Menopause Q&A with Dr. Barbie Taylor (Menopause Taylor)!

[@madams.5976]

I feel it's ironic that as young woman we are told about our period and reproduction. It's even taught in school. However, when it comes to another stage of life, the menopausal stage, nothing. My mother never even mentioned it. You see your doctor and he or she tells you it's normal and it's just part of getting older as a woman and maybe offer hormone therapy or tough it out. If you wait too long your OBYGN (or mine) doesn't recommend hormone therapy. And to your point, no bone density until it may be too late. That's just nuts. Medicine is all about $$$$ not about us. You have to be proactive to the point of being a nuisance. I never knew the health benefits of estrogen. So informative. Thank you so much. I'm definitely going to be watching Dr. Barbie Taylor!

[@anastasiab8173]

Madams. I so agree!!! I became post menopausal at 44, and at 48 yrs old needed a hip replacement. I'm so upset thinking I might have been able to prevent this

[@cminmd0041]

I think the only reason they talk about puberty in school is because we're IN school and all the teachers have to deal with the ramifications! Otherwise bo one would say a word!!

[@JudgeJeana]

I am pretty sure it would be different if men were by menopause the same way, we do. 😤

[@JenXGirl]

I agree! I was just saying this to someone!

[@nataliaturner4845]

@@cminmd0041 I think health should be a required annual course from middle school thru high school, and span everything from reproduction, early childhood development, etc - all the way to senesence, end of life care, and death. I think if we give our kids more knowledge than we had, their lives will be so much better for it.

[@simonepatrice6008]

I just found this video and I know my comments are late, but here I go. I am 66 years old, and started going through menopause at 50. Not ONE of my doctors spoke about this. So, I have been diagnosed as depressive, and an insomniac. I take a medication for depression, and one for ADHD. I also take THREE medications for insomnia. It’s too late for me to access these other options, but don’t be me. Do your own research, go well equipped with information when you see your doctor, DEMAND a conversation about this. Tell your friends, tell your daughters, it will make your life so much better.

[@dianaa.8270]

I am 60 and I do the biote Pellets and it was life changing.

[@ddmontg3402]

It all actually makes me really upset this morning as I listen to Dominique Sachse’s podcast, because exactly like you said, I’m 60 almost 61 and now it’s too late and no one ever had this conversation with me and I thought I was doing phenomenally not needing hormone replacement therapy because I didn’t really have any symptoms, but what does that mean for me now and my overall health as I’m aging? So many questions and I’m so upset.

[@kgan4733]

​@@ddmontg3402if you didn't have severe menopause symptoms, better not to rely on any medication

[@Tmbpdbt]

I’m a male in my 30s (who loves Angie) and don’t know why I’m watching this, but it’s so fascinating!

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

Love this!!

[@beverlycollins4283]

Good for you sir.❤

[@Just-Nikki]

T P I’m 47 and my husband is 31, it’s good to be informed because regardless of your situation, you will know women who go through this and you will be prepared. Good for you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lorrainewilkins1032]

My husband has been on HRT for years. He had the exact same problem that his Dr wanted to prescribe anti depressants and Cialis, what he really needed was testosterone and DHEA.

[@Just-Nikki]

LORRAINE WILKINS that’s an unfortunate common occurrence for men. Glad y’all figured out what he really needed.

[@rspranchinmontana]

OMG Angie!!! I can never EVER thank you enough for getting me educated and also introducing me to this amazing doctor and her channel! I have been in menopause for 15 years and NONE of my doctors have really given me tools to help me. This is such an important education. Bless your precious heart for sending this out today. I am in awe.

[@claudiaglows]

Lady Long Locks u feel the same way! ❤️

[@rspranchinmontana]

@@claudiaglows well, hopefully, education and determination by the women out there, we CAN and we WILL change how the medical community and health insurance companies care for us!!!

[@claudiaglows]

Lady Long Locks I sure hope so !!

[@Just-Nikki]

Lady Long Locks yes! I’m not a fan of the “ just trust me, I’m the doctor “ approach. We can do the research but not everything out there is going to be accurate or apply to specific individuals. This was much needed.

[@claudiaglows]

Nikki Cooper I am super lucky I have an awesome doctor, who will listen to me and work with me Hope you are as well

[@donnablago821]

Home Run Angie....I've known about Menopause Taylor and listened to you but you managed to put it all together in a nice lil package. Thank you again for your dedication to your audience. xoxo

[@knackfulknitter]

Well said, Donna!

[@rockchick0367]

❤️

[@terryarnot5582]

All I have to say is WOW! I learned SO much from this video. No physician has EVER told me that Estrogen protects me from disease. I also said No to HRT because I was afraid of getting breast cancer. My gynecologist left it up to me to decide but now looking back, I made a very uninformed decision. I didn't know what I didn't know! Thank you Angie for having her on your channel. I feel so empowered.

[@ddmontg3402]

Same!

[@angelinaalbury7923]

I learned more true information today, than the 7 years since my hysterectomy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@susanmoore369]

This was my favorite video you have ever done, and I have watched every video you have done for years...probably since you first began here on you tube. I guess I am one of the lucky people because I went to work for a GYN when I was 22 years old and worked there for 18 years. He taught me so much and he was a huge advocate of HRT for many of the reasons that Dr Barbie talked about. So I knew the very minute I was experiencing menopause symptoms. I was 42 when my lab test proved it was time for HRT. I am 59 and I still take them. I went off for a year or so and just could not take all the symptoms I was going through. My GYN I go to is fine with me taking them and we did have a discussion on how long I could take them and I remember when she told me as long as I wanted to. But, there were several things talked about here I didn’t know, so I really enjoyed this topic and I am glad that I have been on HRT. Thanks so much for putting this out there because I think Dr Barbie will be getting a lot of new subscribers. Have a great week, xoxo

[@trixsterr3294]

It's funny the difference between GYN and medical family doctors. My GYN is an absolute advocate of HRTs and then there's my family doctor that raises her eyebrows at me because I do hormones. She's like, are you telling your GYN that you have breast cancer in your family? Which I have, of course, but it's one person in my family and isn't a lineage of breast cancer. That's a risk for me and I am certainly aware of that. But I'm 60 and I have done bioidentical hormones for 8 years and my medical doctor can't dispute what I'm doing when blood work comes back with no problems with blood sugar, no problems with cholesterol, blood pressure fine. She tells me, whatever you're doing, keep it up.

[@marybethrowen6524]

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[@nmjime5560]

Please, what kind of HRT? I need help in knowing what works for some womee Ed n.

[@alexandrabuckham8470]

I pride myself on being a well educated, well informed woman but apparently I have a way to go. Ive just begun on HRT at 51 as I decided after a 5 minute consult with my GP to treat the cause and not the symptoms. I had absolutely no idea about the bone density, heart health, dementia tie ins. So glad I chose the HRT route but feel i need to learn so much more so I can make the right choices going forward from here. Im off to check out Menopause Taylor! Thanks Angie!

[@labsnabys]

I honestly learned more about menopause in 41 minutes of watching this video than I ever knew before. Thank you SO much! I am now extra motivated to follow Dr. Taylor and watch her channel to educate myself further. Thank you both!

[@linguan8823]

I’m 27 and watching this video. It’s never too early to learn about this information. Thank you for a great video!

[@claudiaglows]

im linearrr di true! I had problems with my hormones early on and needed hormones in my late 30’s, so it’s good to be informed young

[@karigranger3120]

and please share your knowledge with other ladies!!

[@_sustosotsus_9240]

Yes!!! I wish I knew this at your age. I am 36 and I just found out I am menopausal. These past few years.. I thought I was going crazy and I was about to see a psychiatrist because of this and get on psychiatric meds because of the mood swings and brain fog which I thought were symptoms to severe depression or something else more serious. Really it was me going through premenopause. Had I known at your age to take a different angle maybe I would be doing so much better by now and could have done something about my fertility too.

[@alsci2489]

Brilliant video. Thank you. Many GPs should be held accountable for their lack of knowledge

[@patriciagiles5833]

This is one of the most important videos for women's health on the internet.

[@Cinder1987]

Dr. Taylor really explains everything completely in a way that is understandable to most people I think.

[@claudiaglows]

urthebest1122 she is incredible

[@mrseternaldancer]

Yay! Glad you two teamed up! It’s shocking how much life saving menopause info the average woman does not know!

[@claudiaglows]

mrseternaldancer it sure is! There is lots I did not know

[@TracyD2]

Or doctors

[@elizabethharrell8707]

Oh my gosh, I had a total hyst in my mid 30's, I am 64 now...I was on HRT for most of that time until the last 5 yrs, my doc said I didn't need anymore, so I just said oh, ok....this is eye opening!!!!

[@denised4422]

I had a complete hysterectomy with my ovaries removed also at the age of 36, they didn't put me on HRT because my Mom had breast cancer. I've had issues after issue.Twenty years later my last surgery was from developing bone loss and have a spinal fusion as within the past 6 I could hardly move around, bent over. Now I have metal starting from the back of my neck down to my rear. Just writing to save even one person to not go through what I've gone through. My doc and I will be talking about putting me on HRT, even if it is the lowest dose. I wouldn't of known any of this if I hadn't watched this.Thanks Angie as always, life changing. xoxo

[@claudiaglows]

Denise D what you went through sounds horrible- I am sorry I hope you will do well with HRT I have been in it for 12 years, lifesaver

[@denised4422]

@@claudiaglows I shared to help someone to advocate for themselves also. Thanks for you kind words and so glad to hear it's a lifesaver for you :)

[@claudiaglows]

Denise D I think it is lovely that you share your experience ❤️

[@denised4422]

@@claudiaglows Thank you for your kindness :)

[@cminmd0041]

I also have a family history of breast cancer. I'd rather get my breast removed than have every bone in my body turn as brittle as pretzel sticks!

[@robynevans9323]

I started menopause at 48-49. At first I tried the estrogen patch & Progesterone pill, and it was okay. The best thing for me has been a compounded bioidentical cream with estrogen & testosterone. I have felt so much better on this combination cream. The added testosterone helps so much with energy & joint pain and it has made an incredible difference for me. I have the energy & motivation to exercise that I know I would not have without this treatment. I hope this helps many women. Thank you so much for this video.

[@beautifulheart7]

Can you please give me the name of this bioidentical cream ? I will appreciate it 🙏

[@alexandrapadilla4768]

@RobynEvans Can I ask does your compound pharmacy blend the two together?

[@ericamar1241]

I watch Menopause Taylor’s channel and have gotten a ton of information from her. Thank you Angie for having her present this information in a different format. Great video.

[@nightowlnancy9400]

This was fantastic!!! My mom passed away almost 4 years ago, and before that I always thought when I get perimenopausal I’d be able to ask her questions (she was a nurse). Now I have you and the Dr!!! We all should talk about this A LOT more and to younger women. Thank you SO very much!!! ❤️💋

[@vschroeder4062]

This video has changed my life, no exaggeration. I needed to know about this. Thank you two so much! I bought Dr. Taylor's book, watched videos, went in to talk with my gynecologist who is brilliant, and she was very happy to help. But like many other said, I had information she didn't thanks to Dr. Taylor. Thank you Angie!

[@katiemargason3318]

My primary physician gives me a hard time about taking HRT. I tell her I leave that up to my gynecologist. I’m fortunate that she is very well informed and says I can take the HRT as long as I need for comfort. Personally I think obstetrics and gynecology should be separate fields. Women’s needs after child bearing are totally different and need to be addressed.

[@jenniferannfox2316]

yes I agree.

[@dailybls]

I think one should consult endocrinologists not gynecologists alone.

[@__amela__2492]

Katie Margason yes yes yes!!!!!!!!

[@blairehanson5379]

My doctor said “there is nothing I can do and don’t prescribe HRT”. I’m finding a new doctor!

[@shannovi4565]

Katie Margason Absolutely, obs and gyn should be separate areas of medicine. You wouldn't send a 12 year old to a gerontologist. And GPs need much much more study and practicum in this area.

[@patricialivingston3060]

I’ve been watching Dr. Barbie for over a year. I have learned so much from her videos. Thank you for having her on your channel to help other women.

[@amandajordan6813]

What a wonderful person to do this for women. I lost my mother early to cancer, and I was terrified to start menopause. I had no one tell me what to expect. Ive been watching all of Dr. Taylor's videos. thank you so much!

[@brigittemineault2694]

This has the been the most educational video I have seen on KZbin in relation to women's health. Thank you.

[@claudiaglows]

Brigitte Mineault I totally agree ❤️

[@chantalpatenaude1459]

Totally agree as well

[@missouriartiste]

I knew about her when she was "Menopause Barbie"! She is the best teacher on the subject I have found. Very knowledgeable.

[@vickicampbell2100]

I love Dr. Barbie’s videos! I’ve gained so much information about my body and menopause. She is the BEST source and BEST expert for all women - menopausal or not.

[@lipstickkonniption7527]

Vicki Campbell - truth 💋

[@chandaharkins4418]

I missed this video when it came out, but thanks to Angie for giving us an update - it popped up. It's rather infuriating that older women are dismissed and suffer for a lack of knowledge. Thank you both so much for sharing!

[@aproposheather4796]

Sooo sooo helpful and empowering. I’m 44 and feel so behind the 8 ball on this subject. I’ve been experiencing some peri menopausal symptoms the last 6 months or so. I thought that being health conscious, working out, and eating healthy and clean was all I needed to do. This video opened my eyes to all the homework I should be doing. Thank you!

[@melaniehirtle8389]

I think this should be shared over and over again. I think the information just saved me. I’m 50 and going through the worst hot sweats every half hour can’t sleep suffering from every single thing you’re talking about, and had no one to talk to about it.

[@lisaallen9310]

Thank you sooo much for bringing this topic to your channel! I'm 51 and had the worst perimenopause symptoms for 5 years. I looked everywhere for information and it was so few and far between. And I find that gals my age don't really want to talk about it. I think it's important for women to know that they are normal and there is help!

[@charlottemann3352]

Thanks Angie for sharing Dr. Taylor. I am an avid fan and faithful watcher of her videos. She is a pioneer in getting out the wealth of information she has concerning menopause. Dr. Taylor is an absolute gift! Women have been left in the dark about so much for too long.

[@jenniferannfox2316]

I've been on estradiol pellets for 25 years and would not think of stopping. Every 3 months insertion. I'm a Womens Health nurse practitioner and have been for 30 years. Saw so many women suffering from estrogen deficiency because they are not informed of the consequences of not. My mother is 82 and still on estrogen. I agree with Dr. Taylor fully.

[@claudiaglows]

Jennifer Ann Fox I always tell my husband, I would rather not eat, than not have my estrogen cream

[@juliemalone9139]

82 and on estrogen?? Yikes!

[@Severienne]

@@juliemalone9139 What a nonsensical, emotionally reactive comment. Why leave it, it serves no purpose. Learn logic.

[@Severienne]

@@juliemalone9139 In fact I'll help you out. Watch from @8:50 if nothing else. I'm sure the 82 year old above does not have to worry about falling down, hip replacement, having to be a burden on her family & society. It's not about simply trying to remain "youthful" at 82. It is indeed about quality of life.

[@aprilmozuch7784]

Jennifer Ann Fox any suggestions on estradiol pellets? I looked into HRT but it’s so expensive

[@wizardburg28]

Fascinating. With all of the changes going on in my body at 44, I’ve questioned if my body was crossing over to the rest of my life. I absolutely am, and I am absolutely not loving the majority of it. Thank you for this, Angie.

[@BeHealthyEnough]

I love Menopause Taylor, she helped me make a decision on my path forward. My hot flashes and anxiety were making my life miserable but I was so afraid of taking hormones. She helped me work with my doctor to weigh out the benefits and risks and set up a plan to minimize the risks. THANKS Angie for this great video.

[@beckydebassige8156]

What a wealth of information!!!! Thank you so very much for having Dr. Taylor on your channel Angie. So many questions about menopausal symptoms answered. I thought I had to suffer with sleeplessness & hot flashes/night sweats forever. I'm going to talk to my obgyn.

[@maximusfattybum]

Was anyone else like me when they were peri menopausal? I took 5 pregnancy tests because i wasnt mentally prepared to accept that my menopause was starting , i didnt feel old enough. I've never had any children and it was a pivotal moment when my body told me you've missed your chance. Almost felt like mourning for the children i never had.

[@loisthompson5625]

Yes, yes yes! I never had children and went through a long mourning period when I realized I lost my window of opportunity. You are the only other person I know of who has put this into words. Thank you for doing so, I feel less alone!

[@irongrl]

Yes! I've never had children and I felt the same way.

[@emilysilver5369]

I have been the same way; in fact also in my later periods I grieved because it was my body telling me "Nope, still not gonna happen; childless now and forever"

[@maximusfattybum]

Thank you ladies. Its not something people talk about so much . My mum died when i was in my early 30s, so didnt have her to discuss menopause with. All my friends of the same age group have got children so didnt understand how I felt.

[@NEChristo]

Yes I never had children and mourned that way when I decided to have a hysterectomy for severe fibroids and endometriosis at age 45. It’s hard to completely close the door on the option of ever having a child and takes time to accept. At almost 50 now, I know a part of me will always mourn the child(ren) I never had but I’ve come to accept it. There is a bit of a stab in my heart when women talk about their children and or grandchildren but it’s just a part of my life and I’m ok.

[@lizbbuck2625]

I am just so glad I found Dr. Taylor about a year ago. 2019 was the starting of my hellish symptoms of perimenopause. I was severely depressed and debilitated with anxiety and insomnia. After getting terrible side effects from anxiety meds, I decided to talk to my GYN and we started a HTR regiment. What a life change that was!!!! In just about 5 days in with HTR, I am was a new person! I am able to follow asleep and quit turkey my anxiety meds. I am now trying to educate all my friends about this issue. Thank you, Dr. Taylor. Forever grateful!

[@juliah182]

Love love love Dr. Taylor and Hot & Flashy! What a combo. Thank you for helping those of us pre, during, and post menopause! This information is so crucial and how frustrating that no doctors in my life (gyn, family, etc) mentions ANYTHING about how important estrogen is. And my gyn is my age and a female. SO THANK YOU! I'm on this now and taking my own health in my own hands because (sadly) no dr will do it for me!

[@colorfullyme]

Im 23, so menopause really isn't on my radar at the moment, but I find it pretty shocking how little we know and talk about it! Of course I cannot understand what it's like until I go through it, but at least all women (and ideally all men too) should at have a basic understanding. This shouldn't be such a taboo subject, and I thank you, Angie and Dr. Taylor, for educating me a bit!

[@janesworld1577]

I agree!! I had a sit down conversation with my daughter who is 21, I’m glad I’m learning so she will know and be better preparedness.😊

[@nmjime5560]

Yes! Precisely the same here.

[@lesliedellaria6661]

Get your hormones tested right now so you have a baseline later on.

[@megp5112]

Knowledge is power, I had a total hysterectomy and now at 36 am in full swing of perimenopause and it's fucking horrible! I'm trying to educate myself on if hrt is a good option as I feel WAY to young to be going rbeouvg all this

[@3007liz]

Wow, I am so happy I came across this video! I am 58 years old, and two years ago, I had my last period. My gynecologist doesn't want to prescribe HRT because of all those fears about getting cancer. He keeps telling me to be patient because these symptoms will eventually pass and offered me sleeping pills, but I declined. The information Dr. Barbara provides in this interview is a blessing. Thank you so much, Angie, for sharing it with us. You have a fantastic channel. Headed over to subscribe to Dr. Taylor. Thank you both from Argentina.

[@naomicairns]

Dr Taylor changed my life. I’m 47, and over the past few years I felt like I was going crazy. Heavy, painful periods, insomnia, horrible anxiety - problems that I never experienced in my 30s. I finally recently insisted to my family doctor that (after laying out the evidence) I was suffering from estrogen deficiency. He sent me to a specialist and now I am on the Mirena IUD to protect my uterus and a low dose of estrogen gel. I would have never known that my symptoms were because of perimenopause if it weren’t for Dr Taylor and I am beginning to feel much better - it was a miracle to fall asleep in 10 minutes and stay asleep all night.

[@al2912ae]

Beauty Dreams by Naomi - Hi there. Did the IUD helped with Anxiety? I’m 47 and going through Perimenopause. Thank you for your help.

[@Michelle-mz3jb]

Yesssss

[@judymagazine2965]

Hi Angie - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for having Dr. Taylor on - I LOVE HER!!! She is such an incredible resource for women and she is appreciated by SO many of us. I love how she provides the FACTS and straight information without any bias. As she says, she doesn't care how you manage your menopause, but she will assist you in managing it. I hope you will do follow-up videos with her as this is such a great service to women. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lisanoble8777]

I just love Dr Taylor! I recommend watching her videos in order - they are amazing. Angie, I applaud you for bringing her to your audience. There is so much misinformation out there - some of it cringe worthy - and I am so glad that you are bringing sound, scientific, unbiased information to your viewers/followers. Thank you!

[@dcwishy3701]

Had a consult with her just over a month ago. She’s AWESOME! Found her KZbin through Dominique Sasche. I have severe osteoporosis and mother had breast cancer so I was one of the women that were paralyzed with the fear of going on hrt... she educated me and guided me to what I need to do and what doctor I need to see to follow through with treatment. I will be doing follow ups with her, also. Very reasonable consultation fee!!💖

[@cateivy9747]

Would you share the consultation fee?

[@dcwishy3701]

L. Kerry It was $200/hour. I did 2 hours. I felt that was more than reasonable for the amount of personal information she goes over! Before the actual consult, she emailed over a large report going over everything I had sent her (a lot of medical records) for me to read before the actual consult. Great experience and VERY knowledgeable doctor!!

[@michsand]

I have watched Dr Taylor for ages and she has helped me so much with my migraines that started around peri menopause. Best vid ever Angie thank you so much. Michelle from Australia xx

[@NEChristo]

michelle sandri how did she help your migraines? I just started estrogen replacement and am having a really tough time with worsening migraines

[@minettemarcial3861]

Angie, This interview was phenomenal! What a wonderful collaboration. Thanks for making this possible- it was so informative ❤

[@jenmccann5446]

Ok....in a nutshell after seeing this, I went from sad to mad to wanting to go above all this and be healthy, sexy, wise, joyful, thankful and informed at 56 and beyond. Thanks Angie🌷

[@claudiaglows]

Jen McCann love your comment! I can totally relate

[@judyg2341]

Me TOO. So Mad we don’t learn this 🤬

[@judithanndohar]

Angie thank you again ! What a great resource ! My doc forbade me from estrogen supplementation when I was in menopause and now at 63 , I have felt it's too late. And now this. I will go to her channel to learn more. All because of you. You are the best.

[@kcho212]

This is awesome. I'm 48 starting pre-menopausal symptoms and this explains a lot of what i am going thru. Couldn't get these simple answers anywhere. This is like talking with a girlfriend. Thanks Angie and Dr. Taylor.

[@nicolettamoretti5922]

Hi I’Nicoletta from Italy and I’m 48 with the FIRST symptoms of pre/menopause . Could you tell which kind if symptoms are you experiencing ? Thanks and kind regards

[@christinehickey9301]

I am a Physician Assistant in Family medicine. I just bought Barbie's book and I am excited to learn all I can to benefit my patients. thank you

[@believensee8621]

I hope you re-release this video since your audience has grown. It is just GOLD!

[@zanyme53123]

Wow! Thank you for bringing Dr. Taylor on your show! I heard so much I had never heard before. Thanks again Angie!

[@whatzupLizzy]

Thanks so much for getting this info to us. Really helpful info that I never got from my US or European doctors. I didn’t know Dr Taylor, so thanks for the introduction - I have already signed up for a consultation.

[@Kasey113]

Angie, I'm only 41, and I had no idea about any of this, because I thought I wouldn't need to know any of this for at least another decade. THANK YOU for teaching me I was wrong about that, and helping me prepare for when my hormones start abandoning me!

[@loraoliver1516]

Thank you SO much Angie for hosting Dr. Taylor for us. I’m so happy to have this information.

[@claudiaglows]

Lora Oliver me too ❤️

[@makeuplover6852]

Angie, I just want to say, as a 51yo woman who has been in menopause for a few years now, and who has symptoms that are debilitating- to the point where I can no longer work, and where I can barely care for my 8 yo son, I want to say, thank you. Bless you. Thank you for using this platform that you have created to continue to share a wealth of information from which foundations suck for us hot sweaty women to ...hey...estrogen just might save your sanity (and your life). I have been to THREE very experienced hormone specialists, not just my "ob" but specialist that have written books on menopause and I learned more in the last 42 minutes than I ever did in any of those visits, which is incredibly sad. Dr. Taylor touched on the reason for this, while I did see highly knowledgeable specialist, here in Canada under our " free National health-care program" first, I waited about 18mos to see each dr, and each dr I was in their office no more than 15 minutes, there is a lot to cover in that time allowed, so, we end up with a quasi "good" free ( not really of course, our taxes are much higher than the US) where the wait times are crazy long, and when you do get in, they so busy, moving people through at a very fast pace that they are looking at the bullet points and prescribing what they hope will work, and goodbye. I plan on contacting Dr. Taylor, hopefully she will accept those outside of the US, I would gladly pay to try and get my life back. Thank you again for bringing Dr Taylor to us.

[@womenccbf6639]

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you!!!! I am 43 and have had a partial hysterectomy with only one ovary remaining. I am so VERY well informed at what awaits me and no longer in fear of the dreaded HRT. This has been the biggest blessing! Thank you to Dr. Taylor for not vilianizing and one choice (ie HRT, bioidentical, natural) I feel so much more ready for that season that is coming in my life!! WOW!

[@barbborja1910]

I want to thank both of you profusely. Angie, I have followed you for quite a while and saw a few of your videos discussing menopause and Dr. Taylor. Dr. Taylor, your videos, and specifically the one discussing symptoms/side effects of menopause have started my “road back to me”. In July 2012 I had an accident that has left me in severe pain ever since. In November of 2013 I had a bilateral oophorectomy (thanks Dr. T) at the age of 43. I have an amazing OB/GYN who started me on estrogen right away. Over the past 6 years I’ve suffered from severe depression, insomnia, night sweats, weight gain and pretty bad hair loss - especially after each surgery. Until I saw Dr. T’s video, I and my doctors attributed these side effects to all the pain medications and 8 surgeries (with 3 more to go). However, at my last appointment with my OB/GYN, I asked her to check my hormone levels just to make sure. Even though I was on the highest Estradiol patch, my estrogen levels were less than half of where they should have been. I’ve switched over to the Estradiol gel and can already feel a huge difference! We will retest my hormones after 4 months to ensure that they are where they should be. Again I wanted to thank you. I don’t think I would have asked her to check my hormones without your videos because I was already on the highest dose and I wasn’t having hot flashes, so I must be okay. I would suggest that you may want to let your viewers know that even though they are taking HRT, they still need to check their own levels to ensure that the hormones are working correctly. I wish I had thought to discuss the symptoms with my OB/GYN years earlier or known that they were possibly caused by menopause and not just a side effect of surgeries and constant pain. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart!

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, and wishing you well for the last 3 surgeries. xo ~angie

[@karenp5918]

Thank you so much for doing this! I recently started using the Combi-Patch against everyone's advice because I felt it was right for ME. And I feel SO MUCH more like myself again. Now I feel even better about it after watching this! I plan on doing a marathon of her channel now. Thanks again!!

[@karenp5918]

@@bcat6206 just the people that didnt believe in HRT at all. Alot of people feel it causes breast cancer without really doing their homework. It has lifted the fog that i was under so to me it has been a Godsend.

[@conniethornbury9464]

This is the clearest, most concise, explanation of HRT I've ever seen. My sincerest thanks.

[@laurad2743]

I needed this, just turned 52 and the hot flashes and sweats have become unbearable. I’d never considered HRT, I’m going to schedule an appointment with my doctor today...thanks so much for this information

[@glitterrepublicglitterrepu7909]

Two years later, I thank you for this video. I just watched this video and gained a ton of knowledge for my upcoming appointment with my gynaecologist. Can't thank you enough.

[@laurelvandyke9915]

WOW! Angie that was such an informative and empowering video! I am in the thick of peri menopause and I learned so much, especially that everyone woman's journey through menopause is different! But we women can be pro active and education is power. Thank you so much for this collaboration...I feel empowered.

[@yvonnep4404]

OMG...I am SO SO glad you had this video! I feel as if a light has been clicked on for me (in the form of Dr. Taylor). I cannot thank you enough for having her on your channel and introducing me to her and her resources.

[@yvonnereese3234]

I can not thank you enough for doing this video. I have been watching her videos (menopause Barbie) but still have unresolved issues. When my women health doctor told me, that estrogen is the enemy 😠 I knew I had to find another doctor who knows better.

[@trixsterr3294]

Yvonne Reese My BHRT doctor told me next time my family doctor says anything negative about me being on hormones to tell her to read the book "Estrogen Matters."

[@careaboutnature]

Great video. The more of Dr. Taylor's videos I watch; the more I appreciate how she is educating us on Menopause and HRT.

[@a.d.h.dn3d461]

45 year old male on HRT here and I found this very interesting! 🤔 Thanks for the video ladies, keep up the good work!! 👍

[@lorraine8573]

Angie this was a wonderful video. I saw Dr. Taylor speaking last Monday evening in Dublin Ireland and I have to say she is just amazing. Each time you hear her you learn something new. Thank you

[@Dawn-tv1bk]

I love love love Barbara Taylor! I just had a consultation with her last week. Worth every penny! She is the real deal and truly has a heart to help women. Thank you for sharing her with your audience Angie!

[@genschick916]

I am going to schedule with her. I'm so tired of wasting time with Docs that can give no guidance.

[@christikovach6394]

Angie, I just wanted to THANK YOU for having her ! Because you introduced us to Dr. Barbie ... I bought the book “YOUR MENOPAUSE YOUR WAY “... at 52 I learned I wanted a bone density test at the same place I get my mammograms... I found out I have -2.6 OSTEOPOROSIS.....!!! This was an incredible blessing TO FIND OUT THIS EARLY .... I wasn’t even scheduled to get a bone density test until I was 65 ....!!! I can NOT even imagine finding out 13 years from now . I have scheduled an appointment with an endocrinologist to consider best course for my bone quality and bone quantity.

[@carolinedelacruz7518]

Angie! You just opened my eyes.. I never thought to consider HRT as I’m 53 yrs but don’t have any symptoms but after watching the discussion I’m going to follow-up with a menopause specialist. Thank you again for the insight!❤️

[@claudiaglows]

Caroline Delacruz you are so lucky , not to have any problems!! But yes, follow up with a good dr. Estrogen is so important

[@emmachase8588]

@@claudiaglows So is PROGESTERONE. Life changing at Perimenopause!

[@edithdoron]

This has genuinely brought tears to my eyes- thank you for this knowledge and understanding - I am 48 and the periods have become more difficult and heavy but I realize now that I am going through the beginning of a transition and I feel empowered and prepared to find an endocrinologist and to speak to my gynecologist from a place of knowledge - thank you

[@ornette7]

Best video ever. I was shocked when it ended as it whizzed by so quickly.

[@claudiaglows]

Madonna De'Ath loved it as well! Such important information

[@inesloop]

I had early pre-menopause at about 34. I was taken by surprise when I was told I could not conceive with my own eggs anymore. Thank God I now have a wonderful baby made with the help of egg donation (born last year when I was 42) but so much pain could have been avoided if only I would have had more information and support. So many menopausal symptons that I wrongly attributed to something else and I just kept on soldiering on, completely unaware of what was going on with me... I wanted to thank you for posting this very helpful and informative video. We need people more people like you (and this wonderful Dr. ), who stop treating menopause as a taboo or something of little importance and bring awareness to this subject. Thank you ever SO much!

[@MsChicaamy]

Dr. Barbie Taylor is my favorite and I loved that you have her as a guest.

[@JLeigh75309]

Of all you do, this content may be the most important. As a non-HRT, recently menopausal person, this dialogue has made me re-evaluate the risk/benefit of HRT and to put it on my list of things to talk about with my doctor in my upcoming annual physical. It's extraordinary that you slog through the deluge of foundations, concealers, etc., for us, attempt to help us age with grace -- more so that you've added resources to help us consider for ourselves how to be healthy from the inside out. Scientists are pumping out articles on JAMA, NIH to study HRT for depression, sleep, osteoporosis, heart disease, sex drive -- what was settled science 50 years ago was dealt a blow 20 years ago and now, thankfully, subject to more careful research. It's worthy of individual, informed, thoughtful analysis that I thought I'd settled. Thank you.

[@julianamerz9493]

Best video ever!!!! Thank you so much for this. It is a service to women and a great use of your platform and voice. Thanks to Dr Taylor as well. (PS. I will NEVER go of of HRT!!!)

[@Nonyabiz370]

Angie, thank you for turning us onto Menopause Taylor! You are a GodSend, as is Menopause Taylor. Have a happy day.

[@yvonnereese3234]

Please consider doing more videos with Dr. Taylor. There is so much more we need to learn.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yvonne, My KZbin channel is MenopauseTaylor. If you start with the very first video (based on the number after the title), you will understand everything. I love teaching you and being available to help you.

[@heatherjane910]

I’m 51 and postmenopausal and I finally found a gynecologist where I live who’s really knowledgeable about menopause. Definitely worth doing your homework to find the right provider. Thanks for educating your viewers, and creating a conversation about such an important topic.

[@heatherjane910]

PS a doctor put me on the antidepressant EffexorXR (venlafaxine) for hot flashes and it was a nightmare. It’s a SNRI with a short half life and took me two years to taper off with miserable withdrawal symptoms. Again, do your research.

[@suziec3780]

Thank you SO much for this video! I’m now following Dr. Taylor’s channel. I’m 48 and my hair is falling out in chunks and so I set up an appointment with an OB/GYN to make sure I stay ahead of this next phase (if possible). Both of you are wonderful for helping so many women through this!

[@caracorson2709]

Hair falling out was my first peri menopause symptom. Am 56 and have been on bioidentical HRT for years. Stopped hair loss.

[@melindahowell8436]

Thank you SO MUCH for this!!! No one talks about this stuff. I turned 50 this year and it feels like no man's land...ironic considering no man ever dealt with menopause. I have a family history of breast cancer and just assumed HRT was a no go for me. Now I'm armed with some knowledge to have a meaningful conversation with my GYN. Thank you!!!

[@gabinat]

Thank you for answering all the questions I never dared ask! Every single woman should see this amazing interview!

[@anncoleman6956]

Oh my gosh. Can’t believe what I’m hearing! Glad I’ve started my HRT. So informative

[@maren807]

Thank you Angie for bring Dr. Taylor on your channel! This was fantastic! I will be subscribing to her channel.

[@jenniferbond3887]

I was so excited for this video! Wow! As a 45 year old woman who was put into menopause as a result of surgery at the age of 35, I desperately needed this information years ago! After watching this, so much of what’s happening to me makes sense!! Thank you, Angie! You are a gem for bringing this awareness and education to your channel. Now I just need to figure out how to get my Dr. Taylor personal consult. ❤️

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

There's a link in the info. box to her website where you can schedule a one-on-one consultation.

[@jenniferbond3887]

HotandFlashy fantastic and thank you!!

[@BeautyByAnneMarie]

This is so informative! I have so much to learn. Headed over to subscribe to Dr Taylor! xoxo

[@tamid3984]

Me too! I just recently realized I'm in menopause. Lots to learn

[@dianamarbella1]

Me too

[@joni4taz]

Dr. Barbie is the best. Thanks for having her on your channel today.

[@dlattimer9949]

Two of my favourite youtubers together! Until I started watching Dr Taylor's channel I would have been scared to take HRT bacause of all the talk that it causes cancer, especially breast cancer. Her videos have been so enlightening. I'll be 56 soon and still not in menopause so all this information has come at a good time for me. A bit of trivia: in Australia we say "hot flushes".

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

And in England too :)

[@dlattimer9949]

@@tallisinwonderland4724 I suspected we followed the UK!

[@KatieJoMikell]

I have a consultation with Dr. Taylor in a couple weeks. I’m so excited to learn more and figure things out! She seems to truly truly care and just wants everyone to take the best care of themselves that they possibly can for as long as we live! ❤❤

[@tamsaragrey9043]

Thank you for this! It's exactly the type of information I need at at exactly the right time. I'm 49 and I discovered you a few months ago because I was looking to get an under eye concealer for someone who has mature skin issues. Now after watching this video, I'll check out the good doctor and her menopause channel! I wholeheartedly agree that it's all about being FULLY INFORMED! 💜

[@heathercosner5864]

I'm glad she touched on estrogen fed breast cancer, although I wish she would elaborate. I am currently fighting breast cancer that is fed by estrogen (90%!). Part of my treatment is taking estrogen blockers for the next 10 years, thus making me menopausal at the ripe old age of 35.

[@kathymills1925]

This was awesome! Thank you Angie and Dr. Taylor! I started watching her videos and now I've gotten behind, so I'm going to catch up. 6 years post menopausal and am still having symptoms! Mainly sleep!

[@teena4rl211]

Same. I read Dr. Taylor's book, scheduled an appt, saw my doctor and she promptly suggested antidepressants. I said I am not depressed. She would not discuss it further. I went to another doctor. She prescribed Premarin cream. It's been a game changer. Thank you Dr. Taylor!

[@cheribaird8403]

I use an Estradiol patch and I was hoping she might comment on that but she never did. This patch has been so helpful for me. Anyone else use this? Mine is .0375 and I change it once per week. Life changing!

[@DS-rt5rl]

Hi! According to Menopause Taylor chart on her channel your dosage needs to be at least .05 for Estradiol patch to protect against heart disease, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s. So watch her channel and you will probably need to go up one dose. I’m on same patch as you. I too started on .0375, then went to .05. Ultimately went up to .075 because.05 wasn’t quite relieving my symptoms.

[@angelight677]

I doing the same thing on same dose!since my total hysterectomy !I believe she says lowest dose that takes care of ur symptoms...

[@vickig7033]

I just saw this today. Wow! I didn't know how much I needed it. I'm 62, struggling with midsection weight gain, low energy and considered asking my doctor for an anti depressant because of feeling down so much lately. I have watched a few of Dr. Taylor's videos but definitely need to go back to the beginning and get educated. Thanks!

[@lesliedupre4357]

Thank you so much for introducing Dr. Taylor to us. I’m 55 and can relate to everything in this video!!💕

[@jendolyn1963]

Every single woman would benefit from watching this video. Dr. Barbie is the foremost expert on women's health and tell us straight facts. Some don't like to hear it but it's time we learn the truth. If you haven't already, I recommend watching her KZbin videos. Priceless information for free. Health is wealth.

[@AngieHotandFlashy]

& knowledge is power!

[@pollydrew]

Thank you Angie...My wine drinking really increased in my late 40's/early 50's and I'm so glad that I gave wine up at 54! Finally, at 56, I went on HRT and I am SO GLAD that I did. I started sleeping better and my memory improved. I continue to work full time, workout, eat well and am grateful for this latest episode of HAF.