Hormone Replacement Therapy: Here's Your Options

[@WVAlmostHeaven]

OMG, I cannot believe people are being so rude to someone with so much education that is just trying to help others. Perhaps it is because I've always been in the medical field, but I cannot believe people have no manners.

[@saelina007]

I don’t think she is real doctor because she is not well versed on the topic.

[@dianeyvon]

I agree but then wow she shows us how to handle that with grace and confidence!

[@angellas.1314]

@@saelina007 What do you base your comment on? What is she not saying that makes you think she’s not well versed?

[@tennesseetexan281]

@@saelina007 not a real doctor? She is an MD

[@WVAlmostHeaven]

@@tennesseetexan281 Does that mean you move from Tennessee to Texas or the other way around? My son is in Austin but my twin brother is in Crossville, Tennessee where he is a nurse practitioner.

[@beccamelton3529]

Please disregard the hateful people who comment here. You are the best thing that could have ever happened for women's health.

[@LindaBreazeale-oq5ix]

Thank you Dr H! I am 75yo, was taken off HRT at age 45 when my OB-Gyn cited the WHI study. I've spent thousands of dollars and hours fighting muscle pain, joint pain dry skin, sleeplessness, depression, and vaginal atrophy. Needless to say, I'm pissed! Thanks to you and other caring practitioners on social media, I armed myself with enough information to demand I be given estradiol and progesterone. It's only been a couple weeks, but I'm really thankful for the knowledge you bring to this space.

[@willothewispl]

Same here I only took .5 Estrodiol snd it was taken off of me because I am 73. Need them back.

[@Caroline-y1r]

Im 63

[@idajansenvanvuuren4356]

I was told why do you want a healthy womb and vagina if you don't have sex. From a qualified gynecologist! What about want to be healthy

[@stephaniesheppard4139]

Amen ! Glad you are feeling better !

[@hmahoney1648]

Haven’t had a period in four years, hot flashes have finally almost gone. They started at 38yrs old, I’m now 52 and finally got hormone blood work. Results show all hormones , testosterone, and thyroid very low, and my nutrition is all over the place in an attempt to remedy a host of GI issues. I stayed away from HRT because I was afraid of the clotting and cancer risk. THANK YOU for opening my eyes.

[@kathrynsloan4694]

I went to my doctor and because of the information you gave she finally put me on HRT and Estrogen Patch. To help with Hot flashes and poor sleep. I am 68

[@miaash3870]

Well Done to you!

[@djones2857]

This is wonderful news. How long ago did you go into menopause? I'm also late 60s but am now 20 years out.

[@cate499]

Wow!!! Fantastic. I can’t get anyone to do that and I am in my sixties.

[@miaash3870]

What blood tests did you have before being put on HRT & Estrogen Patch? Thank you

[@kimberlywakeman3727]

I have Epilepsy and perimenopause has been particularly challenging . A second Dr finally put me on an Estrogen patch and progesterone tablet. I'm hoping that after my hormones settle down so will my seizures.

[@veritas2148]

You are just brilliant and thank you for your dedication to women. I am a Harvard alum and have yet to find very few MDs who make the effort to seek the NEW information. Literally, you are SAVING women's health and lives. We are always the LAST the industry cares for. We must change this. BECAUSE of your advice, I have found an amazing Dr. who is a recent Cornell grad and agrees with all you have said. We have started my HRT this year and I have found major relief and feeling like myself again. I am diligent with healthy practices, taking progesterone + testosterone (and weight lifting) and watching my body morph back into STRENGTH from atrophy and fat growth. My gratitude overflows and I am sharing your profile far and wide. I am working on a women's group and podcast, and will bring your information to light! God bless you, Dr. Mary Claire Haver! Thank you for your dedication to women's health! xo

[@1234saluki]

You are Amazing! Thank you for sharing. I'm really beginning to get angry with Men doctors who stereotype women and don't listen to what we have to say. Testosterone in the right dose will transform your life! But try to get a doctor to prescribe it makes you feel like your asking for a street drug. Shameful and disgusting!

[@mybabybookpage]

Are you taking the testosterone pellet and are you taking any type of estrogen replacement?

[@hulasenorita]

@@1234salukitoo many female doctors are not keen on prescribing HRT, not just male doctors.

[@robinhavrilla4933]

What about testosterone

[@carriecruise5478]

I’m curious too about testosterone!!!

[@r8chlletters]

HRT is not scary. It can save your life. What is scary is women confronting menopause with no help, even when the healthcare community has known for a long time that HRT is hugely beneficial and prevents a range of serious health conditions.

[@Anisky123]

Yup. I looked up HRT and ALL that came up until I really dug was for transgender. So yes, if we were DUDES we would have no trouble at all getting female hormones. It’s inFURIATING

[@cateivy9747]

It IS scary when you take it and then get cancer...

[@Jules2468]

Taking HRT is twice as scary as smoking, you have a 15% chance of getting cancer if you’re a smoker, you have a 32% chance of getting breast or uterine cancer because of taking HRT.

[@kes3959]

​@@MLM111That's awesome for you. Some of us don't want the cognitive decline that goes with the lack of estrogen, and want to do as much to ward off dementia as we possibly can.

[@CamsPurpleCorner]

​@@kes3959Absolutely!!!!😘

[@ivankagren2746]

Thank you. I just started HRT a couple months ago. Game changer. I don't know why I didn't do it sooner. My sister suffered from hot flashes for 10 years. Hot flashes gone. I really wish more OBGYN were more informed about this.

[@beckiemcnamara9565]

And YOU DO NOT HAVE RO EXPLAIN yourself to people that are disrespectful But so much class you have !! Made respect to you

[@JuliaBEngstrom]

HRT can improve a life. Try it and believe you can feel great. I did and I’m glad.

[@kendalldaigle1789]

Thank you for exposing Premarin! I’m a horse owner & share strong ethical objections to Premarin & the resulting unwanted foals that suffer & end up slaughtered, and the mares who are kept pregnant & stalled (so they can collect her urine) not allowed to move about & graze like a horse should. My gyn NP didn’t even know about Premarin, even though she’s prescribing it. Shocking.

[@lindapelle8738]

This is sickening and sad poor horses and foals. So innocent.

[@OutsidetheLines2]

That is horribly inhumane treatment of animal's..I feel for all animal's abuse. was put on Premarin at 55..I'm 68 now. On day 3 of taking it I was bleeding so profusely I went to the ER. The obgyn told me to keep taking it as the bleeding would stop. I never went back to her. I wasn't even aware of what HRT was and didn't ask for it...she never mentioned I could have blood clotting issues..just learned that here. I know I do have blood clotting issues now tho from having a tooth pulled and also having to go to the ER for bleeding profusely. I think now the obgyn and the dentist were both incompetent. I try to educate myself as much as possible now BEFORE I see a physician nowadays.

[@belonging9200]

Well, do you consume milk products of any kind. Same thing, just for food this time

[@di4085]

I knew what Premarin was which is pregnant mare urine. What I didn't know is what you just shared on how they get it. That is horrific! An animal should not be penned up snd trestded inhumanely.

[@girlymel2323]

@@belonging9200farmer here completely incorrect cows graze all day and come into milk voluntarily because they get grain and to relieve the pressure of their full udders. No farmers lock cows up grass is free feed it would not be feasible to do this you are thinking of meat feed lots that’s why peoples should by 100% grass fed organic regenerative farming is actually good for the environment and animals

[@georgel279]

About 3 weeks ago, my depression and anxiety symptoms were so severe with hot flashes and heart palpitation. My physician told me nobody is on HRT nowadays and that I should consult my psychiatrist. After a day I was on HRT 0.05 mg, I was pretty back to my normal. It is a live savers for me cause I was thinking about killing myself due to the unbearable mental symptoms.

[@drmaryclaire]

We are so happy that you found a solution and are feeling better now. Please always reach out for help if you are feeling that way again.

[@sparklebox11]

Can i ask what you are taking? I feel no difference after 3 weeks on femoston conti 0.5 😕

[@casperinsight3524]

😎😘 TY 4 sharing your personal success of being your own health advocate of listening & honoring your body and getting your needs met 🙌

[@casperinsight3524]

Never let a health provider GASLITE or discredit you 💥 Seek Support

[@georgel279]

@@sparklebox11 Mimvey 0.5 mg. Do you have a history of depression and anxiety? I am planning to see my new OB GYN soon and check my hormones.

[@lisaryderwellness]

I appreciate you sharing your up to date information with the rest of us! I am a nurse practitioner who works in psychiatry and the lack of treatment to women for multiple issues related to hormonal issues send helpless confused women to seek mental health care when sometimes HRT could make a huge difference… or at least help them understand why they are suffering and that they are not going crazy. More information is needed and more providers need to get training to care for women later in life. The knowledge gap is huge.

[@smilesalot]

Thank you. 😊

[@Kim-dm4yb]

Yes thank you! Women's Health in this country is disgraceful and quite frankly my insurance doesn't even cover HRT. So many of the GYN's I've been to do not even believe in prescribing it either. I am chronically ill w several autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis and now b cell lymphonic leukemia. I often wonder if HRT would have helped me and avoided so much illness. Also have had chronic insomnia for years with no help from doctors.

[@jean1811]

Thank you for saying this! I dealt with depression, my whole life, but since I’ve been perimenopause, the depression seems worse than ever before, and the anxiety seems worse than ever before. It’s super frustrating.

[@tinyshepherdess7710]

The fact that men suffering from low T or sexual health problems are easily treated and insurance is much friendlier to men's needs in general is maddening beyond belief. The treatment gap goes right along with the research gap. It almost seems like society at large is fine with women suffering. When I started to transition into menopause I left my husband, then a few years later quit my job. I thought my life was over and even wished I'd die of some disease so I could eliminate the suffering. The drugs that were readily offered me were antidepressants of course. They are the answer to everything when it comes to women. Look no further, just give her some Paxil to numb her and shut her up.

[@tinyshepherdess7710]

Since the WHI study especially, I keep hearing/reading from MDs - including OBGYNs - that there is NO training in med school for treatment of menopause, something that half the population experiences. It is a travesty of health care. Women have to demand a change.

[@stellabrown909]

Please I beg you, do not pay attention to these low life idiots in the comments…you’re a great person and I have so much respect for you. I have learnt a lot from you, do thank you so much.

[@madelyn6404]

Yesssss. I use HRT, it has been a God send. My hot flashes would wake me up every hour, I was literally getting zero sleep

[@MrsC48]

Thank you so much for saying that about Premarin. Female horses standing in one place for hours and hours with a bag attached to collect the urine is unethical. Also, the horses are pregnant and the result is a foal. What happens to the foals? If they're lucky, they may get adopted, but most go to slaughter. The entire practice is horrific.

[@trinidiana]

I had no idea this happened. How can we take steps to try to protest this practice

[@lindapeckett4476]

Who still uses premarin? The bioidentical stuff is usually from sweet potato. How is premarin even still a thing 😡

[@Blackbird-zo1su]

@@lindapeckett4476I am a horse person. I also thought premarin was over and done. Very bad for horses and resulting unwanted foals.

[@mermaidmaca]

I love the way you stayed calm at that derogatory comment. Well done. I'm so thankful for people like you providing facts. Doctors are so quick to disagree when you cannot explain yourself properly. 😊

[@annieburke3062]

Same well done

[@cherylsommers3592]

So glad to have found this! I’am 59 years old and have been having hot flashes, insomnia, night sweats, for at least 10 years now, I’am going to do something about it now, the only thing worse than waiting 10 years is 10 years and one day. Thank you so much for explaining everything in plain English and taking away all the fear💜

[@annv7485]

I've tried to get doctors to listen to me. Told ravages of childbirth, play memory games. Its my shoes ext. Insisted on getting my vit D tested and was deficient now that I'm supplementing that my feet no longer cramp. It's sad so many in the medical field decide its all in our heads. I'm 58 now so glad I found this channel. Now there is hope.

[@brenda02756]

I am 59 I’ve taken sage pills for hot flashes it seems to work down to 8 a day

[@marthasanchez4711]

Me too! 10 years suffering. I’m armed and ready now !❤

[@gabriellavisser152]

If you ever get down and sad because some people are so ignorant and rude to you , just know you are making a huge difference in many many women’s lives. You did in mine . So while there will always be the rude critics, there are more who love and appreciate you !!

[@Laurenmw]

Finally someone is explaining it to me in a way I can understand. Thank you!

[@fjellmamma]

I wish I would have discovered you five years ago when I started having horrible peri-menopause symptoms. My doctor put me on anti-depressants. After getting off the anti-depressant because of all the weight gain, I started HRT and I feel so much better! Sleeping better and feel more motivated in my daily life.

[@Moi_81]

That doctor was an ass for putting you on antidepressants.

[@rlabarbera]

what do you take?

[@karenshaffer2571]

Thank you for this. I have an appt to see about anti anxiety meds due to menopause. I will need to rethink this.

[@MamaOEggboy]

I am hopeful the same will happen for me. I am ready to LIVE and get out of this post menopausal rut! PEACE!

[@gilliandowney5225]

My doc kept trying to put me on anti depressent aswell I said no multiple time I'm 40 and now on day of hrt I'm hopeful.

[@nativetexan3565]

So glad I found you! I have been ignoring HRT for fear as well! I started menopause at 55, no hot flashes, mild night sweats only , but anxiety and depression. I now have osteporosis and knee pains, oh and painful sex. I am going to talk about getting on HRT in 3 days, I can't wait! I am 58 now. I want my life back.

[@mjjveritas2]

www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTaylor All your answers are in these videos.

[@Cl-ue7wn]

Did u start HRT? If yes. Is Depression better? Im struggling here...

[@nativetexan3565]

@@Cl-ue7wn I started 8 months ago. And yes, I am not depressed any longer. All those symptoms are gone. I hope you feel better soon.

[@becky86]

I am going to the clinic tomorrow to do blood work. I had a consultation on Monday. I am trying to get educated before I go.

[@nativetexan3565]

@@Cl-ue7wn I am so sorry I just saw this. Yes, I am no longer depressed. HRT has been a blessing.

[@hadamagikaazul]

I'm 45 years old and never thought I was in perimenopause. I've been having health issues since last year! My doctor never thinks about menopause, but I asked my psychiatrist if my ADHD symptoms (diagnosed but not yet treated) worsen with age. She told me it can only happen if I'm in menopause. So I asked my doctor for a hormone test, and it showed I'm already in that stage! If I hadn't asked my psychiatrist, I would never have known I was already in this stage.

[@valerievillarreal2500]

I started BHRT 3 months ago and it’s fabulous! No more hot flashes , night sweats and my joint pain is gone… and I had no idea menopause and joint pain is related.. who knew… thank you !!! I was fearful to start because of the old SWAN study and the old WHI studies that created fear regarding hormone replacement. You and Dominique Sachse (channel ) helped clear those outcomes results. You and her changed my life since starting BHRT. Thank you!!!

[@aflores7021]

How long did it take for you to notice improvements in your joint pain from taking HRT?

[@carlahabib1768]

Omg, this was LIFE SAFER. You rock doctor!!!! 👏👏👏

[@yogaexercise9637]

So I'm 68, never started HRT, but horrible symptoms--so it sounds like I really should *not* start HRT? I know it's individual, but it sounds much, much riskier to start HRT now. I'm so frustrated that I was not given HRT before now. I could cry over this. Your videos are aMAZing! thank you sooo much!! You are a wonderful person and any person would be oh-so lucky to have you as a doctor.

[@JuliaBEngstrom]

I restarted at 68 years old. So happy. Many good reasons to not be afraid

[@Grandee7585]

I started it at 65. So glad I did. I sleep so much better plus libido is back.

[@lindarossouw3489]

What about Anna's Wild Yam ?

[@mjjveritas2]

Please watch these videos by an expert gynaecologist. She will answer all your question in her hundreds of videos on the subject of menopause. www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTaylor

[@shirleyannegoguen842]

HRT changed my life and will stay on them as long as I can ❤

[@jacquidan01]

Can you share how it has helped you?

[@bamagrl26]

If I can ask, are you in Perimenopause or Menopause? I'm 49 and have had these symptoms for over 10yrs.

[@rbrown2746]

What are you taking?

[@shirleyannegoguen842]

@@rbrown2746 Dhea, progesterone, testosterone, estrogen.....

[@shirleyannegoguen842]

In menopause. Started DHEA, testosterone, progesterone, estrogen...4 years ago. Never looked back. Why suffer ladies. Please take care of yourselves. Eat low carb, weight Training 💪, vitamin D....

[@doloresjuarez7876]

Thank you Dr. Haver, total game-changer. I’m grateful I found you through a Mel Robbins podcast 🙏🏽

[@golfranriverapa]

Ma’am. THANK YOU for this video. I have a few of my patients that I suspect need HRT, but I’m one that was hesitant because it just seemed intimidating. But your video and several other sources have been SO helpful in shedding light on this and I look forward to offering the patients that need HRT the option. Thank you!

[@jpowley2691]

HRT is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself other than eat low carb. Thank you for your advocacy of women.

[@lovemyalaskalife9478]

Started hrt about 2 years ago because I was having hot flashes about every 5 to 15 mins, literally felt like I was losing my mind. Im been very afraid of these pills causing cancer and I am so very THANKFUL I started seeing your videos! I was considering trying to stop the pills and TRY to deal with the hot flashes again but not anymore!!! Thank you!!

[@DreadGrrl]

Thank you so much for all of your videos. I just started HRT yesterday (at 49) as a result of the information you provide. Fortunately, my physician was very supportive. As it turns out, he’s a big proponent of HRT for peri and menopausal women, so no arm twisting was required. :)

[@drmaryclaire]

We’re so happy you have a provider that you love! Would you mind adding them to our community recommended referral list? galvestondiet.com/doctor-referral/

[@wife2sp]

I’m 49 and starting estradiol tomorrow (I already have a Mirena). I’m so excited to start feeling better. The midwife who prescribed it is a huge fan of Dr. Haver and recommended her, but I was already watching her on TT.

[@emese-tundetorok1135]

​@@drmaryclairehi just found your channel I have a question because where I live haven't found a "normal" doctor. I'm 42 perimenopause hit 5 years ago, about 3 years I use the pill with 0,02 mg etinestradiol/3 mg drosperidon. Should I change after I find a doctor who is willing?

[@DW...]

​@maryclairehavermd8473 Question: (Mirena IUD is not covered by my insurance for postmenopause hrt) ... You said if you don't have a uterus, you don't need progesterone, but doesn't that help w/depression, anxiety & sleep?? Thank you Doctor♥️

[@bekkie7082]

​@@drmaryclaire Please help me what can I use if I cannot use Hormones Could not even use birth control It effect my breast. In South Africa we cannot get all the products

[@vivianfeliciano4809]

I like the way That u handled the rude person that said that negative comment.. well done 👍

[@Ech0s_1972]

Best thing out of Texas since Jasmine Crockett! Thank you. Seeing my Dr on Tuesday

[@mirandahein5344]

That’s encouraging to hear about the visceral fat loss. I just took my first dose today and I almost opted not to start because my doctor said there’s no data indicating it helps weight loss, just hot flashes.

[@lauraveneracion4297]

Thank you for providing the details so we can speak to our doctors confidently. I’m 53 and I was just told by my female OB/GYN that hot flashes were the only indication for HRT. She grudgingly prescribed estradiol patches and oral progesterone, but I’m still considering finding another doc who’s more supportive. My hot flashes have been minimal. My other symptoms include depression, anxiety, brain fog, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, increased weight around my middle, increased cholesterol, and probably a few more I’m forgetting. I knew I was in perimenopause at 43 and went full meno at 49.

[@mrsmc2612]

Same here! I am over it! I advocate for my quality of life and will be going to another doctor once my doctor decides she doesn't want to prescribe it anymore! I am 51 years young and full-blown post-menopausal. It happened at 47. I refuse to live the rest of my years in misery ❤

[@celiaford5568]

Dr. MC YOU DO NOT HAVE to explain yourself to the uneducated!!! Keep your wonderful, intelligent, information coming .

[@kim_858]

Im Sold!! Im of the generation, who was terrified to do HRT, due to that study! No more! Making an appointment asap with my physician. I am post menopausal, full blown at 48 with tender breasts and night sweats that would make me get out of bed and go outside in February..and l live in upstate ny..😂 Im now 59... Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 For explaining this and putting this info out there, so woman, no longer have to suffer!!! I just recently found you on KZbin..and instantly became a follower!!! God Bless You!!!

[@mgw9231]

lmao! as a former NYer, I totally understand having hot flashes that make u go outside in FEB and how cold it is at that time of year! sad that women go through this, never ends..... lol

[@Sheshe661972]

At 58, I started 2 yrs ago at 56. No regrets whatsoever.

[@lindarossouw3489]

Thank you for this information. Will this Estradial and Progesterone help for extreme vaginal dryness. For over 60?

[@mjjveritas2]

@@lindarossouw3489 It probably will, but you could get a localised HRT just for the vagina. The HRT for the whole body is called systemic HRT as opposed to localised HRT.

[@theresakuntzmiller9259]

I don’t know why people have to be rude and nasty. If they don’t like your information all they have to do is click off, I for one appreciate all the information you provide. Thank you

[@monicasingh8333]

Love this Dr, she's so natural and human. Says it in lay man's term for us to understand 🙏

[@annettelesarge8462]

Thank you so much for doing this videos. I’m 48 and have been struggling for about 2 years. I went on HRT a little over a week ago and the difference so far is night and day! I am sleeping well at night and my hot flashes are basically gone. Thank you so much for the information that my doctor never seemed to provide.

[@Moi_81]

I am 42 and started having issues in my 30s. Was told my hormones are off but not given a solution.

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

I’m 49 and have had night sweats for years and thought it was my mattress. So I slept with the window open and a fan on. They would come and go. My breasts get sore for weeks and goes away for several month. I don’t have a uterus, just ovaries. Then several months ago I started losing whole hairs. A lot of hair but I don’t have periods to gauge where I’m at. All I know is I have hot flashes, night sweats and bloating

[@merncat3384]

​@@Moi_81SAME 😔

[@bamagrl26]

​@@SoCalRegisteredNurseI am 49 as well, my hot flashes have subsided because I take Gabapentin for nurothopy. I also have the IUD Mirana. I'm seeing a new GYN next week and will be asking about HRT. This joint pain, mental fog, depression and anxiety is crazy. Good luck to you sis

[@kavitabhangdia9198]

I am almost 50..The muscle ache and insomnia is crazy..

[@creatinghanley]

Thank you for being an advocate for female humans AND horses. It’s absolutely terrifyingly horrendous what happens to pregnant mares to collect their urine. Omg. There are way better HRT options for us women.

[@catb8888]

This is truly the BEST VIDEO on HRT and all the most popular questions surrounding it that I have seen thus far! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I just started HRT for (inexplicable) abdominal weight gain since menopause (nothing in my life otherwise could explain it!), thinning hair, peeling nails, mood swings, low energy levels, joint pain, worsening sleep and brain fog. Praying for relief from all of these menopause symptoms and made sure to get myself a "menopause-friendly" doctor. Thank you for all you do on these social media platforms!!!!!!

[@dlandrews1]

I have all that! I'm feeling better about asking for HRT also.

[@elenyasevedo8463]

Since I found you nothing made sense! You are amazing and I am so so happy I found you!! You make such a difference in so many women's lives. Thank you.

[@kboothe1585]

Thank you for giving women a voice. And helping women finding appropriate treatments for menopausal symptoms. 😊

[@blythepoll3819]

I love HRT! I’m 57, been using patches for a year along with the mirena IUD. No hot flashes, my skin is supple and I love the fact that I’m protecting myself from heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s 🤩

[@lourdeslayton332]

Hello. Can you please tell me what your experience was with mirena IUD insertion? Was it painful, during and after the insertions? I've been postmenapausel for about 5 years and going to start HRT patches with iud. I'm nervous, I've read many women have horrifying stories about Iud insertion. Where you postmenopausel when you started hrt?

[@blythepoll3819]

@@lourdeslayton332 hi! Yes I was 56 when I had it done and was post menopausal. Mine was difficult to insert because I had the uterine ablation about 10 years ago. It stops peri meno bleeding and creates scar tissue. It was difficult for my doctor because there was so much scar tissue. If you don’t have that, it shouldn’t be a problem. Tylenol before the procedure should help but it’s not really too bad. Afterward, I had a tiny amount of spotting and light cramps for a few hours. Not bad at all. Your other option could be a dual patch- containing both estrogen and progesterone. Ask your doctor which would be best for you. I love the fact that my HRT is preventing the scary diseases of menopause. I’m so glad I got Menopause Barbie’s education early!

[@lourdeslayton332]

Hi thank you much! I got my iud and started 0.05 estradial transdermal patches twice week. I'm a little confuse on when I should be changing the second patch so that I'm getting the daily dosage of 0.05. Right now I'm doing Friday and Mondays at 8am on both days. But I was told I should do one 4 days and the other 3 dsys...so it would first patch on Monday and second on Thursdays. What I'm still confused about is if I should be changing the patch at the same time (8am) on both days or should I be a different time for the second patch? I just want to make sure that I'm getting the minimal daily dosage for preventing the 3 big decease from estrogen deficiency. Hope you can help! Thank you!!

[@lf9341]

It gave me bad melasma>:( Argh.

[@blythepoll3819]

@@lourdeslayton332 hi again! I change my patch on Thursday morning and Sunday night

[@lindasivilich528]

I'm 75 and have been on hrt since my early 50s. I totally love it. I use low dose estrogen & medroprogesterone for 6 days every 4 months.

[@MeTreesndirt]

Hmm..that's different. I will tell my girls. Everyone I know so fears HRT.

[@wackyl5692]

Can you tell me what 6 days does for you for three months please? I’m so curious. Thanks!

[@wackyl5692]

Is a short cycle that stops on a dime …then for a week and a half you spot… is that part of Hormone-loss/PERImenopause or a condition I need to see my OBGYN for?

[@lindasivilich528]

​@@wackyl5692I still have my uterus so that is why I take the medroprogesterone every 4 months for 6 days. At that time I do not take the estradiol.

[@liznaber880]

Thanks for your routine you do. I do estradiol daily. Then every four months I insert progesterone in my vaginal every day for total of 5 days About 5-7 days I shed blood ..it’s a period just not very heavy like in my younger days. I’ll be 70 in December. I tried daily progesterone and it made me feel bloated,hot and sleepy. I drive full time so I don’t want to be sleepy during the day. I still work full time thanks to estradiol.😊

[@0727JustMe]

Omgosh, yes, the center of my back itchiness!!! I had no idea this is part of my menopause issues. Lord help us all.

[@juliesheriff7896]

I just found your channel and i am so glad i did. To much to say but this is very helpful because I’m 52 and been going through it. I’m making a Dr appointment this week. 😉again thank you.❤

[@gwenhubbard3490]

You're soooo awesome! Thank you for continuing to help us with Menapause!

[@leahramnarine5152]

Thank you for debunking the myths. I feel more confident now to counsel my customers (I'm a pharmacist) on HRT. I am on it myself and it's one of the best decisions I ever made for quality of life.

[@drmaryclaire]

Wonderful! XOXO Community Support Team

[@stephaniebeatty9701]

​@@drmaryclaireI found a teleweb place that believes in HRT. They want to give me estradiol and testosterone in a shot from a compound pharmacy in Texas. Blood work every 6 weeks and depending on how my body responds will depend on the amount. Thoughts?

[@paulamichael7572]

I am seeing a new doctor today about HRT. I never thought about this until recently. My friend/gym trainer was diagnosed with osteoporosis. So we both have been discussing our health as a female and investigating the use of HRT. Thank you for sharing your wealth of information. I’m so thankful I can find that it won’t be all downhill. I’m a healthy 60yr old and wanting to stay that way or even get to feel better as I age. 😊

[@bive1625]

I can't thank you enough for this valuable information and educating us. I have Kaiser and after 2 years .5 appts with different Drs who were giving me the run around and hesitant. This Dr finally prescribed estradiol patch and progesterone pill. !!! I'm so excited to finally feel my 52 year old self.!! I'm very grateful to you !!!

[@sandragomez489]

Hello Rosa. You mentioned Kaiser. Are you in Northern Cal? If you are please let me know what Dr you see

[@niamhanderson3098]

Great information well presented….I love your purple ring….💜

[@DaysWithMyrna]

Thank you for taking the time to share this important info with us!! I can't wait to see my health care provider that specializes in treating menopause here in Tejas as well. Hoping to feel better soon!✨

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

I just started HRT. Estradiol patch at 0.05mg weekly along with progesterone 100mg daily. We’ll see how it goes. So far my breasts stopped being sore. Rite Aid had it. $10 for each

[@lt6573]

How is it working out for you?

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

@ Since I upped my estrogen, my weight is starting to come down thankfully. I had my level checked and it was 140 pg/ml, which is a typical range in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle. That’s when I felt my best (first two weeks after my period). Thank you for asking. Menopause sucks with all the changes going on. I wish I were one of those women that just floats through it like nothing.

[@lt6573]

@@SoCalRegisteredNurse so glad to hear!! Thank you for sharing & all the best on your journey with this 🙏💖

[@SoCalRegisteredNurse]

@ Thank you so much!!

[@monique_7073]

I'm glad I found your channel. I've been worried about hormones and the link to breast cancer, which runs in my family. I feel better about it now. I just started Estradiol transdetmal patch 0.05 I had a hysterectomy 5 years ago kept ovaries but definitely going thru menopause.. Thank you! 😊

[@bettyc.parker-young1437]

Thank you for the younger women in my family. ❤ Bless you.

[@StacieSchilling]

Mary Claire you are my personal hero! “bio-identical is bull 💩” and a sales gimmick by MBAs not medical doctors. I graduated in 1987. I was a Research Associate at ACOG back when the WHI came out.

[@mariagillinson8527]

Dear Dr. Haver, thank you for all the amazing information. Your enlightens is priceless.

[@TaraWmsT]

Dr Haver, I recently found your channel. I too am a 53 yr old mom that is suffering through menopause. I had a hysterectomy in 2020 due to fibroids & severe heavy bleeding. The information u disseminate is arming me with information to take to my Dr - it’s also helpful to understand the correlation of cancer(s) & HRT. Thank u for the work you’re doing on social media!

[@LadyNYC211]

Thank you Doctor. I just started HRT for so many menopause symptoms! The worst is the hot flashes. I pray this works.

[@Gr8ful_]

How has it been

[@Jenn5895]

Thank you so much for all of the amazing information! I’m 48 and went to my doctor a few months back to talk about peri menopause and she just gave me an anti depressant, ugh. I’m so disappointed with my doctor. I’m going back to see her and now I have all of this amazing info you have shared. Thank you so much and fingers crossed she listens to me.

[@drmaryclaire]

This blog post may help to guide you in your conversation. galvestondiet.com/menopause-symptoms/5-tests-to-maximize-your-well-woman-exam-in-menopause/

[@fionaslife]

We have to be out own doctor. We literally have to visit the GP with the facts , side effects, medication availability knowledge and what's best for us. I'm terribly disappointed with GPs.

[@mkb5984]

I wouldn't go back. Clearly she doesn't have the info you need.. If possible look for a doc that specializes in your area of concern.

[@marciagoldsworthy2004]

Your book the new menopause has helped so much xx

[@ChasingMidnight001]

Super helpful, love your work and glad I accidentially found you in my feed!

[@julesalison325]

I’ve had a roller coaster couple of years with hormone replacement trials that resulted in lots of bleeding. I am so thankful for you because I want to learn more about what is happening in my own body. The docs don’t have time to educate us, they just hand you a scrip and you’re out the door. I feel like I need to gain knowledge to become my own health advocate. This is such a hard time of life and I feel so alone (we women need to get better at talking about this stuff!) . Thanks again, your content is amazing!!!

[@drmaryclaire]

We're so happy that it helps!

[@jillf24]

I’m going through this experiment too! Now I have to get a Ultrasound before she will switch my meds!!! Uugg

[@julesalison325]

@@jillf24 that was my path, exactly!! Ugh. Sorry! It’s not fun.

[@susanpasadena2041]

Make sure your physician keeps an eye on your bleeding. I had thickening of the uterine lining and bleeding (age 61, menopause age 55) which led to a hysteroscopy and D & C.

[@kathylawrence7179]

Me too

[@Andrea-64]

Through watching you it pushed me harder to get my hrt. I finally got my hrt a few days ago after trying for 10 years. I'm 60. Vagifem 10 inserts, Progesterone 100mg and estrogen gel waiting on that one to be delivered. Thank you so much.

[@TheAnnaMarie]

I love her content so much! Testosterone may not be important to menopause but it is a major hormone that we need, that is often ignored. If your doctors are checking only your progesterone and estradiol, they are wrong for that. My progesterone and estradiol were fine for many years but I was sick for a couple years because I stopped making testosterone and no one would test it! If you have damaged ovaries, your body is likely to shut down testosterone production. It makes us very sick. This is scientifically documented information. It happens often with women whose ovaries are damaged from endometriosis. Do not let your physician look only at P and E.

[@loriwilliamson5738]

THANK YOU! For staying away from Premarin. Your reasoning is so meaningful. So important.

[@migrainemama7932]

I take the transdermal patch of estradiol and I am on the highest dose and I have been for five years. Full hysterectomy. Nothing has been left inside me. The doctor said since I’m having some breakthrough menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and not able to sleep as late as I normally have… They want to put me on oral estrogen and I do not have a uterus obviously… Love it, can’t wait to start trying the oral. The patch was a godsend and helps with libido immensely.

[@emeritajimenez8521]

I know this is like a Year old video but I'm so glad I found it today. 😊 THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge

[@MyTorta1]

Just started Estradiol+Progesterone last night. I have had flashes and not able to sleep and high anxiety, low libido, hair thinning, you name it. I am hopeful that this will help. Keep you posted!

[@kaibri9287]

Any updates? I'm looking into getting into HRT as well

[@IslandGyal1312]

Are you doing the patch & what type of progesterone?

[@MeTreesndirt]

U don't notice til late in life but the worst of hormone loss at menopause is muscle and bone loss!.Because of my stupid dr.s, N.P.,s too, my bones are like 13 less.

[@MariaKuczer-x6r]

How’s it going?

[@tht8916]

Eucerin is a great cream to use right out of the shower. It takes a small amount and it really moisturizes.

[@MyParamedicAfterLife]

Ohhh thank you so much. I just found you through the Mel Robbins podcast. You made me cry, some of the things you’ve discussed I have not been able to find research or good research on. Heading to your website now.

[@dianademarco1062]

I feel so lucky to have found you! I'm not much into social media, but found this episode, read the 2022 NAMS paper and then re-watched to cultivate and channel your verbal skills in preparation to see my primary dr. here in a little NorCal town. Feeling triumpant! I got exactly what I asked for!!

[@danapepper3737]

I realize this video is a year old but I just found you 24 hours ago and you have brought so much clarity, helping me understand HRT better. I have never had a good clear understanding of things and therefore never quite knew what questions I needed to ask my physician. After watching this video I went and grabbed my prescription for my HRT. I am 63 years old and my estrogen levels they have listed are; 80% estriol and 20% estradiol. I also have some progesterone and testosterone added but if I’m understanding you correctly my estrogen levels are backwards, no? Lord knows I will not be getting pregnant anytime soon.😅 I will be seeing my physician in April or May but wondering if I need to address this before then. Do I understand correctly my levels are wrong?

[@wolin289]

I use the pellets and progesterone tablets. Besides the cocktail of female hormones, we also get a small bit of Testosterone which pre-menopausal women make which helps with energy. I've lost weight just because I had energy to exercise. My skin looks younger too. I hadn't slept an 8 hour stretch of time in more than a decade. But with the hormonal therapy, I sleep the entire night. The cost isn't that bad. Costs me out of pocket $400 every 3-4 months. That's less than the daily price of a Starbucks coffee. The bloodwork is covered by insurance. I'm so glad I did it.

[@phillyjilly]

Did u find any loss of strength? Im peri and have lil weakness and specialists cant figure out why! Im not on hrt yet but peri 3yrs when symptoms started

[@EvelynSchmechtigCochran]

I get estrogen patch, progesterone pill and testosterone pellet . . . Out of pocket because Kaiser doesn’t manage this stuff . . . Cost $2400 a year plus bloodwork, which Kaiser won’t pay for either.

[@IslandGyal1312]

How is the Testosterone delivered... is there a cream, oral, ect

[@bambam6231973]

​@@EvelynSchmechtigCochranhi would love to know who you get this through

[@EvelynSchmechtigCochran]

@@bambam6231973 I live in the Bay Area in California and get my hormones through them. Just went back to pellet for estrogen. New pellet insertion every 3 months. I use Jimpstart MD.

[@therealwriter]

I always appreciate all the wonderful info you provide. We desperately need it. In future videos on HRT could you spend more time on progesterone? There was about one minute on it. Could we have more info on dosages, risks, and side effects (I hear dizziness a lot, which is worrying)? Especially since it's oral and goes through the liver. Is that a problem? Reviews of progesterone I read on the web are all over the place. Thank you.

[@mjjveritas2]

If you take the transdermal HRT patch Evorel Conti or Evorel Sequi, available in the UK under that name, the hormones oestrogen and progesterone don't go through the liver as it's topically applied into the skin. If you watch these videos in my link, all the answers to your questions are there. www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTaylor

[@Channy11-z2b]

So happy I found you and got help before I completely lost my mind!!!!!😊

[@DarlingNickki777]

You don’t have to answer those kind of comments, but I applaud your kind, yet smart reply to that person! Thank you for this video I am 53 going on 54 and never had any issues in menopause I’m post now, but I think I need hormones now! Thanks again for the info here. I think in lieu of big pharma, it’s helpful to know these things before we broach the subject with our doctor! 😊

[@ladyesther]

I just started HRT that I was able to get prescribed through an online women's health doctor service. You have a lot of good information in this video that I appreciate. It was direct and to the point! I appreciate that. Hopefully my hot flashes and sleep disturbances will start to decrease within a month. I was told it would take 4 months to see results. I think everyone is different so maybe the time range will be sooner for me. I hope so!

[@elle_sanchez]

Where did you find your online doctor?

[@Anisky123]

Yes, please share. I finally got some HRT after three doctors. Within two weeks my sleep score went from 24-74, night sweats are almost gone which is a miracle. Has both Estrogen and Progesterone. I’d like to continue to research. Thanks!

[@lrdavis444]

Yes please share I need to find someone too

[@tofugirl8299]

Thank you for sharing this info! Because of you I talked my gyn doc into prescribing the combipatch yesterday! I’m almost 50 and haven’t had a period since the age of 43 so I’m pissed my gyn didn’t tell me about the benefits of HRT. She was hesitant and only prescribes for hot flashes. I guess she’s not up to date on menopause. I’ll take my prescription and run to someone better. 😀

[@drmaryclaire]

The Galveston Diet and Mary Claire Wellness receive many requests for doctor referrals that specialize in women’s health. These referrals are not personal referrals from Dr. Haver but rather a list of individual submissions and testimonials from women worldwide who have had a positive or exceptional experience that they want to share. The team at the Galveston Diet has done its due diligence to verify each referral listed. If you don’t see a provider in your area, we encourage you to check in regularly as we continue to update. galvestondiet.com/galveston-diet-recommended-physicians/

[@Nicola-Lore]

I also went through early menopause and combipatch worked great for me. I had to switch to a different patch because my insurance stopped coverage of the combipatch. The cost went up from a very affordable monthly price to $300 a month !! Great medical system we have here.....

[@suzie3381]

Great video and thank you so much for highlighting the animal cruelty associated with the manufacture of Premarin. I too will avoid Premarin for this reason alone. Thank you x

[@ritakirkendoll1942]

It blows my mind that she's concerned about animal cruelty, yet as an OBGYN, is a supporter of aborting babies.🤦‍♀️

[@suzie3381]

@@ritakirkendoll1942 You cannot just assume that. This may be a procedure she refuses to do. Why don't you ask her to be absolutely sure?

[@DonitaH-y4y]

You are BRILLIANT..THANK YOU DR HAVER..❤

[@annieburke3062]

Thank you so much for your work in menopause . I have been using bio identical since I started menopause. It has been a life saver . I'm following you and have recommended you to my family members.

[@bamagrl26]

I am 49 and in Perimenopause. I have had the mental fog, joint pain, frozen shoulder, and anxiety and depression. I'm going to a new OB/GYN and will be asking for HRT. I have had the mirana IUD for 22 months so I hope adding the other components of HRT will help me to start feeling normal again. I also suffer from chronic inflammation.

[@NayNay-sg2ou]

I didn't know menopause is forever & ever. I watched Dr. Berg's videos on menopause symptoms & the (non SYNTHETIC, gmo free, ORGANIC 3rd party tested) vitamins he recommended stopped them. But he doesn't address HRT. Medical professionals are unaware of this topic matter. Thank you for your support & invaluable recommendations. I'm excited to share your information ❤🎉🎉❤

[@gilliandowney5225]

He has multiple videos where he talks about it

[@Laughter17]

He is not a dr!

[@mjjveritas2]

Please watch these videos for a full education on menopause. www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTaylor

[@marthazajchowski5875]

​@@Laughter1724:01 He is a chiropractor.

[@nccrchurchunusual]

17:39 This is called Informed Consent which is lacking in USA. I have to research & ask all kinds of questions to my drs who mostly dont know (care). That is terrifying to me.

[@arleenmarrare8050]

Dr's today treat the test results not the patient. I too am extremely frustrated.

[@amywentzel4214]

Thank you - I appreciate all of the info. Scheduled an appointment next week with my gynecologist. Knowing to avoid oral and pellets is beyond helpful. Knowing estroidal and progesterone is what I need, options for progesterone (I am thinking oral body identical progesterone), and knowing that treatment is symptom based - not bloodwork based is also helpful! I feel educated and prepared to have a discussion with my Dr.

[@tippieyanez8289]

Watching this video to feel comfort as i pass out from the pain that I havent felt since i was a teenager. I had to stop working and go home. Soak in hot water (didnt work), take tylenol (rare occurence), and crawl in bed bleeding heavily. Put the estradiol patch on and praying to feel better. Thank you for helping all women who struggle out there. Joan your np is an angel. ❤

[@pennygiller2324]

I’ve only just found you on Instagram and KZbin. Your information is invaluable - thank you so much. How/where would a find a Dr who does what you do but in Australia? I’m 47, still menstruating but definitely experiencing lots of changes and perimenopause symptoms. Very interested in finding more info on my current HRT options. Thank you 🙏

[@WVAlmostHeaven]

I am 63 and have Sjogren's syndrome, so I use a lot oils and butters. Since coconut oil is also an antifungal/bacteria I often put it on after using Dove sensitive soap and before getting out of the shower. But I have also found that after patting dry if I use CeraVe then apply Aveno baby eczema cream, it helps immensely. It is not as messy as using a mixture of castor, vitamin E and coconut oils whilein the shower.

[@danapowers2102]

Check out Feminity by Sibu. I've been taking them for about 3 years and it can totally change the vulva cells and helps w mistress. I use pure Emu oil and rub it down there like I would a face moisturizer! It's amazing!

[@danapowers2102]

In my earlier reply the word was supposed to be "moistness ". Not.mistress!

[@surgicaltechcrafter2169]

I wanted to share some information. I started Meloxicam last year for my hips and back. My hot flashes were out of control, weight gain and my sleep was all over the place, i would get maybe 3 hours . I took it upon myself to quit the meloxicam 2 months ago and my hot flashes are gone, I'm sleeping way better, my mood has improved so I am starting the galveston diet to help with weight loss. Just a thought if anyone else out there is suffering and you are on an anti inflammatory.

[@MeTreesndirt]

Thank u.

[@tdw5775]

You are amazing! Thanks for all that you are and do for us! I suffered for 6 years when i didn't have to. Thankfully, I came across your channel, did my own research, and found a place that specializes in menopause and hormone therapy. I am so grateful for you! ❤❤❤

[@ShinyFeathers54321]

I absolutely love the information you’re providing to perimenopausal women like myself and I have decided to make an appointment to discuss HRT with you. That is something I did not think I would ever want to do until listening to some of your videos and learning how you came to this treatment option. All of your education on nutrition is what sold me. I had lost faith in our mainstream medical community because of the misinformation and skewed data and studies around vaccines and autism when my son had his reaction to vaccines as a toddler and how life changing/shattering it was for us. As excited as I was to hear how much I resonated with you and the info you’re sharing around perimenopause, diet and HRT my heart sunk when you likened the vaccine/autism community to the cancer/HRT community. Have you dug into that issue the same way you’ve dug into this issue? Because I believe you’d find some similarities in how you’ve changed your outlook on how you were taught versus what you find doing the research on your own and living through it as you have in this department. All that being said, I am still very grateful for the time and research you have put into this topic. I am very hopeful that it is going to help me and am looking forward to getting started.

[@jenniferpearson6843]

Thank you for all of the knowledge you share!

[@trudywendt1020]

Thank you Marie Claire for your wisdom, keep spreading the word, and I am trying my best to do the same!

[@drmaryclaire]

Wonderful!

[@lolasmom9088]

Excellent, educational talk. Thank you!

[@bpassion4fashion581]

This is information is great ! I didn’t know about the unethical forms of collecting Premarin. Glad I asked the Doctor to switch me from Premarin to the Estradiol patch. Glad to know that since I have a uterus, I still need to balance it out with progesterone. I have a Merina I.U.D. so I guess I’m good. On another note, what I find hard is that all of this education is for us to advocate for ourselves, but when we go to the doctor they feel offended by our new found knowledge. It’s hard to talk to them.

[@1011vcartwright]

I'm grateful I found a great doctor that had no problem giving me Estradiol patches. It started when they had to take one of my ovaries I started to have wild mood changes. Then I had a full hysterectomy. Estradiol has been amazing! It's evened me out. I still get some hot flashes and weight gain, but the mood changes are much more balanced and what I experience now is not terrible at all. Dr. Mary Claire knows what she's talking about and I'm grateful she's built a platform to advocate for peri/menopausal and post menopausal women. Thank you!!