Hormone Therapy 101 with Alloy’s Very Own Dr. Corinne Menn!

[@marielasantiago9195]

Can you please do a video about testosterone in women? This is very important too!

[@carriebee5418]

this practice lead by these women have improved my life and I’m so happy to see them share here

[@myalloy]

SO glad you’re on this journey with us!!

[@r-anne7375]

This was great, and Dr Corinne Menn is amazing !!!

[@myalloy]

Thank you! Yes, we couldn't agree more!

[@inquisitive-surmenogirl]

Thank you so much. Could you please do a u tube about progesterone with no uterus & no ovaries. I’m on estradiol patch but confused if I should be on progesterone or not.

[@myalloy]

Hi, great question! If you don't have a uterus, you don't need to take progesterone. However, there can be some benefits for women without a uterus to take it as well, if your symptoms are not being fully met. You can consult with a menopause-trained doctor to get a recommendation that is best for you at myalloy.com!

[@auaticamazon]

@@myalloy. Why would there be progesterone receptors throughout the body if it’s not important. My dr told me to take it despite having hysterectomy .

[@jenniferkennedy4735]

THANK YOU, Dr. Menn, for addressing the safety of synthetic progestins. I’ve heard that progesterone is safer/better than synthetic progestin, which was making me question whether the BCP I’ve been given for perimenopause symptoms is good for me. So thanks. It gave me a sigh of relief. 😊

[@michellebailey4769]

I love Alloy!! Thank you so much for providing this wonderful service to all women!! I was on estrogen patches after my laproscopic hysterectomy at 46 which took all but my ovaries. I got no relief from the patches and my doctor basically said that the does he has me on should work. After going through 2 doctors, I ended up seeing a doctor that works with bio identical pellet therapy. What a lifesaver!! Only disadvantage is that if the dosing isn’t right, I have to wait 10 weeks until my next visit. The addition of testosterone is a game changer!!

[@deniseragona2383]

Thank you so much. I have learned so much from following Dr. Menn. She is phenomenal!

[@myalloy]

Yes, we love her!❤️

[@tammyfreijy2888]

So many great tips and Aha moments!!!

[@myalloy]

So happy to hear this!🥰

[@BeWellAndDoGood]

I am concerned about the comment that oral estrogen dosing does not have associated risks. Oral medications have first pass effect in the liver which can have significant effects on how a person responds to it and may increase estrogen metabolite levels some of which are known to increase health risks

[@carriebee5418]

❤tried to get yall live and I’m thankful to find you here now

[@myalloy]

Thanks for watching!❤️

[@lourdes4341]

Hello ladies I am 59 years old suffering from vaginal atrophy and Dx with LS 6 months ago. My OB Gyn prescribed me with clobetasol to treat LS and Estradiol (Estrace) my question, I still have my uterus and ovaries can I still use the vaginal cream without any progesterone? Any risks with just using the this alone? Thank you so much for thi informative videos

[@terrie1966]

I've been prescribed vaginal estrogen. The manufacturer is Padagis. I was horrified when I read the ingredients and there are parabens used in this product! I was diagnosed with ER+ DCIS in 2020 and now only used CLEAN skincare products. Is there a brand of vaginal estrogen that does not have parabens in it??

[@myalloy]

Hi! We understand that there is mixed data about parabens, but unfortunately there is no FDA-approved vaginal estradiol cream without these ingredients - branded or unbranded. At the moment, we do not compound alternatives to the commercially available products. Also, while the data on consequences from parabens is mixed, the evidence and research on vaginal estrogen is definitive, and the benefits of fixing existing symptoms and preventing long-term decline of the vaginal skin and bladder, which will only progress without estrogen, outweighs any risk of parabens in our view.

[@elainelee4828]

How do we tell if our bone density is decreasing? It is not a symptom we can sense until too late.

[@rebeccacarraway480]

My PCP put me on BCPs several years ago to regulate/stop my period. Should I switch to something else now? Should I go off them and see if my periods have stopped?

[@myalloy]

Hi! We’d highly recommend consulting with a menopause-trained doctor about this. We can help at Alloy!

[@tammyfreijy2888]

Thank you sooo much Dr Menn!!! I learned so much

[@myalloy]

YES, this was a great one! We love Dr. Menn!

[@candmforever1]

Thank you for uploading this here! Had to work when it was live😊

[@carriebee5418]

Oh I stalk down everything they do😂 I’m an old ER RN from Mississippi and know exactly how hard ya’ll work❤

[@myalloy]

Thank you for watching!❤

[@wellwithanikka]

Great conversation

[@myalloy]

Thank you!!🥰

[@harrietpironti6357]

So helpful and necessary. Thanks to Alloy!

[@myalloy]

So wonderful to hear this!❤️

[@betsylloyd8557]

Is 65 too old to start wearing a hormone patch? I've had a complete hysterectomy. Thanks so much!

[@myalloy]

Hi! We'd highly recommend speaking with a menopause-trained doctor about this so they can review your medical history and symptoms to help find the best option for you. We can help at Alloy!

[@MsBuffalopoo]

OMG, thank you Dr Menn, I hate that €reskin’ applicator. I didn’t know I could toss it in the trash!

[@myalloy]

YES, Dr. Menn has all the tips!!🥰

[@dianefletcher62]

Are all your products that you offer bio identical hormones especially the estradiol and progesterone

[@myalloy]

Hi! Alloy offers plant-based, bioidentical, FDA-approved estradiol and micronized progesterone!

[@MsInfoseeker]

This was so informative and helpful! Thank you so much!

[@myalloy]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kimmychouki7398]

I am currently on the Combipatch. I love the convenience of it but the weight gain is horrific. I changed nothing in my diet and upped my walking miles and the pounds keep coming. So disappointing as it does help with my general heat intolerance but with this horrible weight gain side effect I am really rethinking HRT.

[@myalloy]

Hi! We'd highly recommend speaking with your doctor about this. We can help at Alloy too!

[@lindajones4849]

Hi- I'm not a doctor but this sounds like your dosage and,/ or delivery method needs to be changed. Suggest checking blood levels to see if you are under or did overdosed.Good luck

[@lindajones4849]

Hi Dr. Menn, I have seen other talks where you mentioned you were called AT WORK by an acupuncturist insensitive radiologist to tell you you had invasive breast cancer. I think this is one of the most brutal , unkind aspects of the medical system : receiving a life threatened ng diagnosis ON THE PHONE ( and then the doctor hangs up as quickly as possible). Happened to me too , only because I am retired at least it didn't happen at work. Also my primary care doctor was so obviously frightened by my diagnosis that I eventually had to switch to another doctor who could maintain her composure. Best wishes

[@CCHEOffice]

I wish Evamist wasn't so expensive. My insurance doesn't cover it and to get it at my local pharmacy it cost $147 per month out of pocket. :( I'd switch to Alloy but I really like my current provider.

[@jujuba9277]

Is this Chanel from the company alloy?

[@myalloy]

Yes, it is!🥰

[@netlane100]

Do you recommend to take estradiol every day or only 3 weeks a month? In Switzerland we only have gel made from estradiol and ethanolum. What is ethanolum?

[@nishwats1601]

I paid the 49 for a consultation, which apparently is only through messages on the dashboard ... and the extent of the consultation was to direct me to watch the youtube video. No discussion, no recommendation, no support. Felt like its a means to just prescribe ... not support.

[@myalloy]

Hi! Thank you for joining Alloy! As a part of your consultation, a menopause-trained doctor will review your medical intake and provide treatment recommendations, and sometimes also additional resources to help! If you have any questions about the treatment plan offered to you or would just like to chat more about your options, remember you get unlimited messaging with your doctor - all you need to do is hop on your dashboard and send them another message and they'll get you some help!

[@claritanovelo3308]

If you have persistent bleeding after starting MHT for two months what to do in this case? Gynecologist already removed me from the patch Climara and my symptoms are coming back. They are suggesting a biopsy to rule out uterus cancer.

[@jujuba9277]

This is a kind of reclame of alloy. They don’t know how to help you.

[@jaykaira9939]

First day of putting of 1 pump oestrodial , why am I having hot flashes and stimulated my thyroid. Maybe t doesn’t agree with my body?

[@myalloy]

We’d highly recommend speaking with your doctor about this. If you got your prescription through Alloy, you have unlimited messaging with your doctor through the Alloy portal!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Absolutely wonderful interview, I learned a lot! I've just started ordering from Alloy and I can't tell you how grateful I am for your presence. I have a question about the safety of facial estrogen - I'm just starting to read about this now. Is it safe and if so, how much, when?😊

[@myalloy]

So amazing to hear this!! 🥰 M4 is really for any woman looking to reverse the effects of estrogen-deficiency in the skin. A menopause-trained doctor will review before prescribing to make sure it’s right for you. If have a prescription from Alloy, you have unlimited messaging with your doctor through the Alloy platform to ask any questions!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

@@myalloy thanks so much for your reply - warm regards Jennie

[@peacepocket]

PLEASE add testosterone to your product list!!!

[@myalloy]

Hi! At the moment, we don't prescribe testosterone as it is considered a controlled substance and requires regular monitoring and testing which we are not setup for currently. We're working hard to be able to offer it in the future, so stay tuned!

[@ReganHeiserman]

Brilliant. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

[@myalloy]

So happy to hear this! Thank you for this kind message!❤️

[@kimbe910]

Thank you ❤

[@myalloy]

Always! ❤️

[@Hollowmoon007]

Can progesterone and estrogen cream be used vaginally at night at the same time?

[@myalloy]

We'd highly recommend speaking to a menopause-trained doctor about this. We can help at Alloy!

[@ravenred201]

make sure your mammogram is up to date or they won't help you. :-/ you have no choice in the matter if you want their help.

[@myalloy]

Hi! At Alloy, we really care about your breast health and recommend that women over 40 get a screening mammogram every 2 years. We follow leading medical society guidelines including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on this. But, if you don't have one, we can still help out in the meantime!

[@ravenred201]

@@myalloy well clearly not, I was just told after creating an account that I couldn't be helped because i didn't have an up to date mammogram, i explained i have old implants and didn't want one at this time, it's quite painful to have done, but still would like HRT, the doctor on Alloy refused to help me and told me best wishes.

[@lkpnda287]

Love the evamist! Sooo easy! I was on the patch which I did Love, but even using a glucose tape iver it, iʻd get itchy and it was a pain if moisture seeped through. I sauna and steamroom daily and jacuzzi often so all that played into effect, so i decided to try the mist. Wake and 2 ounos and then 3-4 days befre period when levels really drop in estrigen I pump an extra. After listening to a very well felamīe doctor and talking about cycling hrt and recommends getting a constant wstrogen dose , oh my gosh found my sweet spit! I also cycle my progesterone because i like the estrogen consistancy and jo more back aches or joint pain as i am a competative athlete. I dont have thise pesky sypmstims of peri like hot flashes and the norm that people complain about. I initially ¯y hormon doctor i was seeing started me on, to prevent and stave off osteoporosis and my knee arthritis from gymnastic, martial arts and running/sorints