EP 86: Estradiol After 65 - Decreases Cancer + Dementia and Prolongs Life

In this episode, Dr. Shawn Tassone discusses a recent study published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society that challenges the previous negative views on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women over the age of 65. The study found that HRT, specifically estrogen therapy, beyond the age of 65 is associated with significant risk reductions in mortality, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, congestive heart failure, venous thromboembolism, atrial fibrillation, heart attacks, and dementia. The study also highlighted the importance of individualized hormone therapy, lower doses, and non-oral routes of administration for optimal health outcomes.
THESE THOUGHTS ARE MY OPINION AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE

[@MistyBell13]

Loss of libido, vaginal atrophy, anxiety, depression, weight gain, dry skin and hair, no sleep, yeh it's all in our heads and we just need antidepressants and to suck it up! Thanks for advocating for us ❤

[@patriciamaclennan5634]

It's pathetic how these people call themselves health care professionals. What are they learning in medical school? Post menopause is horrendous. I guess men think women over 65 aren't required so who cares. Thank you Dr Tassone for acknowledging us!

[@lindatohara6438]

@@patriciamaclennan5634YEP. I had peri menopause so bad I don’t know how I did it? Now 63 Menopause is kicking my ass but I ain’t buying into no studies period. We had a doctor in our town prescribed bio Identical’s. She died at 72 from cancer what do you know? All I know is I am taking the natural route because I am woman hear me roar! Lolz 😂

[@caronadams4486]

Loss of bone density!

[@kcloveonaleash]

It helps to have a woman G. P. - primary care practitioner , I have an HMO Medicare insurance so I was lucky to be able to stay with her when I went on medicare❤

[@biggoldsun1852]

I asked my new gynocologist about hormone replacement and she said increases chance of breast and cervical cancer. Went through menopause 2 years ago. No sexual desire and said had a little vaginal atrophy. She is woman gynocologist. Not impressed.

[@cynthiachazen3420]

My mom stayed on estrogen only until her mid-80s. She finally was pressured to quit in her 80s and BOOM- a few months later she suffered a massive heart attack. She did survive. She also developed colon cancer about 3-4 years after quitting, she also survived stage 4. She’s fine now. She now looks 70, not 96. I followed her lead, getting on a low dose after my hysterectomy at age 40. You will have to pry my estrogen from my cold, dead hands. I never plan on giving it up. I’m 62, I look 50, and I feel great!

[@suzyq8328]

thank you for sharing this 🙏🥰sending love to you mom....

[@gailhill8114]

I’ve also been on HRT since age 52. I am now 70 years old and look early 60’s. This is a current photo- long beautiful hair, decent skin and in pretty good health!

[@user-rx8fb3zp1m]

I have just started estrogen for the first time ever. I am 69 and feel so much happier. Gone is the anxiety. I can gain muscles from exercise and lose weight.

[@cathystaerkel1833]

Me too! I followed my mother's lead. But she too was pressured to stop in her early 80s. And she's paid the price for it. I'm 72 on estradiol and it has kept me younger.

[@diademglow3429]

Which brand or pill do you take, is it a birth control. My Dr gives me Vienna, a low dose birth control.

[@elizabethwirtz2157]

Maybe anti depressant sales were more lucrative than hormone therapy.

[@madelyncorey3490]

No maybe about it. That’s right.

[@marcirobins5144]

THAT part. 😊

[@Sunny74-]

True hormones are cheap

[@noellerilleau6529]

I transcribed medical records during the time (2002-2004) they made a connection between estrogen and breast cancer, and doctors began taking women off of it across the board...

[@elizabethwirtz2157]

@@noellerilleau6529 More recent records/evaluations seem to indicate a small reduction in breast cancer with estrogen use. Hormone replacement inclusive of progesterone I thought was implicated in breast cancer issues. I thought also that the initial study scaring women and doctors off from hormone therapy has since been questioned. My life has been healthy beautiful and enjoyable for 25 years on low dose estrogen only oral pill. Still juicy skin and vagina. Feeling brilliant I am sure promotes good health all over. No hip or knee replacements, good sleep, no aches and pains.Some people don't want women to be happy.

[@JHixon-bi8ok]

Osteopenia, osteoarthritis,insomnia, brain fog, weight gain especially around the waist and tummy, thinning hair, loss of eyebrows and eye lashes, thin skin, loss of energy and stamina, loss of muscle no matter how much I work out, digestive issues……basically, being post menopausal is as much fun as being trampled by an angry hippopotamus. 😰 .yeah, women over 65 do need HRT!

[@SuperDflower]

Thank you sister, I think I might have a few things I could add to the list…. No shit, I thought to myself as all these things were happening to me, this is the fast track to getting old. Who is prepared for this? This needs to be discussed publicly. These are the things that matter to our lives.

[@wanderwoman4695]

😢I'm going to approach my Dr.'s about HRT. I HAD a hysterectomy at 31 yo. Took Premarin about 5 years and quit when blood clots, heart attacks, reports came out. I feel exactly like your description.

[@docgammycat]

"...angry hippopotamus..." 🦛🦛🦛 🤣🤣🤣‼️ As an animal lover, I think I'd rather embrace the hippo 😉😄 !!

[@italishgirl5601]

And zero sex drive!!!!!! C’ mon!?!?!? Is it any wonder why men leave their wives for younger women… we don’t want sex anymore😢😢😢

[@weddingmom2000]

​@wanderwoman4695 you say "blood clots, heart attacks, reports came out". May I please ask for clarification? Are you saying "you" took HRT & then you had blood clots? Also that you had heart attacks after you got on HRT? If so, I'm so sorry. But if you are saying while you were on HRT, the reports about HRT causes heart attacks & blood clots & because of this reports you stopped taking your HRT that tells me something different. Thank you for taking time to help my menopause brain 😅 fog

[@ajbunches825]

Lack of hormones for 27 years at age 62 has ruined my health, ended my 30y marriage & destroyed my future. No understating how much denied HRT has cost me.

[@squirrlee6463]

Same …. But I am 53.

[@CjbrkBrooks]

Why was it denied you? I’ve been using bioidenticals for 15 years now. I’ve paid out of pocket, but they HAVE been available to me…used my FSA to pay for them. Mine is a combo of three estrogens along with a weak testosterone…it’s a cream I rub in every morning. I take a progesterone cap before bed. This has been available all these years. I have a twin who looks years older and is pre-diabetic…she doesn’t use bioidentical hormones. They make a huge difference in the quality of life. I’m now 75…and feel great!

[@reneedevry4361]

I so empathize. My Doctor is a stubborn bitch and refused HRT after my hysterectomy then many years later suffering with vaginal atrophy, still refused HRT. Most Doctors are over paid parasites with major god complexes. I'm now on Carnivore diet and hormones have improved drastically.❤

[@Indydi]

@@CjbrkBrooks Well, good, that means you started on them around age 60. I'm 61, so my takeaway is that it's not too late for me. Thanks for the info.

[@lexibullock9255]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaàaaaaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaàaaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaàaaaaaàaaààaaaàaaaaaàaàaàààaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaàaàaaàààaaaaaaaàaaaàaàààaaaaaaaàaaaaàaàaàaaaààaaaàaàaaàaàààaaaàaaaàaàaaaààààaàààà❤​@@CjbrkBrooks

[@huckyduck]

l've been on HRT patches since perimenopause in my late forties. I was suffering mainly from a worrying decline in mental acuity. I'm now 80 and have never stopped using transdermal patches. So that's over 30 years. Some doctors have tried to talk me out of it. I changed doctors. I have no osteoporosis. My bones are as they were when I was forty. I can think clearly and still do website building, music production, book editing and so on. I can run and walk for miles. My hair is thick and healthy and hasn't thinned like that of other women my age and younger. I am on no other medication. There are many other benefits. I will never go off HRT as long as I live. People think I'm only 60. It's amazing. Don't let anyone talk you out of it... unless you have extenuating health issues.

[@leslieanncole4870]

What dose of patch are you on?

[@DaneArcher2000]

I use the generic .01 mg estradiol patch, but your GYN will decide what dose is best for you. ​@@leslieanncole4870

[@annschmella2972]

How does one find a prescribing physician? I just turned 77 and was taken off Transdermal patches. The symptoms that I have are overwhelming! My Dr did a Dutch, urine test which showed elevated hormone levels. I never had any problems but would have a hysterectomy in order to continue.

[@lifecloud2]

Your post has been so helpful for me! I now have hope for the future. Thank you. I've been using Estradiol patches for about 30 years too. My new doctor was shocked by this and insisted I stop. She scared me with warnings of stroke. It's so great to hear that I'm not alone.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

I’m perimenopasual and I’m on the patches. I suffered for almost ten years before I found a dr that would allow me to try them. It’s been a god sent! Things will change now for everyone thanks to the big bug jabs. But prior, people weren’t having the psycho issues people claimed.

[@julieolson1402]

Retired critical care nurse here. I stopped drinking the Kool-aid years ago. Thanks for not failing us!

[@denisefuentes7905]

I’m 71 and have been on hrt since 2000. I believe the “ women’s health initiative “ was designed to eliminate women from the work force and as a bonus, keep them depressed and compromised and at home. I love my doctor for seeing through this bullshite. At 71 I travel the world, look and feel great, while my sadder peers can’t walk can’t see can’t think. Can’t pee can’t live. Go for it.

[@user-xs9835]

Good for you! Are you on a patch? What's your dosage?

[@marcirobins5144]

What we failed to realize is that the WHI was probably ran by men!

[@ronilittle7028]

Please answer, you have the potential for help and many many women! If you pose such a great diagnosis, then you should share it with all women that you can… Thank you😊

[@Indydi]

"Money over patients" is STILL the driver of the entire healthcare system. I'm a retired RN, and COVID certainly opened my eyes to an unbelievable amount of corruption and conflicts of interest in medicine, healthcare, health bureaucracies, etc. You have to find an independent doctor, self-pay practice, for even the remotest hope of getting actual patient-centered, science based care.

[@Judi-CA]

I agree, I’m 69, I remember when the healthcare system really did care about the patients. Nowadays, a lot of gaslighting has been happening more times than none.

[@joycewright5386]

Amen. I’m also a retired RN and I am so done with conventional healthcare.

[@mojavewolf1]

What do you suggest we do , to find the right Doctor . I can’t find a Dr that seems to care ?

[@MarcyLochRaven]

@@mojavewolf1 That's the money part for sure. Oh, oh, I forgot, the almighty physician thing too.

[@MarcyLochRaven]

@@Judi-CA I'm experiencing fast food style healthcare.

[@margiestevens2384]

You popped up on my feed today. As a retired PharmD I was interested enough to listen to. As a woman I became pissed off. I have long been convinced that too many doctors don’t bother to read the journals, just listen to the salesmen that pass through the office. Now I am going to grab the journal article for my sisters and friends and go in to see my doctor. 😊 thank you

[@bluelinebabe1]

I hope that you can -- I tried today and it wasn't in the April issue.

[@ronilittle7028]

Me too! I was on HGH I was at my best in my whole life. I travel to Europe, and other places I felt like I was 25! That is until my doctor died! He left a prescription for me for a lifetime, but I can’t get an endocrinologist to OK it! It Hass to be OK’d by an endocrinologist, but they’re all scared of it! He was one of the best doctors in the whole state, and documentaries referred to him for information on women! Women all over the state loved him, and he loved them, by taking great care of everyone! People knew him everywhere! Maybe since the years have gone by…I’ve been sick ever since I have been off of it! Maybe I can get an OK now, since years have passed…

[@user-wd3po8sd7k]

It’s about time women’s health is taken seriously.

[@nicoleheydeman371]

I have been on HRT, estradiol and progesterone , since hysto at 52. I am 77 , no cancer,heart disease or anything ! Was put on it by a savvy obgyn. When she retired finding someone to prescribe HRT was a horror story. Asking for the med and being denied by several MD’s I found an enlightened NP to save me. I owe my good health to women who cared about their patients. Health! Best decision ever

[@brenharris6214]

My story exactly , mine retired and still haven’t gotten it re prescribed. I’ll keep asking with this study..

[@MrLeooreo]

Why are they denying this essential low-dose cream? What are they afraid of? Very very bad

[@rosemarygregory9458]

Way back, 22 years ago, I weighed the "increased risk" of taking HRT. It seemed like the numbers were on my side at the time and I was not about to quit. However, I was not on the horse hormones - I went bioidentical. I've been on HRT ever since. I'm now 77 and my bone mass is 140% of my age group. BTW, You Dr. Tassone, are a truth teller and a hero. Thank you. Wish there were more like you.

[@lavontolbert3864]

I’m 76 and have the same story!

[@rosemarygregory9458]

@@lavontolbert3864 We are the lucky ones for sure.

[@angelaj8973]

WOW! 140%! Good for you for bucking the trend!

[@mojavewolf1]

What are bio identicals ? I’m will be 70 the end of June . I’m wondering if they will put me on these ? I had a hysterectomy but they left one ovary so I wouldn’t go into menopause. Is this the hormone they say give you cancer ?

[@rosemarygregory9458]

@@mojavewolf1 My best advice to you is to visit a NATUROPATH. They will explain bioidenticals vs. synthetic hormones. Most MDs will NOT give you bioidenticals. The synthetic hormones (some at least) are the ones that may cause cancer. I hope I'm being clear enough here, I'm not a medical professional.

[@claudialevernier2921]

Will be 69 tomorrow. On HRT for about 12 years. I don’t take any medications. Still a size 2. Every one thinks I’m 50, and i feel that way too! I’m a retired RN and was very fortunate to find a very knowledgeable gynecologist. He told me years ago that I could be on HRT forever and I will follow that advice!

[@gillmolony6781]

I have to say Thank You for standing up for women! Women in their sixties and beyond complain that they're invisible. That's because we waste away through our thyroid, hair, skin, bone and brain problems. We feel like crap and probably stay home cos it's just easier and takes less energy. Great video, thank you.

[@suzannederringer1607]

I'm 76 and have never taken any hormones or anything. I seem to be in great condition - aside from an old knee injury that doesnt hurt. Menopause came and went without incident - not one hot flash, nothing. I'd always loved my Periods and regarded them as an indication of overall health...was concerned what would happen when they ceased? NOTHING happened. Body continued to balance and regulate itself. I've never been overweight and never dieted. I don't eat junk food or processed food. I do take a few Vitamins. I've avoided the medical system all my life, but had an evaluation in late 2020. PCP advised low fat low salt diet - and i tried briefly abd lost some weight and subcutaneous fat. That's when the smooth youthful facial contours changed. That's the last time I saw a doctor...I regained the lost weight but not the smooth face. I suppose I lost my sex drive some years ago - but that seems to be due to lack of sufficiently interesting men of suitable age...Which is OK. I like my single life now!

[@marshawhitt718]

You are a testament to eating a whole foods diet (do you eat much in the way of grains or carbohydrates?).

[@crazeec1672]

I just started Estradiol last week. I was one of those believing the breast cancer scare. My mom had Breast CA so of course I was worried. She didn't die from it though, smoking did that. Just in 3 days I feel like a new woman. I'm going to a Functional Doctor, she seems to listen to me, which is nice!

[@tonih941]

I'm 59 and I've been having BHRT discussions recently with some lifelong friends. One said that she went to her male Gyn a few years ago about painful sex. That a-hole told her she should get some sex toys and have a little fun with her husband that way. I about flipped my lid when I heard that. How dismissive, insulting, and narrow-minded. Thankfully he's not her Dr any longer but he caused her to be gun-shy about her health and wait to discuss her suffering with her new Dr. When I opened up that discussion with my friends I found that 4 out of 7 are already on or recently started BHRT, but only after doing our own research and then telling our Doctors what we wanted. I'm not usually one to play a victim card but I'm so tired of womens health concerns being swept aside, and I'm thankful for Dr. Tassone and many more like him who are advocating for women's health.

[@jillherrmann1918]

Not surprising as women used to have to go to their male dr to have an orgasm. Masturbation was frowned on as was foreplay by husbands. What a f*cked up world. Women always get the short end of the stick.

[@SC-ks5dk]

How I suggest to women I know who are looking at bio identical hormones but don’t know where to start .. locate a compounding pharmacy in your city / town . Ask them what physicians use their pharmacy . Saves an immense amount of time , Money and frustration

[@user-rx8fb3zp1m]

That's a great idea.

[@walknburp6]

So, using a compounding pharmacy is a good thing? I hope so, as I did just that.

[@Stand2bReal]

Exactly what I did many years ago. I’m 65 and been on bio identical hormones for 30 years. I’m healthy, praise God.

[@denisemaples6519]

Helpful thank you! Only thing is I do not understand what a bioidentical hormone is

[@darlenemassey6161]

@@denisemaples6519 Look it up .... use a dictionary

[@msmc2685]

I do my own injections of Estradiol & testosterone, and take oral progesterone. I’m 69, & will continue for rest of my life. Quality of life is everything.

[@raquelavellar4110]

Well done ❤

[@G.G.8GG]

I so agree

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

Hormone injections aren’t a good way to do HRt

[@j.1259]

why dr T are injections not a good option? what levels (range)of E do you consider optimal for women. & what is a range for women injection T?@shawntassone

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

@@j.1259 because levels go too high and are extremely erratic

[@Grainne2000]

Still seeing some very well respected drs on YT saying that they won’t recommend hrt and citing the old study…..it’s shocking that these drs are still following the study…..glad there are drs like you out there educating us!

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

They are ridiculous

[@echase416]

One problem with the underfunding of women’s health research is the bad research studies stay unchallenged in the media for many more years than they should. 😢

[@ajbunches825]

If a doctor refuses to accept a study of 10M women, that doctor is an ignorant fool unworthy of trust.

[@nancyosullivan7625]

Shameful

[@ess1163]

It’s easy to just follow the easy OLD protocol

[@deborahgrantham7387]

After my doc insisted I get off my oral estradiol, I did for two years, got more bladder infection, my bone mass decrease dramatically, and I suffered atrophic vaginitis. I went back on it, and it reversed .

[@mariansmith7694]

They took my mothers HRT away after she turned 80. She said, "now they just want me to die". She was correct. I think we have to fight for our right to live by staying as fit and healthy as possible. That means we should use HRT.

[@ileanagarcia-soto5449]

I had a hysterectomy at 47. Started estradiol patches and progesterone pills before the surgery. After the surgery it hit me like a ton of bricks. The depression was the worst part. Went up on the patch dose and a few months later added topical testosterone. I educated my self and showed up to my Dr appointments knowing what I wanted and I got it every time. My life is now worth living. I will no go off it.

[@denisemaples6519]

Please tell me what you took after hysterectomy! Also was it a total hysterectomy? Thank you

[@ileanagarcia-soto5449]

I am on an estradiol patch highest dose, progesterone pill and testosterone gel that I do a pea size daily. Yes total hysterectomy. ​@@denisemaples6519

[@ileanagarcia-soto5449]

I replied and it was deleted. I think it was saying what I am taking. This has happened to me before. Yes, total hysterectomy.​@@denisemaples6519

[@homesteadnurse]

I'm 66 years old and I have been taking estrogen for over 20 years. I stopped taking it twice during that time, but promptly resumed taking it because without it, I suffered from severe arthritis pain and dry flaky skin. People ask me all the time what my secret is for youthful looking skin. It's clearly my healthy diet and estradiol. I'm an RN and I still work full time and maintain a homestead.

[@annettehise1879]

I'm 84 years old and still taking a hormone replacement. After a hysterectomy in my 40's, I was put on Premarin. Some years later, it was changed to Estrodial. Last year my General Practitioner wouldn't renew my prescription without my seeing a GYN first because she did not think HRT was safe for me. Fortunately, I went to a GYN who agreed with me that I was extremely healthy and should continue the hormone. I'm sending her a link to this youtube. Thank you for the confirmation.

[@JanetFisher-mg5jb]

Me too. I am now 80 and take good old fashioned Premarin tablet. Feel great and content , no mood swings etc. taking low dose green tablet..

[@arleneduke1378]

I'm 81 and on estradiol. Started taking estrogen after hysterectomy at 45. Living my best life.

[@georgiabessie]

Thank you! I started HRT at 65 after being denied for years. Somehow I learned that the WHI was a lie….luckily. I haven’t felt this good in years.

[@maryo8511]

I am turning 65 and had a complete hysterectomy at 42. I'm just now starting on an estradiol patch. Unfortunately I've developed osteoporosis. I'm hoping I can at least prevent anymore bone loss as well as other menopausal symptoms. Are you on testosterone as well? I was told I don't need progesterone since I don't have a uterus.

[@georgiabessie]

@@maryo8511 I also had a hysterectomy. Yes, I’m on progesterone 100mg at night. I also have testosterone. I get the pellets for the estrogen and testosterone. Progesterone helps with insomnia, your mood, and other things. Game changer.

[@reginastratton5031]

I started at 62 after going to a new gynecologist.

[@dabrichard]

So happy for you!

[@gloriasaliba3395]

I’m thrilled to be reading this I’m soon to be 64 and have been considering HRT for several years went to several doctors who told me I was too old to commence that I should have commenced HRT within 5 years of my menopause - 51-56

[@shawneelovesshuggee]

I love this guy! He is so awesome! Standing up for us and cussing these fkrs! Thank you Shawn! We need more dudes like you watching out for us🙏🏼

[@dabrichard]

Amen, Sister!

[@lizbennett6963]

I agree 💜

[@janemasini356]

Once you go into menopause ,your in it for the rest of your life until the day you die, the symptoms don't go away , I'm 54 and noone will take my hrt off me, they have to kill me 1st❤

[@echase416]

Exactly. People don’t understand that once the ovaries are shut down, they never come back. If men’s hormones shut down, they’d get testosterone right away & forever…

[@Laura-rx9mp]

ditto

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

well they go away if you are treated

[@SilverSparkles22]

Some symptoms do go away, thankfully. Not everyone can take hrt for one reason or another, unless you have megabucks to get it fine tuned. Certainly that's how it is in the UK. But it's not helpful for women to believe they'll always feel like crap if they don't take systemic hrt. That's just not true

[@janemasini356]

Thank you❤

[@elenanyhan4490]

I wish there could be a class action lawsuit against the Women's Health Initiative and NAMS. I only took HRT for two years after menopause at age 52, and just now, age 69, had a compression fracture of my spine while skiing because I developed osteoporosis. After never smoking, not drinking, no stomach issues, no soda, and running hundreds of miles training for marathons. Turns out, estrogen is CRUCIAL for bone health. Now my husband and all my friends are out skiing and riding their mountain bikes while I sit at home knitting.

[@lanaj1107]

12 years ago, my old gyno told me to stay on hrt because they are good for my over all health, but told me not to tell anyone. Wink wink. He said to stay on it for life.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

I did not realize how many women have been denied HRT until I started watching KZbin videos about the subject. I feel blessed that I found a physician that didn’t just offer HRT, she insisted upon it. I’m never giving up my HRT. And the fact that women of a certain age are being treated this way makes me SO angry.

[@debiwillis9045]

I only get gas lighted...have been refused for years as I accumulate more symptoms...only to be always told it's part of aging!!! Angry as hell!!

[@oopsiedaisy1320]

I'm going through menopause early almost done at 43 I was told I'm just getting old. I'm only 43 ! That's very young to have to deal with these awful symptoms ​@@debiwillis9045

[@astralarchaeology5840]

Love this man! 💓💓💓💓 Suffered from low estrogen for years. Doctors treated the symptoms without looking for the root cause. I put all the pieces together myself. Now on Combipatch. Brain fog lifting, stabbing eye pain relieved, crippling joint pain improving, bladder frequency issues improving. I'm only 57, but began menopause at age 39! Been suffering for years! This man is awesome!

[@debiwillis9045]

My story is very similar...would love to find a doctor to help me!

[@joycecolli2023]

I had a hysterectomy at 29. They put me on estrogen and at 55 made me stop. The hot flashes night sweats no sleep etc was devastating. I FINALLY got back on low dose estrodial and have been using bio identical progesterone and people think I am 40 and I’m 74🎉🎉🎉🎉 best thing EVER!! THANK YOU DR TASSONE❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@conniesybert2704]

this is so encouraging. I had a total Hyster at 40 and am still on the lowest dose of Estrodial because I can't deal with the lack of sleep & constant night sweats. My doc says it is fine.

[@pamelamiller4289]

You are absolutely correct regarding scaring an entire generation of doctors. I go to a female dr and she was absolutely against me going on bio-identicals. I went to her for my gynecological and breast exams but went elsewhere for HRT. I told her and she was not happy about it but she was very active about me getting mammograms. I was happy to do. Around my 8th year of being on the bio-identicals I had a very small spot on my breast. She said it could be cancer and sent me to a breast cancer specialist. He took it out, office procedure, and said it was not cancer. It was a hard calcium deposit. I decided to stop using the HRT. I felt fine for about a year then all of a sudden I went into full menopause mode; unable to sleep, very emotional, hot flashes and no libido. I also gained 25 pounds. My reg dr put me on anti-depressants. I felt like I had no energy to exercise. This went on for 3 years. Last year at the age of 69, I had enough. I went to a different HRT dr and was given lots of choices. I chose to give myself a shot twice a week with 1.5 ml of estradiol and 30 mg of progesterone capsule nightly. I also give myself a shot of testerone ( 1.5 ml once a week). After a couple of months, I felt great. I feel like myself and I’ve started going to the local gym and walking daily. Also, my bone density was great while I took HRT. Two yeas after stopping bio-identicals, there was a decrease. My latest test showed no decrease. I will be 70 next month and I feel great.

[@mariansmith7694]

Many hysterectomy surgeries are UNNECESSARY. Just surgeons & hospitals making $$$. I refused a hysterectomy 3x, ( different doctors, different issues) all 3 x I was determined to NOT have cancer, after the initial scare. Just early menopause and fibroids. Medical practice in USA is horrific, especially for women overcage 30. I grew up in a hospital. My mother was a nurse. I have way more knowledge than average person. It is absolutely horrible how bad practice of medicine in USA actually is. Frightening in fact.

[@annpettus1775]

​@@mariansmith7694I know, and they're still brainwashing doctors to believe America has the BEST HEALTH CARE in the world. I know cuz my anesthesiologist-neighbor insists it's so!

[@dppaulson6146]

I am 77 . I have worn a weekly patch of Estrodial for at least 25 years. My primary care physicians wnanted me to stop. My gynecologist said there’s no way I should stop. It would be a very difficult thing to go through and there is no reason to stop. The estrogen has made a big difference in my health compared to my friends I believe . My bones are strong, my skin looks great😂

[@user-xs9835]

What dosage works fir you? I am still trying to adjust my dosage and getting mixed info from everywhere.

[@lindykusik]

Well done! I"m 75 years old, a retired Ob/GYn nurse practitioner (I was one of the first, many moons ago) and completely agree with all you say! I had a radical hysterectomy at age 40(that's another story...invasive cervical cancer 6 mos after a normal pap smear) so went into "instant menopause". I did some research and got OFF the Premarin immediately and ended up on Estratest for many years. When they took that off the market, I switched to Estradiol (now on 0.5mg of oral) and 4 mg of oral testosterone (From a compounding pharmacy) At one point I worked for the Women's Health Initiative and couldn't understand why they used Premarin and Provera -awful choices. Anyway, I plan on staying on my HRT until I leave the Earth Plane = I see a Family Practice doc now for primary care and he's fine with whatever I want to do....so I'll keep him around. It's just refreshing to see a Ob/Gyn who has some common sense...many thanks.

[@sweetpeace5]

Fantastic..why are you staying on oral estrogen instead compounded topical cream? Oral is lease desirable.

[@1171]

All I can say to a male gynecologist is he has been in an ostrich for let his body dry out and atrophy and his body fluids disappear and he’s going to have just a a taste of what we women have been going through it’s absolutely ridiculous for him to say anything. Give him no testosterone and he will know what is going on. Say we have to advocate for ourselves!😊🇺🇸❤️🙏👋

[@cthornton523]

I am one month shy of 54. There's no hope for my 74 yr old mom, my 65 yr old MIL, they are true believers. I am still in peri, been on the patch since Jan. I'm working on my younger sisters, 45 & 48. One is at least listening, hasn't pulled the trigger yet. Thanks for being another light in the darkness, Doc.

[@user-rx8fb3zp1m]

Some women I know would benefit but won't even consider.

[@trinagreenfield5198]

I am beyond happy to have found your episode 86! Although I knew (based on my independent research) that the WHI led us astray, I now have something to bring with me to my doctor's appointment on Friday! When I asked for HRT from my GP and then my OBGYN saying I'd like the bioidentical HRT, my OBGYN said quote, "Oh, you're done." I'm done? Uh, no...I'm not. The compromise offered was vaginal estradiol cream. However, my kind yet direct response was, "My entire body deserves the benefits of estradiol, not just my vagina." (I'm 56) My upcoming appointment on Friday is with someone else.

[@staciacrick3373]

Just your vagina? That’s ridiculous and so dismissive of your overall decreased quality of life from the negative effects of menopause

[@Charbythedesert]

Thank you for this video! I’m part of that generation of women that were scared to death of estrogen therapy. When menopause systems got bad enough, I did use estradiol cream for a time. Then decided I should take a long break due to the “risks” associated with use. Of course the symptoms returned affecting me and ultimately my husband who put up with a lot! Finally, I decided enough was enough and returned to using the estradiol. So many women have suffered unnecessarily as have their partners.

[@denisemaples6519]

What’s the difference between estrogen cream and/ oral and estradiol?

[@carlaeskelsen]

As a 68 year old woman, I have owned 3 PMU horses rescued from the tragically awful equine estrogen industry, so I never used HRT of any kind. I have been having debilitating, painful hot flashes for EIGHTEEN YEARS, and I don't think we talk about it ENOUGH!! As far as I know they still don't even know what causes these sudden extreme and distressing symptoms. I don't like the hypothyroid, loss of hair, eyelashes & eyebrows, the cog fog, weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, etc, but the hot flashes have been making my life miserable for almost 20 years. Men would never put up with this deficit in address from the medical community.

[@deborahtapper3917]

Do you get enough iodine?

[@denisern55]

My cardiologist made me stop my low dose Premarin in my mid 50’s because of intrinsic sinus tachycardia. I went into a depression, recovered after about 6 months, then gained weight. Then my mesh from my bladder suspension poked through because of the atrophy. I now use estradiol cream, started 10 years later and now 13 years later it’s poking through AGAIN. The horrors of womanhood 😢

[@noramaddy4409]

So sorry to hear this. I pray for good health for you.

[@karentruscelli5708]

I was on 1 mg of estradiol daily after total hysterectomy, I also was newly diagnosed with MS. When I turned 55 my doctor took me off of estradiol because I was told women need to stop hormone therapy at 55 because of the risk of breast cancer. Shortly after my MS went off the charts and I begged my doctor to put me back on the estradiol. (I would rather have breast cancer than deal with what MS was doing to me) Like magic my MS was back under control. I discontinued the $26,000.00 monthly infusions for my MS (my Neurologist told me I would be in a wheelchair within 2 years if I did not continue). I continued with just 1 mg of Estradiol per day at $20.00 per month cost and I am still able to walk and have a good amount of quality of life for a person with MS. I was told 13 years ago that I was crazy for thinking Estradiol helped my MS. WELL guess what>>> now I am seeing studies claiming how hormone therapy HELPS women with MS...GREED did not want me to stop the MS medications because of the high profit companies make on MS medication. IT IS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY!!!!

[@sandilobianco6734]

Karen, I pay $100 a month for the estradiol cream. Does it depends on which health insurance we have?

[@karentruscelli5708]

@@sandilobianco6734 I am taking pill form. With my insurance I only pay $20.00.

[@victoriabaker4400]

​@sandilobianco6734 it appears she is taking oral. In the video it was stated several times that absorption through the skin is the most efficacious route, not oral. Doc has also stated in these comments that injections for hrt is categorically not a good route. Fyi

[@annpettus1775]

Sister, WOW! Congratulations!

[@MaisieB9103]

At 69, I just started estrogen AGAIN ! I'm through menopause, but I never got my energy back. I had also stopped feeling my heart 'rushing' , but it returned when I stopped . I started again last week. Women are scared off our of fear of breast cancer, but there are far more benefits than negative side-effects. It actually strengthens your bones & heart& my skin looked better after menopause than before. Doctors send women home with a prescription for antidepressants instead of one for estrogen ! I will stay on it until I die.

[@mandysharp4571]

I had a hysterectomy on 9/11/2001 i started my estradiol 6 month's later im 60 years old. My aunt's and mother both have or died of breast cancer. I was told that this would save me from cancer . It has worked, they got cancer at around 50 .Me i have never had a problem. It helps my mental health and wellbeing. I had a complete hysterectomy and ooferectomy. So grateful to my surgeon's and Doctors

[@margaritavsk]

Thank you for this! I’m 70 and went through menopause at 43. I started on Prempro but didn’t like how it made me feel. I found a great book about menopause (wish I remember its name) and discovered the bioidentical estrogen dermal patch plus a estradiol vaginal tablet twice a week for vaginal dryness and as well progesterone pills for the first 12 days of the month. I’ve been debating stoping this at 65 but kept delaying. After hearing this I’m not quitting til I’m dead! My body is used to this, 27 years!

[@chf9514]

Excellent information!!! I read “The Sexy Years” by Suzanne Sommers just after I hit menopause at age 52. That book was life changing and opened my mind to bio identical HRT. I started taking BIO HRT then and have ever since. I’m 67 now. Not only are you healthier, it keeps you looking younger as well.

[@CjbrkBrooks]

Yes! No one believes I’m 75! NO ONE.

[@dspirit444]

God bless Suzanne Sommers AMAZING TRAILBLAZER! RIP

[@dspirit444]

​@@CjbrkBrooksGood for you, we don't have to suffer!!!

[@lindathornton3626]

How do u get it? My doctor says it's cancer producing.

[@denisemaples6519]

What does Bio HRT mean? What exactly do I ask for? Thanks

[@lisalove8526]

Dr Tassone, OBGYN RN of 30 years here, still practicing. As you know research to clinical practice takes a decade or more. I am at a UROGYN conference this week and happy to report these MDs are aware of this recent research and are fully on board with these new HRT findings. Luckily my good friend is a Naturopath and I did my own research and have benefitted from tailored Bioidentical HRT for many years now. Thanks for doing this video.

[@suepalmer4726]

I just found your channel. Hallelujah somebody is taking hormones seriously. Thank you.

[@aliciamoore8852]

I can't believe I came across this today! Just last week my doctor got really snippy with me about getting off HRT. I'm 67 and have had a total hysterectomy at age 40. Said I was going to have a heart attack if I didn't. Well I am sure I will if I get off of HRT! Plus my mom died of end-stage dementia and I do not want to lose my faculties yet! HRT has kept me able to live a full life. So either I show the doc this report or I find someone who will prescribe it for me. It's all about quality of life!!!

[@JanetFisher-mg5jb]

Find another doctor.

[@reflexxuns767]

I've been fortunate enough, for the most part, to find doctors who've prescribed HRT for me. I'm 67, and I can't imagine trying to function without it. My symptoms without hrt are way beyond miserable. I don't want to be without. I was on Premarin many years but now I am on estrodiol.

[@JustJulesAgain]

..wow! I actually went to my dr.. and she just shrugged her shoulders. Then I tried seeing 5 other women drs. Thinking they would be more sympathetic. But no, all i heard was, are you going to hurt yourself or others. Duh, no, im going through menopause, and it was a nightmare, with zero help. Tests, or even a suggestion for anything natural. Im in tears, happy ones, listening to some hope. Thank you so very much.

[@karronjoy1981]

I had a complete hysterectomy at age 48. I was never been prescribed hormones. I have struggled with weight gain hair loss depression non libido fatigue extreme mood swings anxiety and loss of interest in life. Now at 70, I cant be prescribed estrogen. I am resigned to this sad state of life till the end. So sad that the doctors we go to for help with our health fail us over and over, but give us referrals to psychiatrists. Because its all mental.

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

You can be prescribed estrogen

[@yogaexercise9637]

AMEN! And THANK you!!! I'm a peace-loving kind of person, but I'm pissed about this!! I'm 68, starting HRT 13 yrs post meno, and I had to do battle with doctors to start HRT right now, even tho I have ZERO health risks, CAC is zero, no meds, but the doctors are scared. What you said is EXACTLY what I was thinking today, WHY didn't the medical community say something about the errors/flaws in that study 20 yrs ago! Thank, you, THANK YOU FOR GIVING US A VOICE!!!

[@janetslack8707]

You are so right!! I am 69 I finally got estradiol cream last year I have osteopenia and want progesterone cream for that I have to wait till July for an appointment with a menopause doctor I also have insomnia muscle pain weight gain I asked for hormones when I was 65 Told I was too old I was given the estradiol because of frequent UTI infection I was very let down by the medical profession Keep telling the story!

[@MJM-BS3]

I am in the UK. Have been on low dose Estradiol ( vaginal) for 20 plus years. I am77 now. Fabulous skin, minimal lines, good health and no major issues. Thank goodness a Gynaecologist prescribed it. Pursue this excellent advice from this video. .

[@stargazerbird]

I went into menopause exactly when this old study came out. I knew my doctor wanted me off my birth control pill. So I got BHRT elsewhere and have been taking it ever since. I am 71 and run as fast as an untrained thirty year old, have zero meno symptoms. I look so young people assume I am late forties. I went to get my Covid jab last year which in the uk is now only given to over 70s. The nurse checked over my paperwork and said there had to be a mistake and was going to reject me. She was stunned. My mother went through her Change with no treatment and never slept through the night again, had heart failure and high blood pressure. My mother in law is now suffering from all the symptoms of lack of oestrogen. She has dementia, had awful joint problems requiring surgery is depressed and shrinking fast. Personally I hate progesterone so I do the very least I can. Everything is topical. The other thing I love about the topical route is it is so easily ramped up or down depending on other factors.

[@maryo8511]

Does progesterone have bad side effects?

[@denisemaples6519]

So which do I ask for?

[@jennieoh8543]

I agree!!!!

[@pammcgovern862]

I'm 65. I'm on Estrodial and Testosterone. I had a hysterectomy, so no Progesterone for me. Anyway, women have more Testosterone than Estrogen but the units of measurement are different. Many doctors have no clue about this. It's important to take small amounts of Testosterone too. I take an Estrogen patch, Vaginal Estrogen, and a Testosterone Troche. I feel great. Thank God the WHI is being challenged. Get your hormones and live life to the fullest!!

[@Katepwe]

I have no ovaries either and feel like I need testosterone along with the vaginal and topical estrogen I’m taking. I do know that the dosage needs to be 1/10 of that given to men but I’m still a bit concerned about excessive hair growth and acne. What is your experience.

[@kellysmom9773]

I've been on bioidentical HRT for 20+ years (cancer treatment induced menopause at 33) after a nightmare 6 years on prempro. I'm 62, 5'6", 135 lbs, and physically and psychology fit.

[@denisemaples6519]

Thank you for sharing!

[@SetCCC]

I started combi patch a few months ago and it is unbelievable how much better I feel. More energy, sleeping better, no hot flashes and the biggest one....before the patch, my bones and joints hurt all the time. Felt like arthritis. After getting in combipatch, it is all gone except slightly in my hands. I'm 100% happy I started taking this.

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

I dont use combipatch because it has a fake progesterone

[@lesliecroteau2535]

finally, a doctor who is NOT a misogynist. I went thru chemo-induced menopause at 49. Once I got off tamoxifen my hot flashes and migraines stopped, but at age 67 I started having hot flashes again. fortunately, my doc who happens to be a woman shared with me this is not all that uncommon,

[@hnttakata713]

Your passion for helping us, woman is heart warming.

[@hrc6408]

Thank you for finally someone like yourself being able to differentiate between Premarin and Progestins vs BHRT estradiol and progesterone. There’s still so many podcast People out there and on KZbin that just lump them all into one category when they are not! Thank you so much… great conversation.

[@nicolemerz1731]

Absolutely right! Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪

[@hrc6408]

After seeing this podcast I will definitely buy his book

[@Lbb789]

Premarin is a pharmaceutical. Ots equine estrogen

[@sandrabien7769]

Thank you for Speaking Out ❤️

[@wowzatrishiebunz]

My doctors try to tell me to consider stopping Estradiol since a total hysterectomy in my early to mid 20’s and I feel so much better on Estradiol in a holistic way so I don’t want to feel horrible from stopping.

[@GIGGLESVLD]

At 72 I was diagnosed with Endometrial cancer that Estrogen caused.!

[@daniep3100]

It's been my experience in cancer research that estrogen can help drive a cancer that one has but is not the original cause of it. Estrogen is proliferative. Hormones are for growth in general. Agricultural, cleaning and body product chemicals should be avoided. Antioxidants and phytochemicals, constituents in essentials oils from plants can help prevent and arrest cancer growth...The US has pushed back thus info, but you should see the amazing research! Clove oil, peppermint, citrus...so many. One man drank tons of black coffee (he was craving it) as he was dying of cancer, pots of the stuff, and his doctors were amazed that his cancer left. Coffee is high in antioxidants! In his case, that was what he needed. Blessings!

[@sapphirestar5666]

I am very sorry this happened to you. Were you taking 2x as much Progresserone? Estrogen dominate s can cause an unbalance of estrogen. They never told women that 10-15 years ago. Bio-identicals on Amazon is what I take. After Gilda Radner died of Ovarian Cancer I started looking into it. Books on Progestrone therapy that is where I learned about balance.

[@GIGGLESVLD]

@@sapphirestar5666 i took No HRT as I was estrogen dominant.

[@dds3370]

@@GIGGLESVLD Need Progesterone to balance. perhaps get tests at compound pharmacy.

[@auaticamazon]

Great talk. Thank you

[@elp2689]

Awesome. Thank you. I’m one of the women who were denied HRT. I’m 64. I lost tons of bone mass, developed sleep apnea, libido went to hell. I can still hear my doctors words ringing in my ears in 2006 citing the WHI. Soooo angry now. I’m making an appointment today as I’ve been reading up and following a lot of new info for the past year or so and it’s time for me to do what I wanted to do when I first started the menopause journey.

[@MrsGladysz]

Thank you for alerting us to this study!!!

[@corneliusb1977]

This was so informative but I feel like crying. I had hysterectomy at 40 and took Estradiol until 60, about the time that WH Initiative scared us all to death. My doctor really pressured me to stop taking it. I’ve felt terrible ever since and never knew why. All the things the insomnia, brain fog, weight gain, exhaustion. And still the flashes! I don’t know if I can convince a doctor to put me back on but it’s sure worth a try. Thank you so much for this post!

[@loneranger7573]

that is criminal! you can order progesterone cream and bi est cream online, if you cant get a doc to prescribe, I dont know what country you are in, but most Naturopaths in Canada, and Functional med docs can also prescrible bio identicals. good luck. I've been on hrt for 14 years. at first I ordered myself, then now I have a hormone specialist prescribing.

[@user-es6ft5xg8h]

​@@loneranger7573What is a functional med doc? What credentials do we look for to find one?

[@denisemaples6519]

What does bio identical mean ? Thanks

[@sandraazucar493]

@@denisemaples6519 Bioidentical means that the hormone is molecularly identical to the hormone made by the human body. Same molecule. Just made in a lab.

[@denisemaples6519]

@@sandraazucar493 thank you

[@gloribyrd9259]

Shared this v8deo with my doctor. Thank you.

[@Jl-pm6fp]

Well said! Thanks for spreading the word!

[@Lilylibra]

So glad I found you. I just love the way you tell it like it is. ❤

[@nicsxnin6786]

I was told no hrt because I have some masses in breasts and pelvic region. I have Lyme disease and am way too sick to get hysterectomy or to even go to regular doctor appointments. I’m 55 and have very little sleep and weight gain and zero energy and strength. Constant brain fog. I don’t even care how long I live I just want to LIVE during the time I have left. This is not a life.

[@leighwalton8190]

Hi. Look into taking Febendazole which is anti parasitic, yes primarily a veterinarian med but people have used it successfully - for lyme. Look into high dose vit D3 for your other issues. Like 10k units a day, with B vit complex and omega 3s. Best wishes.

[@mariansmith7694]

GREAT STATISTICS, Thank you

[@noramaddy4409]

Thank you so much for this life-saving information. 🌹❤

[@squirrlee6463]

Real talk ! Preach , brother.

[@leah3370]

Thank you so much for this!!❤

[@susantaylor3757]

Thank you, Shawn.

[@bibibachmd9995]

Thank you for your analysis. Very informative.

[@margaretmclean5917]

Thank you so much foer your response to the current dilemma for momen who are denied HRT patches over 65. The doctor i have seen in the locak menopause clinic has denied me transdermal patches despite my long list of on going symptoms. I have been left wondering where to go next so your video and referencing is a great start. THANK YOU for supporting the "lost generation " of women. New Zealand

[@suepalmer4726]

I appreciate this information so much. If validates everything I’ve been saying for 20 years and I just hope it’s not too late for me.

[@eveb3749]

Years ago I read about a study done in the UK on women who participated in the government free health system. Because it was the government health system they were able to track these women. The study, if I remember correctly, found that Estradiol was safe to use for longterm. I may be wrong about the details, but the study is out there on the internet if anyone is intersted in reading it.

[@tamarasoal209]

👏 thank you for this post!

[@mdml0]

As an MD I feel really betrayed by my community. By our own educators who basically summarized that we should avoid recommending HRT because of all the risks and moved on to the next topic.

[@ginagiannini7871]

Thank you for your analysis. Please post the link to the study, so that we can print it out and bring it to our doctors, as you have suggested. Thank you.

[@presouz5]

Awesome you are so awesome. I am going to spread this video far and wide.

[@user-rx1oh3we6j]

You are fantastic, blunt and right on!! Thank you for this video. Im 60 and just now looking into Bhrt. Im sold!

[@marianapoli3379]

Thank you for the amazing work you do, your encouragement and enthusiasm is inspiring! 🙏🤗🥳❤️

[@kerrinorman2073]

Thank you, thank you! I've been feeling bad for at least 5 years and was diagnosed with depression last winter but worked out via KZbin menopause videos that it is probably menopause - at 58. It has never been suggested to me that I go on hormones. I had to ask for it. Have been on estradiol for several months and not feeling much change other than sore breasts. Will watch more of your vids to better arm myself with info when I see my NP. I really want to feel much better - feel some enthusiasm, drive and energy again.

[@Happyholly-jj8pi]

I asked my holistic doctor to put me on oral estrogen and I haven't had a UTI in six months. I used to have UTIs back to back and actually almost died from sepsis un treated UTI. I am so thankful.

[@kimberlyjhaynes]

What did you get put on?

[@gabrielajansen2904]

Love your passion. Thank you for fighting for us. Love it

[@willieknows2708]

Gratitude 🤲 Your Way.

[@georgettelevesque277]

I’m 77 and have been on estradiol for the past 22 years after a hysterectomy and ovariectomy. I thank my doctors for continuing to prescribe . I will refer this stidy to my doctor. Thank you for your openness and honesty.

[@camillemousse]

Thank you Sean! First time I came across your channel. So important. I am one that suck it up, and are definitely having the negative effects of decreased hormones all these years. I will certainly listen again to this video, and will read the study. I will also forward this video to others. Thank you!

[@eileenmulcahy6411]

Excellent reporting thank you. Ill be spreading this far and wide among my menopausal women ❤thank you Dr Tassone 🙏

[@sandym4317]

Just found this channel & I love this guy! He speaks the truth, which is awesome!

[@Kathryn-cw6mv]

Dr. Tassone, Thank you for standing up for us. I love your strong, no bs attitude!❤️❤️❤️ Love it! Thank you Sir.🙏

[@elletuppen4844]

Thank you for this amazing update and guidance🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🌹

[@barbarawarren9443]

Thank you for candidly and empahatically speaking the truth!

[@yesimhere4469]

Just started it at 94!