Hi Dr. Childs, first thank you for this video. However, after listening to it, I want to scream! I am so angry. I have been going to my doctors now for three years complaining about my menopausal symptoms. The typical stuff hot flashes, mood swings, not being able to sleep etc. but the one thing I have screamed the most about is my weight gain. almost 40 pounds in three years since entering into menopause. I have researched and with that, I put myself on progesterone cream which has helped with the hot flashes but not with anything else. I had to beg to get him, my doctor to check my thyroid (which both my Mother and my sister are hypothyroid) which he did after a lot of pushing, all my tests came back at the low end of normal so they told me I was normal I didn't need medication. So with further research, I decided to really work on my diet. I eat no grains, very litter dairy, no sugar at all, lots of healthy greens and healthy fats. A low carb lifestyle. All of that and nothing my weight remains. I just went to my doctor again for my annual pap test and insisted I have my hormone levels checked. Which hasn't been done at all since entering into menopause. I had to really push on them even though I am 60 years old and postmenopausal. Can you believe this! They checked my FSH which was 60.8, my LH - 19.3 and my Estradiol, it came back >10pg/mg. They called me on my results and asked me, do I want to go on meds that clearly I was in menopause. OMG! it was my choice. They stated If I felt it would improve my quality of life! It sounds like according to your video that this has been the reason for all this rapid weight gain (which by the way has me so depressed I can't stand it and every bit of it is in my belly) also according to your video that it will help protect me from heart disease! By the way, my mother died of a massive heart attack at the age of 58. She died in the 70's she had a total hysterectomy 2 years prior to her death and NEVER was put on HRT. I was 15 when she died. This absolutely makes me furious that most doctors do not know squat about how to properly treat women's health issues. It sure sounds to me like this is pretty important stuff. I have zero confidence in my doctor and so I have ordered a cream by Life Flo which contains Estradiol and Estriol. If you take new patients and can treat via Skype let me know. You sound so sensible and you know what you're talking about. Thank you for this video. I'm going to send it to my doctor and hopefully, they will learn something. I will also send it to my sister and every women I know that might be helped.
@yogshribatra71656 жыл бұрын
Yes ma’am you are right
@sunnybluesand27305 жыл бұрын
Wish some of my friends would be open minded about Naturopathic/herbs/food as medicine. Sadly, most blindly trust Mainstream Doctors.
@OfftoShambala4 жыл бұрын
And people think some kind of universal healthcare is a good idea. We will all be forced to pay for this ignorance.
@daisymae7493 жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, I won’t go through the years of dealing with incompetent doctors who have harmed my health, but I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone in your anger at these ignorant doctors who don’t seem to know anything about improving the lives of their patients. Take care
@SmokyMountainStarlight3 жыл бұрын
@@OfftoShambala we are already paying for it!
@sallyprzybil240411 ай бұрын
This answers a lot of questions. I had a hysterectomy and removal of ovaries. Not one doctor suggested estrogen. But I can tick off most of those symptoms. Every doctor I see gets very adamant about telling me to lose the belly fat but none tell me how to do this. I also have increasing fatigue. So I’ve been looking around trying to find some self help. This looks like a possible pathway of he.
@elizabethhegge52885 жыл бұрын
I find myself suffering from many of these symptoms 😢 the only thing is I'm under the age of 20 and still have regular cycles. I was able to get estrogen online and feel better but worry if I go and get tested it will show up as "good" because of this. I don't want to stop though because I finally feel better.
@enchantedprotection4443 жыл бұрын
I hear you. No doctor wants to help when you are premenopausal and still having periods, no matter how much you are suffering. Where did you find the estrogen? How are you doing now, is it still helping you?
@jonestacara2 жыл бұрын
@@enchantedprotection444 so true. They really don’t give a damn.
@SomeQueerWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
Same here, except my cycles have not been regular. Idk what to do and I am scared it is something really serious. I am worried that if it is something serious then I won't be able to go on HRT at some point (I am a trans man to clarify.) I am severely hoping that I can get into a doctor soon and they can actually do something. I thought I was going bloody well insane. It was nice seeing someone else like me because it made me feel a little less alone my situation. I hope you were able to find treatment for yourself.
@meganbaldwin16994 күн бұрын
This has been the worst year of my life besides 2020 losing my father. Nobody in my life earned me about this peri nightmare! It’s has given me the worst healthcare anxiety. 44 years old and I don’t recognize myself. All the symptoms but bloodwork says otherwise… I don’t give a shi$ about the bloodwork. I don’t need an antidepressant…. It’s crazy that we have to go through this. HRT isn’t the answer for some either. What if you could never tolerate Birth control? Does that affect how you tolerate estrogen patches? I was put in this and I thought I was going to jump off a bridge. It made my anxiety and insomnia go through the roof? What gives?
@blestmalak58016 жыл бұрын
Im 33 and believe I have low estrogen due to premature ovarian failure? I have every text book symptom. Ive been experiencing symptoms for about 10years. Its been a very gradual progression. The last 2-3 years ive really felt my cognitive functions decline. Like memory problems, focus, mood. The main being memory. My mood was an early symptom as well as hair loss and severe hair thinning, severe fatigue, belly weight gain. Blood flow problems, hypothyroid. The list goes on. I just got ndt for thyroid 10/17 that was a big deal cause im in "range". But watching your videos let me know my rt3 was high. So I went back and got retested. I believe all these symtoms is due to lack of estrogen. Theres other symptoms not mentioned. Im going to the dr in 4 days to let him know what I think and so he can order tests. But Ive asked a hrt dr recently to prescribe me bioestrogen and he said absolutely not. This Dr led me to believe testosterone pellets would be beneficial. This was actually many months ago before I began doing my own research, at this time I just knew something was really wrong. I could nolonger rationalize my symptoms. Desperate I got a pellet and it gave me back my sex drive, along with severe acne and a bulbous big nose and 15lbs but that was it. Ur average dr is so against estrogen like its a conspiracy. But they will give me all the synthetic progestin and estrogen I want in the form of birthcontrol. And bcuz ive experienced this gradual decline in my physical and mental heath I know this is my issue. Or I have a cyst causing my ovaries not to produce proper hormones? Ive did my research And thats the only thing that makes sense. They tested my estrodial when they gave me testosterone. Ive had three hormone blood tests and once my estrodial came back at 8. The other times it was they said normal. Im not sure why? If my estrogen comes back low this time and they will not offer me estrogen replacement not talkn about birthcontrol what should I do? Im losing my brain function
@manishthukral27225 жыл бұрын
Blessid AngeL Try soy isoflavones or wild yam capsules which act like bio identical estrogen. You can even include soy in your diet in a digestible form.
@ol37705 жыл бұрын
Dont know how you are doing but i believe i also have low estrogen (i took an at-hone hormone test) and just started taking soy isoflavones and can positive say its working. Have not try the bio estrogen cream yet but we will see.
@ol37705 жыл бұрын
Madison Daily soy contains phytoestrogens which are estrogen mimickers in the body. GMO soy is bad for your body regardless so look for organic. People with excess estrogen are the ones to stay away from soy, while those with low estrogen might benefit from it. draxe.com/nutrition/article/is-soy-bad-for-you/ www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a20707020/is-soy-good-or-bad-for-you/
@tuneintotarot11 ай бұрын
Began having perimenopause symptoms after my second covid vax at age 36. Just had my hormones checked and I'm low estrogen, low cortisol, low dhea, low testosterone. I'm 39.
@shivisharma8391Ай бұрын
hey how's uh same with me am just 30
@lisettetrujillo66615 жыл бұрын
So informative and clear! thank you so much for taking the time to do this :) !
@drwestinchilds5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jacquelinekindo91435 жыл бұрын
Omw you are so helpful a lifesaver I wish u could help me with my issues
@angiejones9684 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video I knew estrogen was important and not just a sex hormone that's all anyone ever told me. Very informative!!
@drwestinchilds4 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@queenb_eff1255 жыл бұрын
I have most of these symptoms and Im 27
@ccicci26345 жыл бұрын
Me too😔
@liljar.62845 жыл бұрын
Me too 😢 but my doctor doesn't want to measure it
@amberlarissa17265 жыл бұрын
I’m 23 and my doctor won’t either. Wtf
@stayathomemarine5 жыл бұрын
I'm 27 and ever since I had my daughter 3 years ago I have not had a period.. I have no libido. Sex is extremely painful. I have been through 2 doctors and they all dismiss me because of my age. I'm seeing a new one next week and I'm so nervous. I'm going to beg for a hormone test..
@mitthu474 жыл бұрын
@@stayathomemarine dear did u get ur period back? and what's your harmone level now?
@mysterical-5 жыл бұрын
My period hasnt come back around for over a year. After suffering from an eating disorder, restricting colories and had little to no knowledge about its harmful side effects, it caused a hormonal imbalance. Im getting a bone density scan very soon to see whether my monthly periods are on there way. I have most of the symptoms you pointed out! (Im 17)
@valentinagonzalez95195 жыл бұрын
Charlottew2001 I understand ive had an eating disorder also I’ve been through what youve been through ive had to go to the doctor cause i had endrocervical polyp when i got checked out by the doctors cause i grew something weird that was sticking out of my body and the doctors said that the cause was that my estrogen is low
@alizehkhakwani19544 жыл бұрын
My story 💔
@SomeQueerWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
Same here! I haven't been diagnosed with an eating disorder yet but I am very certain I have one. I am scared that my problems are something serious and that I won't be able to take HRT for my transition (I am a transman to clarify, in case that didn't make sense). I have really bad health anxiety and mental health in general. It is relieving to see someone of my age range (at the time you made the comment) experiencing the same things.
@mysterical- Жыл бұрын
@@SomeQueerWhiteGuy yep this was a long time ago! I got given the contraceptive pill for half a year which didn't work. I ended up having amenorrhea for 3 years until it made a complete comback out of the blue once I got to a healthy weight (mainly from eating more rather than the purely gaining). My periods are late now whenever I am undereating, intensively exercising in short bouts each day. So I know for sure it's weight fluctuations that impact my cycle.
@SomeQueerWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
@@mysterical- Mhmm. I am dealing with very similar stuff rn, I hope the doctors will be able to provide some good insight. I deal with binge problems and I have been trying to control them. Thankfully, I am getting back into therapy soon so I hope they can help me through those things.
@TheCuticleCase3 жыл бұрын
I’m 24 recently diagnosed with low estrogen, vitamin d and a ovarian cyst.😩
@Mars_60 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thorough, and to the point! Thanks
@pinkertondom_74423 жыл бұрын
My mom is 62. She have very dry skin, thin hair, intensiv hair fall, skin itching, red cheeks, sometimes headache. Can you give me some tipps please what should she do get better ? Thank you.
@Spark-Hole5 жыл бұрын
Tendon injuries are difficult to heal, if your sex hormone is low.
@leannecurtis88635 жыл бұрын
Informative video thank you , gives me insight as to what is going on with me , I'm 31 and struggling with Theres exact symptoms for 2 years now. In the process of paying for my own blood work and hormone trading to get to a definitive answer. As like a lot of ppl commenting here my doc has some didily squat for me in this department of testing. My tsh has also climbed to a 3.0 in the past year- No help there either
@nanaoksana7 ай бұрын
I am 34 and I am dealing with post menopause symptoms … how you feeling now?
@desertangelfish1405 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds encouraging!
@holylabs5 жыл бұрын
Hope you can help. I have a chemical that has dropped my estogen hugely. I now have hot flashes all the time and feel like complet crap most of the days out the month. I'm going on 3 years now suffering from this for doctors said everything looked fine. But I know it's my hormones. My question is, will I have permanent effects for having low estrogen for so long? I am now going to be taking estrogen.
@Ida-Adriana4 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to have cold night sweats, bladder and vagina pain, nocturia, no sex drive because of low estrogen while still having regular periods in my early 30s? I think I have high cortisol from CPTSD and high testosterone perhaps. Also which hormones would cause anorgasmia in women?
@ctownsin5791 Жыл бұрын
Great question ⁉️
@NMW8011 ай бұрын
Possibly too much estrogen 🤷🏻♀️
@leadsandclicksdigitalmarke23473 жыл бұрын
Excellent video
@jonestacara2 жыл бұрын
I have stressed induced hypothalamic amenorrhea and it’s so hard to find any information and the drs don’t care unless you are menopausal
@db44496 ай бұрын
Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear that
@marialange950911 ай бұрын
Wonder if low estrogen also play a role in my hairloss..
@marialange950911 ай бұрын
My libido is not just low at this point its totally gone..
@bluejean-19687 ай бұрын
Estrogen dominance would most likely be the culprit.
@odelyalevy3 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome video. Very educational. Thank you for sharing. 👍💫💎🎆
@justbecause92194 жыл бұрын
Dr., what is the proper dosage of Estrogen to help with the heart, brain, and bone health?
@giuseppinasanger6410 Жыл бұрын
I think it depends on the person
@gmagam4 жыл бұрын
29 yo with low estrogen symptoms repeated utis and yeast infections, low to no cervical mucous, infertility . Blood test estradiol 17 normal but on the lower end ...however I Also have a history of PCOS, endometriosis y uterine polyps. Could it be that I have low estradiol which is the good estrogen but high bad estrogens which explain the pco and endo?
@deletedsap-med3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the metabolites of estrogen are more And they are not broken down by liver And perhaps more xenoestrgens in diet could make up fro endo and fibroids .. You can start with fennel , cumin, Dil and carum seeds powder daily added to one cups of hot boiling water from day one to 14 of your cycle , take evening promise oil also for same duration and if you wish you can add the smallest dose of shatavari during these two weeks period .. Reduce your sugar uptake Take healthy saturated fats like Desi ghee ,coconut oil and avocado .. Don't over exercise Stop over eating of wheat products like pasta , biscuits , breads etc Use ginger and lemon in water .. You can also use anti-inflammatory omega 3s throughout cycle . Vitamin d3 is a must Magnesium citrate atleast 600mg throughout the month .. Check your gut health if it is always bloated or not ..then you can go for one teaspoon organic vinegar in a sip of water empty stomach and 2-3 tablespoon youghurt daily in the breakfast ..
@sharonfletcher94752 жыл бұрын
Hormone balance doctor pls discuss
@allis45665 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much for your information, I am a 51 year old menopause woman that is going through some stuff with my body I started being sexual active again after 2 years went through a divorce and I met a great person and we had sexual intercourse two times and for the two times I had a urinal infection the second one was so bad I ended up in the emergency the doctors couldn't even tell me what was causing it even though I told them my whole history they could not tell me what was wrong I had to figure it out myself because I was so worried about this no I know listening to your blog. I now know what I have to do thank you so much for your information and I am working on raising my hormones so I can have a comfortable sex life with my partner
@daisymae7493 жыл бұрын
Hi Allison, I tell everyone I know to be proactive with their health because most doctors cause more harm than good. I’m glad you found Dr. Childs. He is fantastic and so informative! I wish we all had doctors like him. 😉 All the best to you in your new relationship. 😊
@Ida-Adriana4 жыл бұрын
Is there an online lab that tests for estrogen deficiency? In the UK? The NHS is awful, I had a sadistic endocrinologist who dismissed my disabling symptoms. Yes I am under 40 but I definitely don't have high estrogen 😫
@drwestinchilds4 жыл бұрын
In the US, yes but I'm not sure about the UK.
@AFNANESSAM-k4w8 күн бұрын
Hi doctor please pay attention to my case, im 24 years and my estradiol is 33 , progesterone is 0.9 and prolactin is 70 in the follicular period , my doctor said that all hormones are normal except prolactin so i have to scan the pituitary gland, but as i see the progesterone is higher than normal and the estrogen is lower but still in the normal range , what do you think.. i didn't trust my current doctor?
@FullTekAuto9 ай бұрын
The growth hormone linked to Estrogen that causes breast sizes to exponentially increase also increases the risk of breast cancer. So women with more extra large size breasts have higher risk of breast cancer
@leahgaddil21445 жыл бұрын
How about the injection doc is it safe?
@kl36255 жыл бұрын
What about sudden onset of myopia? Im 52.
@allanaohare45802 жыл бұрын
Hi and thank you for this video. I learnt a bit more. I am 49. And this could be me. Not slept in 3 years but in hrt patch 25 mg change twice a week. I’m seriously struggling with life job and family and at my wits end. When I upped my Everol patch I bloated and pile on weight. Any advice would be amazing. Thank you Allana.
@NMW8011 ай бұрын
I have severe insomnia too ugh. Does hrt help you sleep?
@primalpillars49365 жыл бұрын
Do you have videos or resources on the relationship of adrenal issues and low estrogen? I have issues from overtraining syndrome. I am 31 years old and have low progesterone and estradiol but high DHEA. Sorta weird.
@NMW8011 ай бұрын
I have same issues. High androgens, testosterone, dhea. Low estrogen though. It started getting super bad this year.
@hafzahchaudhry55144 ай бұрын
@@NMW80 did you find any solution to this?
@bluejean-1968Ай бұрын
When my estrogen is low, my hair stops shedding. Granted, I feel deficient. When my estrogen levels improve, my hair starts shedding. I just don't understand it.
@MimiTheHamster2 жыл бұрын
I’m only in my 20s suffering this because I have CPTSD. How can I reverse the damage and heal?
@Krist-ju3lz9 ай бұрын
I’m the same. How do you know for sure it’s cptsd that caused this?
@ZeshanSerwer21 күн бұрын
Sir can possible conceiv in low estrogen level plzz tell me .
@justbecause92194 жыл бұрын
Do menopausal women need Testosterone replacement?
@maidinulsterАй бұрын
How does it effect older women, I just feel kinda manly for the last few years, yeh I’m 65, but should I be looking and feeling manly, real hard to loose weight too
@karengrace43096 жыл бұрын
I’m going through menopause & also severe adrenal insufficiency, have almost no estrogen in my body , what can I do ? Taking 30 mg of steroids daily to increase cortisol as it’s nil .
@drwestinchilds6 жыл бұрын
You can consider using biest + progesterone to help.
@minao89426 жыл бұрын
Karen Grace what kind of symptoms do you experience with adrenal insufficiency? I would really like to know. Thank you.
@EEEBA15 жыл бұрын
A great video. I am a guy and my doctor had me on a Clomiphene Citrate 50 mg (a half a tablet every two days) for about two years now. He told me that this will raise my testosterone levels and lower my estrogen which in turn will help me lose fat?! However I had extremely hard time losing weight/fat since taking this and I have food cravings 24/7 the hunger never goes away including at night even if I eat 4000 healthy calories a day. In addition it is almost impossible to lose fat with proper diet and exercise. I guess what I'm asking is can low estrogen make you crave food especially carbs, and can it be a culprit when it comes to fat loss? Oh and excessive urination. I do that about 7-8 times from 11 pm to 7 am it is very annoying. Thank you in advance.
@kaylajohnson93004 жыл бұрын
The doctor said my estrogen level is low that’s the reason I’m not receiving . What can I do
@ambzzbabyy41674 жыл бұрын
Go to vitasave website and look up estrosmart. They gave cyclesmart in there somewhere and it helps with EVERYTHING
@daisymae7493 жыл бұрын
Kayla, Find an anti-aging doctor in your area.
@carolyngoforth76844 жыл бұрын
What about woman that have had partial hysterectomy? I'm 34 and had one 4 years ago. Got blood work done and it says mine is 30 and under in dark lettering postmenopausal female. Idk I just don't feel like myself and have most of these symptoms. What do I do at this point?
@MsMollah3 жыл бұрын
Breast cancer, and cancer in general, is a risk on both sides of my family. Does hormone therapy increase this risk?
@onewomansjourney7603 жыл бұрын
Synthetic HRT does but not bioidentical HRT. He has videos on this.
@keristenrauma16316 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I took fertility meds and It made my estradiol drop to 69 pmol/l is that low? For a 30 year old woman?
@wangshiwei18106 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr Westin, i do keep having recurring utis and candidiasis for abt a year and a half now, has it got to do with my estrogen levels in my body?
@justinmaring2755 Жыл бұрын
Hy , doc How many days a female should have normal period, 1 ,2 day having period is good or bad health , can you explain me 🙏🙏
@radicalpisces4 ай бұрын
what is the name of the estradiol estrogen combination
@mariamkhan23385 жыл бұрын
My estrogen level is low.. and my periods are irregular. ..😢😢 I'm so worried about it
@starrjohnson13274 жыл бұрын
Black cohosh, rosemary, lavender will raise estrogen
@daisymae7493 жыл бұрын
Seek out an anti aging doctor in your area for help.
@ceriselewis1025 жыл бұрын
Can it cause weight loss/inability to maintain or put on weight
@drwestinchilds5 жыл бұрын
Yes, both high and low estrogen can do that.
@bluejean-19687 ай бұрын
Hyperthyroidism can cause that.
@duaahasan28424 жыл бұрын
I have a problem of internally vaginal itching how can I treat ?
@sshuriksevo3 жыл бұрын
Try washing with warm water and a little bit of white vinegar in it. A gallon of warm water and a cup of vinegar until resolve
@sharonfletcher94752 жыл бұрын
Hormone balance doctor pls discuss
@larindadorchuck87892 жыл бұрын
I must have something wrong with my pituitary glands. I have had low estragen symptoms since 17 years old.
@drwestinchilds2 жыл бұрын
You may! It would be worth checking pituitary function.
@1sr05 жыл бұрын
Great information but this kind of stuff causes so much stress and will make you just fall into depression. The specific timelines, deadlines that western doctors finalize for us are so mentally torturous. What if you are at the edge of those thresholds (like I heard 40 so many times as if these doctors are gods or something and know for sure) and you want to preserve your fertility but hearing so much negative deadlines with surety will just destroy your positive manifestations. Hate this. Hate the strong conviction in the voice that ‘if you are 40 or over blah blah blah’. Ugh. And nowadays you can even bring women back from menopause using stem cells. So don’t let this doctor’s strong statements play with your mind. I wish I never heard all this.
@labellabeach6312 жыл бұрын
Why are you wishing you never heard this or got stressed out from it if you clearly state that you already know that stem cell can help?? If you are stressed go on Ashwaganda then maybe info like this won’t bother you. I normally hate listening to a male doctor who doesn’t (( feel it )) like a female Doctor experiences it but I think he did a great job too.
@nicolemanners86046 ай бұрын
What is the best day in the circle to get the test for hormones if you are perimenopausal?
@nicolemanners86046 ай бұрын
I am guessing it would make sense to test hormone level around d day 22 if the cycle is 27 days. It should make a difference to do the test during first week or last week of your cycle.
@abrown2583 жыл бұрын
What if you are 50 and still having monthly cycles. My dr said I was estrogen dominant but I also have thyroid disease?
@bluejean-19687 ай бұрын
Progesterone
@blestmalak58016 жыл бұрын
Dr.Westin where do u practice medicine? Can I get a consult lol seriously
@JustKate1111 Жыл бұрын
Can tests be done when on bc pills ? If not how long do you have to wait after stopping them? Thank you! Great explanations.
@drwestinchilds Жыл бұрын
No, testing will be inaccurate if you are on bc.
@JustKate1111 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Any suggestions on how long to be off them before testing?
@maggieoconnor90548 ай бұрын
@@JustKate1111my consultant wants me to wait at least 3 months to see what my hormones are doing naturally
@valentinagonzalez95195 жыл бұрын
PLEASE READ !!! Ive had endrocervical polyp syndrome cause I grew something weird organ sticking out of my thingy #%#^ and the doctor checked it out and said that my estrogen is low and that it was weird for my age cause i was 13 years old and that isnt common for my age and its more common for older women through menopause and who have many kids they checked me out and realized that i had no kids and have had low estrogen and for my age they dont know what caused it but i know what caused it but kept it to myself and guess what ive dealt with an eating disorder i had the strictest diet and strict overexercise routine ive tried everything I felt so tired 😓 but i pushed myself a Through the limit cause i wanted to lose weight i would eat for breakfast a fruit wit like a banana or orange and drink water and run my whole entire community i felt so tired but kept on trying so hard and one day i was peeing and i felt something fall out of my vagina it looked like a weird organ i was worried told my mom and she send me to the doctor to get checked out and i had surgery to remove my organ from my vagay vagay and the doctors said my estrogen was low
@louisaklimentos75834 жыл бұрын
Low oestrogen can cause achitzophrenia
@04didilina2 жыл бұрын
What do you think about Geinistein? I am 48 years old, low estrogen and most of the fat storeed on a hips and buts.
@claire_declared4 жыл бұрын
What about tender breasts that feel bruised, both of them? Is this a sign of low estrogen ?
@drwestinchilds4 жыл бұрын
Typically breast tenderness is a sign of excess estrogen.
@claire_declared4 жыл бұрын
Dr. Westin Childs Thankyou for ur reply, I had an abdominal hysterectomy 10 months ago but kept my ovarie, but lately I’ve had really tender breasts at the sides, headaches, crying at anything and everything, mood swings, fatigue,weight loss,heart palpitations, anxiety,and a feeling like I’m going crazy..brain frog, depression also sweats.. I’m 45 so I thought it was low estrogen.. I can’t see my gyno till January so Today bought some topical estrogen cream that I put a tiny spot at the top of my arm just to see if I feel a little better untill I see my gyno. I hope I’m not doing more harm.
@marialange950911 ай бұрын
Will try red maca,and myo inositol when I can afford wonder what`s your thought on those??I struggling with adrenal fatigue,and read these could be helpfull..
@cherahart72704 жыл бұрын
Hello what’s your opinion on bioTe I just got my pellets a week ago and praying it helps. But would love your opinion. I’m willing to try anything that you think would be better.
@onewomansjourney7603 жыл бұрын
My sister in law has been using bioT pellets for awhile & doing great. She's 49. These are bioidentical hormones not synthetic. My sister in law is involved with functional integrative medicine & knows alot of holistic functional type providers & nutritionists.
@erlindawilson82943 жыл бұрын
Who can prescribe me the bio indentical hormone replacement therapy ? Thank you so much for very important topic!❤️
@drwestinchilds3 жыл бұрын
Doctors who specialize in anti aging medicine.
@onewomansjourney7603 жыл бұрын
I found an integrative gynecologist in my area who actually takes private health insurance & she specializes not only in regular gynecology but is a FACOG & specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Along with many other amazing things. After searching & searching. I have an appointment with her in a few weeks. You can go to naturopathic doctors, functional medicine doctors, holistic doctors, endocrinologists but not so common & gynecologists.
@orira73903 жыл бұрын
Is hypertension and higblood pressure related to hormones perimenopause with low estrogen too??I'm 46 years old, may be in perimenopause and most of symptoms I have them this year 2020, and I have result of my bloodwork and my hormones too if you accept please to send it to you to check it for me if it's possible please 🙏🙏!? Thank you Doctor 🙏
@shibainugrowthstreambuying5464 жыл бұрын
Hello i Just cheked all my hormones and only my estradiol in out of form its 18 from normak rate 94 - 223 which is super super low. I have problems from 5 years like Hard weight gain, low apetite depresion, super low libido and many others and i tgink finaly found that its from estrogen! Im 24 Men 175 cm and 75 kg. Please share i formation if you know about this problem
@sandrapope87975 жыл бұрын
So if you go on bhrt will you lose weight?
@onewomansjourney7603 жыл бұрын
Not necessarily. Progesterone can make some women gain weight. Some women take both progesterone & estrogen.
@soyicasweet996 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have all of these symptoms and they have increased recently along with a new symptom of sagging breast and they lost their firm and full look. I just turned 42 but was diagnosed with a Pituitary tumor 11 months ago that is being monitored. I am not sure whether it’s the tumor or peri menopause causing the symptoms. Going to get bloodwork done by my Gyno asap
@Ida-Adriana4 жыл бұрын
soy_sweet99 hey, hope you're well! What was the problem?
@dorisbrinkerhoff81245 жыл бұрын
i am the queen of hot flashes. dr. refuses to help . so i said f that .been going cold turcky. but now the war is on .
@lillylune22905 жыл бұрын
hello! I have a question about my symptoms and I was hoping you could evaluate them very quickly and give me a face value opinion. I have noticed in the past three months now that I have been gaining weight inexplicably. Not much, but about 2 pounds which is a lot for me. Also in the past three months I have been training pretty hard for running sports. My menstrual cycle was very light and only came once in these past months as well. I have noticed a change in my moods and appetite also. I’m hungrier and less full after eating, and I get angry easier. It’s beginning to affect my life. I have a sneaking suspicion it has to do with hormones after looking up my symptoms. I was wondering if you would offer your opinion?
@drwestinchilds5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I can't give medical advice on this forum but it would probably be a good idea to start with a complete hormone panel. You can learn more here: www.restartmed.com/hormone-testing/
@vanessagomez96854 жыл бұрын
I get my period every 18-20 days I’m 24 could this be due to low estrogen
@muktisharma69784 жыл бұрын
Hi, am 40 yrs. Do not menstruate for last 3 months. Late marriage. Eagerly want to conceive. After taking estradiol valerate, still no periods. But an increased in endometrium lining to 7mm. Kindly suggest as to what to do. Thank
@cookietaylor18694 жыл бұрын
You may need progesterone
@beyoutifulliving75063 жыл бұрын
I’m 37 and have horrible insomnia!!! And increase palpitations, it all got worse after my last pregnancy at 36, but it started at 33, what could it be ? Also have mid cycle bleeding every month, does that sound like progesterone drop, or estrogen drop.
@kristymarie60653 жыл бұрын
I’m 37 and dealing with the same thing!!! I think it’s estrogen is low and in perimenapause
@CourageDearHeart895 жыл бұрын
Can it be possible to have low estrogen and be underweight? I have pcos, a low to mid glycemic diet depending on if I have fruit, I'm underweight (97lbs - 5'1 height), hot flashes, and regular light menstrual periods, and high free testosterone, severe acne for 18 years on face, neck, torso, belly, shoulders. Only fat gain is sometimes at my belly or back of arms but not anything to lament. Within standard range for thyroid hormones. Dairy free, gluten free, I take probiotics and have done keto. I started taking one pill daily of shatavari but it has not helped.
@ol37705 жыл бұрын
CourageDearHeart89 hi. I think we have very similar hormone problems. I have always been underweight with severe acne, irregular periods too. I just decided to research and test myself recently and believe i have low estrogen! I have been taking 1 bottle os shatavari too and sadly i did not feel anything.
@Krist-ju3lz9 ай бұрын
How are you guys doing now? I also have low estrogen and underweight, irregular periods, high testosterone and acne fluctuates a lot . I think I have severe hormone fluctuation and imbalance.
@Lynn-nd8po4 жыл бұрын
Can you please explain the affects bio-est and progesterone have on the thyroid? I am hyperthyroid due to too much iodine in my diet. neg Graves. I have been taking the above for 6 months and feeling great, loosing weight but did not know I was hyperthyroid. I recently stoppped the hormone bc I cant confirm the affects they have on my thyroid that needs to heal. I have increased palpatations and HR, insomnia and just dont feel good. My fibinogen is 160 and I did have a previous blood clot from a pic line in place for 6 weeks. Can you please explain the relationship they have on the thyroid and is it okay to restart. Thank You Lynn
@daisymae7493 жыл бұрын
Hi Lynn, I read your post, and I just wanted to let you know that when my estrogen is low, I have heart palpitations and an increased heart rate and tend to have hyperthyroid symptoms. Good luck 🍀
@ctownsin5791 Жыл бұрын
Anxiety Brain fog depression sex drive omg etc..all me
@aminahayeebueraheng46114 жыл бұрын
Firstly I have normal estradiol then I take ovasitol and check my blood again the result is 17 (low normal) now I stop ovasitol is my estradiol higher up again? Dr.
@asiyawhaa11695 жыл бұрын
Animal fats and red meat is wonderful for aging women 😉🙋🏽♀️😁💯🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂👍🏽
@aline5973 жыл бұрын
Is 2 mg estadiol in teenage safe
@bluejean-19687 ай бұрын
The last thing a teenager needs is more estrogen. Progesterone cream would work better for symptoms.
@middleearth88096 жыл бұрын
What can be done to help someone who has had Radioactive Iodine and is now suffering with low estrogen? The Dr put me on HRT, but I had a bad reaction to it? I really am in a bad way and would appreciate any guidance, thank you.
@manishthukral27225 жыл бұрын
Blonde Ambition Try Soy isoflavones or yam root capsules which are similar to bio identical estrogen. You can even include soy in your diet in a digestible form.
@manishthukral27225 жыл бұрын
Blonde Ambition Wild yam I meant.
@carolinemcallister14734 жыл бұрын
Actually, thus video was very disappointing in offering treatment. "Go to your doctor to get a prescription". That's only helpful if you have insurance, not a new high deductible, and if your insurance covers it. I was hoping for some other suggestions for raising estrogen in perimenopause. I just entered it 11/19.
@drwestinchilds4 жыл бұрын
There really isn't an equal substitute for good old fashioned estradiol.
@odionamowieodin85014 жыл бұрын
Why is your video not clear.
@drwestinchilds4 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean
@odionamowieodin85014 жыл бұрын
@@drwestinchilds I'm not saying that your topic is not clear ,I'm taking about the video.
@primadonna823 жыл бұрын
Oh my...I'm 38 years old and my estradiol is 12! I have very regular mentral cycles and amh & fsh & progesterone levels are somewhat normal. I've been trying to conceive for years. :(
@artinnatures Жыл бұрын
Hello, please what is situation now?
@primadonna82 Жыл бұрын
@@artinnatures hello. I went through 3 IUIs and 2 IVFs and finally conceived. Due to give birth in a week
@skybabe2375 Жыл бұрын
@@primadonna82 Wow, congratulations 🎉
@ShaundaOlivia Жыл бұрын
Wonderful news! Thanks for the update, and congratulations 🎉🙌🏽
@acfierros735 жыл бұрын
Could anxiety and trouble falling asleep means too much estrogen or not enough? I'm on .5 estradoil and I feel like I have an ovarian remnant. I had a hysterectomy in 2012 due to endometriosis. Though, the ultrasound didn't show one. My doctor put me on .5 but says I could go to 1mg since I still have anxiety and sleep disturbances.
@ol37705 жыл бұрын
Angie Fierros i believe it is too low estrogen.
@damyantimistry57684 жыл бұрын
Angie Fierros Thank you. I learned a lot from you.
@darlenedeleon55235 жыл бұрын
how do you get bioidentical hormones? Is it like birth control?
@drwestinchilds5 жыл бұрын
Usually, through the right type of doctor and no, birth control pills are synthetic. You can learn more here: www.restartmed.com/progesterone-pills/
@sunnybluesand27305 жыл бұрын
I'm taking Est-Adapt, by Bio matrix. Look it up on Amazon to see reviews. I bought it cheaper (free shipping) on the Bio Matrix site, or maybe on Ebay. It's wild yam extract in rice bran oil. They have other products too. I think one is a mix of estrodial and progesterone. It has helped and I've just been being very conservative with it, rubbing a drop on my skin (where ever, usually wrists) twice a day. I was concerned about taking it, but now I'll increase the daily dose.
@angelbabe70304 жыл бұрын
Very good doc very informative I'm 35 have vag dryness can't seem to get pregnant either but did when I was 27 but not since I have periods monthly but only for 2-3 days very mild bleed I want another baby I'm not sure what's what
@bellaroccisano4156 Жыл бұрын
Wayyy too many ads
@SomeQueerWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
I am 17 and have a lot of these symptoms. My cycle has been late by like 3 months or so. I get dizziness, high heart rate and blood pressure, fatigue, frequentally urinate, I get headaches everyday, etc. I am not on any HRT for my transition yet, I am a trans man. Idk if being on that could make it worse. I am scared to approach my doctor about what I am feeling because I am scared of not being taken seriously or it being something fatal, I know it likely isn't I am very paranoid. I also am scared of them blaming it strictly on my weight or something like that. I am severely bad health anxiety and just mental health problems in general. Do you have wny advice on what I should do or how to approach my doctor?
@mysterical- Жыл бұрын
Hormonal blood tests, like thyroid and prolactin, also energy related makers such as b12, folate for energy metabolism should rule some things oit. Also are you getting enough electrolytes!? Headaches fatigue, dizziness.. all of it can be caused by an electrolyte imbalance as well. Wishing you luck w/ your health journey!
@SomeQueerWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
@@mysterical- I just picked up some vitamins the other day because that's some stuff I was suspecting. I am really hoping that adding some stuff like that and changing my diet a bit will help me through it! Thank youu!!
@skybabe2375 Жыл бұрын
@@SomeQueerWhiteGuy How are you feeling now, hope you're getting better? Let me know if you're okay because I'm going through same for 2yrs now doctors aren't helping 😢
@SomeQueerWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
@@skybabe2375 Thank you for asking, luv. I am doing quite a bit better. We are going to be taking a hormone test soon, we think I may have PCOS, I got approved for HRT for my transition to begin my full trans journey but obviously they will be checking in on me every few months and I'll get my blood work done. I take Estroven, which you can buy at Walmart, that helps relieve some of the symptoms. I hope you're feelin' better too, it is a tough struggle when no one will listen to you or you're not able to find anyone. Have you talked your doctor to see if you could get tested for PCOS? Maybe they could take a hormone test and they can go from there. I really hope you are feeling better, hun. You may not know me but I am here if you need anything, like advice, to vent about these problems, etc. It is again a hard struggle. Everything will get better even if it may not seem like it now. You take care, cheers.
@NMW8011 ай бұрын
Get your adrenals checked too
@cristinasv95134 жыл бұрын
I know I'm very low on estrogen. The only kind of side effect for me that I cant sleep. The worst thing is that I have to get up to go to work. On the weekends I sleep well because even if I turn and off until 2am But then. Since I dont work I sleep until 11 am. I'm kind of afraid to start an estrogen program. I'm menopause already. Is the patch better?
@karinacampossalchipapaperu3954 жыл бұрын
No, I did and after 6 months I got breast cancer, bad luck for me, How can I knew it will be cause by patch? Doctor told me before that it just can happens to 1% of woman , well that happened to me, so my advice is try to deal with it until menopause is over
@GraceDollesin Жыл бұрын
My girlfriend friend took HRT, she end up with breast cancer and died after a year. I’ve been on menopause for eight years now. I’m turning 58, i changed my diet and mostly plant-based. I do drink milk occasionally and cream in my coffees. I don’t take any women supplements but once a while I have no energy. I just take a nap to compensate. Good luck to all of us women including my two daughters.❤❤❤ and for vaginal lubrication, I use sesame seeds oil . I just soak the cotton and rub it on my vagay vagay.
@pamelaclaybourne62585 жыл бұрын
Hormones gave my friend breast cancer
@onewomansjourney7603 жыл бұрын
Synthetic hormones will but not bioidentical hormones.
@Ida-Adriana4 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, eating disordered since forever. Only recently figured out it's due to PTSD. Also I had a suspected pituitary tumour. Also I've been sleeping only 1-2 hrs at a time for the past 6 years
@drwestinchilds4 жыл бұрын
Sounds a little like hypomania/mania.
@Ida-Adriana4 жыл бұрын
@@drwestinchilds Thanks but what makes you say that? I don't have an inflated self esteem, the opposite in fact, and I don't have a decreased need for sleep, I'm just not able to sleep longer because of other low estrogen symptoms.