Menopause Demystified: Live Q&A with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

[@debsandy2515]

Thanks for coming to KZbin. Your audience / age group is on here, not TikTok 😊

[@candy-janes6934]

Please do this again. The platform behaves well from a viewers perspective and really appreciate the opportunity for live interaction. Thank you from Ontario, Canada.

[@thelaundress11]

MISDIAGNOSIS!!! That’s been my life for the last decade. I’m so grateful for your channel. It gave me the knowledge to advocate for myself for treatment. Even after finally getting on HRT, my gyno didn’t tell me anything about symptoms, nutrition, exercise, heart health, nothing. And he keeps telling me he’s “willing to work with me” instead of just doing his job.

[@martahernandez8457]

Second to that!!!! So grateful for Dr. Mary Claire!

[@Daughter_lorriebrown_fire]

Please please please come back soon❤😊 58 and have finally stopped my period....and I realize how much of my perimenopause journey I have been misdiagnosed!!! This was perfect to note questions for my General medicine Doc tomorrow Who is also reading your book " New Menopause " Praise God🙏

[@MultiDevereaux]

Hi from Canada 🇨🇦. I went into surgical menopause since I was 27. I had a Total Hysterectomy. I suffered from severe depression and anxiety. I have been on Estradiol 2mg tablets for a couple months. I'm 57. I'm feeling better.

[@valfenner1654]

I to had a complete hysterectomy 10 years ago. I'm struggling with the lightheadedness and insomnia...I need relief.

[@tammythornton53]

I am almost 54, been going through total hell for about 25 years.....yes, I said 25!!! While I understand that it is very unusual for a woman to go into perimenopause at 29, it was never looked into. I was diagnosed, or misdiagnosed I should say, with Fibro, after 5 years of being told it was all in my head. I was on 26 different medications at one time, including morphine, THC spray, and the date rape drug, all of which just did permanent damage. I have been 2 years post menopause and it has been the absolute worst time of my life. I have been dealing with more mental symptoms than anything, suicidal thoughts, depression has been debilitating to say the least. It's total hell on earth to think that I will feel like this for the rest of my life....how horrifying!!!!! I am on HRT now, thanks to you, and some things are getting better but I am still fighting old school medical mentality I have been waiting, so far, since September, to be referred to an OB/GYNO that I will have to drive for 3 and a half hours to see. (I am in Canada, our health care system SUCKS!!!) I was told I may have to wait 18 months!!!!!! I did, luckily, get into a clinic that hopefully can help me in the meantime. We need to talk about all of this more, we need to shout it from the roof tops, that WE NEED HELP!!!!!! We weren't told that this would happen. We were never prepared. Comes right out of left field.....how I wish I knew even half of what could happen!!! I have even started an unedited YT channel in hopes that someone that has felt or feels the way I do may see themselves in my story and not have to endure the hell I have. (The stories I could tell)!!!! This is a global issue and I truly feel that it is now our duty to ensure that the next generations are WELL educated on this "season" of our life!!!!

[@nicolemerz1731]

Send my love to you, sister 💕

[@FreyaGem]

I'm so grateful I found you as I'm dealing with perimenopause at 43! I found a naturopath who specializes in it and am considering the HRT. Your high-level information along with research knowledge is absolutely invaluable, thank you for being there for all your sisters! This journey is no joke, and I'm telling everyone I can about this, because it needs to be talked about more- as does all women's health! Thanks again ❤❤❤

[@nicolemerz1731]

🤗💪♀️💕

[@Authentistic-ism]

Planned Parenthood NPs will usually listen and be reasonable about this too, for the low income patient option. That is how i got on my HRT

[@lisab-menopausejourney]

thank you for your videos. you are the reason why I have decided to try and get myself out of my rut with menopause and my mental health issues caused by this. I was blown away when I saw you on Mel Robbins and found myself nodding to everything you were saying. I was once this confident tv host from the UK and never in a million years did I think I would turn into the person I have become. On the back of watching you I was amazed at the scientific side of this and decided to set my own youtube channel up dedicated to woman who are lost right now. I'm just in the process of perfecting the technical side of things but wanted to say a massive thank you🙂

[@angie4666]

You should write a book specifically for physicians that I can just anonymously send to my doctors office. There are no physicians located in my area on your list and my pcp looked at me like I was crazy when I said I believe I'm in perimenopause and then ordered labs (well half the ones I asked for) and then proceeded to tell me I wasn't in menopause. Obviously, I'm not in menopause. I never said I was. I don't think anyone in my doctors office has any knowledge of perimenopause and it's sad. It's depressing. Its frustrating. Something has to change in this country.

[@nicolemerz1731]

🤬💪♀️💕

[@truskamahmoudyan5531]

Please please do more videos like this one we really need more awareness. Could you please talk about progesterone because all the videos is about estrogen, and pre-menopausal symptoms please. Love from Canada ❤️💕🌺

[@LaSnob711]

I had the honour of translating The New Menopause! I'm doing MSc in Health Promotion specializing in Menopause. Great book!❤ 😊. Merry Christmas ✨🎄

[@curlyvseedstar2108]

What makes me sad is the amount of women that doesn't care about changing the approach to this season. I always go to female pcp or gyno and just haven't been lucky they don't care they just want to give birth control, anti depressants and ibuprofen. No hormones because I am "too young" (I am 47 and obviously not feeling young with all these symptoms lol) I've been just coming to this channel and Dr Berg's and that's been my solution... Sad but true. Blood work indicates I'm perfectly fine so Dr is just looking at me with a straight face like.... Oh well it's just perimenopause don't be a wimp.... It's unbelievable that a lot of women want others to suffer why can't we just be more united for our own benefit we are all sisters not enemies... Thank you Dr for the work you do thank you for your support and kindness and you are a fresh air for a lot of us please don't ever change🎉❤

[@nicolemerz1731]

Send my love, sista, from Germany 🇩🇪💕

[@natashyas4149]

Peri-menopause stinks! Thanks for going thru diff between HRT and regular birth control 🙏

[@newschoolobgyn]

Thank you Dr Haver! We enjoy your content and expertise, and I hope this inspires more people around our profession to focus on women outside and beyond pregnancy to give people the care and information they need!

[@BeckieMcnamara]

THANK YOU FOR BIENG YOU !!!!!!!!

[@pt4you]

I just started learning about BHRT this year. I turned 70 on 11/22 & started BHRT on 11/26. I am already seeing improvements. My belly seems to be slowly shrinking, I have more interest in sex, I sleep better & I seem to feel happier. (Probably because I feel better!) I sure wish I had known about BHRT 20 years ago!

[@nicolemerz1731]

🤗

[@laurenwarren9434]

YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK!!

[@HeatherH.Benjamin]

I added my doc to that list for northern Virginia. She's amazing!

[@sandyjohnson1558]

I was just thinking about you, I haven't seen you on in a few months. So good to see you and hear you👍 help educating women going through menopause.i love your videos!

[@amywilloughby8019]

Love this. Wish I saw when it was live.

[@IrmaEMonge]

Amongst all the minerals that alleviate menopause symptoms (stamina, labido, memory) which 5 are the most important? ❤ *you are my answered prayer! 🙏🏽

[@reeseew5508]

Thank you for this because my mother suffered in silence and looks at me like oh well 😂😂 My FSH was so high. Thankful to you I was ready to hear the HRT option. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@natashyas4149]

Thank you so much! So helpful. I would not have gotten the help I need without your work. Saw you on Diary of a CEO ❤❤

[@MariaMLoBalsamo]

I had fibro during menopause!!! Nailed it!

[@joannemarieking6213]

Great conversation and sharing of knowledge which is needed Im 35 and alot of the peri menopausal symptoms i am feeling i am irritated, bladder symptoms brain fog and so much more I feel i get looked at when i mention it as i am 35 my gp listened but because i lost my mum and still having bereavement counselling 12 months down the line there putting it down to that and a stressful job I dont know what to do and whats best i feel im so irriated and shouting all the time at the children

[@juliesmith9822]

Wish I could have joined live - just seeing this now. Q - would you recommend seeing an Endocrinologist to over see someone on birth control in perimenopause with PCOS, PMDD, clinical anxiety, etc. also has had a fallopian tube removed due to a large cyst at 16. Haven’t found help with gynecologists or PCP so far. Psych points to gyn, gyn points to psych - really. Thank you and so excited to see u live on KZbin!

[@sheilasmith5114]

Love all your products and advice!!

[@bridgethaverland3302]

How did I miss this!!! What about estrogen cream for face and neck?

[@lorettawalsh9566]

I can handle most of the menopause symptoms, but the thinning hair loss is really upsetting. What do you suggest? Yes not enough info on it. Also, I had a visceral fat pile on. Actually went and got sono bello done to get rid of it.

[@eugeniakyriakopoulou5212]

Hi Dr. Haver, so incredibly grateful for all your work!! You are my go-to specialist for all things menopause! Also thank you for the youTube live! (I use youTube loads more than any other platform). After watching this video, I have one question: when you say "low dose estrogen" in early peri, what would that be? Do you mean 0.50 or even lower? 😘

[@thelaundress11]

I’d really like to use your supplements but I need a vegan version. I’m allergic to the fish oil, but also vegetarian

[@CC-oq1ts]

Please do these again!

[@t.t.8878]

78yrs old using "over the counter" Bioidentical ( 1mg of Estriol & 0.25 mg Estradiol ) & Progesterone for 20yrs. Recent blood work shows my estrogen is 85 & testerone 38. I've never used testosterone so I was surprised at that number. I cannot afford to buy any prescription hormones. I'm active, yoga & weights & I don't take any pharmaceuticals. Cannot find a doctor in my area that will even talk to me about hormones because of my age!

[@nicolemerz1731]

Do not give up and keep searching💪♀️. Best wishes to you and your healing journey from Germany 🇩🇪

[@HannibalTLC]

This was a great experiment! Hope to see more! Question: Are there any decent studies you would recommend relating to estradiol replacement in women who have a history of cerebral infarct in their 40s. Asking for a friend. 😊

[@marycohen4228]

I wish I saw that you were going live.

[@CC-oq1ts]

Please do an interview with Tyna Moore

[@breanneshort4418]

I’m currently miserable with losing sleep.. I’m seeing a natural path for BHRT for low estrogen and low progesterone. I have no uterus. My body has rejected the progesterone prescribed in different ways.. 100 mg in pills and then 200 mg in cream. I was getting major anxiety and heart palpitations, exact opposite of what I was hoping it would do to help me with sleep. I’m now currently off all progesterone, but saliva tests show I’m low. What do I do next? I am losing sleep and my cortisol is high…. My natural Path says if my body is rejecting progesterone, it will reject all forms of it…. Help!!!!! Please!!!! I’m 44 yrs and had a hysterectomy in 2020;;;; I’m now getting prescribed ambien and other medications for sleep and nothing is working

[@nicolemerz1731]

Heart palpitations most likely come from the additional, new estradiol in the system, not from progesterone... Watch Dr Louise Newson's progesterone videos... she says if levels are too low it sometimes shows also as if women were reacting negatively. Besides, cream is normally not (easily) absorbed as the molecule is too big to get through the skin anyway. If I were your provider I would try 200mg of prog pill taken in the evening 1h before going to bed ... together with a good magnesium! 100mg might just have been too little to counter the E2. Do not give up too quickly, I know it is hard to believe it can end well, but it will. It needs tweaking and experimenting. Only less than 5% do not tolerate progesterone. And among these numbers might be some who are sensitive to fluctuating levels at first but not to your own body's natural hormone! 🍀🍀🍀 Best wishes to you and your healing journey from Germany 🇩🇪 💕

[@mv-h5695]

Please clarify if women in Peru-menopause should eat protein when waking up or if it is OK to IF. And please discuss hair thinning and loss

[@sandp9853]

Hi, it might worth listening to Dr Stacy Simms on this - regarding eating after waking, protein advice and working out. She's not pro HRT tho, but I just ignore that aspect. I think Dr Haver has a video hair loss

[@wildeliz830]

45 going on perimenopause and diagnose with PMDD bad combination no one talks about PMDD when I ask a lot of my friends a lot of women’s don’t know about it

[@kimberleyformacio865]

I’m on HRT now and it’s a miracle ❤ But I’m still having a lot of arthritis pain and now I’ve been diagnosed with stenosis in the neck and lower back 😢 My joint pain is definitely worse at 48 then ever before- can I increase my estrogen dose to help with arthritis pain? I’m on 0.025 patch now. 🙏

[@marinasolt6232]

That’s a very low dose. I had nearly debilitating muscle and joint pain. I started with .05 patch and it did wonders for the pain and stiffness. (Also seemingly cured the arthritis in my thumb.) I’m on the .1 patch now, because I had to get it up to that level for it to be effective against my migraines. All of my symptoms in the “musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause category” are gone or almost gone. (I’ve also been diagnosed with stenosis in a couple of my cervical vertebrae, but it’s not bothering me now.) 😊

[@triviamolemais7253]

What is 0.025 in mg? I use transdermic estradiol spray 1.56 mg

[@rosemarypalmer9729]

My issue is not sleeping 2 to 3 hrs a night and frozen shoulder in so much pain! Suffering in silence! 😢😢😢 no Dr's around my area who knows anything about women menopausal issues! 😔im a 52 yrs old!!

[@cherylhoneycutt7553]

Can you please tell me if progesterone may cause acid reflux?

[@starryluma1806]

Hi Dr. Hager, would you please address vaginal changes in menopause and how to address different issues, dryness, vagismus, pain, etc . Thank you!

[@larakrause5911]

We are asking for help to doctors that have not been trained in menopause. Anyone in the medical field should be trained in menopause. Menopause care from your primary doctor, this has to be the way forward. And it has to be affordable! Effective immediately! 👊

[@lorettawalsh9566]

I can handle most of the menopause symptoms, but the thinning hair loss is really upsetting. What do you suggest?

[@maryclairehavermd8473]

I have an entire KZbin video about this topic.

[@MariaMLoBalsamo]

Anyon know if the dr recommends Estradiol pills or patches, one over the other and why?

[@tammyshimmel3381]

I was diagnosed with position factor 5, then said it was negative. Positive for Lupus Anticoagulant. Can I use anything?

[@rutaannamulipola9101]

I'm from New Zealand, but I am going through all those symptoms I just wondering if you could help me with some medications for menopause because my doctors have no idea about it 😢

[@heyshells7741]

Can menopause affect muscles and facia and nerves? They never talk about that

[@archie-rv]

I was diagnosed poi at 31 and complete menopausal by the age 39. I am planning to get mirena iud and a estradiol patch. But I’m listening progesterone helps with sleep which I needed very much. Will synthetic progestin from mirena iud have same effects or I should only get bio identical progesterone. I am not remembering to take every day…are there any patch options for bio identical progesterone?

[@C1nderfire]

I gained weight so quickly, but just in my belly and I’m like which hormone of my low on or which hormone I am high on argh

[@valfenner1654]

Im struggling with postmenopausal. I had a complete hysterectomy 10 years ago. Ive always had problems with sleeping and the lightheadedness is horrible. I exercise, have changed my diet...made a complete lifestyle change. Please help me! Any suggestions.

[@lisaadams1682]

Good morning, I am almost 60. Had hysterectomy 2012. (Partial). No idea when menopause started. Due to various symptoms I wanted to start HRT. My dr. said I can only be on it for a couple years due to my age. She mentioned risks after age 60. I am nervous to begin taking it if other issues can occur. I'd love to hear your insight. Thank you.

[@tatianehannisdal5215]

How would I know the dose of my hormonal therapy is higher than needed? How would I know it is enough?

[@marlarangeloff5163]

They usually start you out with almost placebo levels. That may help hot flashes but not much else. I started on 1 mg oral estradiol, then went up to 2 and no on 2.5 oral estradiol. That seemed to be the right dose. I also take 100 mg natural progesterone nightly. And the estradiol in the morning

[@tatianehannisdal5215]

@marlarangeloff5163 hi there! I appreciate your reply. Thanks for sharing. I had my estradiol dose turned up from 1mg to 2mg, and I was wondering if this is it or it is too much. How could we know? I don't want to take not even a microgram more than it is needed. Cheers!

[@marlarangeloff5163]

@tatianehannisdal5215 get your blood estradiol level checked. 2 mg is a medium dose. Many menopausal doctors believe that having a serum of 100 pgmL is optimal. That's not pgmol by the way many people are confused with that. Remember we made a lot more than that before menopause started. So I wouldn't worry about upping it in the least

[@marlarangeloff5163]

@tatianehannisdal5215 oh just also wanted to be clear that's having your blood estradiol level checked in the lab

[@tatianehannisdal5215]

@@marlarangeloff5163 it was very kind of you to answer me with such details! I really appreciate it. I got it! Cheers!

[@Malka-h3i]

Hi after a year on sequential HRT, my doctor says I have to change to continuous HRT. IS THAT OK?

[@47retta]

Why would you ever use synthetic progestin since that was what caused heart attack and strokes in the Women's Health Initiative study and had to be cut short because of the side effects?

[@Karine700]

I am early post menopaused at 44 and having migraines with aura they told me we can not give you anything therefore they prescribed Effexor for the migraines what can I do to stay healthy??????? I take calcium and vitamin D I gained 60 pounds am tired everyday

[@teresacarey9986]

My grandmother was put on HRT at about age 68 (I don't know the reason why). This was in 1995. Less than a year later she got breast cancer. Could that HRT have caused her cancer?

[@heyshells7741]

Can you be on estradiol patch with a small pericardial effusion? My cardiologist suggest against but others docs dont see it being an issue

[@ToniBroadway]

Hi Im 55 years old post menopausal started HRT in July 2024 because I had extreme joint pain/hot flashes All of my symptoms are gone now. heart disease runs on my father side. He has had 3 strokes in his lifetime. so I wanted some test run from the heart doctor so I went to a heart doctor in September 2024 and they said I had 40% blockage on one side. He didn’t say anything about me coming off HRT question do you feel as if it’s safe for me to stay on ? I feel like I’ve had a lot of benefit from being on it he wanted to put me on a Staten. I tried one pill and had extreme nerve pain all over my body so I didn’t do it anymore. He also told me to add an omega-3 I have EOE and I can’t do fish. I have a reaction to it. and I also have Hashimoto’s but my blood work is within normal range and I am not on medication. As of now my doctor feels I am OK not to be, but I am extremely sensitive to a lot of different things which could have to do with my EOE but I’m not sure if my Hashimoto’s is also playing a part in that, but could that be true if I am within normal range and not needing to be on medication? Thank you. I know this is extremely long, but I have a lot of anxiety over this. Everything I try to help me I have a reaction to.❤️

[@triviamolemais7253]

I m 46 years old. Partial Histerctomy at 40 but keeping my ovaries. My blood test shows that i still have estrogen enough ( my doctor's opinion 🙄) Start estradiol transdermic spray 2 month ago ( i beg my doctor due to simptoms like hot flashes, change in the mood etc) but she advised me to just use 1 pump of the estradiol that is 1.56 mg. I m wondering if it's enough. And also i ask her what about progesterone but she says that i don't need. So i m kind of in doubt.

[@ellet5693]

What if HRT seems to be increasing the size of your Fibroids?

[@patriciacollins751]

Is there a health advantage to do the Estridial patch and the Progestone pill together, versus the Combi patch (estorgen & progesterone)? I tried the Estridial Patch 0.025mg & 100 mg Progesterone pill..first night went ok 2nd night I was up late as usual (insomnia) and as I was walking to the kitchen to get a glass of water and BAM! All of a sudden, I felt very dizzy. Almost like I was drunk. This may sound crazy, but I was afraid to go to sleep bc I thought I might not wake up. This could be just my serious case of anxiety( my own thought) Next day I was very groggy. I stopped taking both and called my doc's office. She offered progesterone to be inserted vaginally (I don't want to do that) or begin taking the Combi-Patch instead. Combi-Patch seems so easy and simple. Why wouldn't that be the first option to be offered? Should I have given myself a longer amt of time on the Estridial Patch 0.025mg & Progesterone 100mg for my body to get used to it?

[@C1nderfire]

It’s so hard to read my hormones that I can’t even tell if my estrogen is within range because it just kind of doesn’t explain it

[@Authentistic-ism]

i missed the bloodwork details, could somone specify what bloodwork she said?

[@desie68]

56…..low cortisol …. Low quality of life because of 20 debilitating flushes a day that leave me lifeless…. Estrogen is good… just started progesterone at night…. Anything you can help? I have brain scan

[@Rosaleesa7]

What to do , i just got a mammogram and it showed i have calcification in my left breast. I just started estradiol patch but it's making my breast hurt.

[@Rosaleesa7]

I'm 66

[@Rosaleesa7]

Had surgical menopause at 29

[@nicolemerz1731]

Castor oil on breasts... 😊

[@nicolemerz1731]

Reduce estradiol a little little bit... you will get used to it hopefully

[@CC-oq1ts]

Can I take estrogen if I'm in Peri? Still cycle regular

[@tammylee421]

I’m

[@Nat-H28]

Hi from Germany!!I guess some information about HRT is coming later on this video.The safety of it is a concern or it depends on the situation of the individual?

[@cm1906]

Ich empfehle „Hormongesteuert Podcast, MDR“ hier auf KZbin. Um die 27 Episoden mit der Präsidentin der deutschen Menopause Gesellschaft. Sehr informativ!

[@kikiob3628]

I’ve heard that HRT is bad. Which is it?

[@nicolemerz1731]

Outdated info!!! Whi 2002

[@Annd75575]

Fibroids and HRT ?? Can we take HRT with awful fibroids. I read fibroids love estrogen.

[@CYndibabI]

❕💭💭❕can YOU take HRT if YOU have atrial fibrillation/afib❔ 💭💭 wonder 💭 if a patient is super SENSITIVE to a lot regarding pills 💊 treatments ect HOW do YOU treat a patient in that situation❔🩷

[@nataliapicardi9995]

Why my breast is hurting like in the pregnancy!!! Premenopausal women

[@tiffanym8358]

Can I use the patch if I am swimming/using hot tub on daily basis.

[@helenahlstrom2418]

You have to cover it with a waterproof patch

[@Gnsavvy]

Progesterone

[@nellieb4252]

This was wonderful. Many thanks. ♥️❤️🩷

[@nataliapicardi9995]

Why my breast is hurting like in the pregnancy!!! Premenopausal women

[@starryluma1806]

Have you had a mammogram? I would address this with your doctor if pain continues.