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[@amyvanzyll3191]

I had a total hysterectomy!! I was sent home with zero hormonal therapy!! They do not educate women on exactly what happen's to them physically, and pyschologically. It is a life changing experience, and the medical professionals performing these major surgeries need to educate themselves on the many life changing side effect's.

[@thisis.michelletorres444]

I am SSSOOOO glad to be going through this at this monumental time when a bright light is being shined on our suffering, we are being educated on how to advocate for ourselves and what to ask for and the medical community is FINALLY LISTENING!! Praise the Lord!

[@luzchapa6999]

Me too! All these little symptoms are driving me crazy and I am seeking help! Women cannot be silenced❤❤❤

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

Why can’t women get vagifem from the chemist over the counter ????? It’s not as if we get high on using it, or sell it ?

[@stephanieaya3992]

My mom had a hysterectomy at 42. It was never explained to me why, just that she needed it. She was never given HRT. She started having panic attacks regularly. She went to a cardiologist and they said her heart seemed fine, as she was a life-long athlete. She spent a year with a cane, several years with a walker, and more than 10 years in a wheelchair before she died at 69 years old. I wonder if hormones played a role now, and lack of adequate healthcare.

[@GenXNewsX]

That’s definitely a very good chance!!

[@loppan4534]

😥❤

[@crystalpv1]

Wow, I was a WW when I had a panic attack after calling my internal medicine doctor. Basically he quit me. I am now post bilateral hip replacements because of no HRT. I worked and for years and ran 10 marathons. None of that protected me. I now know if I had HRT I may have prevented my surgeries. I am on a mission to get the right healthcare team to make sure I don’t anymore surgeries.

[@joeyfarrell188]

I had a uterine ablation at 47 - I received zero info on HRT. I found an amazing MD who has helped me navigate the changes with an excellent bio identical compound along with lifestyle changes - I’m down 25 pounds of stubborn fat and I look I feel better than I have since my 30s.

[@kasondaleigh]

👍 No one fits in a box. Everyone is a little different and we should KNOW OUR OWN BODIES so we can talk about these issues intelligently. Finding a doctor to listen, now that might take awhile.

[@mahalie23]

Thank you so much for spreading this information. The symptoms are so real and I do feel like I’m going insane. So grateful to have Gen Xers like you all transforming perimenopause care today. 🙌🙌🙌

[@helena3284]

I have the text book symptoms of perimenopause (sweaty, brain fog etc) am I have 42 yrs old and my periods are regular, I have been consulting with several doctors and NO ONE give me attention! all of them say you are too young etc..

[@greendahlia4807]

I had a few symptoms at 40 also. At 56, just started having irregular periods. I think the symptoms receded during mid to late 40s. Back again, including weight gain, achy joints and muscles.

[@tracimorris5372]

My ob/gyn's credentials indicate he's an expert on menopause. His suggestion for weight gain is to eat less, exercise more. Really?? And says because I'm not having hot flashes and night sweats...which i am NOT complaining, says I do not need HRT. But if estrogen is so beneficial why would he say it's not needed. So dang confusing!!

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

There isn't really a regulation that says if a doctor is up to date in the latest research on HRT. Dr. Haver's new book, The New Menopause, has a guide to help you identify the different symptoms that you might have and how to advocate with your doctor. thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book 
~ XO Community Support Team

[@lascrucesnm411]

I never felt menopause and not sure why. Just one day at 53 and right before turning 54 my cycle stopped. 😂❤😂❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Katepwe]

I’d say you are one of the lucky ones.

[@funUrth4all]

Same here except mild hot flashes.

[@loppan4534]

🎊 🎉

[@rachelleparker571]

What is the best form of HRT; pill, patch or cream?

[@puffchickpam1]

Depends. Everyone is different. Try one out. If it don’t work try another

[@orchidsrosesg_disone4431]

I started perimenopause at age 30 issues I never had before…..started my cycle 15-16, I think a lot influenced my cycle before I was conceived or when I was conceived I think my mom taken the pill twice in her life birth control pill affected my length and time I would be able to have children. I am now 38 almost a decade since I started at age 30 and now I have gained 30 plus pounds extra hard getting off and my cycles are screwed up huge ….January to March 2024 nothing if anything of a period …..I think I will be in menopause by 40. Premature menopause

[@orchidsrosesg_disone4431]

I need to live all my 40,50,60, maybe 70 and 80’s.

[@orchidsrosesg_disone4431]

If I go into menopause by 40…..maybe another 40-50 years without hormones except bio identical ones. On progesterone already. I had low progesterone from birth.

[@stephaniebynum684]

Im 39 and ive had 6 kiddos last one 8 months ago. My period have been punctual on my period this who time. Now my periods are going to 30 to 35 days and lighter periods. I've been having hot flashes and headaches, which I've never had to recently. I have low vit d which i have to supplement and my cholesterol ldl went up which they have always been good. What can i do. My hormones are ok such as no irritability

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Your symptoms could be the start of perimenopause. We have a free Empowerment Guide that can help you advocate for yourself with your doctor. It also includes resources to find a menopause educated doctor including Telehealth options. Here is the link to request it: mailchi.mp/00fb4ddf891c/empowerment-guide 
~ XO Community Support Team

[@lindajohnson2149]

@Dr.MaryClaireHaver,MD How does taking anxiety medicine / NSAIDS, lack of exercise/movement, and eating an unhealthy diet (lots of sugar & carbs, lack of proteins and healthy fats) as a child and teenage girl impact their health for their later years? 🙏🏼

[@Katepwe]

I’m not in the medical field but I wouldn’t think the meds would have any effect but everything else listed would if those habits continued.

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

As long as those eating habits stopped and were replaced with anti-inflammatory eating then any ill-effects would probably be reversed. ~ XO Community Support Team

[@3mCball]

Need more education for women that have full hysterectomy. I know you speak on menopause but what about when your body is thrown directly in into menopause. I don’t hear a lot of talk about that

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Dr. Haver addresses this in her new book, The New Menopause. ~ XO Community Support Team

[@3mCball]

@@maryclairehavermd8473 great! I preordered mine❤️

[@deirdrewalsh1134]

Why can’t women get vagifem over the counter ?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

Because the FDA won't allow it. ~ XO Community Support Team

[@andibea11]

@@maryclairehavermd8473 why?

[@bellavita3441]

I had a terrible menopause at age 49 then 15 Year’s later I had Uterine Cancer, I think the two were connected