Diseases of Menopause & The Estrogen Window of Opportunity - 82

[@mm669]

I consider myself very lucky to have stumbled upon Menopause Taylor early enough to take HRT.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And I am honored that you are my wonderful student. My happiness derives from creating an education that makes your life better.

[@13nlsc]

She needs to go viral.

[@yvettebennett6170]

You are so right about so many things Dr Taylor. I was a firm believer of thinking estrogen was bad because pretty much that is what everyone tells you including obgyns, medical doctors, everything online says to take estrogen and all hormones in the lowest dose for the shortest amount of time. Now the more of your videos I watch the more I want to start taking it again besides the estradiol vag cream. Those long term diseases of post menopause terrify me. 😬 Most professionals mostly talk about osteoporosis and not the others. 😳 It still angers me a lot of the times I watch your videos but knowledge is still power. Thank you.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The problem is that people tell you only about the risks of TAKING HRT. I tell you the risks of TAKING HRT and the risks of NOT taking HRT. Everything has two sides. Always make sure you learn both sides.

[@remcat3572]

I'm one of those lucky/unlucky women who had virtually no symptoms. Now, I find out I was definitely UNLUCKY not to have symptoms. But even if I had, I didn't think any doctors used HRT anymore because it was so dangerous. Now, at 59, my window is almost closed!

[@csilladragu1589]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This was the “aha” episode for me! Never thought that I will learn about this important part of my life on KZbin videos. I am so thankful to have found you. I am learning sooo much from you. Looking forward to your next videos. Thank you dr.Taylor for all your teaching. ❤

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love knowing that you are getting the menopause education you deserve! Thank you for appreciating my efforts.

[@deniseb2571]

Dr. Taylor I can't thank you enough for all your expertise that you have shared with us. You are an amazing woman and I am so very grateful for everything I've learned so far. Menopause is a bit of a shock but you have made it much more tolerable because I now know what is really happening with me. I've decided to take HRT for the long term health benefits. I look forward to future tutorials, keep them coming! Thank you so much!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'll keep them coming. I have over 900 planned for you!

[@lisam7036]

Thank you. My eyes are open and I am sharing your videos with all of my friends.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if all women received this education so that they could all mange THEIR menopause THEIR way ... with factual knowledge rather than fears and misconceptions? Thank you for doing your part to make that a reality.

[@deborahholly7305]

You were so right about how many women act/react when you tell them you’re taking estrogen. Dr. Barbie, why is it that some women do not have the terrible menopausal symptoms that a lot of us do? Are there bodies just accustomed to having less estrogen to begin with? Thank you once again for all your time, energy & resources that go into these videos for us(:

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It has nothing to do with estrogen levels. It's no different than asking why some people love loud music, chatter, bright lights and lots of stimulation (extroverts), and others like calm, peace, and quiet (introverts). We're all just make differently. The worst thing you can do is assume that your symptoms "mean" something more than that simple fact that your body has its own way of reacting to estrogen loss. I love making all this understandable for you.

[@ritalavictoire5529]

You are absolutely fabulous and you are saving my life with your amazing classes.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you so much for appreciating my efforts. I love every minute of creating and delivering this education.

[@geraldineterrell4694]

Sooo enjoyed this video!! Your an awesome teacher!!! So very enlightening and I really can't wait for the next Video!!! Thank you so much for your time and devotion to this crazy and confusing time in women's lives!!! It's So appreciated!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And it's women like you who make it such a joy for me, Geraldine. I love knowing that these videos are helping you. You deserve this education. Every woman does.

[@theworldofjuniperthecat1307]

I had menopause at 55 and no hot flashes of note. It wasn’t until I started to lose my hair at 57 that I decided to take HRT. So hair loss was actually a good thing to happen to me 🙏🙏 otherwise I might have waited too long.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I hear a lot of stories like that. And, unfortunately, the women with no symptoms at all are the ones who have the highest rates of heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's.

[@janicemillican9754]

Dr. Barbie, thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You make me smile. I can feel the difference I'm making in your life.

[@magdamorrison4695]

I want to say again thank you , thank you so much for everything you are teaching us. I wait every Tuesday for your videos. Because of you I made my decision last April to star with the bio identical hormones, I feel really well. I am expecting to learn much more with the next videos about the diseases, unfortunately my mother past away 4 years ago and she had osteoporosis and Alzheimer , so I think I am doing right. We are so happy to have somebody like you doing this videos.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Magda, I'm determined to make sure you don't get osteoporosis or Alzheimer's. Please be sure to watch videos 80 - 90 in order. You will learn everything you need to know. If you can attend my seminar off February 10 & 11, you should. I don't give them often because its too hard on my arthritis. Or maybe you can get the seminar on DVD. Or even my book. All are available on my website: MenopauseTaylor.ME You need to make getting this entire education PRONTO a priority. These videos will require about 6 years to get all of it. You need it sooner than that. I will do everything I can to help you.

[@magdamorrison4695]

Thank you so much Barbie, I had seen all the videos since the very first one, sometimes more that one time, thank you for your answer.Watching yesterday one of your videos for the second time I realized all my joint paints and stiffness are gone.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Eureka! You're making progress. I love knowing that these videos are helping you.

[@jcote6672]

Good information. I am pissed off that nobody ever told me about this. I am 10 years post menopausal ( premature menopause at 42). I am seeing my doctor next week to have the ET talk. I wish I was armed with this information earlier.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please, please, have a consultation with me BEFORE seeing any physician. I will arm you with all the information you need, help you weight you benefits and risks, and school you in how to navigate the medical system in order to get what you want. There are more pitfalls than you can possibly imagine. And, if you go to your doctor before having a consultation, you could burn your bridges without even knowing it. You do not need any labs before having a consultation with me. All you need to do for scheduling is go to MenopauseTaylor.ME. It will be a huge mistake for your to approach this in the way you will at this point. Postpone your doctor's appointment until after your consultation with me.

[@jcote6672]

Thank you for answering Dr. Taylor. I will book a consultation now. Look for my name - Janine. Thank you.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@jcote6672 I found you! I look forward to meeting you, my dear.

[@carolannea7861]

I am in your same situation. Are you thinking of starting HRT even though your passed that window? I have insomnia, weight gain and exhausted. I feel like I'm crawling through life. Just existing. I just read that taking it after that window could cause breast cancer, stroke or heart attack. I'm so confused! 😫

[@stuffstuffstuffyay]

I do feel relieved that my oncologist said I could go on Estrogen after surgical menopause! I'm a fit and healthy 46 year old otherwise! First to get over that OP and staging hump though. I appreciate your videos, so goooooooooood!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad you're here getting the menopause education you deserve. Don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with me if you want to really understand your situation and have everything tailored specifically to YOU.

[@m.westm.2644]

Hi Dr. Taylor, Hope you are doing well! Once again thank you for the education that you so freely give us! I really appreciate you and it is great to have you in our lives! I have learned so much from you. I was still getting my regular periods at the age of 58 and I didn't even know that it was unusual! Until recently, I only went to the ObGyn during my pregnancies, almost 25 years ago. I felt miserable physically during all pregnancies, but I delivered healthy babies each time. I felt nauseous, exhausted, and could only stand for 5 minutes at a time. I did not use birth control pills during my lifetime and have pretty much never had a libido. I always had very painful periods, but did not ever have breast pain like many women have or itching, UTIs, etc. I did have some burning, but thought it was due to soap sensitivities. Since I did not have major issues, I skipped going to an ObGyn for almost 25 years. A year ago, I went to the OBGYN for a checkup since I had non-stop hot flashes, and heavy periods on the second day of my cycle. She thought it was odd that I still had periods. She confirmed through testing that I was in perimenopause, but I also had a very large fibroid. She referred me to a surgeon to have a Total Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy done. I was not advised about what it would mean or why, but she felt considering my age I might as well get rid of it all. I did not get any hormones in any form after the surgery. Within weeks after the surgery, everything started changing. My skin, my bones, my teeth felt weaker, hair loss, etc. I requested estrogen numerous times, but my Obgyn would not prescribe them. Finally, I decided to go elsewhere, and now- 8 months after my surgical menopause, I am taking 1 mg Estradiol. However, I will turn 59 in a few months, and my Obgyn mentioned that I may need to start tapering off the dose soon to stop ET. (I barely got on it!) Since I had no extra estrogen during my lifetime through birth control pills or other hormones, could my window of opportunity have started earlier than I thought? My last period was right before my Surgery as except for three missed periods came every month. Could some damage to my heart and brain, and bones have happened because my body may have been low estrogen unbeknownst to me for years?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Maggie, It is very unlikely that you were peri-menopausal while you were still having periods, despite your age and the presence of fibroids. I think you are just one of those women who has had a very late menopause. It's no different than a girl going through puberty later than al the other girls. That means that your estrogen window is still very much open. The very reason you felt so bad after your surgery is because your estrogen suddenly disappeared when your ovaries were removed. All the miserable symptoms you felt then were your body's way of demonstrating that it was in shock at the loss of estrogen. So, now that you're replacing your estrogen, your body is at peace again. And if you stop it ... guess what? All those symptoms are going to return. The damage tho your heart, bone, and brain BEGAN when you lost your estrogen. You should try to find a menopause specialist. You want to manage you menopause with someone who really knows this stuff. Here's how to find one near you: Go to menopause.org (North American Menopause Society) Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialist near you will pop up. These are people who, like me, are passionate about menopause. They have a deep education in the subject. Most doctors, even Ob/Gyns, are inadequately trained in this area. It's an area of terrible neglect and misconception by many patients and doctors, alike.

[@m.westm.2644]

Thank you so much for replying Dr. Taylor. I just now saw it because I had not checked due to illness. i will search for an ObGyn as advised. Just found out that I may have a breast mass and need to do additional mammogram views and perhaps an ultrasound. I know from your education that its not causes by estrogen or at least very unlikely. I absolutely love your candor and honesty and caring spirit.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Here's how it works with mammograms: The mammogram is a "screening test." It's job is to determine if you need additional testing for any reason. The most common reason women need additional testing is simply because they can't see enough on the mammogram to be absolutely sure that there's nothing to worry about. So, we use ultrasound, MRI, aspiration, or biopsy to get additional information. DO NOT let the fact that you need additional testing freak you out or make you think you automatically have breast cancer. The most common reason a woman needs additional testing is simply because she has dense breast. Now, you've probably heard of "fibrocystic disease." There is no such thing as "fibrocystic DISEASE." Fibrocystic TISSUE is what all breasts consist of. It's the firm, shapely, sexy shape of your breasts that enables you to win the wet T-shirt contest when you're young. BUT, it makes reading a mammogram difficult. It's like trying to look through a glass of milk. With pregnancies, breastfeeding, and aging, fibrocystic tissue is replaced with fatty tissue. Now, fatty tissue isn't nearly as sexy or firm. But, it's really easy to assess on mammogram. It's like looking through a glass of water. It's very likely that your mammogram was just difficult to read for some reason It could be because of dense breasts or it could be because of how you were positioned or because of some subtle movement. In any case, BE GLAD to get additional testing. It will make it that more certain of avoiding missing anything. And you are correct: It is very unlikely that estrogen causes breast cancer. What causes breast cancer is the number of menstrual cycles you've had. The more you've had, the higher your risk of breast cancer. The women with the lowest risk for breast cancer are women who have had the most pregnancies. And the very highest levels of estrogen are during pregnancy. SO it just doesn't make sense that the women who have had the highest levels of estrogen for the longest periods of time would have the lowest rates of breast cancer.

[@poojasuri8349]

Thanks for enlightning dr barbie. Oh .How much I wait for tuesdays now. My sister hit her menopause when she was 38 (now she's 41) .She lives in canada. Her doc put her on HRT. 0.625 of oestrogen and 2.5mg of progesterone. She was doing fine but only complaint she had was breast pain and tenderness so much that she gave up. All her symptoms came back.I told her about ur vedios and insist her to start her harmones again. Within 2 days she felt better but her breast pain came back. I told her to go back to her doctor to adjust her dosage . Let me tell u dr barbie its just becoz of ur enlightning knowledge that I was able to guide her. I cant thank u enough.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are such a good sister. Tell your sister this: Your breasts are SUPPOSED to respond to hormones! Your breasts exists for no other reason than to respond to hormones. They grow at puberty because of hormones. They hurt during PMS because of hormones. They hurt during early pregnancy because of hormones. So, it only makes sense that they'll hurt if you start taking hormones. Breast pain is a normal response. It does not have anything to do with breast cancer. Your sister needs to know that she can change the kind or estrogen or progesterone she takes, and that might help. But the pain will naturally decrease as her breasts become used to having hormones around again. (That's why they hurt early in pregnancy more than later on.) She was on the proper dosage for preventing heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease. If she takes a lower dosage, she may have less breast pain but trade that for having a heart attack, broken hip, or Alzheimer's. That's not a good trade. Males sense, doesn't it!

[@poojasuri8349]

Thank u so much,I ll tell my sis to ask her doc to change the brand ,not lower the dose Thank u so much,u saved my sister from all the deadly diseases . I read ur responses to all the queries in all ur vedios,thats so informing, I wud love to attend ur seminars but I m so far in india

[@poojasuri8349]

My sister started taking her harmones and within few days she started feeling so better, thanks to u

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love knowing this.

[@lisahooper121]

I would be so lost without you menopause Barbie!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ah, Lisa. That is very kind. And I would be lost if I didn't have a purpose as important as making sure you get the menopause education you deserve. Giving it to you is my passion.

[@Niy436]

Thank you so much you are amazing for us ladies, going to watch every single episode 🌹🌹🌹

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You'll be glad you did. I promise.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love, love, love helping you!

[@brendalinzner742]

I'm lucky to have found your videos

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And I'm thrilled that you're here, getting the menopause education you deserve!

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

Eye opening as usual. Thank you so much!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome!

[@petyavelikova5066]

I absolutely love your video tutorials on menopause. I would respectfully disagree though on progesterone. I take 200mg micronised progesterone and it gave me my sleep back after a year on 2 hours a night. It eliminated my antidepresants completely within 2 months and I am not so bloated from the estrogen patch and the breast tention went away too. That is my experience.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Most women haven't gotten the whole truth about eh effect of progesterone on sleep. Here's the whole story: BOTH estrogen AND progesterone have an effect on your sleep. They just do not affect your sleep in the same way. Estrogen makes you sleep like a baby all night, and wake up perky & fresh for the next day. Progesterone is all about the baby. And Mother Nature thought it would be best for the baby if mom felt drowsy & sleepy all day. That way, she'd be a couch potato & the baby could use more calories to get off to a good start. So progesterone definitely makes you sleepy ... but it also makes it difficult to wake up in the morning ... and most women feel sluggish all day. They feel like zombies, just walking through life in a drowsy fog (which is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy). So, if you want to sleep like a baby, use estrogen. If you want to sleep like a zombie, use progesterone. But all that really matters is that you know the facts & then do whatever works best FOR YOU.

[@monadesai9042]

My ob/gyn has NEVER talked about menopause or what to expect with all these changes during peri-menopause. In fact she did my lab work and said look your FSH is higher so maybe you are going into menopause and then offered me some vaginal estrogen cream for my symptoms....my BFF said she is taking aldosterone for her hair loss but it was only when I asked her about hot flashes, she stated yes she had them last year and now she's ok (???) and she's a doctor herself! WHAT??!! I don't get it....it is just so sad how ill-informed even the medical community is about menopause...smh

[@MenopauseTaylor]

After your consultation with me, you will know 9-% MORE than most doctors.

[@christinealix7664]

Thanks Barbie we need more awareness if.most women are primarily concerned with hot flashes.it was the hot flashes that let me know it's time to prevent.the same issues my mother and grandmother had and rhey were a few years younger than I am now when they had to deal with uterian cancer and only a few years older when dealing with geriatric diabetes. I'm not trying to join those family statistics thankfully I all ready eat healthier than anyone in my family so I believe with a little self discipline I expect to be fine but I really would like to see more women focused on long term health

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I always say that menopause is not about hot flashes. It's about heart attacks, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. And if you get this entire eduction by watching all the videos in order, you will have all the information to avoid all three. If you jump around, good luck. That's like shooting yourself in the foot (or the head).

[@pattyhogan6213]

i’m making my way through your series (it’s mind blowing), and my attention was caught by the book in the background…menopop. I collect pop up books so I paused the video and headed over to Amazon to purchase a copy! 😂

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ha! I have all sorts of goofy things like that.

[@40bdg]

I hate that we have to wait another week to hear more about how estrogen plays a part in these diseases! I am about 5 years in to the "window" right now and need to figure out what is my best course to take regarding replacement. So far I've avoided it like the plague because of the breast cancer risk. So frustrating and confusing!

[@Bstnrose4444]

Hey 40 - I am 57- at peri take progesterone - at meno-- add in estradiol. The answers are in previous videos. I get the estradiol script from Integrative doc. both are creams.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Are you in Houston? I'm giving a 2-day menopause seminar on February 10 & 11. Or, maybe you want to take a weekend trip. In those two days, I'll teach you absolutely everything you need to know for the rest of your life. It's all day both days. And it's the best investment you could ever make in yourself. I don't give the seminar often. It's just too hard on my arthritis. Maybe you can ask your husband to give it to you as an early Valentine's gift. (It will definitely improve HIS sex life for the rest of his life!) If you want to register, go to my website: MenopauseTaylor.ME If that doesn't suit you, you can buy the seminar on DVD. We're in the process of converting it into other on-demand formats. But that's going to take time, too. Alternatively, if you like reading, you can get my book. I'm working as fast as I can to provide every resource I can for you, in every format. The videos are great, but, like you said, if you need the information pronto, they're just too slow. The seminar is the best for you. Even your comment about "the great cancer risk" is way off. I've never met a single woman who has anything but misconceptions about all this stuff. That's why I've started doing this. Remember, I've only been doing this for a year and a half. The sad thing is, as you wrote, not knowing the facts has dire consequences. Videos 80 - 90 are all on the estrogen window, addressing each and every thing you need to know about it. But, they are only one per week.

[@40bdg]

Menopause Taylor Thank you so much for your reply! Unfortunately, I am not in Houston, and wouldn't be able to make the Seminar in Feb. If your book goes in depth regarding the breast cancer scare from Estrogen replacement (I do have a family history with both my Mom and my Paternal Grandmother...hence the paranoia), then it would definitely be helpful. You are so knowledgeable about all matters of Menopause and I really do appreciate your putting this information out there for all of us women! You are a rare gem! Thanks again!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

My book has an entire chapter on breast cancer. It's chapter 30. And you should definitely get it. I have some good news for you: Only certain relatives have anything at all to do with your risk for breast cancer. The ONLY relatives who are pertinent are you MATERNAL, FIRST-DEGREE relatives. And there are only three maternal first-degree relatives: (1) Your mother, (2) Your sister, and (3) Your daughter. No paternal relative contributes to you risk. So that means you can stop counting your paternal grandmother. (I hope you feel a bit relieved.) Your mother's history of breast increases your risk for 1 in 7 to 1 in 4. And in my book, I'll give you all the other risk factors as well as options to decrease your risk factors in every category. I think you'll find many ways to decrease your risk.

[@christinealix7664]

I have been watching this opportunity window stuff as.I'm about to begin an estrogen supplement. I discovered this education last summer with some hot flashes and my 50th birthday, cool. I use chastberry half the month and believe it.was.when I learned of.seed.cycling that took care of the brain fog. I literally felt.like a.child as I wouldn't do certain things completely unsupervised like operate the propane stove with my dog there unless.my husband or.a.neighbor was around and hope the stove was off before they stepped away from my porch. I can't live with that uncertainty. I never leave my dog unsupervised with a.bone and I did that twice today. It was only a.couple minutes sharing lunch and coffee with neighbors but normally I give a.treat and toy and put the bone up while I step out. I recognize this as a process that deserves respect. I decided to try red clover as a result of increased joint pain but this brain fog stuff I take even more seriously especially when it concerns.adorable princess psyco mutt. 🐾❤

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

I see that book in the background and I am laughing. Menopop! LOL! We are like kids again so its appropriate it looks like a kids book. Whispering the word estrogen iso funny! It reminds me of the movie St Elmos Fire. One of the characters dad was talking about someone they knew and he whispered the word drugs! She went on to explain her parents found some words too terrible to say pout loud like drugs that they whispered them! LOL Me on the other hand I am bragging out it. Literally everyone notices a difference! You look so young and healthy now. I say its Estrogen! It took me so long to get to the point of taking it though. First of all I never heard of Estradiol until the Osteoporosis expert. And everyone tried to discourage me from taking it. My GYN did not but I did not see him for a while due to problems at the hospital. Long story but anyway when I asked him he said yes but I had to take a bunch of tests. More his own worry than needing to take but I had all of the tests it but I finally got Estrogen! My other doctors actually said I was crazy except one surgeon who said to get on it asap! As far as acupuncture for menopause my acupuncturists is an MD from China who got a masters at Harvard when she came here in acupuncture and Chinese medicine which they call "Oriental" which Chinese believe that is a racial slur. But anyway she says it is important for women to take Estrogen in the first 5 years of menopause at least and acupuncture and herbs can only support they don't actually replace Estrogen. She never says you "should" do anything./She just says it is important. She is straight up Chinese from China and a real acupuncturist but doesn't try to lie to women to make them feel better much like yourself. If anyone is in NYC I highly recommend her! I will send you her name if anyone needs one in NYC. I love how you are trying to make women realize that hot flashes are not competition for the real diseases of menopause. Than k you for your hard work on this. It must seem like I am cramming for an exam! But life is more important than any exam!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love the way you are dedicating yourself to this education. You are learning so much, and each video makes more and more sense to you. That's what a true education is like.

[@malusantos1551]

Thank you again, Dr Taylor. Food for thoughts!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, Malu.

[@paulinegarmon-jones2853]

Finding your videos fascinating and informative. Wish I’d had access 16 years ago. Re window of opportunity are you saying it’s too late 13 years post menopause. Taken duavive last 3 years and noticeable benefits but disappointed if i have missed the window of opportunity.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Your window of opportunity may still be open by virtue of the fact that you took Duavee. It contains estrogen. The key is, "How long has it been since your body was exposed to estrogen?" IF it's been less than 10 years your window is still open. I would advise you to have a consultation with me BEFORE addressing this with your doctor so that I can teach you how to get what you want. All you have to do is schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@RowdyOne]

I only just began to watch your videos...started at 79. Sorry I didn't watch them in order. I found out about you through being introduced by Dominique. I very frightened by what I've seen so far and wonder if taking Estrogen is too late for me? I am 51 yrs old and almost 10 yrs post-menopause. At 40 when I became menopausal, I was told by my OB/GYN that it was up to me whether I wanted to take it or not, but she didn't recommend it since I smoked. I continued to smoke for several years after that and now vape instead. Have been smoke free since 2013. I also have Hashimoto's disease which was diagnosed right before becoming fully menopausal. I had rarely had hot flashes, night sweats, hair loss, but early on in my Hashimoto's diagnosis, I had lots and lots of fatigue and irritability. Since all of this (in those 10 yrs), I've had surgery for prolapsed bladder where my uterus was removed (still have ovaries), my right knee is bone on bone with the left knee following. Has my window closed? And if I should begin to take Estrogen, am I still at risk for stroke and all those other horrible things I was warned about?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Shelly, I'm glad you're watching. The estrogen window is all about how long your body has gone without estrogen. Why? Because when you lose your estrogen, your body begins aging. And with over 10 years of aging, the risks of estrogen begin to outweigh the benefits. One of the biggest risks for HRT is blood clots. But that risk is vey low if your body is used to hormones. One of the biggest risks of smoking is blood clots. And that risk increase the longer you smoke. So, you're dealing with a situation where you have compounded risks for blood clots. If you hadn't smoked, it's possible that some doctors would still give you HRT. But with your smoking history, that number dwindles to very few, if any, who would;d be comfortable giving you HRT. This does not mean you're out of luck. Refrain from the smoking. Do everyting else you can do to decrease your risks for the diseases associated with menopause. If you can get this whole education pronto, do so. I can offer you my two-day seminar on February 10 & 11, during which you'll get the entire education in just two days. Alternatively, you can get the video of the seminar. Or you can get my book. All are available at my website: MenopauseTaylor.ME. Timing is critical for you. These videos are one a week. I have about 900 planned for you. You don't have that kind of time. I want to do everything I can to make sure you know all your options.

[@Niy436]

I used oestrogen patch and two days later my ulcerative colitis flared up so painfully after remission for 18 years, i suppose when estrogen stared to decline my colitis got better, such a shame I'm not going to give up though, im 48

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You have a balancing act on your hands. Maybe you can re-introduce estrogen very slowly, increasing the dosage little by little. That way, your Ulcerative Colitis won't have to deal with a big change all at once. AND you'll get the benefits of preventing symptoms of menopause and diseases associated with menopause (heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's Disease).

[@SandiFischer]

Could you please make a video titled, for those who have missed the window of opportunity, I am 57, I hit post menopause at 40, did not take HRT, had a massive heart attack when I was 52, thank god I survived, but what about all of us whose window has closed, are we just done for, what are our options, please do a video for all of us out here, thanks so much

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Sandi, This is something that requires a one-on-one consultation. There is no "one-size-fits-all" for this. It requires learning about all your details, tailoring all the information specifically to YOU, and then assessing the benefits and risks of your options. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. For instance, if you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 48 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (15-minute or 30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

[@thefunctionalfarmacista7790]

Posted this baby on my FB page! Superior content! Thank you! Would like to chat one day about those breast ca surgeons out there who despise estrogen and soy...yep...heard about that, when my mama got breast ca. They never mentioned an Estrogen window. It was all anti estrogen. It was at a camp in Santa Fe, NM (Glorieta, NM)...Thanks for your education! ☺️☺️☺️. I love your realism! Hilarious at times!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you, Ann. I'd be happy to have a one-on-one with you about breast cancer and estrogen. You can schedule one on my website (menopauseTaylor.ME). I do them in person and on Skype. I'll be covering that in the videos, but it will be a very, very long time before I get to the section on breast cancer. Until then, you'll just get snippets of this and that. I want you to have the facts.

[@thefunctionalfarmacista7790]

Menopause Taylor Thank you sooooo much I will wait and be patient and on the lookout for that. 😃💕🌺

[@shinigglory3689]

Thanks ❤❤

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are welcome!

[@christinealix7664]

I'm so thankful to know this stuff now. Yes our world must be deceptively afraid of estrogen replacement as it's not even available to everyone who would probably benefit. For me the available options are herbs phytoestrogens diet and lifestyle. I understand that I must work a little harder to prevent these diseases. I'm cool with it because I understand. Thank you

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Understanding is key. Knowing what you can and cannot accomplish with each option is what matters.

[@christinealix7664]

@@MenopauseTaylor absolutely I really appreciate how you cover all the facts

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@christinealix7664 I know you do, my dear. And I so appreciate your appreciation.

[@morasa3992]

Thanks for sharing with us

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my pleasure, always.

[@MrsQ1964]

Hi Barbie! Sadly, after watching your tutorials, I know more about menopause and hormone replacement, than my doctors and health care providers. I find this concerning. I've missed my "window" by a couple years, which I am upset about. I also learned today that my bio identical hmr has been prescribed incorrectly.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The very reason I give you these videos is because menopause is SUCH a neglected topic in all areas of life, including medicine. It's inexcusable, and I'm going to do all I can to change it. No that you know what you need, you should try to find a doctor who is a menopause specialist. You still have many options, but you'll need someone schooled in menopause to help you. If you live in North America, you might have a menopause specialist near you. Here's how you can find one: Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. I am in the process of creating educational products on menopause specifically for different professionals: Pharmacists, Nutritionists, Dieticians, and Fitness professionals. None of them gets a single minute of menopause education. It's a shame because all of them serve menopausal women. I'm really proud of you for taking control of your health. No one will ever take care of you as well as you take care of yourself. (Except me, of course.)

[@laurieparis2203]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for providing this resource!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@laurieparis2203 You are absolutely welcome, my dear.

[@freespirit3818]

Wish I'd known about this information. I'm now on hrt now. I had a aweful experience between 45-55.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'll teach you everything. There's still so much you need to know for managing the rest of your life. So, keep watching, and be sure you start from the first video and watch them in order if you really want a complete education on menopause. Never settle for isolated soundbites. No woman ever has to suffer for even a minute ... if she has this education.

[@anyajohnson8664]

Is 62 yrs. old and no uterus, to old / to late to take estrogen replacement? Thank you for another great video!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This requires a consultation, Anya. I cannot personalize anything in a comment box. Please schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@cindyp2490]

Is using vaginal Estrace considered estrogen replacement? And would this help prevent some of the diseases you are referring to? Thank you so much for helping to inform all women about menopause, and thank you for discussing topics that nobody else wants to discuss.

[@purplemoon918]

Oh, I'm so glad you asked this question...I'm also wondering the same thing!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Nooooooo! The requirements for accomplishing the goals of the estrogen window are: (1) The estrogen has to travel throughout your body. (video 84) (2) You have to take the minimal necessary dosage of estrogen. (video 85) Vaginal creams confine themselves to your vagina. They are for purposes of treating your vaginal symptoms ONLY. Estrogen vaginal creams only treat the symptoms in your vaginal area. These include: (1) Alleviating vaginal dryness, itching, burning, painful intercourse; (2) Preventing urinary tract infections (UTI); and (3) Decreasing urinary incontinence. THAT'S IT! I am so glad you're watching these videos. If you can come to my two-day menopause seminar on February 10 & 11, you'll get the entire education in just two days. I can't give the seminar often because it's tp hard on my arthritis. So, come to this one if you can. These videos will take about 6 years. Another option is to buy the seminar on DVD. And another is to get my book. You can find all these things on my website: MenopauseTaylor.ME I'm trying to provide as many resources as quickly as I can. But, I've only been in business for a year and half. I know you're hungry for more. I'll keep doing everything I can to help you.

[@mirnaalexander3922]

Thanks for teaching me about me. I’m waiting to hear your teaching in regards to HRT & breast cancer survivors. Is it recommended??

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This is different for every situation, and requires a consultation in order to address YOUR personal situation. You can schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@Bean721-p9e]

I found your videos on a quest for information about menopause. I'm 48 1/2 I had my 4th child 4 years ago. I just started night sweats, probably little less than 2 years ago. However hot flashes and terrible erratic mood swings this past month. Noting my normal periods have been without fail up til this month (I'm due to start soon, if I'm still on schedule) I absolutely want to start HRT as soon as it's appropriate. My confusion is do you recommend taking over the counter preparations like estroven, that contain black cohosh first or in combination with HRT. it's truly overwhelming navigating best options. I'm a ER RN, we deal with the life threatening diseases you cover here. God bless you for helping us educate ourselves

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Stacey, over-the-counter preparations, whether herbal, botanical, or bioidentical are VERY WEAK. They are not capable of doing any of the goals of the estrogen window. They may not even be strong enough to alleviate your symptoms. In video 84, I'll cover the KIND of estrogen necessary to accomplish these goals. In vide 85, the dosage. You'll see that it's critical to use (1) and estrogen that travels throughout your body, and (2) take a minimum daily dosage that can accomplish these goals. No over-the-counter product can do either.

[@Bean721-p9e]

Menopause Taylor thank you

[@TamelaBowieInteriors]

Can taking or increasing your Vitamin D3 ward off those diseases as well? Please advise. I am not a fan of taking any type of estrogen replacement or HRT. Thanks in advance.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Here's the scoop: You're talking about three separate diseases: (1) Heart attack, (2) Osteoporosis, and (3) Alzheimer's. Vitamin D only pertains to one of the three: osteoporosis. And, even then, you have to make a huge distinction between what estrogen can do for your bone & what calcium & Vitamin D can do for your bone. You have to separate QUANTITY of bone from QUALITY of bone. Estrogen is all about how much bone you have. That's QUANTITY. If you lose estrogen, you lose bone. If you take estrogen, you avoid losing bone. Calcium and Vitamin D are al about how strong your bone is. That's QUALITY. But, even if you have strong bone, you can still lose it. There's no way calcium and Vitamin D can do what estrogen does. They're important, but serve a completely different purpose. It's that simple. Women often try to substitute one thing for another to get the same benefits. It doesn't work that way. (I know, you probably hate me now. But you can always count on me to give you the facts and make sure you know them BEFORE you have problems.)

[@micheleblair]

Great video. Any thoughts about if there is a possibility that Estrogen may have some neuro protection in the case of Parkinson's disease? I am early, young onset. My neuro staff is great, but I don't think they seemed surprised when I asked about what to do about my PD symptoms getting worst when I had my period. Now I am dealing with menopause and after watching your videos decided to try HRT. I thought I would be the last person taking HRT as a holistic wellness practitioner. But I have learnt a great deal from watching your videos. THANKS!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you, Michele. I love knowing that this information is helping you connect the dots. I know of no absolute, direct of estrogen on arresting Parkinson's. But I can tell you that you need to avoid incurring any other diseases. So, even if you use HRT as a means of preventing other diseases, it will improve your quality of life. Personally, I believe that some of the same benefits of estrogen on prevention of Alzheimer's pertain to Parkinson's, also.

[@micheleblair]

Thanks so much!

[@carolannea7861]

Well I'm screwed. I had hope at the beginning of this series. Then all hopes went down completely knowing I am past my window of opportunity for the significant health benefits and will probably die of a heart attack, breast cancer or alzeimers. I wished I had discovered these videos a few years ago.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Noooo. Please, Carolanne, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. So many women discover that they have many more options than they could possibly imagine. There is not way you can tailor everything specifically to YOU with these videos alone. But that is precisely what I'll do in a consultation. Please let me give you hope by having a consultation.

[@carolannea7861]

@@MenopauseTaylor thank you Dr. Question- Do women who do start HRT after the window, have an increased risk of breast cancer, stroke and heart attack?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@carolannea7861 It all depends on the individual woman, my dear, which is WHY you absolutely have to have everything tailored specifically to YOU in a consultation. The vast majority find that they are excellent candidates for HRT.

[@Candideyt]

Merci!!!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

De rien!

[@TamelaBowieInteriors]

Love these videos. I still have my uterus and my hormone levels are low...including my estrogen. When will I know or when my body show when I am all out of estrogen? I do not want to go onto HRT. The only things I deal with in regards to menopause are hot flashes, and on occasion, anxiety. Your suggestions. Thanks in advance.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You don't have to prove that you're all out of estrogen. It's going to happen! And menopause IS NOT about hot flashes or any of the other 21 symptoms of menopause. It's about heart attacks, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. Hot flashes will not kill you. A heart attack will. So will Alzheimer's. And osteoporosis will greatly limit your life. You don't have to take HRT. But You do have to understand the role that estrogen has played in your body all these years. And you need to find a way to COMPENSATE for it. There is nothing "natural" about menopause. We aren't suposed to live long enough to experience menopause. Because we're living so long, though, we're outliving our ovaries. And that's why you need to understand how important it is to compensate for estrogen.

[@lisahooper121]

@@MenopauseTaylor SMART.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@lisahooper121 Logical, is't it. You will discover that the truth always makes sense.

[@RWMHUBBARD]

I always thought that the symptoms of menopause were temporary. I only became alarmed after the 2-year mark.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No, no, no. They can last forever. You, like most women, were confusing the temporary transition of PERI-menopause for the permanent state or POST-menopause. By far, POST-menopause is more important. And it isn't the symptoms that are important. It's the disease that become common as a result of losing your estrogen.

[@RWMHUBBARD]

@@MenopauseTaylor I just scheduled an appt. I'm not sure if I need one hour or two. I scheduled one. I'm only up to video #83 but I can't wait too much longer as I'm in trouble now.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You'll be fine. I will make sure you have the education you need. After the consultation with me, things will get much easier, my dear.

[@NOelAGE]

Dear Barbie, could you please clarify something for me :-) When you are talking about "Estrogen replacement" in regard to the Estrogen Window of Opportunity, are you then talking about Estradiol? I have been adviced, by a complementary bioidentical hormone therapist, to start taking Estriol alone, but I am uncertain if that will help me keep my Estrogen window open?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There are 3 human estrogens: 1) EstrONE is produced by your fat cells, and you still produce it (and hate it because it makes you fat). 2) EstraDIol is produced by your ovaries, and is the estrogen you lose at menopause. It's the one that prevents heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's, as well as all the symptoms of estrogen deficiency. It's the ONLY ONE you want to replace. 3) EsTRIol is the estrogen produced by the placenta to support a pregnancy. It never did and never will do anything for you. Estriol will do absolutely NOTHING to keep your estrogen window open. PLEASE schedule a consultation withe me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. You are in the care of someone who knows nothing about menopause. I do them all online.

[@amyglasgow7955]

This is so very helpful!! Fortunately I have been on a very low dose of estrogen and progesterone during my 10 year post menopause. I have had to fight to keep that! Now I feel like I need to go into the arena again and request higher doses! I am currently taking 0.5 mg Estradiol and 100 mg of Progesterone. I am 64 yrs old. Is it too late to start taking higher doses for the long term health effects?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

PLEASE, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME, Amy. I will school you in precisely how to go about getting what you want. And I will save you numerous pitfalls.

[@Susy918]

Dr., what do you mean by " maybe you cannot take estrogen " ? Please share an example, need clarification.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Some women cannot take estrogen because they have a disease that makes them unable to take estrogen. That's the case with every medication, There are some people who can't take certain medications for one reason or another.

[@sunshinegirl5296]

Hello Dr. Taylor, once again thanks for your enlightening education which is so valuable. Also thanks for the great consultation I had with you back in Sept 2020. Just FYI, I have not had a hysterectomy. I am confused though about Estrogen replacement. I’ve been taking birth control with both hormones and since your explanation in this video about the difference between Hormone replacement and estrogen replacement, does this mean then that I need to take estrogen replacement on top of the birth control that I am taking and again in a few years I will switch to HRT, then also will I need to take estrogen on top of the HRT, cause you mentioned that they aren’t the same thing ? Or maybe the two different replacements don’t accomplish the same thing of preventing life threatening diseases? I truly want to make sure I am replacing the estrogen I am losing going through menopause.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Hello, my dear. This kind of thing requires a consultation because I cannot conduct consultation continuations in comment boxes. You get the best product from me by scheduling a follow-up consultation in which I can tailor all the details specifically to YOU (as you well know). I can tell by your question that we need to review some basics, and I will definitely do so when we meet again.

[@anlu6671]

Thank a lot for this Video. It is necessarily in the perimenopause to take estrogen, if a person is "lucky" and has no symptoms, because she leaves a very healthy lifestyle? Or it is better to wait untill postmenopause? It will be great if you can answer this question. Thank you so much.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

An, "Better" is a marketing word. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@anlu6671]

@Menopause Taylor I thank you a lot, also for your Videos. I understand more than I can say/speak, I'm leaving in Germany and I have to improve my English a little bit, after that I will be happy to take/book a consultation from you. I never consider to take hormones, I took no medication in the last four years, because I discover, that I can heal myself. I realised, after I saw a lot of Videos from you, that I'm not quite good informed about hormones, so I start to research. I think God or the Universe wanted me to take a second look of this topic, because I never search at KZbin about menopause. Your Videos just found me. :-). I thank you a lot.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@anlu6671 You are so very welcome, my dear. I think your English is wonderful.

[@TheNelsoncat]

Thank you! Will you be talking about window of opportunity for breast cancer survivors?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yes, but not immediately. The name of the game for EVERY woman is to decide how best to COMPENSATE for all the benefits of estrogen. Some women can use estrogen itself. Others can't. And not every breast cancer is estrogen dependent. Not every woman who has had breast cancer has the same situation. The bottom line is for you to find out ... specifically, for YOU ... whether or not estrogen is an option. Then, you can choose among the various alternatives that are available to you. No two women are alike. If you can't take estrogen, you might have to use diet AND exercise AND vitamins and minerals AND non-hormonal SERMS to prevent osteoporosis. And you might have to use educational challenges AND lecithin AND vitamins & minerals to prevent Alzheimer's. Nothing will work as well as estrogen, but it's all about doing what's best for you all -around.

[@TheNelsoncat]

thank you very much !

[@penneylane926]

I am so thankful for your videos and your website. I just switched from using an estradiol patch (the highest dose) to using Bioidentical estradiol and progesterone (creams). My gynecologist. told me to NEVER take progesterone if I don't have a uterus (I do not have one but do have ovaries) because it could cause breast cancer. My Bioidentical hormone doctor said this is a hotly debated topic and that there are two schools of thought. One that says it's ok to use progesterone if you don't have a uterus and then the opinion of my gynecologist. How do you know who is right if there is support from both sides?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This is not a matter of debate. It's not about opinion, It's about science. You need facts, not opinions. Let's address the issues one at a time: Estrogen is the hormone that defines menopause. Menopause is when you lose your estrogen. So, all the symptoms of post-menopause are due to estrogen deficiency. The estrogen window (videos 80 - 90) are all about why it's important to consider estrogen replacement. The critical factors for an estrogen to provide the benefits of the estrogen window are: (1) It has to travel throughout your entire body (not remain only in your vagina). (2) There is a minimal necessary dosage for preventing diseases. Many women take dosages that are too low to relieve their symptoms completely or permanently. Worse than that, many women take a dosage that relieves their symptoms but is NOT high enough to prevent heart attack, osteoporosis, or Alzheimer's. ESTROGEN is the hormone that is critical for prevention of these disease. Progesterone has nothing to do with it. Its only purpose is to protect your uterus from uterine cancer. Progesterone causes the yucky symptoms of bloating, weight gain, depression, and acne. But, if you need it to prevent uterine cancer, it's worth those inconveniences. Here are the minimal necessary dosages of estrogen to accomplish prevention of these diseases, depending on the type of estrogen you're taking: Conjugated Estrogen 0.625 mg / day Estradiol 1.0 mg / day Estradiol Patches 0.5 mg / day Estropipate 1.25 mg / day Esterified Estrogen 0.625 mg / day Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 - 0.015 mg / day depending on the source of the estrogen Compounded Bi-Est or Tri-Est 2.5 mg / day There are standard dosages of progesterone to balance these dosages of estrogen, depending on whether you take the progesterone every day (continuous) or just certain days (cyclic). Here are the standard dosages: Medroxyprogesterne Acetate 2.5 mg continuous or 5 mg cyclical Norethindrone Acetate 2.5 mg continuous or 5 mg cyclical Norethindrone 0.35 mg continuous or 0.7 mg cyclical Micronized Progesterone 100 mg continuous or 200 mg cyclical Progesterone Gel Twice weekly continuous or every other day for 12 days cyclical The second issue is about progesterone and breast cancer. Here are the facts: There are so many misconceptions about estrogen and breast cancer that confuse women. You're confused about progesterone and breast cancer. Here are the facts: Your breasts have ALWAYS responded to hormones. They grew at puberty because of hormones. You had breast pain and breast growth during pregnancy because of hormones. You had breast swelling and breast pain with PMS because of hormones. So, your breasts are supposed to respond to hormones. Few women know the real risk factors for breast cancer. Here they are: 1) Personal history of breast cancer 2) Family history of breast cancer ... BUT, the ONLY relatives that contribute in any way to this risk are your MATERNAL, FIRST-DEGREE relatives. That means, only your mother, your sister, and your daughter. That's it. No one else matters. And your sister has to have your same mother. None of your father's relatives have anything to do with your risk for breast cancer. 3) Age: Your risk increases with age, period! 4) Age at the time of your 1st full-term pregnancy. The older you were, the greater your risk. 5) Number of pregnancies. The fewer you've had, the greater your risk. 6) Age at which you had your first period. The younger you were, the greater your risk. 7) Age at which you began post-menopause. The older you were, the greater your risk. NOTE: Factors 4 - 7 are all about only one thing: The number of menstrual periods you've had in your lifetime. The more you've had, the greater your risk, period! Now, think about how ironic that is. The women who have had the highest levels of estrogen are the women who have had the most pregnancies. Yet, they are the women with the lowest risks of breast cancer. If estrogen caused breast cancer, the reverse would be true. 8) Smoking 9) Activity level. The less active you are, the higher your risk. 10) Body weight. The heavier you are, there greater your risk. 11) Diet. The more fat (animal fat) in your diet, the greater your risk. 12) Benign breast disease. This is simply because it makes it more difficult to diagnose breast cancer. 13) Alcohol consumption. Those 2 glasses of red wine per day that decrease a heart attack increase your risk for breast cancer. 14) Exposure to intense radiation, like radiation therapy. 15) Dense breasts, which are characteristic of women who have not had children. Okay, so putting this into perspective, most of what you've heard about estrogen causing breast cancer is untrue. Not only do women spread that misinformation among themselves, the WHI study that came out in 2002 had findings that you never heard about. Here's what you did not hear about the WHI study: The women who took estrogen all by itself (because they did not have their uteri) had lower rates of breast cancer. That's another piece of evidence that supports the fact that it's the CYCLES of estrogen AND progesterone that increases your risk for breast cancer, not estrogen all by itself. So, the risk of breast cancer is greater when you take progesterone with estrogen. If you can take estrogen all by itself, it's an advantage. Knowing these facts can help you so much. Thinking about this will help you arrive at your answer. I think knowing the facts and being able to weigh them for yourself is the most important thing of all. I always say, "Everything should make sense." That's why I give you information like this. It enables you to make sense of things rather than taking a side. I assure you that your gynecologist has much more education and training on the topic of menopause than your "bioidentical hormone doctor," although I have no idea what his or her background might entail. Don't let product-pushers sway you. If there's a product involved, run. You need an unbiased education. "Bioidentical" does not mean better. And compounded products are not the only ones that are bioidentical. Most of the pharmaceutical products, including the estradiol patch you were on before, are bioidentical (Video 32). I'd like to know what prompted you to change from one to the other.

[@penneylane926]

I switched because I was on .1mg estradiol (Minivelle patch) and my gynecologist told me I was on the highest dose of estrogen they could safely give me and that she couldn't do anymore for me. I was still having ALL the symptoms on the patch-- heart palpitations, hot flashes day and night, depression, no libido, joint pain, you name it. I felt helpless. In my ignorance, I sought out a bioidentical doctor because I thought it would be better to work with a specialist than the OB/GYN that told me she couldn't help me anymore. Now, based on your thorough explanation, I don't know where to go and am a little concerned that I'm causing myself more harm than good.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It sounds to me like your gynecologist is a general Ob/Gyn, or at least not a menopause specialist. Saying, "Theres nothing more she can do for you" is telling. You might find more success with a menopause specialist. Here's how to find one: If you live in North America, you might have a menopause specialist near you. Here's how you can find one: Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. Everyone listed loves menopause as much as I do. They're the most educated people on menopause anywhere. Check it out.

[@marisolpagan7388]

Dr. Taylor I totally understand the benefits of taking estrogen but what if you can't take them after removal uterine cancer.....

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Most women who have had their uterus removed for uterine cancer can still take estrogen. But every situation is different. You need to address yours as unique. You should have a discussion with your gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist to determine if it's an option for you. If not, there are multiple options in all the other categories that you can use. Most physicians won't take the time to address those with you, but I will. If you can't take estrogen (or don't want to take estrogen), make an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with me, and I'll help you using any options your prefer, including: Diet, Exercise, Lifestyle, Vitamins, Minerals, Botanicals, Herbs, Acupuncture, Hypnosis, Hormonal Medication, and Non-Hormonal Medications. If you want a consultation, go to MenopauseTaylor.ME to schedule one. I do them on Skype, FaceTime, Facebook Messenger, as well as in-person. You can include all the things you want to cover when you fill out the form, and then send me any labs or tests you've had. That way, I can incorporate everything into the session. I'll create a personalized document addressing all your concerns, and send it to you at least one day before our session. That way, you 'll have time to read it in advance. It's usually 6 - 12 pages long. Then, I'll have all sorts of props and models to show you during the consultation, and we'll make great headway. You'll understand everything and have all the options tailored specifically to YOU.

[@rebekahraymond4412]

Beautiful outfit, love it, so pretty.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, thank you so much, my dear.

[@Kim-ek7xy]

You don't ever distinguish between bioidentical estrogen and synthetic estrogen, i.e. Premarin. Does it matter?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ahh, but I have distinguished them ... long ago in videos 32 and 33. You'll find that if you don't start at video 1 and watch them in order, you feel like you're missing something, And you are! This is "Menopause University." It's a school curriculum. If you start the curriculum in the middle of the series and miss the foundation, you're doomed. If you ever want to short-cut, here are your options: (1) Get my book from MenopauseTaylor.ME and read it in chronological order (2) Get the webinars at MenopauseTaylor.ME and watch each chapter in order (3) Schedule a one-on-one consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME to get the education AND have it tailored specifically to YOU

[@barbj9785]

None of my drs. would give me estrogen 10 years ago. Now its too late as Im 12 years post menopause. Is there anything I can still take thats non hormonal?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Your timeframe is not all there is to it. You may still be able to take HRT if you so desire. But determining your benefits and risks requires a consultation. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@barbj9785]

Thank you! I will schedule an appt. very soon. I appreciate your response. I didnt expect that! Thank you! @@MenopauseTaylor

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I respond to comments here on KZbin daily.@@barbj9785

[@poojasuri8349]

Dr barbie, m 44, unpredictable periods (1.5 years), some kind of hot flashes but no sweats ,acne,malesma on nose ....These are my symptoms .I assume I m perimenopause. I told u this a couple of vedios back nd u advised me to take birth control to ease my symptoms nd smooth my journey to menopause Today I went to a gynaecologist to take her opinion nd request her to prescribe sm birth control. Firstly she was surprised when she heard me saying that I was interested in hrt. But she told me it's a rule not to give birth control after 35 Then she wrote me some blood test - TSH , AMH, ultrasound and pap smear. She said she has to confirm if it's perimenopause She also said she normally gives progesterone for periMenopause Dr barbie I don't think she will prescribe me birth control She said if I want HRT ,I ll have to wait till I m declared menopause What should I do? I want to take birth control. She advised me isoflovanes fr hot flashes which I don't want as it's a phytoestrogen .

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Many women have trouble getting what they want simply because so many doctors are not menopause experts. While all gynecologist know menopause better than Family Practitioners, General Practitioners, or Internists, there are still big differences among gynecologists. If you go to a menopause specialist, you'll have a much easier time all around. If you live in North America, here's how to find one: Go to menopause.org Click on the tab "For some." Click on the option "Find a menopause practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. If you feel as though your gynecologist won't work WITH you, shop around for one who will.

[@poojasuri8349]

Dr Taylor i live in india, I wish I were in North America. In india ,shopping of doctors can be done becoz private practice is very common. I think I can start birth control of my own as it is available over the counter. Pls suggest the doses of both harmones . I have never taken birth control before. The doses of ethyl estrodial comes in 0.01 to 0.03 and it comes with different forms of progesterone.

[@Ms13cats]

What is the 'window of opportunity' for men?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There is no window of opportunity for men. Men never lose all their testosterone. The window is all about the time since you lost your estrogen. I sure hope you started with video 1 and are watching these in order. If not, you are sabotaging yourself.

[@Ms13cats]

@@MenopauseTaylor So AMAZING that you found to answer my question!! Oh yes I watch from Video 1-super SUPER grateful, wouldn't miss a word. TY!!!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Ms13cats You make me smile.

[@leasah1197]

Does this mean that if I still have my uterus and take estrogen and progesterone in that post menopausal window of opportunity; the benefits don’t apply?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Huh? Of course not. If you are taking estrogen in the appropriate dosages (Video 85), you will get the benefits of the estrogen window. The progesterone serves only one purpose: it prevents uterine cancer. So, you need to take it. It has nothing to do with the estrogen window, though (Video 90).

[@littleredpumpkin7511]

Hi:). First thank you for these! Wow, what an education. Could you please just clarify something I’ve been unsure of. When you say I don’t need progesterone if I don’t have my uterus, I want to be clear on that. Are you referring literally to just the uterus and excluding the cervix? Or when referencing the uterus is the cervix being included. I do not have my uterus, but I do have my cervix, so I want to make sure I’m clear on this. Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It only refers to your uterus.You do not need progesterone if you are missing your uterus. Your cervix is irrelevant.

[@littleredpumpkin7511]

Thank you for clarifying!:)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@littleredpumpkin7511 My pleasure.

[@christinehoffman1825]

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