The many many symptoms of menopause - Dr Renée goes through them!

There are in excess of 36 symptoms of menopause and many women don't relate these with menopause and undergo test after test with their doctor which throws up nothing. If these symptoms were more widely recognised women would not suffer unnecessarily and would get the treatment they need, which in most cases is HRT.
Also; blood tests are also not needed in most cases, when a woman is over 45 years old a GP should make the diagnosis on symptoms and treat.

[@dorisevelyn1899]

Thank you so much! I laughed, I cried. I'm 51 and things are strange, and with no one to talk to about it you were a blessing to listen to.

[@Leeshiner5028]

I have all these symptoms to !! 49

[@TheAmoresperro]

👍🏻

[@k.l.hollister8128]

Me too 52 … ugh 😩

[@cecilefefernandez1750]

How are you now Doris Evelyn..youre not alone..me too..i really dont know whats happening also in my body.

[@yourenough3]

You're not alone, know this!! Even if you have to talk to us commenters . I have such profound sadness it's insane and I'm on a whole food clean keto and intermittent fasting , I know this healthy eating helps makes symptoms better but OMG the saddness and uselessness I feel is unbelievable.

[@echase416]

Women’s sleeping issues (insomnia; awakenings) that develop at perimenopause can improve with Rx progesterone used at bedtime. Before I started that at age 46, I was really functioning at about 30%. It’s astounding what women endure and how inadequate the current medical system is with responding and addressing these issues.

[@dianemorrell9638]

@@Annedowntherabbithole Yes we need a ND with bhrt consultant designation to give bioidentical progesterone cream. For me, 50 mg applied to neck and face 6 days of seven. Helps to relax but still suffer debilitating insomnia. Sucks

[@manisha2345]

I’m trying a small handful of sour dried cherries which I have half an hour before going to bed. (For insomnia) It has really helped and if anyone wants to try I hope it helps you too.

[@marilynh5487]

The studies caterer 😢 to men.

[@SzazaM077]

Dizziness/off balance feeling, vestibular migraines, anxiety, panic attacks.

[@mandd4963]

The joint/muscle aches are so painful and so debilitating. I was referred to a rheumatologist and had never realised this was a symptom of perimenopause. I went from being someone who enjoyed running and doing boot camp workouts to having to cliterally crawl up the stairs to bed at 9pm every day. Hearing you describe these symptoms brought me to tears as at least now I know what is happening to me. I've started HRT 2 weeks ago.

[@mandd4963]

Cliterally? That's funny. I meant literally!

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

Did the HRT help you? What kind of HRT? Im fatigued after midday, cannt jog

[@LM-cf6ep]

Interesting to hear your story. I'm the same, no joint pain one minute then bam joint pain. Started HRT so waiting to see if this helps

[@tinabenson1492]

@@mandd4963 😆...thought so!

[@angieryan2544]

FINALLY SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT IM GOING THROUGH!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻THANK YOUUUU!!!!!

[@jeansmith3367]

This makes me cry, Menopause is the Devil. My GP- a woman - just dismissed me, have lived miserably for the past 8 years. This should have been televised before Davina!

[@DrRenee]

I am sorry to hear this. It was - I did a TV Inside out 2 years ago! It is on this channel if you want to watch it.

[@jeansmith3367]

@@DrRenee Thank you, I will

[@chrissy24-7]

Get a new doc ASAP!!

[@paulinebate9692]

My GP is the same Jean x

[@paulinebate9692]

Dr some time ago told me menopause symptoms can last decades.... I am 74 and I had a hysterectomy 3 Years ago .. Headaches anxiety has got worse... Its a nightmare! 😢

[@mahendrivalaitham2359]

Thank you so much for this informative KZbin. Loved the detail and education around symptoms and treatment.

[@angelcitygirl]

Your voice and accent are so soothing. Thank you.

[@janetmawson9712]

Hi Renee, having experienced all the symptoms you mentioned and tolerated them for 10+ years I understood it was too late for me, I'm almost 62 I started on HRT 5 months ago. I can honestly say I am feeling the best that I have felt in a long time! I'm sleeping better, the brain fog is clearing IV got more energy and less anxious than usual. The hot flashes have gone and also my vagina feels normal again. I am taking 100mg of utrogestan when I go to bed and 1 pump of estrogel in the morning plus the vagirux twice a week. I feel so greatfull and blessed. Thankyou for all your advice and compassion on the subject. Xxx

[@deeburrell4897]

You are a blessing ... When you go to the doctors they make you feel your bring dramatic .. if only all doctors were like you ...God bless you

[@traceyglass9762]

What a brilliant, informative, compassionate video. I got quite tearful, you are the first doctor to understand the impact of menopause symptoms on day to day life. Thank you.

[@learnhowtraining9078]

Thank you Dr for sharing an open and honest description of Menopause not just the basics. Thank you also for asking other Health professions not to fall into the trap of prescribing anti depressants just because they can. Menopause is frightening and life changing. Men need to be educated also as they fail to understand how ashamed a woman can feel when she's dismissed. It is a sad time too and we often feel less than and isolated. The big sacrifice is when there's no support and we have to struggle in work daily. It's so stressful when self employed as there's nowhere to go.

[@libbidenney4719]

Thanks for this video. I'm smack dab in the middle of this. Dry eyes, clumsiness, vertigo, dry skin, digestive issues, inability to focus, memory issues, sketchy periods, anxiety, weight gain....

[@deanne1671]

I'm only 36....but down an ovary, and early menopause runs in my family. My Nanna started at 37 with BOTH ovaries still. My one aunt was 37, the other the same. Don't know about my Mom as we've been estranged for many years. I was honestly afraid there was something wrong with me, untill I found these videos. Immediately my anxiety subsided some. So I know how you feel and you're no where NEAR alone. Thank you for your comment as it made me feel I'm not alone. Be well, and be safe. All the best to you and yours.

[@California265]

I had to check your name as I thought I’d written it in the past. Identical symptoms 😢

[@helenhucker346]

I am 64 and entered the menopause at 55. After three years I began taking HRT but unfortunately I never got the dosage right and continued to have some problems . Last year I took a break to see where I was naturally but have recently resumed. Over time I have noticed that many of my menopause symptoms have come and gone but some have persisted, namely hot flushes, mood swings and anxiety in the form of a jittery sensation in my body. I know many women in a similar position and we are desperate for our hormones to settle so this horrible journey can end.

[@goldengirls9230]

I just turned 45 and started getting perimenopausal symptoms for about 1.5 years. But now, I'm getting anxiety out of nowhere followed by jittery/shakey feelings. Also, hot flashes, chills, insomnia. Ugh.

[@marilynh5487]

I ❤️ think 🤔 eating 🍍 pineapples 🍍 has really helped. I also take estrogen conjugate prescription about 2 to 3 times a week. I'm starting to walk a mile.

[@debbietaylor20]

I never knew if I was on the right dose patch because I'd still get very very hot a couple of times a day . But even on 100mcg still jad this . I recently cane off HRT after 10 years and the intense heat has returned with a vengeance and at night . Cant handle it so going back on patch and utrogeston but got given a different brand , can I still use this vaginally ?

[@natashapotgieter8799]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I had breast cancer in 2019 at the age of 29 and chemotherapy put me in pre menopausal and now im going on hormone blockers(temoxifen) that will put me in menopause. this really helped me understand what my body is going trough. ladies look after yourself and good luck to all of you going trough it...

[@RK-su4hs]

Medical studies have proven patients that undergo chemotherapy have no longer life expectancy expectancy than patients that don’t You can google “medical studies on ... You might consider looking into “the Gerson program “ developed by Max Gerson MD over 80 years ago. And still continuing I worked in a cancer unit which used 5% chemo & principles of Gerson program I witnessed great improvement in patient And in some remission Best regards to you Keep your head up

[@GinaT5678]

🥰

[@RK-su4hs]

@@GinaT5678 bless you. If you don’t have a lot of energy fresh raw carrot celery & green apple juice daily. Drink a little & over time build up the amounts to 2 pints a day. Rest on Sundays A daily enema with distilled water & coffee. Videos on “Gerson coffee enema how to” are on Yourube Or catnip tea enema will make you feel So much better If you are able go for a walk outside each day when the weather is cool You are never truly alone as you imagine you are As my Grandma often said “The Angels are always with us. Closer than breathing. Nearer than hands and feet I send you my care

[@megan870]

@@RK-su4hs "Medical studies have proven patients that undergo chemotherapy have no longer life expectancy than patients that don't have it". You can't clump breast cancer into one single basket. Cell type, staging, age/cell regeneration, hormones levels, impact prognosis, as does the type of surgery, radiotherapy and drugs administered. Be careful with blanket statements that are misleading.

[@bibizeeboohoo741]

Thanks👋 very much Dr. Renee for taking the time to explain this condition that a woman's body undergoes. I am 49yrs old, and has recently been diagnosed as perimenooausal. I have been going out of my head with the hot flushes etc.😩

[@nancyanzalone5374]

Thank you Dr. Renee. I felt so much relief after watching your video. I am post menopausal now (2 years) and it's odd but I'm now experiencing hot flushes, joint pain and indigestion and others. I have been to several doctors and done bloodwork, sent to rheumatologist but thankfully so far nothing has come up but they won't give me a definitive diagnosis yet. I feel that when I even mention if it could be related to menopause and the drop in estrogen, I'm practically dismissed and not listened to. I see there is a serious for practioners who understand the complexity of menopause. The only symptoms that seems to be mentioned is hot flashes but I realize that there are so many more! I live in New York but so wish you practiced here but I am so grateful for you for sharing this valuable information with all of us. Thank you so much!

[@francine2169]

Dr. Renee this video was so helpful! I’m 57 and menopausal, I recently developed dry, burning tongue and freaked out! My primary doctors basically didn’t have much information on this issue, now that you said it’s a symptom of menopause, gives me hope to find relief by looking into HRT! This symptom needs to be talked about more! Thank you!

[@carolynarnott5002]

Burning tongue my tip always seems like it’s red I getting burning feet that turn red and I get stinging skin everywhere and my hands stin and hurt very hot burning feeling in my upper legs that is very distressing and stress through the roof because I feel aweful all the time all started post menopause and to top it off getting breast cancer 😢

[@nataliem3504]

Thank you so much. This is such a good explanation!

[@pattiroberts9544]

Fabulous health information. Thank you so much. I will speak to my doctor right away.

[@Janoca2011]

Really really amazing explanation. Thank you !

[@Mebbe308]

I saw two doctors who were totally flippant about post menopausal symptoms. Thank God for YOU

[@harley-jamesbennett1871]

That's the most concise information I have heard to date. I seem to have every symptom you mentioned. Had a tumor and a total hysterectomy very quickly.

[@DrRenee]

Thats great to hear. Glad it helps.

[@drdavidlunz1084]

THANK YOU so much for addressing the itch (the ants crawling under skin itch). So many doctors refuse to believe this is due to peri menopause even though I have had hot flushes, night sweats, brain fog, anxiety and the list goes on.

[@mlw1069]

The ants crawling all over has definitely affected me and my mental health. I thought I was going to have to move out of my house as I thought my house was full of bed bugs!!! I threw away furniture as I thought my house was full of bugs! A complete nightmare. Stay strong ladies 🌺

[@rosephillips6547]

This is me all day!

[@paulawade1446]

As a women who worked psychiatric ER for over 20 years, I was never aware of the tactile issues! My heart breaks for all the women who were and continued to be dismissed as mental health and diagnoses with delusional parasitosis.

[@mistynight123]

Thankyou so much for this. Knowledge is power xxx

[@darlene2861]

Thank you for this wonderful video that answers so many questions for me.

[@DrRenee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mandieheathfieldphotograph4218]

Hi I have just come across your vlog and it has helped hugely thank you 😊. I have been in and out of hospital 4 times in the last 6 months had numerous tests after having a really bad period which didn't stop for 6 weeks solid. I ended up anaemic. Suffering dizzy spells panic attacks anxiety. I was finally discharged from hosp the last time after 9 days as an inpatient with antidepressants saying it was all anxiety related. No mention of peri menopause at all. Even tho I had missed periods light and heavy ones and numerous symptoms. Needless to say anti deps didn't work infact made me alot worse! I'm now awaiting an appt for coil to be fitted and will start hrt as I have nearly all the symptoms you have described! fingers crossed it helps I at the end of my thether! I'm 48 😊and never knew that the menopause could be so debilitating! Knowledge is so important !

[@susannebecker3221]

Hi Mandy, my sister had really heavy bleeding and lost so much blood as well. In the end she was prescribed progesterone and now she's fine. You should look into that. Good luck. xx

[@NEChristo]

Thank you for your videos about menopause. Please keep them coming, we don’t have enough reliable information about this time of our lives.

[@DrRenee]

FibroFancyNancy It’s a pleasure and pleased it is helping

[@victoriafabry1382]

Dr Renee I am really struggling I feel like I am dying I am 48 I have severe anxiety Palps Night sweats Ibs Feel cold all the time Lightheaded Dry skin Thin hair Joints ache Worst is panic Keep begging my gp to please help me they keep giving me anti depressants I have always had anxiety so that’s y they keep offering me them They won’t give me tests I feel like jumping off a bridge Cannot get help

[@DrRenee]

@Rachel Massey HI. Please see your GP and consider HRT. It is the proven way to solve all of these issue and has health benefits as well including bone protection, cardiac protection and it is looking more likely that it helps prevent dementia.

[@kumbabiango7576]

Good morning Dr Renee my name Fatmata Biango please can I have your number

[@ivynasamuels299]

Dr Renee l

[@maureenkingham2820]

Wonderful informative and funny. Please do more blogs. You are brilliant. Much clearer now on treatment for my peri menopausal symptoms and really pleased to know I am not going crazy. Huge Thank you.

[@jonathanbuford1793]

The women I love has been going thru what your talking about and I’m so glad I found you breathe of fresh air. Hopefully I can get her to listen to this as it’s been very helpful for me the guy who was is often questioning daily situations that arose out of nothing. A lot of symptoms you have gone over I have encouraged exercise and diet no matter what if your able - even swimming pool workouts with resistance can be great for men and women acupuncture my mom did and had great results so thank you thank you 🙏 helps me to know what’s going on so I know it’s not just evil it’s frustrating circumstances and she needs to go to her doctor thank you so much I am so appreciative words can’t describe 👍👍💪😁🙏

[@KarenMaryWilsonQ4S]

Fab video, can you please give the link to the checklist you say you will share? Thanks masses Karen x

[@marybetts54]

Thankyou so much for this video . Best info out there. Will definitely b checking out your other videos .Thankyou again 💓

[@DrRenee]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@plefeuvre3426]

Thank-you from Canada!

[@janemarshall4155]

Thank you so much for this video it's been so helpful for me, I have many symptoms you mentioned and will definitely be contacting my GP.

[@drmonica]

This is perfect and makes me feel normal again. Thanks! :)

[@DrRenee]

Thats good to hear!

[@doreenakello-dora]

This was very informative and helpful Dr. Renee.🤩 I am 46 and I feel so much is happening in my body.

[@EnzaRecruitment-rx7mi]

Thank you. This was insightful and I can so relate to all you said.

[@lea0laco762]

Thank you for sharing .Every women should watch this video and learn from it..

[@deborah3188]

Thank you for your video. This will help so many menopausal women. Thank you.

[@DrRenee]

Deborah Booth It’s a pleasure and I sincerely hope so. X

[@krazeemetalchickstewart9961]

Oh my God I love this information for my perimenopause life I am so glad that I can learn from you

[@charmainwhyte9848]

Can menopause cause funny feeling in the head and it cause pain in your upper body

[@louc8079]

Thank you Dr. Renee! So glad you mentioned migraines and dizziness, vertigo. Have been suffering chronic migraine and dizziness since going off birth control pill 2years ago. All doctors thought I was crazy when I mentioned hormonal changes...because I was “only 40” Even though my periods were irregular and practically zero estrogen and high FSH along with night sweats. Went through multiple tests the last couple of years. I got diagnosed with vestibular migraine recently...a male neurologist told me it happens with hormonal changes. Terrible anxiety because I feel unsteady all the time. I just started HRT patch a couple months ago. Too early to tell. Fingers crossed. Just wanted to thank you...your patients are very fortunate to have you!

[@DrRenee]

Lou C ah thank you so much.

[@aniaribeiro9170]

Thank you ❤ I feel more empowered as I better understand what’s going on and what to do!

[@estherowoeye7283]

Thank you so much for the teaching my doctor ❤️

[@thecatinmarrickville]

Thanks heaps . Really appreciated .

[@zoemilinkovic]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

14:00- insects under skin 15:00- weight gain 16:00- digestive issues

[@chasingclouds7101]

Thank you Dr. Renee. I wish you were my GP.

[@vivine6997]

Thank you very much I need this kind of explanations

[@trocheguys]

Very informative! Thanks!!! I couldn’t find the symptoms check Lisstet though…

[@eunicekarwirwa5433]

Thank you Dr. Renee Iam now fully informed, I am 48 and experiencing most of these symptoms, thank you.

[@LM-cf6ep]

Thankyou for the video on this. What a minefield it all is. I has no symptoms of perimenopause really then at 51 started experiencing hand joint pain. Dr sent me to rheumatologist but no issues there but didn't suggest it could be menopausal symptoms. On HRT now for 2.5 months and no major change but hoping this eventually sorts out my pains. May need an increase dosage. Great video!

[@c7eye]

Great video.

[@beckyrowan1864]

Thank you....so much ..you are the best....best video explained about this subject....great detail...

[@sharonohare5971]

Thank you so much for this video. I am on HRT but still suffer from vertigo, headaches and tinnitus. It's reassuring to know that these are menopause symptoms.

[@jhenaguilar6136]

May i know how do you feel now after a year ago?

[@irenegresham1519]

Cutting down on high sugers cakes chocolates also some milk Products not eating so much of Theases things have improved my menopause symptoms.

[@toviedineen1557]

Tingling, numbness and aching extremities? Also Reynauds symptoms in cold suddenly? Thank you so much for demystifying menopause xx👏👏👏

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

Could be low B12. B12 is water soluble your body use what it needs purge what it doesn't need . As low vitamin D

[@tisha812]

I've had most of these symptoms. Going to doctor after doctor for two years trying to figure out what is wrong with me. No one had a definitive answer...so I gave up for a while and just took loads of supplements recommended by an Integrative doctor. I've moved to a new city and have even more symptoms that usually revolve around my menstrual cycle. Thank you for arming us with this knowledge. I guess I'll start from scratch now.

[@echase416]

My HRTMD first put me on progesterone at age 46. If you’re still getting. So that may be helpful for you, until you need estrogen. Estrogen tends to be the last or second last hormone that women need replacing.

[@jmeg7412]

Tish, I know I am super late on this, but so happy I saw your comment. If you can, please see a specialist, not your primary doctor. I made that mistake. They could not find anything wrong with me. A lot of these symptoms showed up for me at 32. Finally went to a specialist and unfortunately I am perimenopausal at 36. I too had given up for years and thought I was crazy. Wish I hadn't given up. Good luck to you!!

[@soniamowlam2404]

Very informative, thank you

[@amytrumbull156]

I’m 52 now and my period has been coming less frequently the past couple years but it will be 3-4 months between at most. I developed migraine headaches at about 45 and that has been my single worst symptom. I’ve had to radically change and limit my diet as number foods trigger headaches and migraines for me. I’m on a primarily carnivore diet now with all types of fresh meats, some dairy including butter, yogurt, cream cheese and cottage cheese, eggs and some nuts. I’m very active and I cycle most days and my weigh is ideal. My other symptoms are joint pain in hips, knees, big toe, occasional arm pain, sleep disturbance quite severe, heart palpitations, vaginal irritation and dryness, thinning hair, fragile brittle nails, and now suddenly depression as well. I asked my doctor about hrt and antidepressants but she only gave me the antidepressant and while that’s helping significantly I can’t believe she said I’m too young for hrt! When is the right age in her mind? It’s ridiculous. Honestly, I have already been using estrogen and progesterone creams that I buy online for several years because I needed something and didn’t have health insurance for a while. I do think it helps a bit but I’m not sure how much. I do know when I don’t use the estrogen cream my vagina gets really sore and dry immediately and if I don’t use the progesterone cream at bedtime my sleep is much worse. I have yet to have any hot flashes or sweating so that’s good! My mom breezed through menopause but my sister and I are not having it so easy and we have nearly identical symptoms. She’s 3 years older than me and I’m following exactly in her footsteps except that her headache issue isn’t as bad as mine. When I start feeling worse in any significant way I’ll either demand the hrt or switch to a doctor who will give it to me without it being a federal case. Thanks for your video….super helpful and informative and supportive!

[@itsprimetime8749]

Do anyone have like a burning skin

[@namtretriluxana7449]

Thank you very much for doing this vdo. It’s very useful.

[@171069160274]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU. You’re the only person who has listed all of my symptoms. Your talk was brilliant. I haven’t attempted to put any babies in the microwave yet lol I have a brilliant doctor but trying to make a man understand is a different matter entirely. You’ve made me feel human again Thank you Sash

[@jaimyjaimy9807]

Thank you doc. for very helpful information god bless you dear❤️

[@arlenebattick8692]

Wonderful thanks for the info

[@sharonhagan8541]

So glad to hear you desribe the swaying , I often feel nauseeous also.

[@karenmorrisonjewellery]

Thank you so much Dr Renee, I really appreciate you doing these blogs, it so helpful, thank you. I identify with everything you say, i had used patches but i didn't feel well on them, now on anti depressants. But really feel I need to try HRT again. I heard about you from Jo Good's show. x

[@foxyauragems6146]

Watch Barbara Taylor for more info

[@wasieladollieh5341]

Thank you soon much for informing us as woman I've experienced the mucus dripping nose dry mouth dizzyness to much appreciated 👌❤️🌹

[@DrRenee]

wasiela Dollie it’s a pleasure. Hope you get it sorted soon.

[@miyakos.8339]

I feel somewhat sane after watching this video. I’ve got all of those symptoms and others on top of it. Wish I lived in UK where it is more addressed than in the US.

[@maryawino5322]

I live in Kenya were nothing like menopause has been discussed or spoken, it's hard to explain to your doctor about how you feel cause they don't discuss or talk about it. I searched the internet and was surprised and very happy to get videos about menopause symptoms 🙏

[@edithosayande7687]

Thanks for sharing this information, It's really an eye opener of what to look out for in the midst of mid feelings. 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐👍👍👍👍

[@DrRenee]

Its a pleasure!

[@Angela-on6cd]

Thank you for this very informative video. I’m watching it two years after it was made. Not sure if you will ever see this message but do you have a practice in the Uk? I would love to arrange an appointment with you.

[@reginangige5832]

Thank you very much for the information. Kindly tell us more on heart issues and palpitations and the remedy.

[@foxyauragems6146]

Hrt was the remedy for me. Also check out Barbara Taylor md. She says 1 in 2 women have heart attacks at this time. I prefer hormones

[@ClayDisarray]

I'm 46 and was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder last year due to loads of horrible symptoms including severe nerve pain, reflux and food intolerance on a grand scale (my diet is VERY limited). I've just started HRT patches so will be interested to see if any of my FND symptoms reduce as a result. Thanks for this very useful vlog - I have nearly all the symptoms.

[@DrRenee]

Ah it’s my pleasure. I often think that women who get diagnosis with these kind of diseases are in fact just menopausal. It’s a tragedy. I hope you find it helps.

[@norastorm9937]

Can we get a link to the list. There is no link in the description.

[@monicafierro4951]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rmfw8282]

Nice video Dr Renee

[@DrRenee]

Thank you.

[@JacWarner]

Oh the constant feeling of having cystitis and irritable bladder! Tests were all ok. But that was essentially my first symptoms that the great change was upon me. 48 yrs old. No period for 5 months. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and down mood. What a massive bummer this is.

[@sistercookies]

Me too, just started having UTI / Cystitis symptoms, mood swings, aches & pains. Did you find a regimen that worked for you? xoxo

[@neyisek6928]

I saw so many drs for so many things with no answers no help. I even asked my gyn at 38 about menopause, based on what little I knew from main stream media. She laughed and told me I looked great and was decades away from menopause. The symptoms you list mounted. I felt lost and alone. At 45 3 mo in a row my period was 10 days late ea mo. I felt awful after 20 yrs with same gyn I found a new one. She was 48 and perimenopausal & understood completely. Thing is she told me most likely perimenopause and had yrs of this agead, I said perhaps but I feel like everything has plummeted. Rock bottom is how I felt. She ran labs and sure enough all hormones below normal and fsh very high. My testosterone and progesterone had been low for yrs and sex binding hormone was very high. Neither gp or gyn were of any help as to cause. They focused on my aesthetic. That I was very active very fit and had a very good diet . Acted like I was silly to say I felt poorly. New dr was trying to help but covid came and she was high risk and after getting ill stopped practice. At least I had some info to go on. With drs like you and Barbara Taylor, menopause Taylor, I have hope of building a good management plan. The sadness over perceived loss of youth etc is very hard. I personally have found 60 mg organic saffron daily a huge help for mood. Thank you for helping women. You are beautiful by the way. :)

[@yourenough3]

Intermittent fasting and whole food diet helps with loose skin but for some reason I CANNOT control these feelings of complete self hate and profound saddness . I never realized there was so many things we go through it's way more than hot flashes , WAY MORE!! THANKS

[@johnlynch9940]

Thank you Renee. I can probably tick most of the list of symptoms you mention and do need to go to the doctors myself. I'm 52 next month and definitely going through the menapause. Also I work as an occupational therapist and for the last 11 years have run groups and provided therapy for people diagnosed with fibromyalgia. As about 90 % of those attending the groups are female, many of perimenapausal and menapausal age experiencing similar symptoms, I wonder if many may have been misdiagnosed! I've heard so many horror stories of the journey to diagnosis and the many tests that come back normal. The self-esteem/psychological issues of not being understood or believed in addition to socio-economic factors may be as a result of or in addition to, the menapause (, the latter which is seldom been addressed as even a factor perhaps). I would appreciate any thoughts you may have regarding this, thank you Kathleen

[@thenonsurgicalclinic7816]

Hi Kathleen. I have been saying for a long time that I believe many diagnosis of fibromyalgia, especially for women 45+ are actually under treated menopause and should be treated with HRT. Sadly many Gp’s don’t recognise the joint pain and myalgia of menopause and so misdiagnosis/being ignored is common and damaging. Makes me sad.

[@johnlynch9940]

Thank you for that. This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and it's reassuring to know you think the same. I'll be recommending my patients watch your video too. Sorry Ive used my son's subscription. Need to join myself, thanks again, Kathleen

[@thenonsurgicalclinic7816]

@@johnlynch9940 Ahh its a pleasure and thank you. Your son will be chuffed at having menopause videos in his history ;-)

[@paulinebonner2430]

I agree with you I was diagnosed with Fibro 5 years back and i don't think it is! I thinkni have bern peri all along

[@b0ra71]

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome last year, I still can't quite accept the diagnosis as it feels like my issues are more complex, also got prescribed antidepressants for last two years due to having mood changes and anxiety, they helped a bit at first but no improvement since despite still taking them. I also have autoimmune graves disease which affects thyroid, and thyroid eye disease (both under control atm) . Endocrinologist gave up on me as my symptoms were not their concern as soon my thyroid was in range. I think my graves could have kick started the process of perimenopause prematurely, which on top of all its long list of symptoms, exacerbated my ADHD. Its sad and shocking that, with all my health problems I've been dealing with for last 7 years, not a single doctor (and I've seen quite few of them) mention anything about (peri)menopause, and despite countless blood tests and exams, never had any of my hormones(except of thyroid) checked.

[@ashleyshiba8380]

I am living in Asia and with my heart condition I was not able to take estrogen according to my doctor over here and so she put me on the Asian version and very common here placenta and has been for many years. It really has helped me with my symptom, aches in my body and beyond. I have learned in Canada they refuse to give them and not understandable.

[@lesleybuntain8014]

Thank you so much for this! I am 48 and have been suffering the most horrendous migraines (which I've had since I was a teenager) which are debilitating for several days a month and are often followed by a day of dizziness and difficulty in focusing. I try to stay fit, a good healthy weight, and take lots of exercise and yet never feel any better for it. Recently my hips and joints have been feeling so sore and stiff and it's quite frightening. My nails are also crumbling, when they've been beautifully strong all my life. Thankfully I have no sweats or hot flushes as yet. I have a good GP who has made an appointment with our local Menopause clinic to discuss HRT options. Quite honestly can't wait to start, and it's horrendous how many women suffer from this dreadful list of symptoms.

[@DrRenee]

Good luck and hope things have improved.

[@colleenlavery4737]

Hello, @Leslie Buntain - curious if your dizziness has improved. I too consider myself healthy, exercise daily, eat well, sleep well, minor hot flashes (although on progesterone and estradiol)... going for proper HRT soon. Been fully menopausal for 3 years. Woke up dizzy 6 months ago and then went through a barrage of tests (ENT, ear crystals, MRI, blood test) all fine. I'm convinced it is hormonal... no migraines, just constant/daily fatigue and dizziness. It's like I wake up every day feeling hung over. @Dr Renee BTW I cried through the entire video. :(

[@shereshamarks4517]

Thank you so much ‼️Not just got hot flashes ‼️

[@hassinamotala3101]

Thank you Dr.Renee for this brilliant explanation! I have been getting this 'insect crawling' sensation on one spot on my back & had noo idea its related to meno!!! I went into clinical meno three years ago...TAH /OOPHERECTOMY had huge fibroids..I am now 55 years old... going by the list I have atleast 14 of the symptoms... the worst been feeling anxious for no reason...heart rate goes up..cry ing one minute & laughin the next! It's a hard phase ...especially if your children have grown up too & moved on & you have to deal with empty nest syndrome....

[@DrRenee]

Hey. I am so pleased that it has helped explain things for you. Perhaps now its time to speak to your GP and consider treatment? I will likely help, especially with the anxiety. Good luck.

[@hassinamotala3101]

@@DrRenee I am so glad I found you 💕...Im a newbie to your channel....My GP has put me on Meniphib tablets ( homoeopathic meds) not sure if you familiar with them?! : Agnus castus..Caulophyllum thalictroides..Cyclamen europaeum..Ignatia amara..Iris versicolor...Lillium tigrinum.. I've been takin it for 8 months now but not really seeing much of a difference 😢 I'm dilly dallting whether to start HRT? ( reluctant I am ) or go for more natural meds? I am confused about the right treatment... Definitely women need to talk more on this subject & get better understanding of it... As you mentioned...GPs hardly have the time to break it down to you & most of the times the symptoms are mistaken for another ailment & they treat you wrongly... I had a fall a year later after the hyst..broke my wrist & ankle in one go...it was only much later I was told the damage was vast coz no ovaries!!!? Thanx again 🌺🌺🌺🌺 Stay Blessed xxx

[@tinabenson1492]

Thank you, so much, for this! I'm 56 now and just about 1 year w/o a real period. Early this year I started getting really dry vagina. I've had no vaginal discharge at all--I thought, "Great! Makes me feel so clean!" Well, then sex became very PAINFUL!! Then, as well as very dry, itchy skin all over, I started feeling like one of those little cute white, furry-looking moths was under the skin of my mid back! Felt like it was just fluttering it's wings & walking around in there!! Also, I'd get a feeling like someone would touch me on the shoulder or the top of my head! And, also, now starting to feel like I'm vibrating inside my whole body!! I guess I'm in menopause now! Just started vaginal estradiol cream .5 grams. Hope this helps! I'm still scared to take the HRT 2mg pills w/the 10mg pills my gyno just prescribed for me!😧

[@hasinapatel1233]

@hassinamotala How are you feeling now because its been a few years . I Feel depressed lost my joy of life zero motivation feeling hot and cold. I Have tried everything antidepressants therapy, acupuncture and just started bhrt hope it will start working soon

[@hassinamotala3101]

@@hasinapatel1233 I am feeling much much much better now after starting hrt..it really gave me my life back! It does take a while so be patient & a bit tricky coz you have to find what works for you & the dosage..but please dont give up! Its also not the only missing piece to the jigsaw puzzle...(( a healthy well balanced diet with more protein ))...exercise ( strength training not too much cardio ) will really make a world of difference! Not always easy tho..especially to get started...i have fell off the wagon many times...but just dont give up.. remember you not alone...just get up & start 🤗🤗🤗🤗❤ Wishing you all the best xxx

[@pamry0439]

Hi Dr Renee. Did you give the link for the symptom checker mentioned in your video? If not, could you please add it. Thank you.

[@vanessalal9328]

Thanks very much for this much needed message. I thought I was alone in this. I didn't see the attachment for the menopausal symptoms in the link. Can you please forward it to me. Also I had a massive heart attack last year but didn't require surgery, only medication, can I be a candidate for the HRT treatment since I seem to have all that you talked about and so much more or would I be at risk with this treatment. They said my heart is working 50% and I am 50 years of age Looking forward to your response. Thanks.

[@sandy57ful1]

Thank you for this information, which is well presented. In addition to many of the symptoms you have noted, I have had a buzzing/vibration sensation through my body which wakes me from sleep, and is now starting to affect me during the daytime, for the last 18 months. Have you heard of this please? The gp has just dismissed me, saying this is unusual. I have tried to talk about hormonal issues but I feel gp thinks I'm imagining all this and he shuts me down. I had a full hysterectomy with ovaries removed 14 years ago, also thyroid removed. Until the last 18 months I haven't had any menopausal symptoms. I am 69.

[@chrisk8322]

Hello Dr Renee I just watched your vlog on symptoms of peri/menopause. I was looking for the list / link to the list of symptoms, you referred to a couple of times in your vid, to take with me to my Dr. was it taken down?

[@marycollethekpo9871]

Dr Renée good day,I really love your breakdown of menopause symptoms. I m now encouraged. However Dr, you didn't mention anything about how menaupouse can affect the GIT,because I experience a lot of burning sensation after food and acid reflux, I can not do my spiritual fasting anymore. Meaning I can not tolerate not eating for hours anymore. Moreover I have a lot of headaches now.I'm about 55yrs.I started experiencing these 2yrs all test done is normal.I feel irritated and aggressive as my lifestyle became different and I was not getting enough explanations as what I have just heard from you. I have learnt a lot.Thank you so much Dr.

[@lyndaraftery8379]

Hi Dr Renee, thank you for taking time to do these vlogs - they are extremely helpful. You mention in the vlog you have a symptom checker list with 40 symptoms on it. Where can I find this?

[@DrRenee]

Lynda Raftery Hi Lynda. I’m trying to find a way to upload it. If YOuTube fails to let me I will either put it on my website or instagram. Promise to have it sorted this weekend. R

[@lyndaraftery8379]

Thank you! I’ll keep an eye out for it.

[@fideliaomoighe9507]

Thank you so much Dr Please l can not see the symptoms of menopause you mentioned.

[@lulukaingu]

@@DrRenee thank you this is a very informative video I am grateful because I finally have a name to the symptoms I have been experiencing. I have visited your Instagram page but haven’t seen the symptom checker, which will still be waiting for it thank you.

[@smokie33]

Thanks Renee. I watched your whole video. Thanks for doing it. I need advice and help to try and balance my hormones i think. Been on Hrt 6 months now but i don't think it's working well enough. I'm at peri-menopause stage, with lots of symptoms that you mentioned. Do you offer online GP one to one personal consultation private advice?

[@DrRenee]

Becky M thank you. If you call Sylvia on 0800 677 1 688 she can sort a consultation for you.

[@susanomondi6711]

Am relieved you said tinnitus is one of the symptoms! I have been very anxious thinking someone cast a spell on me!

[@manisha2345]

Dr Renee. Thank you for this video. I had terrible aches and pain in my right neck shoulder / blade up the skull behind my ear into my head. It was so bad I thought it could be very serious but different issue. It is consistent pain in the tendons in that area and extremely debilitating. My GP did all types of tests etc but only through my own research I came across the fact that it could be the perimenopause. I’ve been on HRT for 6 months, the pain has reduced considerably, but comes up just the last week of the 2 testosterone patches. Anything more I can do to further reduce the painful occurrences which can still be really awful. Thank you.

[@christinealix7664]

Eczema and psoriasis most definitely can occur and shift before perimenopause I'm saying this from personal experience my annoying skin information is always due to hormonal changes in my case it started on my hands a few years ago didn't know what it was did liver detox no skin improvement figured out it.was eczema.now it's on top of my head as it was in puberty complete with hot flashes this time thank you for putting this information out

[@vanessayurrita3724]

Thank You Dr.! Ectopic and irregular heartbeats with pain, fatigue, pánic attacks, tremblings, bone pain, vertigo, brain fog, cold sweat, weight gain, in short a total nightmare I am 50 and no I don't want to get a hysterectimy just because. Thank You!

[@jenniferwhalen9612]

I had a nervous breakdown back in April. I believe it was caused in part by peri menopause. I’m 51. Yes we were in a pandemic and life was very stressful back then due to unknowns but I hadn’t been sleeping and I think menopause was a contributing factor. I’ve never had any mental health issues prior to this.

[@MunchMunchies]

Hi I am 48 and a half. All the symptoms you said I have them all. In Japan, menopause is called KOUNENKI.

[@loriguercio4374]

So do i 😏...Hello from New York🇺🇸

[@ceciliacirrincione428]

New sub here and Thank you!! You mention hrt and cream for VA helps tremendously if you’re under 60. How about after 60? Are there diminishing returns?? I plan to Continue both for life! Thank you again!

[@DrRenee]

Not at all, women can safely use for life and should.

[@bbrelie]

I agree with @Fabiola , I'm 42 and have SO many symptoms, like yours (and a family history of early menopause), PLUS joint pain, reflux, psychological symptoms, sleep problems, dryness etc etc. Its incredibly frustrating that doctor's don't talk about this or warn you earlier to watch for or expect these changes. My Dr just said, "yeah it sounds like perimenopause...not much to be done about it." 😐 I agree with Dr. Renee. We need to normalize talking about all of these things. It's so stigmatized. If These were things men experienced, there would be money thrown at it and research done to find solutions.

[@krazeemetalchickstewart9961]

If men went through this they would end up in a psych ward

[@echase416]

My GERD/GORD didn’t improve until I began the Estrogen patch.

[@veroniquendambo3242]

@@krazeemetalchickstewart9961 Some would even go on human slaughtering renditions.

[@jonniemartin8427]

OMG.. I am in menopause and have hot flashes and every other symptoms that you said except for the weight gain but I feel like I'm bloated all the time and everything else but to get into the treatment part or maintaining part it's so much to even take in that I don't even want to go to the doctor to start the process because it could end up horrible and I had to throw all these other things that they're going to tell me to do and I already feel horrible going to get a bed don't do anything so thank you for the information but or what

[@arifaahamed7239]

Thanks so much for the information on menopause symptoms. I would love to know about the link between sinus problems and menopause/perimenopause . I am 50 years old female..

[@mandalamama7563]

I’ve had sinus issues for past 8 months and in perimenopause. First time ever having this. Totally blocked nostrils post nasal drip etc. histamine intolerance from hormone fluctuations seems to be cause of this. Fairly common in peri apparently

[@arifaahamed7239]

@@mandalamama7563 hi, I’m sorry to hear about your nasal problem. After a year , now I’m in my menopause and I don’t have much sinus trouble anymore.. I think we need to go through these steps during menopause.. be patient and hopefully you will be okay next year.. nettle tea seemed to help. Good luck.

[@jenmartin736]

Thank you so much for this informative video. I am 43 and feel so many of these symptoms. My GP has also prescribed me antidepressants. Although it’s only 5mg it still seems like an easy route for many docs. I knew I needed another opinion. I really feel having a doctor that we trust is important. Thanks again for your video. You’ve just gained a new subby 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DrRenee]

It’s a pleasure. At 43 HRT is very important for your bones and heart. As your doctor to read the NICE guidance. X

[@angeladyson7367]

Hi Dr Renee, This was a great video. Thank you. I'm 45 with at least 20 perimenopausal symptoms. I've no history of breast cancer in the family or heart disease as far as I know. I've been prescribed the Evorel combi patch and am just at the moment on the estradiol part of the prescription some of my symptoms have been improved, some haven't and I have new symptoms also. I'm a bit nervous about taking the combination part of the prescription due to the synthetic progestogen. For a long time I've tried to avoid anything that is hormone mimicking and this enabled me to lose weight. Now I'm perimenopausal I'm gaining weight, have occasions between switching patches where the mood swings return and I have a history of migraines and headaches. Is there any reason why my doctor could justify refusing me a combination of the estradiol only patch and the utrogesterone pill?

[@nadineshaw8762]

Thank you very helpful

[@demauppasant6465]

Im 59, just started getting hot flashes this year, last summer. Seems to have subsided but that may be due to cooler temps of autumn. All that you've described is hitting me..seemingly all at once. I'm beginning to feel old...stiffness, dry hair, dry mouth, muscle cramps, a little depression, dry vg, dry skin, mood swings, cry at a thought, insomnia, early awake, late to sleep...I jus want constant calmness. My concentration seems to still be there, I'm not experiencing breast tenderness, fullness or bloating...on the contrary I'm eating all the time. There are days i feel like I'm just staying hungry. My motivation is leaving...I'm having to do things without thinking on it so I don't change my mind. Lol. I want natural remedies only. I do not trust medication. I eat from the earth lately...meat even feels anathema. I was a pescatarian but fish began itching my mouth and so believe I've developed an allergy to it. How can a woman so quickly move from a smoothe sail to a daily reminder the body is withering. I am determined to find an offset!