I had everything from chronic fatigue syndrome to fibromyalgia... I started the journey questioning my hormone levels with my Ob-gyn who handed me antidepressants and referred me to specialists instead of just testing my hormone levels. This knowledge is invaluable to every woman on the planet, thank you so much for shedding light on a process we all go through but have little support in.

[@goobiesace]

Dr Sara is an absolute treasure ! So brilliant and such a treasure trove of information and insight! Thank you Dr G❤️🌹🙏🏻

[@savo0001]

never ever have I had a good explanation of what is happening to me. This is so cristal clear explained by you. Thanks so much.

[@KimPortier]

What about women in surgical menopause? I’ve been struggling for 6 years which seems to only be getting worse. I’ve also had endometriosis. I love your knowledge and also being a voice for us ♥️

[@heatherwaller6415]

Same here! 😢

[@Apexpurrfection]

Carnivore diet camouflaged my physical symptoms (weight and fat distribution), but the emotional stuff, brain fog, and periods changing, hit me last year. Going in next week for labs. Ty for this information.

[@shelly7017]

I had a complete hysterectomy at age 27, I'm now 53. Back in the 90's they gave me Premerin which I had a bad reaction to. I decided to go without HRT. Nearly 3 years ago I started in some bio identical hormones. I'd have to say that they don't seem to be helping me much. I also was told I had a slow thyroid 2 years ago. Last winter, I quit taking my thyroid medication. I haven't been able to find a provider to help me with my thyroid. I did find a gynecologist to help me with HRT. I moved to a rural town in Upstate NY lake champlain area. I'm considering dropping the estrogen/ progesterone cream and replacing that with a Femring and low does of testosterone cream , too.

[@Theddyfield]

My god this is a blessing with her explaining what happens. I have the same feelings. Stress and fear. I think women must accept how our body is very different from time to time, address them and have a life suitable for this type of continuous change.

[@civilizeddiva]

3:30-3:40: Memory challenges caught my attention first. Next was the weight gain. And I don't mean, “Oh, my jeans don't fit!”. I mean, my COATS don’t fit. I was nowhere near able to button or zip them closed😖. My response? I am NOT going out like this. Cue Survivor’s Song: Eye of the Tiger! And my partner laughed when I told him my goal weight. I ate his laughter for breakfast as I practiced time-restricted eating and started walking. I have my desired body composition and like how I feel in my body and clothes. My point? Ladies, fight!!

[@pleaseshare8891]

Thanks for this education.... I started at age 43 now I'm 46 and still have monthly periods... always feeling dizzy, tired sometimes moody

[@louistolle5108]

Shout out to Dr. Christiane Northrup❤. Love it

[@qtzt8278]

Praise God for creating us as a woman..God knows we are an amazing creation. Just be grateful and enjoy being a woman no matter what age we are in . Keep healthy and happy and worship God even though our hormones keep changing.. don't let those hormones issues snatched away our happiness in God and in life. Don't worry getting old ..the bible said old age is a blessing too🙏🏻

[@aanchaallllllll]

0:45: 🔑 This course aims to provide information and solutions for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms. 5:40: 🔑 Dr. G shares a three-step protocol for dealing with perimenopause and menopause symptoms, including lifestyle tweaks, herbal allies, and bioidentical hormones. 11:07: 🔑 Perimenopause and menopause are important transitions in a woman's life that should be supported and valued. 15:10: 💡 Perimenopause and menopause allow women to step into their power and make choices about their lives. 20:11: 😫 Perimenopause and menopause can bring about amplified emotions, sleep difficulties, changes in sex drive, and a decrease in interest in grooming. 27:16: 🔑 Perimenopause and menopause are not just about the ovaries, but also involve changes in the female brain and the interplay between hormones like estrogen, cortisol, and thyroid. 30:49: 🔑 Hormone imbalances and trauma can affect the experience of perimenopause and menopause. 35:47: 💡 After age 40, there is a metabolic crisis where hormonal changes lead to weight gain and muscle loss. Recap by Tammy AI

[@janetteconwell2458]

I have been in menopause for 10 years and it was hell . I am 61 now and still going with the menopause symptoms

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

Oh my goodness

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Keeping blood sugar stable and insulin in check will help w mood swings , hot flashes and mental clarity : it’s not a cure but it helps ! Many women have to figure this stuff out on their own , it’s not being discussed at Dr offices

[@mashenka6189]

So very true. General doctors are very dismissive.

[@ashsara9233]

I’m 51. I had no idea I was in peri menopause when my night sweats started at 40. I’m still getting them. I’ve been on hrt and it’s helped but I’ve come off it because of the weight gain and bloating. Plus I’ll need to come off them some day so it might as well be now 😢 a truly miserable time after having a very easy menstrual life since I was 12. I wish I could just die on the worst days 😢

[@JRspeaking]

Every woman should watch this.

[@M.I.Amemoriessince1987]

When mental health gets better everything gets better

[@rukminipriya]

Thank you so much Dr. Sara for imparting the knowledge about different stages before and during menopause. I'm amazed by this interview. I've saved this video!

[@Rositasparks]

This was phenomenal Doctor. Thank you! ❤

[@omittapir5986]

Finally a great information from Dr Sara. I have been waiting for one since i watched your interview with Dr Huberman. Thank you! We need more from you! Plz keep up your videos on women problems and solutions.

[@danielaion2457]

I can agree with some of these things… but tend to disagree with some for example - I am 45 and love to exercise 3-4 times a week and I have energy for workouts. Secondly grooming and attractiveness - This is still a must and love to self care and always walk out of the house looking good. I must say some of this this is also an inner work…. Healing -and balancing your energy centres. I have experienced more life changing - positive outcomes since turning 40 and also have adjusted my diet - my way of life and choices. Yes it is hormones but we also must remember we are a soul living out this experience and we must nurture that part of us which feeds our cells to rejuvenate. ❤️

[@LurrsCollection]

Agreed. I embraced my modification of life and never leave home without proper grooming and hygiene.

[@pennyc.638]

Wow! She had some real life issues! Before menopause, my Chiropractor said, “If you don’t want to have hot flashes, during menopause, take Vitamin E.” I didn’t have any indication of periods ending; they just stopped at 50, totally stopped. I took Vitamin E (Contact Reflex Analysis-muscle testing,told me the quantity) I didn’t have one ‘hot flash’. A good diet and exercise has kept me in good shape! Chocolate and chips definitively don’t work! You need mainly ‘real’ Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, sodium in the form of Sea Salt, Vitamin B1 and Nutritional Yeast (B1) Big salads with a high quality protein. Dear ladies, we all have 24 hours in a day. It’s up to you to regulate it properly- if you are unhappy with your ‘schedule’, change it! You are in charge of your happiness!

[@sylwiakowalczyk3270]

Well, I take the highest dose of Vitamin D - 4000, and I had hot flashes for over 3 years now. I am super healthy, my bloodwork is on spot. I work out 3-5 times a week. I lift weights and do cardio. I’ve been working out for 10 years now. Soooo, not all people can be saved by the same thing. It may be helpful for some, but does nothing for me according to hot flashes.

[@jenniferlanclos9631]

She said Vitamin E, not D.

[@Indiekiwi]

I took vitamin E, I still had hot flashes. I now have about 25 symptoms.

[@lilchurro3]

Any newly 40-year-olds relating to this? Kind of wondering if I'm the only just-turned-40 who might be experiencing perimenopause.

[@user-cu3xn4xj3i]

Does anyone have blood pressure and blood sugar spikes, anxiety, body aches,, tinnitus?

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

It's normal , yes

[@vilpadesai4329]

Yes sooo badly

[@priyanesan3299]

Must watch for all women above 25. All is 1000% true. Main medical does failed women in a big time. Every word in this video is absolutely useful. This one video is equivalent to 10 books or more. Being a women is extremely difficult in this day and age. I did Masters in Computer Applications and dealt with Narcs and then came along Autism Spectrum Disorder for my child……. All this caused unbearable peri menopause. Dr. Berg helped to understand and I took care on my own managing Adrenals and Cortisol. I 51+ still in cycle. Few of my friends have gone through horrific experiences like removing Adrenals and on so many meds for hormones, BP, insulin and cholesterol. Some of them are bed ridden. This information is GOLD. Please listen and I wish well and good luck to all women.❤

[@katd09]

I dated two narcissists starting at the age of 39 , I’m 44 now. I experienced such trauma from both relationships back to back. Both men stole my retirement savings and I lost my job during the pandemic. Now my peri menapause is absolute hell. Going thru it alone & exhausted. Thank goodness for this video and these comments ❤

[@MaryAllen-cq6xy]

You just saved me! I am not going crazy and I don’t have dementia!!!

[@gigibelle7465]

Thank you so much Dr Gottfried - I have been so scared of Menopause for the last 7 years of my life (I´m 37 going on 38) mainly due to the women around me and what it did/does to them. To be honest, I was scared to watch this video. Now I´m happy I did. Understanding the process makes me feel more at ease. Menopause seems to still be one of the big taboos that has to be broken! Women need to know what happens to their bodies and openly talk about it to each other! (edited for typos)

[@theresahayes9389]

I find it quite interesting women talking about the menopause, because at 60 I can honestly say I have not experienced any symptoms, not even a hot sweat. I believe it is because up until a couple of years ago I still had a mirena coil fitted. I had been using the mirena coil for around 30 years, originally being recommended it as I suffered from the most horrendous heavy periods and thankfully they completely stopped when I had my first mirena coil fitted and never returned. It seems to have helped me with both my periods and menopause. Thank you Mirena ❤

[@deer9311]

Wow! This is THE BEST video on KZbin explaining perimenopause

[@deeloification]

Doctor Sarah I love your knowledge you are imparting to us. This is needed as I have been disappointed by remarks from gyn/docs who dismissed me (offered antids or said i was too young for peri). I must say this really makes me jealous of men - I am in peri and its been difficult emotionally. My partner def doesnt understand and that makes it harder. I am so glad you are out there, I am not so glad mother nature takes so much from us in our 40s-50s and really doesnt feel that old! I still run/gym but everything makes me more tired.

[@mjgholdings2510]

There is no way to "prepare" for the horror that is menopause!! Its disturbing and completely changes EVERYTHING ABOUT who you are or WERE I should say. I feel like I've had a traumatic brain injury and am no longer who I used to be, IT'S AN ABSOLUTE MISERY! All I want to do is REVERSE MY MENOPAUSE AND RESUME MY MENSTRUAL CYCLES! PRP into the ovaries appears to be the ONLY WAY TO DO THAT!

[@aracelis0658]

😢 Exactly how I feel

[@lin19791]

Prp in the ovaries?what is this a procedure? Can you please explain

[@mjgholdings2510]

@@lin19791 fertility drs. Take your blood then centrifuge it into plasma then they inject your plasma into your ovaries to restore the follicles and hopefully stimulate egg production and restore menstrual cycles. The Greek clinic that wrote the paper on it restored the periods of all 15 women in the study. One was 8 years into menopause, she had a baby, another was 12 years into menopause her periods were restored and she was taking fertility treatments to have a baby. All 15 began producing eggs again.

[@shikhab2250]

She is such an amazing doctor and specially the way she explains the symptoms and causes. I thought i was going crazy and was ready to see a psychiatrist because of my insomnia and mood swings/depressions. Maybe i will go to an endocrinologist instead though i have a feeling the doctors here probably will not be able to give me a proper solution. I wish i could consult her

[@zara_theguccigirl1081]

Love, love , love , love this video. I can't stop saying how much I love this video and how much is very helpful. Thank you so much. I' m on my perimenopause phase since 2018 ( at age of 42/ I'm 48 years old now ) it getting worse and worse every week it's a night mare .

[@pleaseshare8891]

Same here.....

[@nicholebarber7050]

Wow thank you so much for this video and validating my feelings. I'm not crazy after all. I could cry knowing that this isn't all just in my head. I'll be 40 in a couple of months. The last year my periods have been getting shorter but a lot more painful and the fatigue and anxiety is the damn worse. It seems nobody understands what I'm going thru. I had blood work done only to say it's normal other than my vitamin D. Had my thyroid checked and also came back normal. Seems I need to find a doctor to test my hormones again and hopefully get some help before I go clinically crazy.

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

There are menopause vitamins other than that this sucks perimenapuse three stages of menopause ,

[@truthseeker4504]

Thanks for this education! I don't have older women around me and this is very insightful!

[@carolgallagher1814]

If you have symptoms, you are human congrat,congratulations,. The meno is a simple chapter of you life, wich one is not suppose to be stress, if you add drama will be. Just keep moving, keep it simple and pray, God bless you.😊😊😊😊

[@nikoleaponte9100]

Strangely perimenopause made me quit smoking and drinking. Although perimenopause sucks, that was a nice trade-off.

[@amg92003]

This video popped up. Glad i found it. Great video. Speaks from experience and explains very well. Thank you. 😊

[@francesthompson1324]

Had a solumedrol shot at the hospital. Cortisol levels through the roof. Doctor didn't give the decadron that I recommended. 51 menopausal. Allergies, ear pressure through roof. Parocetine was recommended. Messed with my serotonin. Research and be well, Ladies

[@Godisfirst21]

For those of you who gained lots of weight....I did to...almost 30 lbs and I couldn't get it off, even if I ate very little. I'm now 51 and I'm shocked that I dropped all that weight. It was so heavy and I felt terrible.

[@elenicharalambous7545]

How did you lose the weight? Im 43 and have put on 20 kilos

[@Godisfirst21]

@elenicharalambous7545 I'm going to be very honest with you. For 2 years, no matter what I did, it would not budge. At 51, I'm eating more and I'm staying steady at 148 lbs. I stopped getting a period 8 months ago and the weight started coming off. I do intermittent fasting and I swim at the ymca 3 times a week. When I was so heavy, I did way more walking and exercise and the walking was making me more inflamed and bloated. It was a crazy time. My stomach was so heavy. I thought I was pregnant. My late 40s were my worst hormonal years. I get hit with about 2 really bad hormonal days a month now. It used to be almost everyday bad, with 2 good days a month. Be easy on yourself. Comfort yourself. Love yourself harder than anyone. This is the time of life to put yourself first darling. I'm sending you a warm hug from Ontario, Canada.

[@shoniwynter9303]

I thank God that i found you.

[@lsl737]

This video is a gem. THANK YOU for your empowering feminist lens. Naming the socio-cultural influences which contribute to one's experience of peri/menopause is essential. This is the only medical provider I've yet to find who suggests the function of peri/menopause is to prepare women to (quelle horreur!!!) focus on OURSELVES and consider our own highest purpose in life--distinct from the demands and expectations of home, family, and sexual viability. I'm not experiencing symptoms yet...but I'll be right back here when I am.

[@luisesc98]

I to gp so many I'm 53 and er blood work is good. Now I'm feeling off balance. Tension headache. Muscles pain wobbly body and legs.anxiety extremely low energy vertigo. Dizziness. Negative thoughts I need gp told that I'm not perimenopause. 😢sometimes I get this negative thoughts to end my life. I'm tired living this way

[@freshlimejuice]

I experience 90% of these symptoms and had a blood test and my gynecologist just said I was normal and come back in a year. I explained the depression, acne, brain fog, but she said that's all par for the course. So disappointing.

[@Daisy-xl4xu]

They told me the same. They don’t understand hormones it’s awful.

[@winnysneece694]

Perimenopause is the worst so far for me emotionally and physically. Terrible.. age 48

[@TheHelenhunter]

Try surgical menopause at 37, where your organs and hormones are brutally ripped from you from one moment to the next. Either that or you die. Talk about life being unfair. I wish I had a chance for perimenopause and then at the appropriate age, gosh what a luxury.

[@marciatyndallpedro2149]

Thanks . So informative.

[@aleksandracvetkovic4656]

Thank you so much! Very nicely explained. I wish I knew this earlier. Now it all makes sense.

[@tigermagda]

I have a friend who's been menopausal for 4 before she started HRT. Up until a year ago her doctor told her hormones caused cancer and, even if she assumed the risk, she had already missed the 1 year window to start. Turns out her doctor was hugely outdated. She changed doctors, started HRT and is a lot happier now, better skin and mind, more energy, libido and better fat distribution.

[@cherylcheryl6132]

Thank you. I didn't know that my symptoms were common.

[@jenniferallred9367]

I was given Progesterone 200mg and it made me sleep all day and night. Dr. switched me to medroxyprogesterone and I ended up in the ER! Need another solution!

[@jodiejorgensen]

Only take the 200 before bed. The oral progesterone does that. Or use the progesterone or wild yam cream

[@jenniferallred9367]

@@jodiejorgensen I have some of the wild yam cream. I'll be using that instead, I think.

[@Subspace._tripmine]

I'm waiting for menopause. I'm 52 and have just begun with perimenopause. It's hard for me to know what's what because I've had symptoms all of my life due to endometriosis and PCOS. My perimenopause is just a repeat of the things I went through before. I had my first and only child at 42 years (naturally), and now I just want my cycles over so I can lose weight again.

[@kimholcomb6943]

I have adhd some of these symptoms actually are adhd.

[@gurunegilsdottir8940]

I am postmenopause 16 months ago sins last periods.I started HRT 2 weeks ago and I sweat more after I started HRT but other symptoms are better and believe me I had them all, I am unable to work, I have been to the emergency room due to irregular heartbeat and dizziness numb in the face, haven't slept for 2 years, dry everywhere, anxiety isolates my self and zetra ...after my first pill of utrogest I felt much better, I also take estrogen 2 sprays in the morning my question is why am i sweating more

[@Yellow-oc4sl]

Sometimes it can be from high estrogen from what I read , hmt can make it worse just like some antidepressants

[@anumatis]

to me... info like from other planet. I experienced absolutely no changes during menopause , except that my hair started curling.

[@crh251]

You are one of the lucky ones! 20% of women breeze through it. Their periods just stop.

[@sonyareyes1000]

New subscriber here. Liked your style, hair and glasses. 43 here, antidepressants at 28 after 2nd child due to horrible postpartum depression and no help from narc cheater husband. We divorced but mistakenly took him back 2019 😔I stopped antidepressants few times on my own but still need to fix depression and life 😒 Depression since 13. Had no idea it comes back with age. We should be supportive of those dealing toxics all around and encourage to release them but create more community and psychological abuse awareness.

[@stefanieherrera7044]

Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I absolutely was told that I shouldn't test my hormones, almost got laughed at by the clinician who didn't even know what to test me for. Are there any home test kits you would recommend? I loved your video with Andrew Huberman by the way😊