Liz Earle's personal menopause experience

In this episode of Liz's lockdown live streams - first streamed on Facebook and IGTV on 14 May 2020 - Liz shares her personal account of her menopause journey and explains her thoughts on HRT.
Find out more about Liz Earle Wellbeing at www.lizearlewellbeing.com

[@josephlewis1490]

Fantastic!!! I've just started on HRT because of you, Davina and Louise educating us with correct information on womens health. Truly remarkable❤❤❤xxx

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Fantastic - thanks for sharing!! 🤗

[@Angel-qf6if]

Yes! I have my apt Wednesday

[@pasqualinapoppa2216]

As I’m listening to you I’m tearing up it’s so unfair I used to be a health care professional and walked away from job home and relationships I am still fighting for proper treatment I’m so tired but not going to give up 😳

[@mandybeddoes9112]

me too. i lost family home and life .had a complete breakdown still fighting 6 yrs on living indoors

[@vickyjackson3131]

Me too I took early retirement from a work that I loved .it is never too late to start HRT I am so grateful 🙏 to Liz

[@missEvaMarie58]

@@vickyjackson3131 hi Vicky ~ how old are you? I’m 64 and have been feeling just Awful for over 2 years now. Had to take early retirement to take care of myself. All my blood work says I’m “normal”. But I feel FAR from normal. Some of my blood tests are at the LOW end of their “normal” chart. When did you start HRT? I need help. Badly.

[@MissMohz]

Thank you Liz and Dr Louise for all your hard work to give women the ability to enjoy the health they deserve.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for saying ❤️

[@r8chlletters]

It’s amazing how no one talks about this fact of life that deeply affects more than half of the human population and can be incredibly altering. It’s a shame so many women are either in the dark or having to do battle for simple and needed treatment. Having listened to now hundreds of videos in the subject I can safely say your contributions are insightful and rich with detail that can help many-thank you!

[@lynzannabel6990]

If men went through the menopause, there would be no end of talk about it and there would be plenty of treatments, widely available.

[@francisnependa4636]

I'm listening to you now as speaking I'm 61 from Namibia 🇳🇦 been cabin crew for thirty years of course lack of sleeping crawl in started talking zolpidem to sleep during the day. Stop talking this year adjustment was a very hard on me. I would like u to forward me the tablet u take at night, the gel u use for sleep. I can't catch up with u cox u speak to fast. I'm single, not sexual active by choice. I would to have is my sleeping pattern active. Thank so much very interesting info 👍

[@emsans5904]

Same for me Liz, the first thing I noticed from day one of taking estrogen gel was how well I slept. The fatigue literally disappeared from the first application. I’d been suffering with sleep problems for YEARS prior … it’s shocking how many woman must be suffering the same thing, just shocking!

[@suzannequeminet3391]

My gosh! I can not express in words how much you have had an impact on my health and well-being, I discovered you after I had my daughter 30 years ago. You are have been a trusted and such a valuable source of information. I can not thank you enough for all that you do and all that you are💗

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So very delighted to read this - Thank You for taking the time to write something so lovely ❤️ Liz X

[@vickyjackson3131]

@@lizearlewellbeing thank you are a 🌟 I feel so blessed to have found you ❤ I hope one day I meet you in person to give you a big hug 🫂 🤗

[@vickioakes5434]

Watching you and reading about menopause I have now had my consultation with the menopause clinic who were very helpful and I am now on HRT I am 57 and I now feel great. Sleeping, Energy levels are up and anxiety’s down. Thank you Liz

[@lizearlewellbeing]

That's really good to hear, thank you for sharing

[@lulahlaw7825]

I am so thankful that you are using your knowledge , expertise and platform to do so much that will benefit others. It is so powerful

[@katehenderson7792]

"I'm not a plant, I'm a person! I'm not made of herbs" Well said! ❤

[@lizearlewellbeing]

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[@Kat1B]

Thank you so much for this!!! I’ve started today and watching your video today has embedded what I already researched, I feel for my Mums generation ❤

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You're so welcome!

[@martinaconroy2328]

It’s so wonderful to see all you ladies working so hard on this . I follow Dr Louise the last two years . I’m quite lucky as like you I’ve no night sweats or hot flushes . Anxiety and feeling flat and waking at 4 in the morning . So on my next period I start HRT estrogen and. Progesterone patches . I really hope I get back to my old self . I’ve been taking all my vitamins and looking after my gut health .

[@TamsenFadalTV]

I love when other women are so open sharing their menopause stories. This is so important, and it's something I try to do on my channel as well. THANK YOU!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Love that!

[@blackrose9851]

My goodness, I don't know how much to thank you- I was getting very confused on this whole issue. I am so glad that I listened to the end.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

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[@TheBlondiekitten]

This is so refreshing. I’m seeing my GP on Monday and a friend suggested I watch your KZbin ....I am so so incredibly grateful 💖💖💖💖

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You are so welcome!

[@dinahjo66]

OMG this should be required viewing. Thank you for this AMAZING video. I have just started my HRT journey and feeling positive. Wish I'd started 5 years ago. Thank you SO MUCH. xxx

[@helenjoslin4368]

I’ve just come across this video. I started my HRT journey this January and I’m on estrogel and utrogestan . I’m starting to feel a little like my old self. It’s helped listening to your story and giving me the information I need to make sure I get what I need. Thank you soo much x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

This is really good to read, so pleased you're feeling more your usual self

[@martinescott2057]

Thank you for a wonderfully informing video. I am off to the doctor next week to get sorted with some HRT. Eight years I have been scared of it, but now thanks to you and other amazing women out there I am finally taking the plunge!!! We suffer in silence thinking this is our lot in life or we are just are not worth bothering with now we are over fifty and on the scrap heap so to speak. It makes me so bloody mad 😡 Anyway I am an optimist, and talk to other women a lot about all this and if I can encourage women to take the plunge like me, if I only help one woman feel better that’s brilliant 👍 best wishes 🌻

[@jessethepersiankitty2377]

Not true. The world, social media, our culture says all kinds of nasty things about women but just know that Jesus Christ died for you he died for ALL women. He was in fact born to a woman and he loved women. You are loved by him he died for you he just wants to believe on him and have faith that he is who he says he is. He loves you.

[@kellyshort5393]

I've just come across this video and I must thank you. I'm 43 and have been suffering with bad anxiety, plus low mood , tearful, heart palpitations, forgetfulness, and tiredness for 3 years now, my dr gave me antidepressants at the beginning which helped as I was going through lots of changes in life at the time. But as I got through my changes I stopped the antidepressants but was still having symptoms, my periods which were 100% regular had started to go wild !!! for 3 years I was fighting with my gp over this , I had various blood tests , all coming back normal, heart trace and 24 hour trace all normal . I ended up in a & e twice with chest pains over this . My mother then asked me if I had thought about the menopause? I thought I was too young but as it happens she had gone through in her early 40's. The a&e dr suggested HRT. When going back to my gp she said she couldn't prescribe HRT to me as I hadn't stopped my periods , but she suggested a menopause specialist who I went to see and she was brilliant , she actually told me exactly what you have said on here. She gave me a private prescription for the exact same gel spray and tablets you are using. But like you said I have read the leaflet and pushed it all to one side. Listening to this video i am now prepared to give it ago 😬, so thank you for this information very much appreciated.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks so much for your comment here - you're definitely not alone in feeling this way! Really hope this video was useful and you start feeling a lot better soon

[@joannap2784]

Kelly, in this message you’ve literally described me and my life for the past 3 years.

[@conniedebrah8556]

I’m 43 and suffering, I started thinking about pre menopause, came to KZbin and found this video, then your comment thank you all . I’m going to make me appointment tomorrow 💕

[@jessicahitchens6926]

It's also poisons in our environment and toxic heavy metals and dreadful meds over a long time period. Stress etc that erases womens crucial hormones. You'll see a lot more younger women being affected in the next decade or so. And the fact more and more women aren't having children or just two. It all contributes. And men and women are having fertility issues. Xeno estrogens =endocrine disruptors affect all of us. Even in synthetic clothes.

[@jennifertrodd3220]

I cannot thank you enough! ❤️ I have made a telephone appt for next week and hope to start HRT thanks to your wonderful informative videos, I'm feeling rather emotional as I've been so scared of HRT and you have managed to answer every question of doubt.. Thank you so very, very much!

[@guidafeliz7443]

I was 39 and I worked 2 jobs and went to school in the evening and my children were young. I too did not have sweats or usual symptoms. But now at a much older age....I have that muffin top and its awful. I was at one time a fitness instructor and should not be so thick in my mid section. I am going to see a hormone specialist soon. thank you for your dedication to this part of women's life.

[@kristinstringen5187]

I utterly love you wondeful sisters in menopause. The work you do, is lifesaving

[@mtnpfi]

Liz, you are the first one I hear mentioning Tinnitus associated to menopause, THANK YOU - it is what I have been thinking all along (am heavily affected at the moment, not on HRT yet), but no doctor would react/take it seriously.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thank you for this - so many symptoms surrounding menopause that aren't spoken about enough. Do take a look at the Menopause Doctor website - lots of useful resources there www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/

[@juliedolan6143]

Snap , my tinnitus has started back up , and I have not suffered this for years , it all makes sense .MENAPAUSE.

[@fleurb6139]

Thank you Liz. Very informative. I also have tinnitus (2.5 years high pitched ringing). It caused my anxiety to go through the roof. Evorel conti didn't agree with me. Started Utrogestan & Sandrena 3 days ago. The capsules are upsetting my stomach. I have digestive issue. Ihope GP will prescribe vaginal tabs instead.

[@Anione111]

I would like to share that my female relative who had radical hysterectomy, which I now think could have been easily avoided, developed severe tinnitus, along with a host of other health issues, all at the young age of 49. The poor lady was not offered HRT as it is not common to prescribe it in India. She is still suffering, but I guess she is now out of the window of opportunity, as they say.

[@adelesartori6147]

Thank you so much ,I watched all of this in 2 stages and you’ve answered all my questions and really re assured me .My script has been sat in the chemist for a month as I researched them and read the on line leaflets ,horrified at the side effects but now feel relieved and reassured . I have been prescribed the same as you take and am hoping it will help me to sleep after a terrible few years and waking with palpitations .Thank you for your honesty .

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So glad you have found this so helpful!

[@jasmina1973]

My doktor bescribed me a Lanzzeto and Utrogestan vaginaly every second night. I have had it three month at home and I was to scared to use it. Even my ginecologist said that I could get a brest canser. And than things got so worse with my anxiety and no sleep that 4 days ago I started with HRT. We went on holiday and I nearly lost my nerves and was so sad and worry and without joy. But I took my HRT with me and than I found youre video and I can't tell you how happy I am to finnally start with HRT. And after 4 days I am a different woman. Thank you 😊😊😊

[@clairesteinriede9110]

I cannot thank you ENOUGH for this video!!!! You are describing me-same exact symptoms!🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You are so welcome!

[@tanyabluse3881]

BEST video I have listened to about menopause. Thank you so very, very much Liz!!! 🤗

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad you found helpful!

[@shivvy67]

Thanks Liz for being so informative and making it easy to understand it all. I have recently started watching Louise,Davina, and yourself. I'm 54 and had the Mirena Coil in for the last 15 years and had it removed last year as I'm in the Menopause and didn't need it for contraceptive but oh my Goodness the minute I had it removed all my symptoms flooded within me painfull joints, heart palpatations,not sleeping etc. I went to my GP and he put me on the tablet form of Femston but I had small side effects ( pins and needles in my hands, dizziness. So I stopped it. But now thanks to you all I'm more informed and I am going to try the patch etc. You ladies are great 👍 👏

[@april-tui3524]

Thank you so much for this!!! It’s amazing information. I am 45 but been struggling for 5 years, treated for hypothyroidism but clear I’m perimenopausal and GP’s only ever offered anti depressants! I’m not even bothering with the NHS now and going to add myself to the waiting list at Newson clinic. Thank you.

[@silkstone5929]

Thank you Thank you Thank you ,so reassuring ,I have suffered the most horrendous migraines for the last ten years then developed Tinnitus ..taken nothing ,no help or support from Gp even though I have visited the surgery several times ,now suffering with shoulder and neck pain, i hope I can get to see a Gp who is knowledgeable & fully understands .. ..thank you for taking the time to share much love Paula Pixie Moss

[@lizearlewellbeing]

It sounds as though replacing lost estrogen could well be of benefit to you. Good luck! More info on our website too. Annie x

[@kimthom5793]

Im just waiting for a call from an NHS gynae clinic. The anxiety over what to say is enormous. I spoken to 5 GPs and they all quote what you are reading from those leaflets. I feel they know no more than what I do. Thanks for all the info youve provided over the years. I'm now 65 and been trying to get help since 63. If this clinic doesn't want to help i have a Newson specialist booked in a couple of weeks in London.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thank you for sharing - hope you get the help you need ❤️

[@elizabethprice6600]

Thank you Liz! What a thoroughly informative and insightful account of HRT! I’m sure it will have an immeasurably positive affect on many women. It reminded me of my mother, back in the 70’s, complaining about battling with dr.s to get HRT, & having to go privately. Seems not too much has changed; here’s hoping that with such passionate campaigners spreading the word, that we and the next generation of women will benefit massively.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Let's hope so ❤

[@clareking4434]

I have just started with my oestrogen patches this week, after a year of being treated for mental health issues. I have spent years asking GPs if it’s my hormones. Anti depressants have never really worked, they have reduced anxiety but nothing else. I’m so looking forward to seeing what benefits I’m going to get with HRT. Thank you so much for this video, I’m about to research how I can get testosterone on the nhs as brain fog is a big deal for me

[@clareking4434]

Just to give a shout out it was listening to Louise Newton that mad me ask for HRT never realising what the symptoms were.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Really good to hear you've managed to secure a HRT prescription - really hope you start to feel better soon. We have some information on our website about testosterone here that you may find useful lizearlewellbeing.com/testosterone/

[@ghislewis9208]

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[@dollywasher]

So interesting. I'm learning so much from these videos. I'm 46 this july. I really feel my hormones are out of balance.

[@louisebotos7321]

testosterone is not licensed ( same as Covid jab) but some GPs will prescribe it. My friend takes it🙂

[@claireslattery7]

You and your colleagues are life savers. Thank you. ❤️

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thank you ❤️

[@paulabentley3427]

Absolutely brilliantly said . Thank you . 8 years of feeling flat and all over the symptoms you talked about . I’m about to get me back because of your passionate information . How did you no you needed your gel upping . Do you just wait a while then go back to your doctor and explain that your feeling better but you just need the amount tweaking . You will make this change for us ladies as you have fire in your belly . If it was viagra this wouldn’t even have to be a fight , it’s a mans world , well untill now 👍❤️🙏🤞.

[@debrahanes8908]

Thank you for your passion and honesty and all the great information x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad you found helpful!

[@elizabethconroy7665]

New Subscriber here,Liz I’m Elizabeth from Amman Jordan The Middle East I had premature Menopause aged 39 and was immediately put on HRT by an Egyptian Gynecologist Felt immediately like a new woman Have remained on it for the past 20 years and am excellent health Thank you for talking so eloquently discussing this Topic.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Hi there - thanks so much for subscribing, lovely to have you with us. Really good to hear HRT has helped you and that you're feeling much better

[@Anione111]

Elizabeth, I am the same age as you, traumatic few perimenopause years, menopause at 55. Still have symptoms, but the kind that are not 'classic' so get swept under the carpet. Never considered HRT, just because it is not really a thing in India. But now feel like I would like to come out of this perpetual 'low' that I feel, unmotivated, simply lacking joy state that I am in. You are really lucky to have got the care you deserved. Could I ask you if you plan to continue being on HRT for life? During the 20 years, were you on the same meds, same dosage? What form did you take the meds, i.e., tablets, patch...? Any side effects at all? Are medical professionals in your country not worried about the risk of breast cancer or do they a different take on it? Please share whatever information you can, it will help me and maybe help other too.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

@@Anione111 Hello,my friend and thank you for reaching out Here in The Middle East we do have wonderful medical and open minded health Professionals The HRT,I am on is called Trisequens It is manufactured in Denmark 2 msg Estradiol It is suitable for women who have their Uterus There is a monthly light bleed for about five days Have regular checkups and breast checks,always normal My overall health is very good Yes,I intend to stay on these tablets for the rest of my life as it is a life of quality Do your research Talk to your Gynecologist and then take the decision you feel is best for you We only live once and Menopause is the pits Why suffer Please reach out again if you have more questions Warm Hugs 🤗 Your friend Elizabeth

[@PowellTracey9]

My fear is not HRT, my fear is the actual visit to see a doctor. Likely to have a hormone rage just thinking about trying to be listened too or taken seriously. Thank you for all your support & help for women. God knows we need support, acceptance & understanding.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Liz has previously shared some tips on our KZbin channel about speaking to your doctor on this ❤️

[@PowellTracey9]

@@lizearlewellbeing yes, thank you I appreciate it. Sadly its not so straight forward.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

If you see a good homeopath first and get remedies made up for you. The rage will dissipate and then you can tackle the rest and get the hormones. Women have to be somewhat healthy and your diet plays a huge part. Good gut health is key too.

[@zena-knittingbeans7973]

🙏🏻. Thank goodness for you & Dr Newson 😀

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Dr Newson is just brilliant isn't she? Thanks so much for watching!

[@mydesignboutique.5968]

Love your videos Liz. Having a lot of problems with Menopause Madness at the moment and no treatment so been pulling my hair out, I have found your videos so helpful as I really thought I was going mad or going to die. I have contacted my doctor but nothing yet has happened not even an appointment, no treatment and I'm 56, and this all started about 6 years ago for me and never realised these were menopause symptoms until I watched a video of yours. My periods stopped 4 years ago , I now have Osteoarthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis as well as Fibromyalgia. No doctor has said to me I need HRT, so I tune in to your videos daily and just listen to you and it is helping me while I wait to a get GP appointment & hopefully some treatment. Thank you so much.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So sorry to hear all the troubles you've been having - really hope our content is useful. Keeping fingers crossed you get an appointment very soon x

[@Anione111]

Please update your progress on this front. I am 5 years since last period, not considered HRT, so am keen to know if the likes of us have missed the bus, i.e., is it too late to start HRT?

[@lindaboland2072]

Thank you. When my cousin was diagnosed with BC 15 years ago, she was told that her HRT was probably the cause. As a result, I rejected it and just ploughed on with all the symptoms. I’m so pleased my daughters will not have to suffer because of the added stress of a possible breast cancer diagnosis should they choose HRT.

[@sandralaurens5110]

Whoops! didn't finish the comment.I'm now reluctant to take any natural medication regarding HRT from my experience.It's a joy to listen to you Liz.Keep safe.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for sharing!! x

[@sandralaurens5110]

Hi Liz,thanks for the reply.I apologise for not finishing my first text it reads gobbled, lol.I pressed the button before I could delete part of the text.I'm 66 and I hope I can get through my menopause without taking anything.It does give me confidence knowing you are taking oestrogen.

[@traceymitchell36]

Within 48 hours of starting Estradiol the crippling pain I was on disability on for disappeared. Gone. Gone. The damage to my hands from arthritis untreated (disbelieved by doctors despite multiple radiographic images of my crippled hands) has wrecked my hands.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thank you so much for sharing this. it is devastating the lack of proper medical training GPs get, meaning they can't help so many women... Do hope your hands fully recover. Annie x

[@angelikafranklyn4206]

This is what I have been waiting for👍thank you so much for sharing

[@deb.b3504]

Thank you for mentioning the leaflet being wrong! I collected my Oestrogel today to start my HRT journey after 5 years of suffering and after reading the leaflet I was left feeling overwhelmed and confused and having 2nd thoughts…now feel calmed after watching your valuable information video, thank you

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Really glad that this video was helpful for you

[@wendywright3286]

I can’t thank you enough for this brilliant talk Liz because of you I have booked my first consultation and I’m hoping that I will be able to start hrt 5 years into menopause Wx😍

[@lizearlewellbeing]

That's great!

[@hjhhtyu1244]

I have been suffering from menaupause for three years now,watching your video has encouraged me to take HRT treatment hoping to feel better, thanhs à million

[@pennystewart7728]

Thank you so much for this very informative video it has helped me so much My mother died from breast cancer in her forties and her doctor told us it was the HRT that she was on that caused it This was over twenty years ago now so I know things have changed but I still have a fear of taking it. I am 51 and have had hot flushes; night sweats which have now disappeared and I now have other symptoms, terrible insomnia Headaches, bad anxiety, low energy, palpitations. I have always believed that I just have to put up with it because of my mum but maybe there is a chance that I could take it and start to feel like me again. Thank you so much xx

[@gilliangamble8901]

Great information and very clear and honest. I’ve been suffering from sudden vertigo last year and intermittently. Not once has my doctor suggested it could be hormonal.

[@RubySlays297]

This is crazy as no one has ever mentioned menopause to me either. I had to figure out for myself

[@lizearlewellbeing]

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[@peachesmcgee4795]

So helpful,thanks. I put so any symptoms down to my ME/CFS and it's getting clearer and clearer that many of them are down to the perimenopause.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad you found helpful!

[@StellaKnights]

never had a hot flush or a night sweat either , Im 51 and Ive just started hrt , I soo wish that Id started earlier , for years Ive suffered joint and muscle pain , lethargy , low energy and low mood and most recently suicidal thoughts , please dont wait for the hot flushes , they may not happen and you might be missing other important symptoms , dont suffer , go and talk to your GP , I was expecting a fight and my GP was amazing , a young male doctor and he prescribed eostrogel immediately , such relief. Incidentally Ive had tinnitus for about 10 years so thats really interesting

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Sorry to hear that you've been struggling but glad you have sought help ❤

[@alexormerod5943]

Thankyou for this information. I will be sharing with my friends who are menopausal/peri menopausal. Amazing to learn the real facts about HRT and the protection it gives. xx

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for sharing

[@carolinemarshall8782]

Amazing how much you can learn in an hour .Many thanks

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So nice of you, thanks for listening

[@louiseleech4685]

Hi Liz, Love all your videos, they are so informative. My life fell off a cliff 7 yrs ago when perimenopause kicked in after my 3rd child at 40 yrs. I can't live without hormones but can't tolerate HRT as I get severe side effects from histamine intolerance. I'm just existing now rather than living....its a living hell

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks so much for comment - do look at the work of Dr Tina Peers on hormones and histamine - she has an excellent website and clinic. Wishing you well. Annie x

[@alisoncook526]

I’m 55 and just started hrt five days ago and the gynaecologist said I can only be on hrt for a year then go off it and start low and slow with one pump of oestrogel a day for three months and progesterone capsule daily. Then I have to go back to her to see how it’s going to decide if I can up the oestrogen. I’ve suffered so much for years and got no help up until now and I’m so disappointed she said I can’t stay on it longer term 😢. I know now why I’ve had palpitations for years. Got sent to the cardiologist and no issue. Then last week saw Oprah talking about her issue with palpitations. I haven’t slept properly for at least two years because of hot flushes and the gp prescribed antidepressant and told me I have anxiety and depression … I finally hope I’m on the right track

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Sorry to hear you're struggling, but hopefully you're on the right track as you say - we have lots of free resources on our website that you may find helpful ❤️

[@alisoncook526]

@@lizearlewellbeing thank you that means a lot. Thank you for the excellent resources they are much appreciated :)

[@glowbeautyessex3771]

Thanks so much Liz like your daughter Lilly I suffer from chronic migraine, I have spoken to you before about it, I was advised by an endocrinologist to go on HRT to try for my extreme fatigue Iv been suffering but was worried about trying it due to my migraines but after listening to your videos I think it’s worth asking the gp for non tablet form and seeing how it goes. I will let you know if it goes ok, I never actually thought about it before but maybe that’s why my migraines have been so bad because I’m going through my menopause. I can’t thank you enough for the information you have given. Kind regards Andrea payne (Glow beauty Essex)

[@8656737s]

I've been to a few diffrent gynecologist and every time they tell me you're not nearly menopause. In my late thirties they told me you're too young to be in menopause. It's infuriating that doctors aren't educated on menopause symptoms. Basically I had to diagnosed myself because my gynecologist woulden't listen. My daughter will know everything I went through. I don't want her to think she's going crazy.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

That must have been so frustrating for you - we also have a video on our channel about how to speak to your GP about the menopause, which you may find helpful ❤️

[@nb5447]

Thank you so much Liz. I am being treated by Dr Louise Menopause clinic because I listened to you and I trust you xxxx

[@lizearlewellbeing]

That is fab news - hope all goes well!

[@missdone9422]

Liz, you are like an angel on our screens xx

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Very kind of you to say, thanks for watching!

[@norahskilling1246]

I was told I had Chronic fatigue syndrome - fibromyalgia ! Wish I had this information years ago

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@karenap007]

Omg, I’ve had my gel and progesterone tablets for a few weeks now and been too frightened to use them after reading the leaflets! Thank you for your enlightening information Liz, I have just rubbed on the gel and taken the progesterone tablet and I look forward to being able to sleep tonight and to improving the symptoms so I can live my life to the full. Do you think the negative info in the leaflets is a deliberate ploy to put people off taking it due to the cost to the NHS?

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So pleased to hear you have started your prescription! If more women took HRT the costs for the NHS would actually come down, as HRT is proven to cut risk of heart disease (biggest killer of women) by 50%, we well as dramatically reduce risk of colon cancer, T2 diabetes, osteoporosis etc. So would actually be beneficial! Best wishes, Annie x

[@mweber5459]

I really appreciate your research. Too many people only take you seriously if you have a medical doctor title. I don’t trust them. Thank you 😊

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for saying!

[@valcookson9516]

ThNk you Liz, that was really interesting.Wish I had know about it when I was going through the menopause. I suffered terribly from insomnia, and my skin was not very good.I managed to speak to you once on QVC when they let us speak to presenters.You so helped me and within 2 weeks my skin was lovely xx

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Sorry to hear that - still seems so difficult for women to access this info, must spread the message far and wide! Hope you're keeping well

[@valcookson9516]

@@lizearlewellbeing Thank you Liz, I am feeling really well now. I love catching up with your posts

[@juliedolan6143]

Fantastic information liz , thank you , well worth staying on and listening.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Very kind of you to say, thanks Julie!

[@sharoncoles3259]

Thank you so much for this, very very helpful, xx❤❤

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vickyjackson3131]

Thank you very much for sharing this information which has helped me to make up my mind to call the GP and request HRT. I am 57 and my period stopped in October 2019 and I have been fairly well until January 2022 when I started having problems with joints R hand and now I have just been diagnosed with oestearthritis .I also lost interest in my studies I was studying Naturopathic Nutrition , my immune system has gone down I was putting it down to covid or vaccine but I now realised that it is due to my Menopause . I have been taking all natural supplements food high in phytoestrogen and herbs such as sage etc I already have a very healthy lifestyle but feeling disappointed 😞 that nothing was helping. Now I know that there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel.I am looking forward to find my old self and enjoy my early retirement my studies my grandchildren. 😊 you are a 🌟 star, thank you so much, God bless you 🙏 💖 ❤ 💛 💗 💓

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So glad you found this video so helpful ❤️

[@vickyjackson3131]

@@lizearlewellbeing tjank you Liz today I spoke to a female GP she agreed to prescribe me estrogen and progesterone .at first she said she would prescribe me estrogen and progesterone in tablets I asked for the estrogen in gell to which she agreed but the progesterone will remain in tablets . Can you please tell the name of the body identical progesterone that you mentioned in your presentation please. I will collect my prescription tomorrow. It got me worried me that she said these hormones were synthetic and put me at risk of breast and uterine cancer . Thank you ever so much for everything ❤ 💜

[@vickyjackson3131]

@@lizearlewellbeing Hi Liz I have just collected my prescription and I have been prescribed Estradiol 0.06 gel two pumps once per day . Also Utrogestan 100mg one capsule per day . Are they natural hormones 🤔 I wait to hear from you before I get them from the chemist. Thank you so much 🎉 💓

[@mariabyrne1954]

I've had vertigo of and on and problems with my ears and I'm 59....thank you

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for sharing - do speak to your doctor if you have any concerns!

[@lisalowe6419]

In watching this feeling so unwell. Terrifying anxiety and depression is unbearable. I'm type 1 diabetic and don't want to live anymore... Can't stand another day. Antidepressants not working... I'm living in lorazepam.. Nobody cares about me.... Bloods came back eastrogen and progestrogen on the floor... Terrible treatment, I'm 51.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Hi Lisa, please please know that you're not alone and that help is out there. We have lots of excellent resources here on KZbin and on our website all about menopause so you can arm yourself with information to help you go to your GP and get the treatment you need lizearlewellbeing.com/. I would also recommend, if you haven't already, taking a look at The Menopause Charity www.themenopausecharity.org/ and The Menopause Doctor website www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/

[@cazzielewis7466]

This was so interesting liz, thank you x

[@TheBeautymad]

Excellent video sooo helpful 🙂 thank u Liz x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So glad!

[@kimosman9260]

Life changing! Thank you so much for making this video. I am now so eager to give some treatments a go. So reluctant in the past because my mum sadly died from breast cancer and I was convinced at the time it was related to the HRT she was prescribed for many years. I have been suffering particular badly over the past 2 years with so many awful symptoms. Would you advice to go to GP first or to a HRT specialist?

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So sorry to hear that. Really good to hear you've found this useful. Would recommend taking a read of the resources on the Menopause Doctor website www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/, and also taking a read of the NICE guidelines on menopause here (you can take these with you to your GP) www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng23/resources/menopause-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-1837330217413. We'd recommend trying to seek a GP with a special interest in menopause if possible, or a menopause specialist.

[@olivep7920]

Very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful

[@rachelteeuws1241]

Wonderful video, thank you. I was recently prescribed Vagifem Low. After reading the information leaflet I nearly fell over. It really puts a lot of women off but after watching these wonderful, informative videos I have started it.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

❤️❤️

[@zaramaratheftis9072]

Thank you for such an informative video. Read your book on my kindle this morning after experiencing two night sweats in the early hours of this morning. Scheduled an GP appointment later today to discuss HRT patches. Thank you Thank you x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Really good to hear - hope it goes well

[@zaramaratheftis9072]

@@lizearlewellbeing thank you 😊

[@zaramaratheftis9072]

@@lizearlewellbeing I've just come off the phone to my very understanding GP. I'm been perscribed Evorel Sequi, fingers crossed 🤞🏽 Thank you and Dr Louise Newson!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Oh brilliant! Really hope it helps

[@susanlangridge7157]

This is life changing OMG

[@MissMohz]

Ppl in the UK or the EU might throw shade on the US healthcare system but my providers are unshackled and are free to think out of the box and prescribe as they feel is in the best for their patients’ best interest - in partnership WITH their patients. Mine listen to me and I get exemplary care. And since I studied and worked hard to have a job that provides good healthcare insurance, my co-pays are very affordable and I have a great choice of providers plus my prescriptions are almost always inexpensive. My regulated body-identical HRT >oral estradiol and progesterone - costs very, very little and I am feeling better than I have in a long time. Even if I didn’t have health insurance there is also the freedom to work with affordable independent telehealth practitioners that are very forward thinking and work right along with the patient as a team approach as well.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SSB2FS24]

This video makes me cry because I am suffering

[@lizearlewellbeing]

So sorry to hear this, we have lots of free resources on our website that you may find helpful ❤️

[@dmarchant1789]

Dear Liz, I have read so much and was too scared to do HRT and then found your wellbeing information and listened to them all. I felt so cross I had lost time and so recently I was prescribed following an online consultation, Oestrol Gel and Progesterone. However, I read the enclosed leaflets and now in the ever decreasing anxiety circle and too scared to take re the cancer risk :( again. I really want to take the plunge to re watching your vlogs to gain confidence.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Really hope they are helpful - I just replied to your other comment too so really hope those resources will be helpful for you :)

[@tinaingram1008]

Thank you, thank you.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You're welcome!

[@samanthabrankin9592]

Absolutely brilliant information Liz thank you so much xxx

[@chandra3915]

Liz you said you take the Utrogestan capsule daily and apply the estrogel as well? Is estradiol the same as estrogel? Thank you! Im learning so much from your channel

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Estrogel contains the active ingredient estradiol. Do speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your prescription as we're unable to offer individual medical advice ❤️

[@alisalaliberte4907]

Hilarious! I love how outspoken the British women are! True and uncensored advice.

[@gimmegimme383]

OMG this is amazing Every woman should watch

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thank you!

[@guidafeliz7443]

wow, after 10 years I find out from you that Vertigo was low level of estrogen? I had so many tests done when I kept getting Vertigo. wow amazing that there was a reason. My Doctor could never tell me that is why I had vertigo.

[@carolinewayman8968]

Thank you Liz, i finally got treatment today!so hoping this will help me, can't wait to start feeling better, thank you for all your great videos!!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

This is so good to hear, hope you start to feel better very soon!

[@SallySturman]

Highly informative, thank you Liz.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samjones1343]

Started having vertigo at 39.....suffered for years along with many awful symptom. Multiple tests scans labels of its all anxiety..... It caused the worst anxiety ever a few years ago. Felt like was crazy..... Couldn't cope.... Ended up off sick for months..... Long story... Now 56.... No period last three months well maybe 6 in the last year... After finding Louise Newson... Have got body identical hormone replacement. From Gp to start... Hoping it will help

[@susanmitchell7668]

Thank you so much Liz, so informative easy to listen to you.Will share x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

That's brilliant to hear, thank you very much Susan

[@julietaylor3445]

Very interesting. I’m 59 and went through menopause at 52. I continue to suffer with poor sleep and joint pain. Have never taken HRT as my mother had breast cancer. Wish I’d started oestrogen years ago!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for your comment here Julie - would recommend taking a read of the resources on the Menopause Doctor website www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ and downloading Liz's guides to menopause and HRT here if you'd like more information lizearlewellbeing.com/product/menopauseguides/

[@gingergroundhog1595]

The doctor on Oprah was Dr Christiane Northrop who is the leading Women’s Health voice in the US but also values natural remedies and lifestyle changes. She has a book called the Wisdom of Menopause which turns thoughts of menopause on its head and promotes us coming into our true self at menopause. Check her out as she says very similar to you and the studies you are quoting. She does or DID suggest bio identical hormones at one stage but does keep up with changes. There are a few things she said that aren’t in my worldview but overall she is a good advocate for women’s health.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks for the tip - we'll take a look!

[@vannessalambert583]

Hi ..I am 67 i had a hysterectomy due to endometriosis age 30 I was left with one ovary. I struggled for many years...used alternative treatments..they were ok Around age 54 55 I managed to find a female gynaecologist I spoke with her about my wish for a gel,and she put me on one. However it was taken of the Dutch market .. I did not want a plaster ..So I was off it a while ..further research led me to Sisare Gel it comes in two strengths,I have to go to a pharmacy in Germany for it ..and pay for it myself. At age 60 my gynaecologist told me I had to come off it ... I tried for 4 years ..with out it,I had a bone scan not good results...and not feeling like myself all made me realise I needed the HRT again... I was worried about going back on it again ...at the time 64 plus ..and I had been off it,4 years so due to the hop on off those dreaded leaflets.! My gynaecologist aloud this...later she told me about the Lenzetto spray that I could get here in Holland, however I put on weight using this and had breast tenderness I was using one spray 1,53 mg so was worried I was geting too much hormone.she did a blood test and said the level was very high the level a 30 year old would have. I am now back on the Sisare Gel mono 0,5mg Estradiol. Liz I was wondering how many Lenzetto sprays that you are using.? I was told I no longer needed the vaginal cream ...but after listening to your video ..I have just orders some from my doctor to use twice a week..with my nightly trance dermal gel that I use on my inner thighs. I was relived to hear that your Mum at her wise age is now using it ..I was fretting about If I was too old to be back on it with the intention of remaining on it. Thank you.

[@anne-louisegoldie]

I have friends in their 60s and 70s who stopped their HRT when the WHI reports came out. What can they take now to help their health, which has deteriorated so much without oestrogen for all these years? Please don't forget about them. 😊xx

[@Anione111]

Please share your response here, if you get one from any source. That will really help so many.

[@verity5025]

Great video

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@isobellloyd6686]

Another thank you for a brilliant video. The second I have watched today and so reassured you are doing all I am doing or thinking of doing! My concern is GPs and when they will request I come off HRT, they keep mentioning the 5 year period, I am 56 and intend to stay well and truly on HRT for life!! So maybe it will all change in 4/5 years, I hope we can all change the thinking and misinformation GPs are fed. Or it will be a visit to The Menopause Dr!!!!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Yes Menopause Doctor is fab!

[@angelawaldron7285]

Liz I could kiss you thank you so much you have made me feel so confidant moving ahead with the eastrogen gel thank you thank you xx

[@hildevan4025]

I have got my HRT from my Gyn. today and I will start tomorrow. Regards from Germany and that you so much

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad you found so helpful! ❤️

[@angiehilb5660]

Oh my gosh…. Why didn’t I find this video 6 yrs ago -no sleep,tired, hair loss, skin acne, depression, rage. Yup it all, I am 50 yrs old. Had hysterectomy at 30.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Do hope you ge the help you need now - so much information and free articles on our website. Best wishes, Annie

[@sharonmaybratt]

You have lifted a great burden of worry I have carried around for the last year or two. Taking hrt, your regime actually has made me feel normal again but my GP practice keep bringing up breast cancer risk and also my blood pressure which is perfectly fine when I don't attend the surgery. I have even been told I will have to stop hrt when I am 60 when I was just 54. I dread asking for my repeat prescriptions. I have tried to come off hrt twice but then I feel so rotten but you have given me the confidence to be more assertive With regards to my menopause thank you so very much.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

This is really good to read - well done on being more assertive!

[@bredaducie8432]

Hi, liz you are very articulate .and thanks so much for helping all women suffering with different symtoms .can you tell me if evorel conti is a natural estrogen patch ? Thank you .

[@lizearlewellbeing]

All transdermal estrogen (patches, gels, sprays) is body identical estrogen from wild yams. More info in Liz's guide The Truth About HRT here: lizearlewellbeing.com/product/the-truth-about-hrt/ Well worth a read!

[@shannonkimbro5859]

What should you do if your body isn’t absorbing the estradiol patch even at the higher dose of 1 mg? Serum blood levels are still low and still having symptoms so my doctor doesn’t feel I’m absorbing it well, and I don’t want to take pills. Do you think the gel will absorb better? Can you get the gel in different doses? Thanks for all your great information.