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[@CheflisashomegrowngourmetTV]

Please keep talking about this subject! I started menopause at 50 and thought I had a terrible autoimmune disease. That’s how much pain I was in. I also got no sleep and it was maddening to say the least while working a full time job as a chef. I found a private dr and went on HRt. Life changing!! I sleep, I exercise all the time, I lost weight and I fell like I’m 35, I’m 54 now. Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@bonnielizarraga7941]

Me too I was so tired and weak they tested me for RA did not have it finally met a lady on hrt im going to try

[@rachealdupre213]

What estrogen/progesterone do you take and dose?Thank you!

[@christinaherren]

I turn 50 recently. My dr. Agreed to treat me with hot but I haven't started yet. He took a blood sample and were awaiting my results.

[@christinaherren]

Omg, he called me with results. I'm already in menopause!. I'm actually a little surprised. I thought I had at least a year or two more left. I will make an apt. soon to make a plan. He did give me estradiol cream already. though.

[@GluylaineA]

Suzanne Somers is the woman l, the person who turned me on to BHRT and I was amazed by what she was writing about in her books. However, I had much difficulty in finding anyone, a doctor, especially 17-20 years ago, to prescribe, to even listen to me, it was a battle. I had to wait four years till finally I did find someone who was willing to listen to me and helped me on my path and I am for forever grateful to Suzanne Somers. I don’t think that she has gotten the accolades that she should’ve received unfortunately and she was definitely and continue to be a leader in this, so thank you Suzanne

[@pennypierce6511]

The study proved medical establishment has a disdain for women...

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

The WHI? I hate to agree…but it was pretty terrible, you’re right.

[@SugarTide935]

Exactly…. It should tell you something that MEN have zero issues getting estrogen, but when a WOMAN asks for it… she is given the run around and told to suck it up. Absolute BS!

[@margottfon330]

They do... uh...

[@Loralarify]

Absolutely agree- Glad I have one of the best menopause specialists in the country where I live.

[@jessicacollins9033]

@@Loralarify lucky you!! Are you on HRT?

[@Patriot1789]

I’m 76 and took HRT for a few years because I was having hot flashes, interrupted sleep etc. My doctor recommended that I stop when my periods stopped because the word at the time was that HRT might be associated with cancer. Fast forward to about 60 and I started to get some spotting. Over the next few years the doctor I had did 3 D&Cs and found nothing suspicious. Long story short on the last one there was a cell type that her office wasn’t able to explain to me. I decided to get another opinion. This doctor also did a sonogram (as had the first) and said, “Look, any bleeding post menopausally is abnormal, you also have some fluid and I don’t know why.” We did another D&C which came back positive for cancer. After a hysterectomy I also had to get chemo and radiation because it had infiltrated some level of the uterus. The point here is that even a DNA check afterwards was negative for cancer genes. Over the next 15 years I’ve had two bowel cancers found through colonoscopies and two bowel resections. Do I think the HRT had anything to do with it? No idea. But women need to be aware of their own bodies in ways that they are not today and if they have access to testing for cancers they should get them. Now, my husband is a physician who studied at some of the best med schools in the country, had taught medicine and practiced at one of the best hospitals in the nation. So, not even doctor’s families are exempt from missed diagnoses. Get your tests and get second opinions if your symptoms aren’t addressed. It is nice to look young but the best advice is to stay out of the sun, wear high SPF every day, reapply if you are at the beach, and start young. Otherwise as you age eat fewer carbs, more vegies and protein and trust your own knowledge of how your body is feeling and working. Life has no guarantees and women need to be their own best advocates.

[@glenngrant3205]

Hi Bonita, Were you using synthetic HRT or bio-identical?? Just wondering. I have been using bio-identical hot for about the past 20 years with no negative affects. Since there are no large studies for bio-identical hrt I had to weigh the pro/con for myself. Been very happy with my results.

[@louisaklimentos7583]

You can’t completely stay out if the sun . If you , you will end up with low vitamin D which can lead to cancer .

[@TheShumoby]

​@@glenngrant3205more likely she took Premarin and synthetic progestin judging from her age.

[@TheHelenhunter]

Going into the sun WITH sunscreen is bad advice. Your skin won't produce vitamin d AND the sun protects from melanoma. Since people have started using sunscreen there's been dramatic increase in skin cancer.

[@Lbb789]

Most women around that time were doing pharma hrt.

[@brendaf1033]

I'm 70. Instant menopause at 45 (hysterectomy-complete). HRT for 12 yrs. No issues. Moved to Colorado and new dr nearly had a stroke because I was on HRT. That was when all the "bad" stuff about HRT was all over the news. Took a year to get off slowly. STILL have hot flashes. I have been informed by several drs that I'm just one of the "lucky" ones that will probably have hot flashes always. How wonderful. Ladies, do your homework. If you don't have a supportive doctor, then find one that aligns with your thinking.

[@wendywoobles]

Great comment! I went through menopause at 40 and I'm 58 now. I was never put on HRT and I now have osteoporosis. My skin is lax and saggy, way too much at my age. I wish I had been given an option or more information on menopause at my early age when I went through it. My Dr basically told me they didn't believe in HRT. Then in my early 50s my gyno told me it was too late. So frustrating that all the knowledge that is out there now wasn't really talked about 18 years ago. ❤

[@brendaf1033]

@@wendywoobles - I was lucky in having a female OBGYN when I had my hysterectomy. I was on HRT 2 hrs after surgery. I do think it is terrible when drs don't give you information so you can make an informed choice or have a choice at all. I wish I had not gotten off when I did. The only choice I have now that may help with flashes is to get on a SSRI which I won't do. They aren't awful anymore, just annoying. I'm sorry your dr didn't offer HRT.

[@pkstiever]

@@wendywoobles It is nowhere near too late!! You are still plenty young enough. Find a decent menopause specialist. You do NOT have to suffer for no reason! I am 70 and have nothing wrong with me and my bones are in good shape. I have been on HRT since I was 47 and have loved it. My sisters are younger than me and have all sorts of medical issues, along with osteopenia. They refuse to even discuss hormones. (Another thing I notice about them is they are grumpy all the time with no energy.) Menopause Taylor has a great site with so many excellent videos. She is an OB/GYN and has written some books on the subject. She advises everyone start with her first video as her topics build on each other. She backs it all up with medical studies and research.

[@myalloy]

Thank you for sharing the INCREDIBLE education here (and for reviewing our M4 Estriol Face Cream!) Menopause is inevitable. Suffering is not.

[@chrissymarie7903]

I love that you’re talking about this! I’m 47 now and started HRT a year ago. Total game changer! I still get my period, but was experiencing severe brain fog, moodiness, dull, ugly skin, sleep issues and no sex drive. I take progesterone tablets from a compounding pharmacy and get testosterone pellets. Within a week of starting testosterone my sex drive was back and within two months the brain fog, sleep issues and everything else resolved. Insurance doesn’t cover this which I think is crazy however, despite the cost it is a must.

[@amadablam7]

how many mg of testorene do you take per day? and do you cycle it? or are you taking it every day?

[@GluylaineA]

Been on BHRT for 27 + years. I can tell you my aging process is much different than others. For the best. I highly recommend it. I also take very good health measures

[@GluylaineA]

17 years! My bad

[@heatherrobitaille5001]

Is there a certain kind you're ok?

[@maryc327]

As an Aesthetician for 23 years, the results of your friends study is excellent! A one year roll back in 7 weeks is fantastic progress! I really appreciate your channel, Penny. Your content is great!

[@SlMONSAYS]

Even as a male, I found this to be incredibly fascinating. - Brandon (from VA)

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Interestingly men even benefit from topical estriol (although nowhere near like a woman as their skin doesn’t experience the drop or menopause). I left that out but found it fascinating!!

[@SlMONSAYS]

@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE DEFINITELY good to know! (Hey, June!)

[@denisenj7648]

With HALF of every human being going through menopause at some point, every man, woman, and child should understand what menopause is. Thanks for listening.

[@heatherjane910]

I’ve been on full HRT since I became peri menopausal. I became postmenopausal at 51. I’m fortunate to have an MD who specializes in it. It’s extremely important to include progesterone with the topical estrogen. I’m on prescription Divigel and have also used prescription Elestrin. Both are gels you apply to your upper thigh or upper arm depending on which one. Testosterone is another hormone that most women don’t realize we need, as well. My MD prescribed it for me through a compounding pharmacy. I’m turning 55 this year and my skin isn’t perfect, but everyone thinks I’m much younger.

[@h_a869]

Thank you Penny!!! I am 39, almost two years postpartum my 4th child and REALLY focusing on what to do BEFORE I get into peri/menopause so that the can be a smooth as possible! I am weight training HEAVY, eating 1g of protein per body weight, carnivore diet, and of course will increase my protein as I get older, and working on my skincare routine. My goal isn't to look 20, my goal is to be healthy and happy through this transition. So many women don't understand that we have SO MUCH more control over this chapter than we think. We can support our sleep, stress, diet, exercise, sunshine, who we surround ourselves with. We have more control than we think...this doesn't have to be a hard, depressing, sad chapter, it can be an empowering one where we take control of our bodies and health.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Yes yes yes!!!!

[@terry1090]

I'm turning 69 on Monday. There was never any conversation about hormones ever. If you took HRT you will develop breast cancer was what I had heard/read. Without estrogen, heart attack, Alzheimer's and osteoporosis could be in my future. My menopause was uneventful so I didn't question anything. My mother's was uneventful, as well. KZbinr Dr. Barbie Taylor (Menopause Barbie) is an excellent menopause educator. Read her bio before you pass judgment - she is eccentric and dramatic - to keep your attention in her videos. The best menopause education available.

[@gailnightowl0423]

What do you mean your menopause was uneventful, and are you on hormones now?

[@marlenehod]

My Birthday is Monday, the 5th also (Only I will be 71). Happy Birthday! I thought hormone replacement causes cancer. Is that what you were told too? Maybe it's "big Pharma" trying to keep us sick so they can make money.

[@Nia435]

I agree… I learned so much from her videos and got the courage to talk to my doc about HRT. I’ve been happily on an estrogen patch (the correct dose to protect for heart attacks from MT’s videos!) progesterone pills and estrogen vaginal cream.

[@gailnightowl0423]

@@Nia435 I have a pfo hole in my heart, so due to the hormones increasing risks of blood clots, I can't take them.

[@marybarber6436]

Thanks..will check it out. Im 50 and getting nervous

[@Coop0920]

Yes!!! I’ve been waiting forever for someone to make a video like this. Menopause feels like a dark cloud we’re just supposed to suffer through and not talk about it. I have been fearing it for a long time. Thank you for making this video!

[@silynthiacrane66]

I’m so happy you are talking about this! I’m 57 and have been on hrt since I was 50 and entered menopause. It was absolutely life changing for me!

[@jeanettestalmack2183]

HRT saved me in menopause. No issues. I’ve been on them for 2 years and will be on them the rest of my life.It’s shocking and disheartening that our doctors don’t prepare us for what will happen in menopause and don’t discuss HRT.

[@lsegluv8574]

Same took me forever to find a doctor, of course he does not accept insurance because he says he would need 3 more people in his office to manage insurance. Before being on HRT and get a diagnostic of being peri menopausal, I freaked out. I thought I had early dementia, arthritis, and may be had a terrible disease. Not even talking about the weight gain and insulin resistance that suddenly happened. Every doctor was making me do all kind of tests from adrenal to dopler 😂. Gosh how much money did I spent... with all these OBJ and specialists NOT ONE at 49 at the time Said the word perimenopause!!!!! The real combat of feminist should be on the healthcare of women ! One year on HRT, and I am seeing the light again. Now my combat is on finding a dermatologist being good at skin care not pushing only the services and laser he owns but owning most lasers to give me what is the best and not to make me help his amortization of his investments !!!

[@beeyourbest6675]

I've been on a HRT since I was 49 yrs old. I'm now 63 and I'm still on it. People think I'm in my 40's. I really think Hormone Replacement Therapy has really helped. I feel great all the time, go to the gym 3 times a week. Don't be afraid of HRT. A low dose pill will NOT hurt your health.

[@rachealdupre213]

what estrogen and dose do you use?Thank you

[@tracyholden1007]

Ifind it mind boggling about how behind the US is compared to other countries when it comes to anything to do with womens reproductive health. Its just very sad, well done Penny for helping spread the info❤ I live in Singapore here we have mental health experts trained in menopause concerns, endocrinologists specifically trained in tracking our hormones and gyne/obe who walk us entirely through the process as,we enter peri-menopause. Its so important to unstand the process.

[@carimawebb9498]

I am just blown away by the number of my women friends who either never heard of HRT or were scared away by the breast cancer scare. My mother was on HRT & I took it as just normal minus using Premarin (which when my mother heard about how mares where used to make it, she stopped & changed to a different HRT). I’m almost 60 & have been on some form or another since I first started noticing peri menopausal symptoms related to sexual function. Several years later my friends began relating how sex was no longer a part of their lives, rather married or single, since it became painful. I’d immediately tell them about HRT & how it changed everything & they’d often look at me completely stunned. Then the reverse happened leaving me incredulous & stunned when they relayed that their various doctors either refused to discuss it, told them it was just a part of aging & what they needed to live with, &/or told them the cancer risks were too high & they’d get used to it. I could not comprehend! I encouraged them to get different doctors who would LISTEN to them & treat them w/the respect they deserved. Enjoying our lives & living the best we can, including sexually, is our right as women & human beings. My 1st thought was that perhaps I was lucky as my doctor was female. However, some of my friends did have female OBGYNs. Then I thought perhaps my doctor being a naturopath had something to do w/it. But my mother’s OBGYN was not & she was of course a generation older. So thank you for this, Penny. I’ve also been using an estrogen compound on my face & neck since reading about how important it was for skin health a few years ago. Now I’m wanting to see if my prescription compound is similar to M4!

[@nancypreston7966]

thank you so much for sharing - brilliant feedback

[@sharilevy1217]

Hi... I didn't know there was anything for the face that's a prescription hormone cream!!! Would you mind sharing the name of the product ?

[@wendywoobles]

I'm one of those who missed out on the HRT option because of my doctor's didn't believe in it. I really wish I had known there was other options. I'm 58 with osteoporosis and I look much older than my age not to mention all the other issues that go along with menopause. 😢

[@carimawebb9498]

@@sharilevy1217 it’s a compounded cream so there’s no product name. My compounding pharmacy makes it for me. After reading some articles in medical journals re: the importance of estrogen in helping our skin fight some of the effects of aging, I asked my doctor if she could prescribe a cream the pharmacist could make. She was familiar w/the scientific literature on HRT & skincare. After she read the article she & the pharmacist came up w/the formula. I’m anxious to see if it resembles M4. If I still had the one particular article, I’d send the link, but unfortunately I no longer have it.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

I’m so sorry Wendy 😔

[@Nia435]

Thanks for spreading the good word about HRT. I accidentally got my tube of retinol mixed up with my vaginal estrogen tube and put it on my face not long ago…. 😂 glad to hear it might actually have been ok! Glad my doc was ok with prescribing HRT for me, but I went in prepared. Menopause Taylor on YT and Angie Hot & Flashy, helped get me prepared to know what to ask for. I’m so glad you’re talking about it too!

[@nancypreston7966]

i was worried that you'd put your retinol in your vagina!! 😂

[@littlebeebs1]

Good thing it wasn’t the other way around! OUCH 🤣

[@courtneyblue15]

Dr. Marie Claire Haver here on KZbin is a wealth of information! She says you can mix your estrogen cream with regular moisturizer and use it on your face.

[@Geor197]

I am on HRT for 2 years now , my life is MUCH BETTER IN EVERY WAY!!! Estradiol patches and progesterone capsules

[@pamelajensen5961]

Please please please talk about these topics more! Our doctors won’t talk to us, and we only have so much time to be advocates for ourselves. Thank you for the information, it is so helpful.💚🌱

[@aawrnnc]

I just started the M4 cream about a month ago. I also started using the Tretinoin from Alloy. This is encouraging! I am looking forward to seeing the follow-up videos. Thank you for posting this!

[@KrystyneLucken-if6rs]

If you really want to learn about menopause, look up Menopause Taylor on both KZbin and or podcast. She is a brilliant physician that will teach you absolutely everything. She stresses going to the beginning and watching/listening in order and I totally agree. Her information is the most valuable I have ever heard and has already improved my quality of life so much. She does not sell anything. Her goal os to educate and she is amazing. Absolutely life changing. Sometimes a little silly but worth it. I have been binging her videos, I cant stop. I want to learn everything I can

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Menopause Taylor is a wonderful resource! I agree 💙

[@morana0]

Dear Penny, I am following you for several years now and loving every video you post, not missing a single one. I love how thorough you go into every single topic. But, this one just is a step above. I think this video should have millions of views and I hope it will have. It really deserves that and you deserve that, since you just hit the topic that is of so importance for every woman regarding our age. I hope every woman who looks it will do her part and share it or at least show it phisically to family and friends, to mothers, aunts, because I really think this is something we all should be aware of even if at the moment we might think it is maybe too early. It is never too early to be prepared, especially if majority of us can expect the struggle with the people whou should be there to help us and to educate us. We have to make sure that we are in a right hands of a good doctors or change them until we find the one, but we don't have to think that we are stuck with what we have and that it has to be like that and that it can't be better. It can, it is just that we have to take things under our control. And that is, I am afraid and unfortunately, the case with more and more things in our lives. Thank you very much for this video and I for sure will do everything to share it with people close to me, because I want them to know everything they should know for there better tomorrow or even today. Thank you one more time and I wish you and your family all the best 🤍🤍🤍

[@Fran-hi6pg]

I'm 52 & absolutely sold on the benefits of topical estrogen for women my age. But, I can't afford the My Alloy. So, I read the studies on it & started mixing a bit of my Estradiol .01% prescription cream w/ a splash of the SUKOYAKA SUHADA Urea Toner just to help is spread evenly. I've only been doing it for a month and it has made a huge difference in my skin! It's plumper, bouncier and seems to take in my other serums better. I haven't seen this obvious of a change in my skin from a topical since I started tretinoin.

[@bibicheknauf4163]

After ovarian cancer at 37 year and a total hysterectomy, I have been on HRT for 40 years and just ordered the M4 cream. Every time I see my esthetician, she compliments me on my skin and, although I take very good care of it, thanks to Penny’s amazing recommendations 😉, I know that HRT is to be thanked for. Some other part of my body (I will let you guess which one) is also much younger than an average 77 year old woman. Penny, thanks again for another amazing video😍

[@bethupton7378]

I just ordered the M4 cream too! I'm very excited! I saw my prescription is going to be 0.3%. I was wondering if yours is the same? I don't know if there are different strengths based on age and skin conditions or how your skin reacts?

[@bibicheknauf4163]

@@bethupton7378 no idea the strength of my prescription 🙃. But, I will let you know when I get it.

[@TheHelenhunter]

​@@bibicheknauf4163I just had a full hysterectomy last year due to ovarian cancer too at age 37. Can you recommend a product? Did you use the estrogel? I heard it increases blood sugar levels and I'm still a bit traumatized from the cancer. I'm wondering if it's a significant raise in blood sugar or safe?

[@crystalresler5534]

Life saving information!!After turning 45, i began researching hrt and have been SHOCKED at how the medical completely ignores this critical turning point in a woman's life...very sad for a whole generation of ladies. Ive used myalloy for a couple of years and they are fantastic!

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Thank you for sharing! That’s so great to hear (myalloy). 💙💙

[@myalloy]

Thank you! So glad to hear this.

[@melaniemerkosky]

I'm 43 and I am SO grateful for this information! I want to make sure that I am prepared and informed for menopause in advance. Thank you Penny!

[@Reesespieces123]

I’m 56 and learned about HRT last year. I’m on it. It’s been great so far and everything I learned was from Dr.susan hardwick smith's KZbin channel. So grateful for her and her knowledge . She’s a sexual health doctor , menopause expert and any question you might have she answers. It’s changed my life and I really had no idea. I had no symptoms as far as hot flashes or headaches but I did have pain with sex and vaginal dryness. I thought something was wrong with me and I was sad. I take care of myself and pride myself on my healthy lifestyle and keep in great shape. I live in high heels and love my husband of almost 30 years. It has been a game changer and I’m happy I was armed with the knowledge from doctor Susan to talk to my doctor and she was fine with me starting HRT.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

So awesome!!! Thank you for sharing. I’m so happy for you! No one needs to be in pain, sad, uncomfortable, none of that! Hugs 💙

[@Reesespieces123]

@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE agree! You can’t be afraid to talk about it. The more we share the more we help. You don’t know what you don’t know…. Till you do. 🐳🤸‍♂️

[@Reesespieces123]

Hugs back!!! 🫶

[@slucaspro]

Thank you for this, Penn! I think it's extremely important for "mature" beauty influencers to bring menopause-related, HRT-related content to their audiences because it's a way to reach this age bracket with this crucial information. I will be trying M4 from Alloy, but that aside, I was blessed to find Menopause Taylor in 2020 at age 49 when I was going through issues that I didn't realize were peri-menopause. (My family practitioner kept trying to put me on anti-depressants to help me sleep.) That same year I insisted on and started HRT and am now fully menopausal. I bridged the estrogen gap, and I would have had no idea what on earth that meant if I hadn't found that channel. It's infuriating to me that so many women have never been educated on estrogen loss and the way it affects our overall health, sense of well-being, and longevity. Thank you so much for delving beyond the skin aspects and touching on the deeper issue at hand. Your content is so helpful always and now you're going above and beyond in such an important way - you're a star!

[@jojolina71]

Hi Penny! Thank you very much for this truly in-in-depth video + blog on everything ‘hormones’. I am 51 and since one year on bio identical hormones. Regular doctors in the netherlands do not prescribe this, but we have German gyneacologists who do ! So i have my Hrt creams from a German gyneacologist + compounding pharmacy. It truly works, i think everything you write is true and women should not have to live ‘without’. Love the background and your spring time outfits! Kissie from Netherlands 🍒🍒🍒

[@claritanovelo3308]

Thank you Penny. It is very hard going through perimenopause and doctors not understanding. I have even had female doctors who do not understand and some who have been honest and said they themselves have questions. Imagine what help can we get if they themselves are confused. I am so scared of cancer as last August I also lost my best friend to cancer. But having so many changes and different things happening to me which I cannot explain makes me very interested in this website. Thank you for bringing all this important information to us . God bless.

[@skincarelover9568]

Omg Penny I’m so excited for this video!!

[@dionline88]

After having a complete hysterectomy 12 yrs ago, I was plunged into menopause overnight. When I was getting so many hot flashes that I was getting approx 3 hrs of sleep a night, my GYN prescribed HRT for me and what a huge difference. I'm now 60 and know I'll never be without it. Ever. And after watching Dr Barbara Taylor's videos here on YT (Menopause Barbie), I know it'll help me throughout my life, not hurt me as previously thought. I love that you're helping other women in our stage of life to find their way and make their own decisions about if they want to do this magnificent thing for themselves. God bless you Penn!

[@nancypreston7966]

thanks for sharing your story!!

[@denisenj7648]

Highly recommend Barbara Taylor!

[@cabrooker]

I went into surgical menopause 3 years ago and I too was scared off of trying HRT due to the risk of breast cancer...but the changes in my skin and body have been intense and now I am starting to rethink that decision!!

[@liviusss]

Oh, Penn, with each video you look more beautiful and radiant! Keep up the great work! ❤❤❤❤

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

You are too kind!!!

[@primordialmeow7249]

As an RN who experienced my own menopausal year in 2009, I used Bioidentical Hormones Therapy (BHRT) for two years prescribed by a very knowledgeable MD and specially compounded by a compounding pharmacy at the cost of $50.00/month out of pocket. I got through the shift very well and healthily. As an RN coming of age during the results of the huge "Women's Health Initiative" released in 2002. Much of the information in the WHI is valid. The entirety of the study should not be labeled "unfortunate." I do believe that a very low percentage of women need HRT for more than a few years during their shift. Estrogen for life is no longer considered a viable option. Now, at 68, I absolutely do not personally feel the need to supplement with hormones. I do use soy products quite a bit. With all due respect, I think this vid is mostly for peri and actively menopausal women. Afterward, your body adjusts. Diet, exercise, preventative health care and great skin care is where it's at for me. ❤️

[@LynnCrain-MySexySaturday]

@@primordialmeow7249 Not all bodies adjust the way that medical science says it should. Unfortunately, I'm one of those and if I'd had a doctor that truly listened to my needs and wasn't blinded by the previous research, he might have done some hormonal studies to see just what I WAS missing. Lots of studies make assumptions that 'most' women are in one of these categories and unfortunately, that's not the case. Having been a nurse, then a scientist, there is a long way to go on women's medical research front concerning hormones because it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. That's what we currently have when it actually needs to be a full bell curve to note that all not all women fit that paradigm and many are outliers.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

I think it’s unfortunate that the study caused even one woman to be misinformed and therefore not make appropriate choices. The message I want to convey most is that every woman is different. We all deserve the truth and the opportunity to make choices based on that truth. That’s all. I think it’s awesome that your path has worked for you! That’s the goal 👏 Thank you (both) for sharing! This is ALL about talking to each other and our doctors!

[@Misrising]

Hi Penny, I appreciate that you keep the matter of menopausal relief front and center. I just found out that this company and its products are only available to Americans at this time, which sucks big time 🙁 I hope they offer their products to Canadians eventually...

[@jille9650]

When I went through menopause and started having hot flashes and severe fatigue my doctor said, "are you ready to make all that go away?" Boom, done. There are great docs out there. I am lucky, I suppose.

[@nataliecavalli331]

Omg it’s definitely time to have these conversations, I am stunned at how few women are aware of their options, latest research, potential longevity and health benefits, that fact that the old studies were flawed. Quiet suffering, and what is even more frustration complete luck of interest in the subject of HRT care among providers. I am only 40, but I will educate myself and I will be prepared. Thank you!!!❤

[@christymckee5706]

I use bio -identical, hormone pellet placement for 10 years now. I can’t express how it’s changed my life. Unfortunately, you have to find a medical doctor that supports women’s health alternatives . They are hard to find . Most doctors want to scare you out if it stating cancer risk.. this is HIGHLY EXAGGERATED . I pay out of pocket for this treatment .

[@cararichman1729]

I use Biote pellets as well. I love them and would never go back to the stuff my former doctor had me on before I knew about Biote. It's been amazing!

[@clenycruz3891]

Oh this is so nice to read! My doctor just recommended Biote- please share your experience. He mentioned I would need to have the injection every 6 months. Any side affects?

[@stephaniecamp5729]

🎉thank you Penn you are amazing! I’m 55 using an estrogen patch/sticker and 14 days a month progesterone with support of my primary doctor after I brought up my hormone, age and other health concerns with my belief that low dose hormonal supplementation would be a positive to my physical and mental health. Every 5 weeks I either do a TCA peel or collagen stimulating Micro-needling at home. I am trying to just be the best me I can be 😇 you are inspiration to me, great thought provoking video ~ thank you!

[@MaggieFrett]

I learned about the benefits of HRT by accident. I follow another skincare and makeup influencer who talked about her menopause journey. At the time, when I was on menopause, I had mental fog and no energy, I couldn’t understand what was wrong with me. Once I realized that I would benefit from HRT I planned to ask my OBGYN for a PX. I started menopause 2 years ago and immediately got HRT. I know have more energy and am able to focus properly. There is no doubt that we always learn something new. I will definitely look into skincare that includes estrogen!

[@kimcruz16]

🫶🏼 Thank You Penny for sharing. I’m 57 yrs old on the journey of menopause. no one talks about this topic. I’m definitely interested & want to age gracefully. Xoxo from NYC

[@IndigooceanOrg]

Going on HRT was one of the very best things I did for my skin! Glad you're covering this. (Nice to also sleep through the night without hot flashes!)

[@LauraLVTGW]

Emergency Total Hysterectomy last October at 53 years old, immediate menopause. My doctor told me the first 10 years are the most important for HRT. Protects your skin, bones and heart. I am not a candidate for oral replacement, so I got the patch. I'm overweight and smoke. With the patch my chances of a blood clot go way down. I feel like a new person. My brain fog is gone, I'm not as depressed and my moods are more even. Women don't usually talk about this and we should. I know the older women in my family just suffered in silence. Thank you for talking about this topic and getting the information out. I'll be watching to learn all I can. Many blessings!💖💖💖

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

I’m so sorry you had to have an emergency hysterectomy, but I’m SO glad you had a great doctor!!

[@loiseywillis3997]

I’m 55 and went through pre mature menopause at 42. I had to go through hell before starting with bio identical pellets at 42. I now use estrogen cream and face cream. We are in the dark ages for menopause. I talk to my younger friends about what to do for this phase of life.❤

[@lindablair3837]

I'm 62 and have been on HRT since my fifties. Menopause Taylor has excellent videos on hormone replacement options. I'm going to try M4 cream. My skin looks great. I take really good care of it and used botox, now Restalyne, to prevent lines.

[@gma2039]

Excellent topic. Appreciate that you both took the trouble to try and control for other factors that could have influenced the changes in her skin.

[@turenam2772]

So thankful when I entered menopause that I did research and opted to take HRT, I had some bizarre symptoms, food tasted metallic and I lost weight, and started experiencing depression (not to mention hot flashes and Sahara desert down under ), fast forward 5 days on HRT, and my symptoms were reduced by 90 percent (except the Sahara desert issue, it’s getting better but taking longer to improve).

[@nancypreston7966]

ohhh, look into vaginal estrogen for the sahara issue - it's said to work a charm, and very quickly!!

[@sharonmoore9677]

Great info! It’s also sad that doctors don’t tell their patients that hrt is necessary because estrogen loss can lead to osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

I agree!!

[@CapitalNaturel]

While HRT CAN be a solution to ease transition it is not « necessary ». A good Naturopathic Dr can help one prevent and mitigate the effects of oestrogen loss. As Penny said, menopause is not a disease, it’s just a phase of life. No meds are actually « necessary » to go through it! 😉✌🏼

[@nancypreston7966]

@@CapitalNaturel no meds are 'necessary' but women are living longer (according to the Office of National Statistics "Just over a century ago the average life expectancy at birth for a man was 48.4 years, whereas women could expect to live to 54.0. Fast forward from 1915 to 2015 and a man's life span extended by 31 years and almost 29 years for a woman (79.3 and 82.9 respectively)". So 100 years ago the average women would spend virtually no time 'without estrogen' whereas today she may spend 30+ years. During the first 10 years without estrogen a women's bones, brain and heart (among other organs) all suffer dramatically due to lack of estrogen. Penn is wise in recommending the book Estrogen Matters by by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Carol Tavris. Dr. Bluming is a retired oncologist who's wife had breast cancer and is a HUGE proponent of estrogen therapy for menopausal women. Carol Tavris's Wiki biography "Carol Anne Tavris is an American social psychologist and feminist. She has devoted her career to writing and lecturing about the contributions of psychological science to the beliefs and practices that guide people's lives, and to criticizing "psychobabble," "biobunk," and pseudoscience." This pair does a stunning job of uncovering the truth behind how important estrogen is to women's health.

[@denisenj7648]

​@@CapitalNaturel it's not the symptoms of menopause that makes estrogen necessary, but the actual diseases due to estrogen loss that make HRT important.

[@courtneyblue15]

@@CapitalNaturel Yes, Menopause is natural, but so is Cancer! Would you opt not to treat it for that reason? Menopause is pathogenic and makes you susceptible to multiple diseases… heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and colo-rectal cancer (just to name a few!) Unless you are someone who is not a candidate for HRT due to certain issues like breast cancer, you should reconsider, as it has many proven benefits that greatly improve your quality of life, as well as protection from the many diseases that we are susceptible to due to our declining/depleted estrogen levels. This is a fact!!

[@jenniferpeterson5206]

I have been using topical estradiol estrogen for about 6 months. I'm almost 49. I was having side effects of too much estrogen. Now I'm estrogen dominant and had to stop using the topical treatment. Estrogen can and does absorb into your bloodstream! Estriol isn't as severe as estradiol but can still cause estrogen dominance. I'm about a month out from weaning off the estrogen cream and taking meds to help my body balance. I will get new bloodwork in August to make sure things are moving in the right direction. But in the mean time I'm praying I didn't do longterm damage to my body.

[@amberdenz]

I was estrogen dominant after coming off birth control. It really did a number on me. I take DIM (metabolizes excess estrogen) and an herbal blend called PMS Comfort from Herb-Pharm that contains Chasteberry & Dong Quai which help promote Progesterone. This really helped me with bloating, cramping, acne and I sleep better too.

[@natasha09179]

Hi were you using it on your face? Just wondering thanks.

[@kabsatdajaj]

I hope you are doumg better. Just a word of caution, you should never use estrogen cream without progesterone cream. Maybe that is what caused you problem.

[@kimdorcy5150]

I have used emepell and recently have been using the m4 cream and I respond better to the m4. I am also using oneskin and those two products in my routine make an amazing impact.

[@marlenedelatorre7469]

I have been on identical hormone therapy for years.. never went through a traditional menopause.. I sought out a woman naturopathic doctor.. I love my doctor .. I have blood work done twice a year.. I also do the Dutch test which also looks at hormones and adrenals as well as..DHEA.. levels..We ladies need to advocate and educate ourselves and take our health in our own hands and know what we want.. I also know not every one can do this exactly the same; depending on your family history.. But do research and learn what you can do.. It’s for our health and the health of our bones.. Also, add weight, strength training to your exercise program.. a strong body is also so important.. There are many components to our health.. if we are healthy.. our skin and hair will naturally glow..and you will feel so good..

[@lizphillips6663]

I’m 57, and ordered the M4. 🤞🏻. Thank you for ALL you’re information!

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

💙💙💙

[@donieb5136]

Many providers aren’t allowed to prescribe because they work for healthcare systems that dictate what they’re allowed to prescribe.

[@seatribefilms]

You’re so cool! I love how you have so much passion about this. It is so very important for all of us women. Thank you for giving us a much needed resource to turn to for help. ❤

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

💙💙💙

[@ilkasiegmund247]

Great subject!!! And so true that it’s almost impossible, depending on where you live, to find a physician that a) is willing to do it, b) actually knows what he/she is talking about and c) takes insurance!!!! I’ve had several physicians totally mess up my HRT and I’m still on the hunt for not only a knowledgeable physician but also one that doesn’t want to get paid cash! After all, I pay an arm and a leg for health insurance! This is regarding my health! It’s pretty ridiculous!!!!

[@karlaschmid8757]

HRT helps prevent bone loss as well. This was a fantastic video.

[@Lynds75]

Thanks so much Penny! I was actually looking at using this service today! Perfect timing! 😊💕

[@patriciacampbell5111]

Hi Penn, I started using topical estriol and estradiol on my face 4 weeks ago (I’m in perimenopause, age51). I see a huge difference already - that plump, almost ‘waxy’ clear glass skin is coming back. I think that the combination of prepping fibroblasts with estrogen, and then stimulating them with microneedling is going to be verry interesting.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

This makes me SO HAPPY!!! Yay!!!!

[@kabsatdajaj]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Can you please tell if you use it daily?

[@patriciacampbell5111]

Yes. I now use it under my retinol, at night

[@tommathys2]

Hi! Do you mean estradiol gel? O,75 mg? I was just wondering since it’s so thick what would happen if I nano needle it into my face? Or even deeper?

[@tommathys2]

@@PENNSMITHSKINCARE what do you think about noneneedling that gel into the face?

[@Loralarify]

I have a fabulous menopause specialist who opened up her own practice here in Grand Rapids Michigan. She is fantastic- so supportive and brilliant and kind, too. She saved my life after cancer 7 years ago- Even if I had to travel, I would for this sort of care, because it’s not a luxury-it’s a necessity. Thank you for speaking to this very very important subject Penny. I will look into the product!

[@jenniferpeterson5206]

Does this dr accept insurance?

[@Loralarify]

@@jenniferpeterson5206 yes- but it may depend on the insurance? I don’t know because I’m on Medicare & that isn’t covered.

[@Anonymous-sh3ig]

Hi did she put you on hrt after cancer ? My gyno gave me hrt almost one year ago but just refused to refill the prescription last month because of a prior diagnosis of atypical lobular hyperplasia through biopsy and the a lumpectomy which came back as PASH which is not cancer. That was in 2017. All mammogram have been normal since Now 3 weeks off hrt patch and progesterone 100mg oral and I’m awake at night again hot flashes coming back. I’m so sad. I have been using alloy for about one month and I think it really does improve skin. Another fantastic woman on utube Claudia glows did a video on alloy which got me on it.

[@Loralarify]

@@Anonymous-sh3ig yes she did- I have the BRCa mutations so my cancer risk is all genetic. There are as many risks to NOT being on estrogen as there are to being on it. You really need a specialist in this area to help you. I haven’t pulled the trigger on the Alloy estrogen face cream yet.. seems excessively priced.

[@VP-kr2vd]

There's only so much topical creams, eating healthy, diet, etc can do to keep one's face looking more plump, less droopy, less wrinkly, less saggy. If you want to remove the evidence of age and rewind the clock the only thing that can drastically change the fallen face is a deep facelift. I just got mine a couple months ago and i'm so glad i did. But i always had a recessed jaw so i had double chin fat even in my teens so i know i will age terribly and wanted to remove that excess skin that comes quickly when you have a thin face. Jowls and folds just increase without estrogen. I knew i wasn't going to handle more facial folds well. I used to see 60 yr old women with better skin than me because they have rounder faces and less droopy skin. I will look into hrt when that time comes

[@courtneyjackson4843]

My female doctor said she wouldnt even consider HRT until 48 - Im 44 now and have so many questions and no doctor is taking me seriously..this subject is definitely one we need to be talking about.

[@sarastewart2633]

that's so strange to put a number on it. It's more about the symptoms and signs of peri/menopause than how old you are. I hope you are able to get what you need, when you need it.

[@nancypreston7966]

would you consider doing a MyAlloy consultation?

[@courtneyjackson4843]

@@nancypreston7966 I am thinking about it. Dont have hot flashes though but does that matter I wonder?

[@courtneyjackson4843]

@@sarastewart2633 thank you.

[@LenaSheppard]

Thanks for sharing this & for helping other women. I appreciate you so, so much !

[@cinnamongirl68]

I had a total hysterectomy and went on HRT immediately. My doctor is an idiot and just does what I want. I did my own research and chose it for myself. I remember a study that was done a long time ago. It stated that we are the largest animals to live so long, beyond child-bearing years, on the planet. In my opinion, we need our hormones. I was told that HRT could cause breast cancer. It may contribute but in my opinion the good outweigh the bad. You're so right though, no one knows anything and they certainly can't give great advice. My doc told me to take a multivitamin because my bloodwork was all over the place. I asked him which one and how much and he told me to go to the store and pick one. Lol I feel better off getting advice from Reddit at this point. We do have one menopause expert in my town and I have an appointment in 4 months. We'll see. Thanks for putting in the effort to give us more to consider.

[@andreapulver2127]

I've taken oral estrogen for over 30 years...I'm still 30 years older, but my skin is moist and at times oily, which at 69, I embrace. (I have oily skin, and the sebum production is nice now) Paula's Choice just came out with a plant based estrogen. Of course I'm using it and its a pleasant product. I've been using Retin A for 40 years and have been sun aware for that long as well. Has this stuff worked? I think so, but like you say, Penny, it's anecdotal....My best advice is to use these products before you need them because it's easier to maintain than repair.

[@TheShumoby]

What is your estradiol dosage?

[@andreapulver2127]

@@TheShumoby 1mg per day

[@rachealdupre213]

@@andreapulver2127 so you use estradiol tablet?Thank you

[@brittanypower6881]

Penny, I found you about 4 months ago. I was trained on aesthetics back in the late 80s and practiced for a couple of years. Back then we didn't yet have the actives or microneedling or easily accessible retinols/retinals, so I became discouraged by the fact that I felt I could only make very temporary improvements in my clients skin. I became a chef, now I am a PhD candidate and I am a foodways anthropologist. I never lost my interest in aesthetics and especially in medical level skincare. Thank you for what you do online. I keep myself informed in this area and I am religious about my skincare. Having you as an information resource and a guide now that I am 60 years old is a God send. I just wanted to share that you are making a difference and to personally thank you for that

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

You made my day Brittany 🥹 I’m so happy to have you here! 💙

[@reneeburich9497]

I was on HRT for 6 years from 51-57 (I’m 64 now), then developed a fibroid and polyp in my uterus, and had those removed. My dr suggested I wean from the HRT then, which I did. She said studies have shown that HRT has the most benefits for about 10 years from the start of menopause. I do use internal estrogen twice per week, but it’s not systemic.

[@Gigi-ni8mx]

I had a hysterectomy at 24 and am now 53. I tried so many different modalities for estrogen, including pills, sprays, patches, creams, suppositories, etc. about 5 years ago I heard about hormone pellet therapy and it has been a game changer for me! I feel better, sleep better, my skin looks better, I don’t have the achy joints and I don’t have as much of a risk for osteoporosis (according to my doctors info) among many other benefits!

[@katie-hy5zi]

Yes, my mum gets pellets too, however it's a mix of all three hormones, are yours? It's meant to last six months, she feels it wearing off, post four, says it's expensive, post implant you should keep using the gel or whatever for a few days, post the pellet implant ( doc said) Mum asked about a hormone cream a couple of years ago, told the pellets addressed the skin, etc. the only area, it wont - vagina, where tissue can become thin, sore, especially, post sex. `she also had a bone scan, recorded age 30 circa, she's 50... better than before she started her treatment! I will ask her to ask her HRT doc about this cream, it sounds like a little gem....as time passes, discoveries are found :) X

[@Natacha1111]

Not nearly 40, but I decided I never gonna loose my estrogen, I’ll keep on eating my tofu, organic soy milk, red berries etc. Ever since I educated myself how much estrogen has an impact, I’m doing everything to keep it up. Gladly I don’t consume any alcohol nor smoking.

[@amadablam7]

you need both estrogen and progesterone too...and testosterone as well

[@lmcgeorgia]

Love when there are advocates for women and our health! I signed up with Winona for Menopause and HRT.

[@carolm.4623]

I added an estriol facial cream 6 weeks ago and seeing more moisture in my age 60 post meno skin. From what I’ve read, I should see some light wrinkle decrease and collagen increase by 6 months.

[@kaymanuel7256]

May I ask what face cream you are using ?

[@cp4184]

I would also like to know if insurance covered the cream. Thank you!

[@kissmissthis]

GIRL!!! You are amazing Penn!! I just started watching your videos and WOW! Every single video I’ve watched has been mind blowing. Thank you, thank you!! I started losing my sex hormones during my 20’s lol due to stress! I never knew these awful symptoms I was experiencing was hormone imbalance. I completely lost them all (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) in my early 30’s, again, due to stress and hidden illness (mycotoxins cause cell suicide therefore kill ATP). Hot flashes, nausea/vomiting, extreme and weird weight gain, major sleep disturbances, compounded fatigue etc. After seeing multiple doctors, I began to research integrative/functional medicine and that’s how I met my endocrinologist and GP. It was confirmed that I wasn’t even perimenopausal and prescribed precursor supplements as well as bio identical HRT! Don’t give up! IMHO, conventional MD’s are lazy, do the minimum to keep their license, don’t read the ‘manual’ (research - present and past). Integrative/fxnal medicine is anti-aging and all this biohacking healthy people do, definitely pulls chronically ill people back to health. I would definitely never see a male doc ever and keep trying until someone who listens.

[@lindacgrace2973]

Thank you! I begged for hormone replacement - I haven't been able to sleep since hitting menopause but I was told by my doctor, "HRT is a brutal artificial obliteration of a natural process." The experiment substituting conjugated equine oestrogen (which can be patented) for natural bio-identical hormones (which can not be patented and are therefore less profitable) is a TERRIBLE idea. The money greed and politics of the situation created a "brutal artificial obliteration" of scientific truth. Now that I'm close to 70, I'm told it's too late for me. Nothing can be done. The dryness and discomfort down under, the never-ending insomnia, crumbling bones, weak muscle response, and diminishing sexual function is "natural" and nothing can be done to reverse it. I'm reading that book pronto to see if that is actually backed by science, or if that is a young doctor who is simply ignorant and unsympathetic to my needs as an older woman.

[@lonitone5516]

Hi, I see you wrote this 1 yr ago. I do believe that it's never too late to use a vaginal estrogen cream. I hope you found a doctor that knows about menopause. I recommend booking a consultation with Menopause Barbie. ( Dr Taylor) ... she is a menopause expert. You can watch her videos on you tube.

[@sharilevy1217]

Hi Penny, your so lovely I wish you lived in Los Angeles so I could come and get my much needed facials from you, as well as hangout with you! I have a great woman gynecologist!!! I wish I knew about her so long ago! She does a Hormone cream that is made especially for my lack there of. I'm 63 but my skin started changing at age 56. It's so crazy how one minute your skin is fine and all of a sudden it's changing right before your eyes. It's scary and something hard to get used to but that's life! The cream doe's definitely help and she won't give her patients any pills due to the risk of cancer . Not only outside but internally a female changes.

[@kcsunnyone]

I've gone through but because of the health issues caused by lack of estrogen, I am making an appointment to meet w a provider to discuss low dose estrogen to protect my heart, circulatory system, muscle tissue, and brain. My PCP is more concerned about his liability than my health.

[@renee7956]

A couple years ago at my annual Gyn visit, the nurse doing all the preliminary things asked about what meds I was taking. HRT I said. What’s that? she said. whaaaat? How could she not know?!! Regardless, I’ve been on HRT, topical, bio identical, for a few years. Best thing I ever did.

[@catdelicacy]

Love you cat art piece behind you 😻

[@Bethoflife]

At 69, I have started back on HRT & regret ever stopping. My skin was even better after menopause than before & it was already in good shape ! My heart "fluttering" has returned & I want my energy back. Women don't realize all the benefits from it & have been greatly misled about it.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

I agree! So much misinformation. I’m so glad you are in control of your healthcare!!

[@JNWG79]

Very timely info. Thank you.

[@sandyb761]

Thank you so much for your research and insight.

[@melissabolton5516]

You don’t have to be 50 or even close to 50 to be dealing with menopause. I’m now 45 and have been in HRT for a year. All the “things” I had been feeling for about 3 years prior disappeared after starting.

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

You are so right!!

[@juliannejohnson9868]

I just received the M4 cream. I am microneedling due to you! How do I incorporate the M4 in my microneedling protocol? I also have the Reviv Ultimare Serum and have just started using it. You are my go to person! I am 65 and skincare has been my passion for years. ❤

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Hi! I plan to add M4 back the day after I medical needle. 24 hours or so 😊 Everything else in the protocol stays the same and I use the M4 like a moisturizer (along with a moisturizer) meaning serums still go first 💙

[@HollyM3]

Excellent information! Thank you for bringing it to us 🙏

[@vistdaan]

Hi I was on HRT Kiliogest for over 11 years felt fantastic until I started to have headaches all the time like Migraine, I was told that this could have been from to much testosterone I went off the HRT over time. I am now on the Trouche from the compounding chemist and feel fantastic I have the best Women's doctor. It pays to do your research we only have one body. I am 62 love your chanel and feel fantastic. I think mother nature made a mistake when they expected us to go through the change naturally.

[@susaneyoung]

Hi Penn! So glad to learn about this topic - awesome ❤. It’s like you can read my mind 😅. Have you ever done a video about Visia?

[@sarahmartinez7226]

Dang, Penn Smith you’re looking more beautiful than EVER! I’ve been following you for years and you look so stunning!!!

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Thank you 🥰

[@leahb.mathis5727]

Penny I'm soooo happy we're the same age! So lucky for me! Wishing you the most fabulous adventure with "THE CHANNNGGEEE" ever!! Lol! ❤️

[@musictheorywithmalia]

Wow, thank you, Penn!! Will be looking into HRT. I really appreciate you. We are the same age xoxoxo and been following you for a while and am a member of your FB group.

[@jenniferdepalma120]

Thank you Penn!! Great info! It’s so exciting! I appreciate you 🙏🏼♥️

[@RebekkaHay]

This is exciting, thank you Penny!

[@michellemildwater1021]

I have been on HRT for 20 years. I am 73 great skin I look much younger, I ,bike ,swim eat well, and intermittent fasting Pls get a doctor who knows their stuff and is up to date.

[@dianeparks9475]

Several years ago I was put on bio identical drops. Soon after my blood pressure started spiking to stroke level. I was seeing my cardiologist and my NP both. Kept a diary for several months and never got better with a change in diet and exercise. I am a nurse and love research, so I put my thinking cap on and soon came to the conclusion it was the bio identical drops and stopped them immediately. Soon after my blood pressure returned to normal. Another reason we need to be proactive with our healthcare! They are not meant for everybody!

[@PENNSMITHSKINCARE]

Yes! This is so important. Everyone is different. I’m so glad you were in tune and figured it out!!

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Menopause Taylor is THE EXPERT on HRT and handling your doctor.

[@sarastewart2633]

This is brilliant. So good that you used someone that would demonstrate the true effects of this, rather than possibly down to something else. It's going to be great to follow along as someone the same age as her and what sounds like the same stage of peri menopause. I don't suppose this is something you can access internationally is it? I've just started HRT because I am starting to get some annoying uncommon systems. If you delve into this topic further than skin I would love something on hair loss. I am losing quite a bit of my previously very thick hair. And the constant hair fall is giving me anxiety.

[@msmarooshka]

Hi Penn, this is a great conversation and information for me right now!! I'll be 53 this year and I've been having severe hot flashes! My naturopath recommended progesterone because i was estrogen dominant but that was 3 years ago. Now im thinking i need another profile done to see where im at or is that even necessary?? Ive heard as well that extra estrogen will cause breast cancer , ect. I'm doing my due diligence for my fave otherwise with the help of your videos and research. As for other "areas" of my body, i could use some help for sure! I noticed that the site has help for that, I'll be looking into that!!

[@andreeapavlov2058]

Can you recommend which oestrogen creams are good other than M4?

[@carrielassiter8455]

THANK YOU!!!!! SO IMPORTANT!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@claudinewooley7590]

Is it safe to use the estrogen face cream while on the HRT patch ? I’ve been on the patch for about 9 months and I’m 55. I feel wonderful. I wish I would have started sooner. When I asked about getting a prescription for it, my doctor insisted I try natural alternatives instead. So, I did that for a year. After watching Hot and Flashy Angie, I decided to address it again. I finally found a gynecologist who would gladly prescribe HRT for me. I feel like myself again 😊

[@nancypreston7966]

is safe!! but you can always verify your specific situation with the MyAlloy doctors when you have your intake

[@Lifee4224]

Merhaba . Ayda kaç tane bant kullaniyorsunuz