Everything you didn't know about menopause | GMA3

Psychotherapist and relationship expert Dr. Tiffanie Davis Henry and host of the "Go Ask Ali" podcast Ali Wentworth join "GMA3" to share everything you haven't heard about menopause.
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[@yvonnewilliams8800]

Emotional and mental health is right. The scariest thing I experienced with menopause was the foggy brain. I always could remember phone numbers, people’s names, super helpful at work. But entering menopause I experienced this brain fog like I was starting dementia. I mentioned it to my coworker that was few years older than me and she laughed and said oh yes, I know all about that and it will lift after about a year. It put me at ease and she was right. It lifted after about 18 months for me.

[@august21xp]

I hope so cause it’s worrisome !

[@danettebaker6869]

OMG I think that’s 100% me too. I am one who remembers every date every thing that my kids have done when they’ve done it how old they were and now I’m having a brain fog half the time. It is really starting to bother me.

[@HH-gv8mx]

What age did it start for you?

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

@@HH-gv8mx I was about 52 when I started noticing menopausal changes.

[@Thepoetjewel]

Omg, foggy brain and I endup forgetting about peoples names and who they were. So it was trauma on top of stress and menopause I felt like I was loosing my mind and no one would advice me or suport me some woman are really evil and cruel. I hope when they get menopause, they lose their sanity for the things they did to me. Amen

[@kloebl10]

Thank u. I'm going through this. The anxiety and insomnia is crazy. Also, I'm so glad you mentioned the ADHD connection. I experienced this too. I've experienced so many symptoms. No hot flashes but EVERYTHING ELSE. It's not just hot flashes. It's been severe including erratic sugar & BP, heart flutters & issues. Nerve issues. Extreme reactions to food, meds, etc. So scary. I wish people wouldn't laugh about Menopause. It can be so hard physically, emotionally, mentally, etc. If u are dealing with another serious illness people don't laugh about it. So don't laugh about this. It can be hell.

[@danettebaker6869]

Always need laugh, 100% it’s the best med. unfortunately, women are the only ones you understand that.

[@bambooblue74]

I hope this series also shines a light on how our families, spouses, children, and employers can support women through these changes. So tired of the ownes being placed on women alone to deal with this in silence.

[@juliechildress8905]

I love Ali Wentworth and her perspective on menopause.

[@angelaspringfield5584]

The hot flashes and anxiety as well as depression is very real.

[@HH-gv8mx]

I have very little desire for sex. I feel bad for my boyfriend. It feels more like a weekly chore for me.

[@MH-Hoesy]

The foggy brain 🧠 and forgetfulness and no energy , weight gain is the absolute worse of it... I'm in my 40s and this is awful..

[@1224dlc]

I’m so excited for this segment this month! Finally! Talking about menopause shouldn’t be a hush subject or a taboo one. We do need to talk about it. It is important! Thanks so much, GMA!

[@HH-gv8mx]

Finally!! I have no one in my life to talk about this with. I’ve tried to bring it up with my grandmother and my mother, and both deny that it even exists. 🤦🏼‍♀ None of my friends talk about it I have questions, but no one to turn t, and I know I can’t be the only one about to exit her 40s and feeling this thing. 😭

[@tamikawilkerson4934]

I am struggling with I can’t do things the same anymore. I am the smart one that memorize everything and get everything done, but now it is changing…. I hate it, because no control of the change at 47 when my life is thriving. Keep posting because this has helped me know I am not alone.

[@1Goddess76]

It would have been nice to know the age of each woman presented here in this lineup. It would have made the piece more relatable to individual women.

[@HH-gv8mx]

Yes

[@jrny]

I'm going through perio now. My forgetfulness is getting on my nerves. Why am I so off?

[@HH-gv8mx]

Thank God, someone’s finally talking about this! Because I come from a family were none of the women talk about this. Neither My grandmother nor my mother have any advice or anything to say about this. And I’m just entering into it.

[@lisahernandez2419]

Fatigue & weight gain are a real thing as well 😥

[@DebWashington]

Good show … thank you.

[@beatpirate8]

I’m in my early 40s and finally feel able to take naps and feel tired sometimes. I always had energy. I didn’t know that’s due to me heading to menopause . Thank you !

[@HH-gv8mx]

Oh no is that what’s going on?! I thought I just got more tired now after I’ve had Covid. But it does make sense. I’m in my later 40s and now I will choose to sleep instead of work out. And I’ve always been super health, conscious and very active but sleep is more important to me now, I also can run on very little sleep, now I am not OK with less than eight hours. 🤷‍♀

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

This was a great discussion. I’m glad we’re talking about menopause because there is soo much to learn. I’ve heard a good diet plays a role on having less symptoms. I’ve experienced the weight gain, (but I lost the weight that I gained) and anxiety. The mood swings and hot flashes for me was minimal. Tfs, Ali is hilarious. 😂

[@denisethomas1624]

THANK YOU!!!

[@lisaalfonso6246]

I am SOOO glad she mentioned the ADHD brain and menopause’s effects. Doctors won’t prescribe hormones for the brain fog alone and now I realize that many things that were declining could have been prevented with HRT but couldn’t get them after asking for years in my conservative health system! Finally started HRT and have gotten so much relief! But wish I could have started sooner. 😢

[@HH-gv8mx]

Is this a shot that you take or pills? What is HRT exactly?

[@august21xp]

Society only focuses on our image and think that if you look good that is what matters only !

[@JenniferKastelic]

less than 1/2 of OBGYNs have had any time spent learning about menopause. All of their clients who live long enough will get it. Stop being afraid of the immense power of women!

[@youuuknooow7699]

I've messaged Dr Jen many times to ask for an apology for poor information over COVID. Many ppl have apologized except the Dr!!!!!!

[@Julieglam3]

I think the hardest part for me is going through it and not turning to hormone replacement therapy. I know that it works for some women but I saw what it did to my sister and I decided to opt out and allow my body to do whatever it does and tough through it. However, I did do other more holistic approaches that worked for me like making diet changes and doing yoga. I tried to develop a more mind/body connection with regard to it. Again, this worked for me but every woman is different when it comes to menopause. My mother never had even one symptom, she sailed right through it. I remember many times before she passed telling her how much I envied her for her good fortune...🕉️

[@lisaalfonso6246]

What did HRT do to your sister if you don’t me asking?

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@lisaalfonso6246 I thought HRT put you at a higher risk for developing certain types of cancer

[@mamashant5554]

About freaking time 🙏🏽

[@irisdanekirouac4417]

Thank you so much for sharing this information with me 🎉😊

[@teresakelton8286]

We received couples counseling that helped my husband and I when I started going thru menopause.

[@Prophetmother]

It's still amazing to me how many talks about menopause focus on symptoms and leave out the fact that lower estrogen increases the risk of heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's.

[@Sandra-yu2zh]

It's all new to me one year and and I'm like a lot of changes 🤣

[@VeganSikhni]

For me, the hot flashes and night sweats are still continuing-4 years and counting. Sleep has eluded me so I would love to understand how to get a good night’s rest as a start! Brain fog and anxiety too. TIA…

[@HH-gv8mx]

How old were you when it started? Are you still getting your periods? The sleep is a huge issue for me now I am up in the middle of the night when no one else is 😭

[@robinhawkins3801]

Hi, I'm 65 and for sleep I began with Magnesium Citrate and Vit D helped with mood and depression. And CBD oil. I hope you can find what works for you. Began menopause 15 yrs ago and I don't feel like much progress has been made,except we're talking about it more.

[@juliecorr970]

So 🙏🏼💐💐

[@sashamatamoros2365]

About time I’m going through menopause now ITS A HECK OF A RIDE😮😂

[@mayrarosa1409]

So sad some of us can't use any hormone estrogen or progesterone therapy since cancer was the cause of my hysto and I'm suffering horrible hot flashes and some of the natural stuff doesn't work for me burning women everyday now having pelvic floor back pain

[@chrismaples4749]

Yes, same here my cancer was hormone positive so I can’t use hormone therapy so hot flashes are all day long!

[@mayrarosa1409]

@@chrismaples4749 virtual hug sent this is the pit lol much respect to all the women out there that is going thru this they say it eventually it will stop Chris lol waiting to exhale lol I will be so happy when it does hang in there Chris 👍

[@pzommigz1063]

I wish these options were available to all women. Unfortunately, a lot of us are left to deal with menopause on our own.

[@Mstees1]

Finally ....

[@nodatastored684]

🙏🏾

[@RosePetal17]

They should have had Dr. Christiane Northrup on the panel

[@jennieoh8543]

You are never through it you may be less symptomatic, but osteoporosis, brain health and cardiovascular problems may continue for the rest of your life. 1 out of 4 woman die of a heart attack over 50 in this country as well. 2/3 of all women get dementia due to estrogen loss as well!! When you visit a nursing home there are many more women than men with Alzheimers. It is a sad fact :*( We are outliving our ovaries as the average death in early 1900s was 49- 52 for woman. With all the advances in medicine we are living, much longer.

[@niseylee7796]

Peri can start earlier than 40!!! I went through it at 36

[@angeliquecunningham4226]

I think the bad part of menopause is the heavy bleeding it feels like you bleeding out😢 it just made me hornier smh

[@MultiSUNFLOWER18]

Menopause is when you haven’t had a period in 12 months. Sounds like you maybe in perimenopause.

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@MultiSUNFLOWER18 I stopped having a period for quite a few years in my mid 30s. I was very healthy and active and an avid runner. I went to many doctors who said that my weight was fine and that no I was not in perimenopause, but if I wanted to have a period I could take some kind of bio, identical, hormone pill, or progesterone, then all of a sudden in my four days it came back. And it was different than when it had left me. All of a sudden I was bleeding a lot very heavy and very heavy cramping. . It was all the PMS bullshit that I never experienced before times 100 now I’m in my late 40s and wondering when the other changes gonna happen. I really hate the hormonal shifts and not being able to talk about it with anyone.

[@MultiSUNFLOWER18]

@@HH-gv8mx I hear you. There are a few youtube channels that talk about perimenopause and menopause. I'm sure there is a forum on reddit that talks about your exact situation. I expereinced perimenopause in my late 30's and then went through menopause by in early 40's. I've been told it usually happend in your 50's. I guess everyone is different.

[@HH-gv8mx]

@@MultiSUNFLOWER18 was your first menstrual period at a younger age? Like younger than 13?

[@MultiSUNFLOWER18]

@@HH-gv8mx Yes, about 11 year old. I went into perimenopause within a year after my son's dad passed away. I think the grief/stress was a factor of experiencing perimenpause sooner. My mom didn't go through menopause unitl her 50's.

[@iivasmith1163]

Menopause is actually one day( a full year of no period)then you your post. So you can be in perimenopause

[@sappsour6302]

I am very angry I cuss everyone out I am very bitter this is so not me when I realize something is went wrong is I make trouble at home and also at work

[@argoneonoble]

I've been tired since I was 33 yo and I'm 47, so I guess I won't know if it's menopause.

[@courtneykirk478]

They have said nothing. It's the same talk over and over again.

[@danettebaker6869]

I remind my Husband that menopause that Us Women have to go thru is because of Men it’s in the word MENopause!!! unfortunately I started my period when I was nine years old and went through menopause at 30 after my 3 son. I’m now 53, and now blame my lack of forgetting things on my husband! Lol Danette

[@ericearnestjr]

You talking about taking $

[@texasmade9090]

Dose it cause my face to feel hot ?

[@spillingthetea2385]

Absolutely. I get it all the time.

[@ourfamilyvideos7283]

10 yrs post…we are dry…we are dry….in all areas we are dry and emotions are zig zag…it’s a family thing…we need everyone to understand it’s a mind game now.

[@Lorna8264]

I wonder what experiences transwomen will share.

[@SandraSmith-fp7cr]

Hahaha, NOTHING, remember they're not real women, they're wana be.

[@ijadorejewels4065]

?!?!

[@lauvonfr9222]

Don't give them any ideas.

[@LauraB.335]

Everything you didn’t know about menopause: 1) it’s not supposed to be a big deal 2) yet another thing made to be a big deal, so people can sell you crap to supposedly make it less of a big deal 3) the low fat lie has screwed up our hormones 4) when you eat high enough fat and low enough carb, there are no hot flashes or night sweats, no need for HRT, no brain fog, or any of the myriad of other symptoms people talk about 5) fasting can also help

[@vlmellody51]

I once had a hot flash so bad that I shoved a 5 lbs bag of ice up my t-shirt in the middle of a Fry's grocery store. To this day I am a little surprised that the ice didn't melt. BTW: Traditional Medicinals used to make a wonderful tea for menopausal symptoms called "Women's Liberty," but they stopped because it wasn't selling well. It never occurred to them to just change the name to something less bloody stupid; they just dropped it from their catalog. I'm trying to start a campaign to pressure them to bring it back. Their contact information can be googled.

[@MizzNee796]

natural balancing cream

[@youuuknooow7699]

Dr Jen! Apologize for the misinformation you gave during pandemic!!!! You're seemingly NOW using words like 'they, the findings, etc. You weren't that careful over the outbreak pandemic. We need an apology from you!!! This has been almost two years asking this of you! Are you that privileged!!!???🏃‍♀️👱‍♀️👸

[@CooperJeanne]

mmmm, the fact that females experience menopause should shed some light on gender politics and the idea that men and women are the same. I believe that men and women should have equal rights, which we already do in most civilised nations but male and female are fundamentally different physically and mentally, of course there are exceptions, but exceptions should not be made/used as facts. Females should fight for special treatments and understanding and NOT be treated same as men.

[@Thepoetjewel]

Celebrities refuse to talk about menopause but talk about how much sex they have they are very grossly manner. I think for the gay community that wants to be woman well guess what you will never be a full ass woman because getting a period, having flashes, getting menopause and having the power to give birth is one of the mightiest gifts god has given us real woman to handle all those stages in life, including raising a whole lamb of rasckels in our homes. Amen to being a woman.