Dr. Haver Does A Menopause Q & A

This is a previously recorded live Q & A that Dr. Haver did on TikTok.
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- About Dr. Mary Claire Haver and The Galveston Diet -
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist from Tulane University. She is a Louisiana State University Medical Center graduate and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). She is also a Certified Menopause Specialist through The Menopause Society.
Dr. Haver was a clinical professor at UTMB and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Haver has served as a Hospitalist, Associate Residency Director, and Assistant Professor in her career. In 2021 she opened Mary Claire Wellness, a clinic dedicated to caring for the menopausal patient.
Dr. Haver has amassed over 3 million followers across social media by posting advice for women going through menopause. She understands that menopause healthcare is in dire need of change and is proud to be leading the conversation.
Her educational background and her own experience led Dr. Haver to develop the national bestselling book and online program, The Galveston Diet, a three-pronged lifestyle plan that encourages fuel refocusing, intermittent fasting, and anti-inflammatory nutrition to manage hormonal
symptoms, stabilize weight, and revitalize the body as it ages to provide benefits that will last a lifetime. Dr. Haver is working on her second book,
The New Menopause, which will be released in the Spring of 2024.
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[@user-xm5oo2xo7q]

Thanks for the replies! Menopause hit unexpectedly and I gained a lot of weight. Couldn't sleep or work properly back pain was terrible. A friend recommended aspect health. It really helped me🙏

[@lisaboss948]

Love your information about menopause

[@cthornton523]

Thank you for looking into vaping & estrogen patches.

[@ScorpioRose11.11]

I can’t believe there are no recommended doctors in Las Vegas on your website! Very telling what it’s like to get good health care in sin city. The only person I saw on the website is a NP in pahrump. I’m willing to drive an hour if she’s good, but how sad is it to find a good menopause specialist in this town? There’s three listed in NAM directory but their ratings aren’t good. 😏 I love that you list doctors based on word of mouth, that’s the best way to find a good doc. If you can recommend someone in LV, please let me know! Thank you for all the work you’re doing to help us mid-life women ❤

[@PoetOnTheRun]

Thank you!!!🙏🏻❤️for your dedication and being a champion for menopause education.

[@Trainfeastfast]

My doctor OBGYN was great! Except he didn’t give me the patch. I am in Spain. He gave me estradiol and progesterone ( Duofemme) in a pill form. Small tiny pill. Looks like the old school way they gave birth control. Comes in a little circular container and dispenses the pills marking the days. One side brown one side white. Despite that… it’s been a great joy to begin hrt. Her and L-threonate is amazing.

[@nicolemerz1731]

... why not going back, reporting about the progress and asking agaim and again for transdermal bodyidentical estrodial? Best wishes

[@mariacorso9113]

Transdermal is best not pill form it goes via the liver it has a higher risk of side effects compared to transdermal , patch.

[@avalancherose]

Hi, you refer to Magnesium L-threonate?

[@lydiaylydiay5192]

Hello I have been following I am grateful. My biggest problem is hot flashes pls.

[@smileygirl1742]

What a shame you couldn’t be bothered to answer me. I was desperate as seeing the doctor tomorrow. What a contrast to Menopause Taylor who answered a couple of questions and I wasn’t even following her!

[@GranmaSam]

I'm in Denton County area, need a doctor in this area.

[@skat4160]

Does starting the Estrogen patch cause breast tenderness and if so, how long does it generally last? Thank you for all you do.

[@iss8504]

I found it did. Went away after a few weeks.

[@Tinayoga777]

@@iss8504I used to take HRT for 4 years.. and cause me hemangioma on liver. could you tell me if the patch us helpful?

[@Thepauseparadise]

Healthy 52yo 5’3 125lb. Post menopausal 2yrs. Lift weights everyday 4am. Daily Anti Inflammatory diet. What are the current research/guidelines estradiol w/hx TIA age 30. Was told also could have been complicated migraine or panic attack. Denied HRT today by ob/gyn. Left crying.

[@danagodfrey2979]

Sending u support find other help for urself take care

[@mariacorso9113]

Get another doctor until someone gives it to u. Keep searching for a doctor.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Transdermal estrogen in patch form does not increase the risks for blood clotting. Dr. Haver has a great blog with her top 4 tips for finding top notch menopause care on our website. Link is under this video's description! XOXO Community Support Team

[@melissajohnstone8147]

44 years old, early menopause and on month 2 of estrogen/progesterone 0.3/1.5 combo pill. Is oral pill higher risk than patch? I feel SO much better since starting HRT but am concerned about risks versus patch.

[@parkerb1275]

I saw you taking the progesterone pill and the estrogen patch, changing from the Combi patch. Now you are back to the Combi patch?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Dr. Haver uses the estradiol patch with micronized oral progesterone-XOXO Community Support Team

[@shashivadana]

My skin has been breaking out and itching .. I have dark spots all over my body due to scratching the itching skin and then drying of skin bruises. Even after the skin bruise dries and become black there is itching on those wounds. I’m thinking the excess estrogen is trying to get out of my body. Hot flashes , no hunger, bloating even with small amount of food. I’m 51 had hysterectomy keeping my ovaries 6 years ago.

[@user-rr3sh3yn6v]

Me too!

[@TeaRose9]

I’ll have to remember how you said that, “I got overserved”. 😏

[@lindadimowitz6995]

Hi Dr. Haver, is it true that if you're past the 10 yr window of post menopause, you can't have estrogen therapy? Thank you.

[@empresslove2120]

Iv decided to try HRT thanks to your advice and incredible wisdom on the topic, Im 46 and 2 years post menopause. Im confused about the 3 day monthly (cyclical) break of progesterone, I thought that progesterone helped to keep the womb lining thin so is it safe for me not to have a break and not get the withdrawal bleed? Or do I need a break and have the bleed to assist with any womb lining build up? My Doctor told me to have break from day 1-25 3 days off then start again day 1-25

[@peggyolivo8241]

He'll Dr Haver. I had a hysterectomy 3 years ago. I've been on .5 estradiol for 2.5. my recent blood work showed my testosterone levels at 19. Is this a good level? I just turned 50.

[@Asianimabong8573]

How can i buy your book

[@jengamboa4958]

Do you take insurance in your practice?

[@fae137]

Endometriosis in perimenopause(age 44), how to approach this?

[@janicepaulson2092]

Is .45 Estrace even worth taking? I'm 63, thrown into surgical menopause at 32

[@bbiryev485]

My doc says you dont need prpgesterone unless you havent had a cycle for over 90 days , so every 90 days she give 7 days of progesterone and if you start your cycle you wait another 90 days ....what do u think? Also how do you know when your estrodial strength is correct ?

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

Please do something for men as well love from India❤❤❤❤❤

[@Daviemimi2023]

I am 54 just started a low dose estridol I have had hypothyroidism for over 25 years and when it’s not regulated I have heart palpitations my dosage is adjusted and it stops but the last few months I am having them and my thyroid is normal .. so I am really thinking it it part of my menopause and my blood work shows I am in full blown menopause.. what’s your suggestions 😊

[@aureliacarr9298]

Hello. Is HRT treatment related Ovarian or Breast Cancer ?

[@user-fh2in4mu2j]

Hi Dr Haver, LOVE your channel and informative videos. I am 3 years post-menopausal, with no serious symptoms except vaginal dryness and mood swings, started last November on the estradiol patch 0,375 with the progesterone 100mg pill vaginally. I did have some spotting for some days about one month since I started but stopped. Yesterday I experienced some blood and symptoms like when I was expecting my period, tender breasts, bloated tummy. Today as well. Can it be due to I changed the brand of the patch? Progesterone needs adjustment? Also, I did have an ultrasound last year, normal but I have a polyp, can that be the cause? I email my doctor as Im anxious but no reply yet ,🥰💗

[@nicolemerz1731]

Don't worry too much! Some bleeding can still happen and normally has harmless reasons. Of course it is good that you chech with your doctor

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

You should always follow up with your healthcare provider with any unexplained symptoms or changes! XOXO Community Support Team

[@mg79277]

I’m really confused. So bio identical to me as I understand is a doctor firstly doing bloodwork to see what your hormone levels are estrogen, progesterone etc… Only through each persons bloodwork can they prescribe the correct level of each hormone to each individual person. Is this prescription pill say from Walgreens individual specific? Or is one pill prescribed to all women regardless of their actual needs hormonally ?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

We recommend that you sign up for Dr Haver's free Menopause Empowerment guide: mailchi.mp/00fb4ddf891c/empowerment-guide XOXO Community Support Team

[@TreeMarieFit69]

I am 54 and on BCP to control heavy bleeding. Is this as good as patch you use?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

BCP can be used during perimenopause to treat symptoms. XOXO Community Support Team

[@TeaRose9]

Would you please link the name of your friend and doctor Andrea the sleep doctor. I can’t find her on Instagram.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Dr. Andrea Matsumura is on Instagram under holisticsleepmd XOXO Community Support Team

[@Asianimabong8573]

Is hrt a life time therapy

[@jengamboa4958]

My skin is itchy but my face is very oily. It's on my nerves.

[@rgomoffat]

Why take Omega 3?

[@sussannekeith5676]

Tried to make an appointment with you’ve an 18 month wait list?😮

[@AW-lp4vm]

Yup. She says regularly she's crazy booked with a long wait list...

[@brandibannatyne589]

Hi, question? I’m 49 active, healthy and going through menopause. I’m struggling with the typical symptoms and recently talked with my doctor about going on estrogen. He said he didn’t feel comfortable with it as 21 years ago I had a DVT during pregnancy and referred me to a gynaecologist. My question is in your opinion is it safe for me to take estrogen with my history? Thx

[@iss8504]

Do a patch. No clot risk

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Transdermal estrogen has not been shown to increase clotting like the oral estrogen pill does. Dr. Haver has a new Menopause Empowerment Guide that you can get for free. Here is the link to get your copy:mailchi.mp/00fb4ddf891c/empowerment-guide XOXO Community Support Team

[@mg79277]

Which type of collagen is best for osteoporosis ?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Sparkle has Osteoboost on their website! XOXO Community Support Team

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

I am 30 year old guy watching your video😂😂😂😂

[@LuLU-ep7wf]

can i cut my patch?

[@basic55]

I wonder... have you done any studies as to how many women Unalive themselves due to the misery of menopause?? So many of us have No insurance and cannot get a doctor much less HRT so how many women suffer to the point they stop wanting to be here anymore?

[@lindajones4849]

If you have any savings use them to hire a functional medicine doc or concierge doc who are trained in menopause management. Another possibility if you have savings is to hire an acupuncturist experienced in managing menopause. Your life is worth it.

[@dorisjking8937]

❤❤❤

[@normahommrich7553]

Oophorectomy, no uterus. Do I need progesterone?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

If you do not have a uterus you do not need to take progesterone to protect the lining but a doctor may prescribe it for other symptoms associated with menopause like trouble sleeping. ~ XO Community Support Team

[@marcellahughes5030]

Can you swim with the patch?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Yes! XOXO Community Support Team

[@sussannekeith5676]

Went to see a Gynecologist and asked for a hormone test and she said “don’t bother, you don’t have hormones”…. For ref: I am post menopausal 12 years,,, what should I do? Please help😢

[@georgiabessie]

Get another doctor.

[@Trainfeastfast]

⁠@@georgiabessieI concur

[@iss8504]

Find a nams certified doctor

[@AncientOne222]

Order your own labs, many companies have affordable prices just search online.

[@georgiabessie]

@@AncientOne222 Then what do you do with the labs once you get them? Most people can’t write their own prescription for hormone replacement. Nor interpret them.

[@littleitaly1925]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jenoveryonder]

Pizza is the worst!

[@user-mn6sq3is4t]

Burger also😂😂😂😂😂