The Menopause: Symptoms, Long Term Health Risks of Low Hormones, HRT & Treatment Options

[@Nicecalgarian]

I am a married gentleman. I find this very interesting and helps me to understand and empathise what my wife is going through. Thank you 🙏🇨🇦

[@mauiswift6391]

Aren’t you a good husband!

[@Nicecalgarian]

@@mauiswift6391 🙏

[@sylviaking8866]

She is lucky to have you. My husband had an affair and discarded me like a piece of trash. I am now back in good shape thanks to HRT.

[@Nicecalgarian]

@@sylviaking8866 Thank you Sylvia. Marriage comes with ups and downs. Vows come into play when the bullet hits the bone 🙏🇨🇦

[@robin-gg2jj]

Fair play to you for listening to it , a lot of guys dont want to know, it's tough on guys as well trying to cope with menopause ,it has split up a lot couples

[@suzy1750]

I am so grateful to doctors like you who are bringing this knowledge to the public. It's shocking how little education is provided on this...I can't help thinking that if men suddenly lost all their testosterone when they turned 50, the medical community (and society in general) would have taken the topic seriously a long time ago! Thank you both again...

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

Whaddya mean? I know about this because I looked for the information, and I’m a guy. Information is aplenty, it doesn’t have to be force fed to you. Seek and you will find.

[@23fm]

Suzy, testosterone does fall off a cliff for many men. The topic like menopause is only now become talked about more widely.

[@alexormerod5943]

I agree and we shouldn’t have to seek to be able to find this information, it should be actively promoted and available on the NHS. This is vital information to enable us to live our lives with health and knowledge that taking HRT is safe and the health benefits outweigh the risks. I will be writing to the health secretary as this needs to be on their health agenda!

[@DrayseSchneider]

Testosterone and Estrogen have both been traditionally demonized due to their association with analogous compounds that have been used for cheating in sports and some debunked but popular studies. I'm on feminizing HRT and my endocrinologist has me on estradiol patches and cyproterone; the standard of care requires that I have to take a liver toxic testosterone blocker to mitigate the risk of blood clotting due to Estradiol 17 Beta absorbed slowly through my skin. And I'm not sure if crushing my testosterone into the ground this way is necessarily healthy either.

[@bredamiller4380]

Totally agree with you

[@GenaBee]

Doctors are so worried about risks yet not at all worried about the risk of living with NO QUALITY OF LIFE. It's so difficult to carry on when the impacts are so devastating on life. I told my endocrinologist the other day that "what I have right now is WORSE than cancer, because it is almost killing me every single month when, I am at my worst." Treat what I am coming to you for please. Your information is the best and has definitely helped me advocate for myself and feel knowledgeable in what I am saying.. ❤️❤️

[@fleurcraven9862]

I bullied my male doctor into giving me HRT at Xmas after a friend recommended me to go onto your website. 4 months in and I’m back driving on the motorway without having a panic attack. Thank you Louise, you’ve helped me get some normality back in my life!!! 🙏🏻

[@jimluvweng]

It’s encouraging to hear that you have been able to drive without a panic attack! I look forward to talking to my doctor about starting HRt. What kind are you on and how much?

[@RAGEMAN242526]

What is their website can I order something there

[@panes840]

Wooooooow. Hold on! That's not true. Drs who are trigger happy to give you tablets for hypothyroidism is fine yes BUT, they do this without looking at the diet. I reversed my hypothyroidism via Dr Brooke Goldner and getting my iodine and selenium levels back to normal.

[@sylviaking8866]

I too started to have panic attacks on motorway during menopause. I feel soooo much better on HRT. My male gyn specialist was very good and he suggested it. Thank GOD.

[@lsteph1000]

It is a disgrace that you had to bully your doctor as NICE guidelines are that if you request HRT from your doctor that it should be prescribed that benefit outweigh the risk. I cannot stop HRT as each time I do my symptoms comeback with a huge whoosh. The first time I stopped my young female dr pushed me into stopping, I tried to stay off but my symptoms did not stop after almost a year and I was almost 60. I heard about NIce guidelines and of course requested and quoted NICE guidelines, she reluctantly prescribed them My equilibrium returned. I am almost 70 now still working for necessity but do wonder will my symptoms of sweeping boiling hot flushes from my stomach and then almost immediately temperature dropping feeling freezing cold that would then leave me feeling faint, ever stop.

[@MrsSheffield]

Great talk! I know it’s been said before BUT, ALL physicians/gynecologists MUST be trained on this topic in order to get their licenses, or at the very least make it MANDATORY for them to do proper training in order to retain their licenses if they’re already practicing. It should NOT be an uphill battle for women to fight for our health! It’s ridiculous really.

[@ladysusanjane2682]

I found myself crying half way through as I realise I haven’t had to suffer like I have for the past few years.😔 This video has been amazing, thank you 🙏🏼

[@sday6531]

Me too

[@judekarsyn9507]

you prolly dont give a shit but does anyone know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me!

[@mandypritchard1015]

OMG! I didn't have to suffer as I have been...

[@tiggy4062]

Me too

[@sammyrichardson7305]

Me too, I feel there may have been many women in tears watching this. Went to the Doctors 6 weeks ago and now on HRT and can already see the light. X

[@Pollllz]

I’m 49 and have suffered awful peri-meno symptoms (ticking off most of the long list) along with very heavy periods for several years. Feeling like my life was over and like id aged 20 years in 5! No more joy is the perfect description of how I feel. I had no idea you could get HRT before the ‘official’ menopause starts when periods stop. That could have prevented me suffering all these symptoms for years. I wish you were my NHS drs! Have been back and forth reporting to my GP and even a Dr with menopause specialism at a local gynae clinic for past few years, but still have learned more from this one video and having watching Davina McCall’s Channel 4 documentary on menopause that I watched in May this year. Highly recommended viewing btw. Thanks so much to you both and Davina for bringing this into the light and helping so many women to understand and improve their health 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robin-gg2jj]

I was told by my gp that unless I had blood tests done to indicate that I am menopausal I wouldnt be given HRT, I was also told that if there is a history of breast cancer I wouldnt get it either

[@emmaleechase613]

@@robin-gg2jj If you wait until full menopause to get HRT, that’s like closing the barn door after the horse has left. 🤦‍♀️💔😢 It doesn’t sound like your doctor has done a fellowship training in menopause… care.

[@robin-gg2jj]

@@emmaleechase613 I live in Ireland, i will talk to my gp about it,its frustrating for me ,for the past 3 to 4 years my libido has disappeared, it's a long lonely life if you loose you're sexual feelings😪

[@emmiebanua6951]

Thanks for sharing God blessed you Dr.

[@peacefamily212]

Thank you so much doctor for talking about the menopause. You have saved thousands upon thousands of women's lives and made them realise they are not going mad. God Bless you all xxx

[@monikakress3867]

Thank you Dr. Newsom, for these informative videos. I am 51 and have been suffering since April with non-stop hot flashes and merciless drenching night sweats that had been robbing me of 3-4 hours of sleep each night. I eat super healthy, mostly vegan with no alcohol or processed foods. I lift weights twice/week and run 10 miles/week. I am the picture of health, but my GP said no HRT for me because my sister had breast cancer (I’ve no other family history of cancer). I toughed it out for 8 months. After seeing your informative videos, I asked for a referral to a gyn, who took one look at the dark blue bags under my eyes and put me on the climara patch a couple weeks ago. it’s starting to kick in. I feel human again. Thank you.

[@hyltzy8982]

Great story! Help it’s still working out for you☺️

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Yea food isn't going to help with this hell.

[@cindydougherty3076]

Thank you so much for this wonderful information. I live in the United States, and it’s very difficult to find doctors who know this information, even if they call themselves menopause specialists.

[@lindasvenssonsmith4794]

I live in Sweden and its difficult her to, so you're not alone.

[@saskhiker3935]

Same i Canada.

[@Hasmiral]

same in germany

[@MrsSheffield]

Same in Ontario (Canada) only certain private “alternative” healthcare practitioners, naturopaths, integrative medicine doctors or gynecologists who specialize in hormones provide such care, BUT at a VERY STEEP PRICE. Most people cannot afford their services so you’re stuck fighting with your GP or regular gynecologist who are covered under our Healthcare insurance for visits, not the actual hormone prescription.

[@RubySlays297]

Thank you for mentioning the anxiety and low moods. It’s so important that women realise this x

[@lindsayfarquharson2446]

Thank you so much for all this information! I really didn't know much and was quite scared of going on HRT. My mum died at 66 of a heart attack and I have been worrying about that so the fact that it reduces the risk of heart disease is great. The main thing for me was when you talked about the health benefits because I had never thought about that and that we are living with a deficiency which is easily remedied. We think about the symptoms, not realising there is more to it than that. I have now spoken to my gp and am due to see her to start my treatment. I have also shared you video with my sisters and have spoken to my daughter. You're doing amazing, much needed, work.

[@lauracolla7460]

OMG I have suffered for 2 years been put on a massive dose of anti depressants which just suppressed any feelings and emotions and generally felt like a zombie all day, every day. This has been by far the most informative and understanding information I have seen. Thank you so much x

[@lovelocked5385]

Don't just stop antidepressants. I tried that . Now I'm back on . Use now brand progesterone cream also.

[@rochellelooney1220]

@@lovelocked5385 I am experiencing @45 for anxiety and panic attack . My gp give me anti depressants and makes me worse. I stopped only 5 days as makes me worse. Do u use hrt instead of anti deppresAnts ?

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Why would you go on SSRIS? Serotonin uptake receptor that has side effects long term. Ridiculous women on that crap for decades. Magnesium Glycinate and VitB complex. Then homeopathy... as you said USP Progesterone.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

You need good supplements try Indian Ginseng if not contraindicated. Magnesium Glycinate at night. VitD3 and K2 daily. You shouldn't be experimenting such anxiety. That's a lack of Progesterone.

[@mandymandy7225]

I’m 50 and started the menopause last year. My doctor let me have Qlaira (combined pill) and all symptoms have gone. No more hot flushes or night sweats, no more anxiety, I feel like a normal woman again and it’s great 👍

[@StellaM22]

Have you experienced and issues with weightgain on this? Thx

[@dianebell8677]

I went on to HRT within weeks I was down the gym , horse riding ,feeling back in control of my life .The negative thoughts had gone ,the world and his dog was not against me .The fog has been lifted and I can think clearly and calmly.It has saved my relationship with my partner .It was my son who said mum , why don’t you just try it .He was worried about me that I was so unhappy.I just didn’t want to face the stigma of menopause.I’m my old self again so happy I could cry .I can’t believe how chilled I feel , I didn’t realise how bad I was , I had just got so use to it .I’m not afraid of getting old now , I’ve got a new lease of life .

[@dorothygale5032]

May I ask what HRT you took? Thank you kindly x

[@dianebell8677]

So a Oestrogel gel pump rubbed in on the inner thigh before bed one pump .Plus one tablet again before bed Utrogestan . Think it makes you sleepy so you have it before bed and I have a womb . Hope that helps take care , best wishes ,good luck . Di xx

[@dorothygale5032]

@@dianebell8677 Bless your heart for replying. That's so kind. I appreciate it. 🙏 I hope you're continuing to do well? Thank you.

[@dianebell8677]

Your welcome , it’s not perfect 👍, it’s a lot better , you still have to eat sensibly, exercise , yoga , meditation, gratification and lots self love , it’s hard work but it’s worth it .take care Di xx

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Take Utrogesten pessary not orally. An insertion.

[@nancycastle5155]

Thank you!! I had no idea at all what is wrong with me. Massive anxiety and brain fog are my worst symptoms. I am hoping my GP will be helpful now that I have this info. I feel hopeful for the first time

[@susanwestwood-healing]

Having hormonal symtoms for some 5 years, tried many holistic treatments, which I do feel have helped, I convinced myself not to seek medical help due to the fear surrounding HRT. Now I am in menopause, although symtoms around hot flushs, mood, vaginal dryness have reduced due to my lifestyle and holistic choice, my joint pain has not. looking at this medical advice makes me so happy that there are HRT medics that are sharing this information. Both have taken the fear away from the programmed fear based media. This video is like a breathe of fresh air, thank you for taking time to create this. Im off to my GP to get HRT!

[@PachecoYusuf]

Thank you! Thank you! Very informative! I just saw my OB/GYN and it was the worst experience I ever had when discussing HRT. As patients we find ourselves so lost and when we deal with providers that are not fully informed is truly disheartening.

[@kathyowens890]

This was very informative and so much appreciated! I lost my period 3 years ago and have been feeling like an entirely different person. This gives me hope. Thank You!

[@ciarasutton5203]

My male doctor told me I was fine and couldn’t have any hormone problems at 49 because my periods had not yet stopped completely. I forced him to give me HRT by virtually having a tantrum and demanding help and he eventually agreed to give me a three month prescription. I now have an appointment with another doctor thanks to your video as I now know that the tablets he gave me may not be the best option.

[@ciarasutton5203]

And he just laughed at me when I asked about testosterone. So frustrating when experts are clearly not.

[@camellia8625]

I think menopause training should be mandatory for GPs

[@alexormerod5943]

3 years post TAH and every menopause symptom going. I’ve never complained about it though, just believed that I needed to get through it naturally without HRT because of the breast cancer risks. Well, I know what I need to do now and I will definitely be doing it. I look after my body in other ways, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising and keeping my mind stimulated and I wish that I’d had this information straight after my TAH. So glad this came up on my feed today, hopefully this will be a game changer for me. The brain fog, forgetting words, hot sweats, night sweats, will hopefully be a distant memory in a few weeks. Amazing work ladies and thank-your so much for sharing this information. I will be downloading the app too! 💕

[@fionamcdonagh655]

Been on HRT for two years. I'm very lucky l have a good team of GP's who sent me to see my local NHS Gynaecologist. After two years theyv added testosterone because lv been getting really bad brain fog, its early days but lm sure it will really help. Please please keep talking to your GP and if necessary change your GP if their not listening!! We need more specialist like these two, their just fabulous.🥰 P.S lv told my teenage boys my menopause journey all the way along, they will one day have friends and partners, so hopefully their understand what women have to often go threw.

[@lisamccaff9217]

I am so very grateful to have a great GP who is switched onto Dr Louise and menopause matters. The past two years have been awful for me, the worst symptoms being terrible insomnia, anxiety, brain fog, lack of concentration and night sweats. I was very worried about being able to keep working. Somehow I hadn’t put all of these things together. Life just seemed like such a pointless drag. I’ve started HRT now and *already* feeling better. The sweating was the first thing to level out, what a relief! I feel calmer and my mental capacity has gone back up a notch already. This after only only 10 days!! Ladies don’t wade on through the muck and misery Go see your GP

[@dianebriggs9289]

Great to learn about Oestrogel and Oestrodose. With this knowledge I was able to raise this with my GP and asked her to actually write Oestrogel on the prescription. Interesting she said that would be ok as the cost is the same...just goes to show they’re all for prescribing the cheaper stuff unless you specifically ask for what you want! Even the pharmacy tried to fob me off until I told them the PIP number and where they could obtain supplies. Knowledge is definitely power. Thank you Louise for the amazing work you do to provide better education for us women do we are empowered. I now share my findings with my work colleagues and friends. I’m now part of my workplace menopause group and I work for a large international company so hope I can help others like you’ve helped me.

[@kimbates1163]

My doctor directed me to this video. Very happy with that 👍

[@sskevington8205]

I have just started using HRT and was looking up how to use the gel when I found this video. It is the best information that I have found so far about menopause and very reassuring. Thank you so much I will share this with my menopausal friends 😊

[@irena9574]

Me too ! I have just started 2 days ago. Interesting to share the effects and symptoms:)

[@ptaylor3023]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I’m redoing my homework on HRT prior to seeing a gynae specialising in HRT & BrCa in a couple of days time. I feel a bit more prepared. I’m going with the hope of getting HRT but my anxiety is doing it’s best to focus on the previous negative advice I was given around HRT & breast cancer. I will just have to plough through this and hope that with HRT the anxiety fades into the background as it’s really come to the fore in menopause. As you mentioned in this video, I feel the joy has gone from my life and I look forward to getting it back.

[@carolinecollins8246]

I'm in tears 🌸 I have struggled to try get body identical hrt, I'm going back to a different GP armed and loaded with this information and most importantly the confidence to do so. Thank you so very much ladies 💙 Earth Angels ....just beautiful 🌸 blessings and love always 🙏💙🙏💙🙏

[@Mina-fr8nc]

THANK YOU for making this video. I have FINALLY been given the green light - can't wait to get started. Your channel has informed me so much about HRT!

[@rehnumaparveen2355]

I was just getting my hotflashes followed by anxiety and i was frantically looking for some respite in youtube and i found this video. Listening to these awesome doctors really helped me to calm down a bit. Thank you for acknowledging that these issues we are facing are real since most of us are made to feel that it doesn't exist and it is all in the mind. Its like either ur menopausal or not . There is nothing like perimenopause and transition which is really sad . I am 42 and i got ny first panic attack this year with anxiety and slight fluctuations on the cycle days like from 28 to 24 and again 27 back and forth. I get hotflashes every month now with worrysome feelings. But still no one seems to listen or accept what I am going through.. this is so crazy and sad. Why is women's health specially perimenopause and menopausal health so much neglected throughout the world? Even women themselves do not like to address this.

[@acousticsoul2580]

Yeah no woman in my family wanted to discuss it I understand stand now why they didn't. I just continue to pray

[@talachedaka2000]

I have also started a new job in the operating theatre. I am struggling to learn my role because of brain fog, apathy, fatigue and low mood. No one else in my job are going through this and I feel like I’m misunderstood. People are saying to me ‘why do you still not know the role yet?! ‘ it’s a job I’ve done before but I can’t remember anything I did then.

[@beth3011]

Thank you soooo much for this amazing and informational conversation. I am so in the throws of not wanting to drive, especially at night. The anxiety is crippling. Comforting to hear that other women feel the same. Your work is so admirable and I am so appreciative to have found you and so glad to know of Dr. Rebecca now, too.

[@lindak4620]

I agree wholeheartedly. This discussion has revealed so much about the myths surrounding HRT! Amazing ladies.

[@alexormerod5943]

You are not alone. I have many work colleagues who were confident drivers now having panic at the thought of having to drive their cars on the shortest journeys. I will be sharing this information from this site. Hope you are now feeling a lot better. 💕

[@ladybancroft2488]

Omg, ive had every single symptom mentioned for well over ten years and not one doctor has ever mentioned being perimenopausal. Ive gone from perimenopausal to menopuasal in 7 years and suffered alone. I spoke to a gp after I watched the programme on menopause by Davina McCall a few months ago and after 2 lots of blood tests I proved to be estrogen deficient and so ive now been advised to go on HRT patches, which im now started this week. Im hoping to be feeling a lot better. Sadly gps in general for decades have been so uncaring and unsupportive to womens well-being and so very quickly dismissed. Thankfully there's more information out there but to honest so much more should be done. Men being informed and educated in this matter is seriously important. Loving understanding and supporting your partner will encourage a more loving relationship. 😀

[@patriciabriody3805]

Thank you so much for this video, you have provided so much information and some I have experienced. My doctor tells me that Menopause is not part of the curriculum in medical school which is crazy as it has such an affect on a woman’s health. I have developed SVT and I am 100% sure it’s from menopause but my doctor can’t tell me for sure. I forgive my mom as she raised me through menopause and she had no patience and was always angry when my older siblings have wonderful memories. As I got older and also she, she would always say she was a terrible mom to me but didn’t know why as I was a good kid. Now I understand!

[@djmumma]

Such a useful and conclusive video, thank-you! Testosterone does seem to be the missing piece of the jigsaw, but so difficult to get (I hope this changes) Not that easy to get HRT, my advice to anyone is to go to your Dr with a shopping list of what you would like to try and a long list of every single symptom - then prepare for battle and do not be fobbed off until you get to try HRT. Once on HRT you will need to experiment with doses, until you find what works for you. Good luck all and don't give up 👍

[@bramblewoodbedandbreakfast1215]

Absolutely fantastic information. Why are GPs not taught about menopause to this level. It would save so much money on the NHS . Woman would be feeling so much healthier and able to do so much more. I wonder what the Statistics are of woman having to have given up work in their 50s when deep down they didn’t want to. Due to menopause they became so Inconsistent with energy levels and suffering so bad with health issues. . Yet there wasn’t any need for that to have happened at all. yes I was also one who thought HRT would increase cancer. Doctors ended up giving any old thing without knowing what they were doing. So I Had to take my self of to a sexual health clic to get help which was many years down a line, I he was someone who understands menopause. Yet his hands were tied. He wasn’t able to give me full treatment because it was a sexual health clic not menopause help. Never had I been so along. I so wish I could visit you guys.

[@sylviaking8866]

The right information and treatment AT THE RIGHT TIME. Prevention of severe symptoms should be part of this.

[@amandaswan5529]

Thank you, I wish mor GPs were as knowledgeable as you both. My GPs wouldn’t entertain the idea of menopause until periods completely stop. Didn’t even ask me or talk to me about peri-menopause. I did my own research as I often do, and discovered so much more, but those experiences with GPs was incredibly demoralising and disappointing, treating me as if I was imagining things. Interesting as soon as I mention I’m a psychotherapist their approach changes... and I really don’t think it should be this way. It would be helpful if GPs listened to their patients more whilst using their own discretion to work with the patient.

[@deeh.6304]

I’m 64, in the past 10 years (years!), I have either seen, or communicated, with multiple doctors regarding my menopause symptoms. My worst symptoms are the hot flashes and (horrible) weight gain. It has become exhausting! They ALL brushed my symptoms off , only suggesting ~ Exercise and Change of eating habits. I exercise regularly, I have been semi-vegetarian for the past 10/11 years. Totally vegetarian for last year and half. I live in Arlington, Va and wish I could find one doctor who would take my symptoms seriously!

[@TheNadiabear]

I'm 54 and have been asking for help since 42, I hear you.

[@annclaridge4846]

I’m just the same, just told I’m too old now.... I just feel like crying all the time.

[@TheNadiabear]

@@annclaridge4846 Don't let your doctor tell you what quality v quantity of life for you is. You can bet if you a bloke with a floppy boabie, they would give you just what you needed into old age

[@victoriawilliams654]

@@annclaridge4846 that’s discrimination!!!!!! If your mental health is suffering they have a duty of care to at least try you on the medication! Stay strong and assertive, it’s your life and you deserve to live it just as much as someone in their 30’s or 40’s

[@sunshine-mr8og]

Change your doctor..you are entitled to have hormone replacement if it improves your general and mental health..please read my post regarding my struggles to having hrt continued into my 60s . I even told my doctor if he did not prescribe it then I would order it online anyway ..

[@MauraPolaris]

I am beyond myself that I found this video. So educational. Thank you, doctors.

[@MsKarenafro]

Well what can I say !! Your both amazing ladies. You have answered soooo many questions for me . I was up in the air taken the right hrt for myself. You have made things a lot more clearer. I have 3 daughters all in there 20s and will be sending this vid onto them . Xx

[@norahskilling1246]

I wish I’d had this information over 20 odd years ago ! I’m 65 now and I realise I’ve been to hell and back ! I was actually diagnosed with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia ! But having all the symptoms your talking about my iron count was down to 7 and just told to take iron tablets ! The anxiety was so bad I just couldn’t open the front door or return phone calls ! Riddled with pain etc etc ! I really suffer with stiffness all over my body ! I was never recommended HRT ! I’m in Australia ! I found it really hard to find a Dr to talk to at the time !

[@ronniemead805]

Long hot soaks in Epsom salt, baking soda and apple cider vinegar helped me a lot with all over body ache and pain. It also cleared up the itching, soreness and general discomfort in the Vaginal area.

[@mwardtluszcz]

Thanks for this wonderful information…My obgyn said I did not need HRT…they kind of brushed it off….I’m 54 and happy to hear there is help…thanks thanks thanks!!!

[@NickMorpethBScPhysiol]

I’m watching this on behalf of my mother. We need more channels and platforms like this to challenge the narrative about the ‘risks’ of HRT. If you look at the ‘studies’ reviewed in the NICE technical appraisal on HRT you’ll see that an overwhelming amount are so poorly designed, poorly powered, lack control, decent tenure, are retrospective studies and we must absolutely be aware that ‘association’ can not inform on ‘risk’. HRT for women and Testosterone for men should be made available for those who need it and the dose should be based on symptom resolution, not numbers from a one-off blood test. Thanks for this video.

[@cmickie3296]

Thank God, I don’t have dementia, but imagine how embarrassed I feel every time I forget my phone number when someone asks for it. I literally feel like a complete airhead. I’m 51 and have just started hrt. Thank you for sharing this information with us. It is so valuable.

[@tammymistrzak3529]

I was wondering how the hrt is working?

[@cmickie3296]

@@tammymistrzak3529 It’s going quite well. I have been taking 2 pumps of Estrogel for about 3 months. My mood is lifted, hot flashes gone, and sleeping like a teenager. I’m very glad I found this information, I have been suffering with depression and low motivation for several years, and it never occurred to me that it could be related to peri-menopause until the hot flashes began.

[@dazzlecat869]

Such a brilliant and informative Q&A!! Thank you for doing this.

[@crh251]

This has to be one of the most informative videos I’ve seen on perimenopause and menopause. I’m in the US and wish I could find doctors like you. I’m going to start searching. My mom passed away from dementia in May this year, and a few years ago she fell and broke her wrist. I think prevention is the key. I now realize how flawed that HRT study was in 2002. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@comeuphere5417]

Menopause Taylor was number 1 in Houston Tx. She has this youtube channel and gives consultations.

[@MrsSheffield]

Dr.Mary Clair Haver I believe is in Houston Texas, author of The Galveston Diet. She is a gyno specialist in menopause

[@crh251]

@@MrsSheffield, yes, thank you. She’s in Texas. Fortunately I found someone near me when I wrote my post two years ago. She’s almost as wonderful as Dr. Haver! 😊

[@sweetyogajustine]

Highly informative, thanks very much. I’m going to use this information and take it to my doctor here in Portugal.

[@charmainecruse8042]

Thank you so very much for this amazing video. I'm 43 and I'm really suffering. I've been having symptoms for over 2 years and have been pleading with my doctors for help. Thankfully a new wonderful doctor said straight away that she is going to start me on HRT. I start it next week. I absolutely can't wait as I'm scraping the barrel and just cannot go on for much longer. The information you give is life saving and I don't feel so alone and so abnormal anymore. Thank you so much again x

[@alisonmaule6341]

Extremely useful as I am currently taking HRT and my symptoms became worse and I was unaware of the increase in treatment until I contacted my GP who has prescribed an uplift in my treatment. Most women don’t realise that their menopause will change and my GP initially never mentioned symptoms getting worse or stated that there would be a review of my treatment. I only went back to my GP after speaking to other women so this is very hit and miss.

[@doll410]

I am fortunate enough in this day and age to have access to this life saving information at my fingertips. Thank you to the doctors and thank you You tube.

[@joanellebracht5311]

Thank you ladies!! I feel so dumb, as I'm turning 54 this month and thought I was going crazy. I've been so ignorant of all these important life stages. It's clear we as women are still not receiving adequate care and information, whether in the UK or USA.

[@karenmcneill2602]

Or Australia! Makes me incredibly angry!

[@jenniferhayward4128]

This is the best video I have ever seen on the topic of perimenopause and menopause. You've touched on so many things I was wondering about. Thank you for the information, the expertise and the reassurance. I cannot tell you what it means. I've also purchased your book from Penguin, Louise. But you're both fabulous!

[@crh251]

I agree!! I just finished it. Amazing and so informative for us women.

[@farhatmalik5631]

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[@cupidstunt1975]

Louise, this is an amazing video - I’m an ACP and frankly fiend the whole area of HRT a minefield, as do many of many GP colleagues!. This is probably the most educational video that I’ve yet seen. I’ll be passing your YT channel to all my colleagues…

[@janettempest716]

I could weep after listening to your video. How badly I have been treated by consultant and doctor unnecessary operations 😩

[@karenjakobsen3607]

I wish your video had been around 15 years ago when I started my menopause. I didnt take HRT as it did have a bad press of health issues. I also didnt get good advice from my GP.

[@alisonjackson5814]

Go back and get it now!

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for doing this video. I feel informed and confident to go to my GP now 😊

[@corinneroby5127]

Very informative conversation. I just started on HRT and am on the lowest dose of Estrodiol. I'm also on a capsule of Progesterone daily. I'm feeling so much better but my Naturopath when she put me on the HRT she said that I would not be on in for the remainder of my life, only 5 years maximum. I'm 63 years old, so do you also advise only a 5 year term on HRT? Theres no medical concerns for me to have to stop, I believe it is just my Naturopaths belief.

[@karenb6771]

I'd like to know too. I'm 69, in the US and have been on BHRT 11 years, Functional Doctor.

[@J-rz9ch]

Thank you for the thorough information! I've bene suffering for 2 years (thanks to a doctor who didn't know how to properly read my FSH level on my bloodwork!). Doctors here in the States always mention breast cancer when I suggest HRT for myself. It's very disheartening. We women have to be our own advocates.

[@lubomishka9137]

I think I should write a Book on this subject, perimenopause started when I was 39, I started sweating excessively which isn’t nice at all, I was having 3 to 4 showers a day. As the years went on I was still having regular periods, they didn’t change at all. Through a period of time I‘d had a Mirena coil, which I thought was heavenly not having periods, however I started having flushes, in time I had the coil removed. My periods continued until I was 50 then I did go through the real menopause, 1 year and a day! Unfortunately I still have flushes and feeling uncomfortable, but I’m on HRT, it helps but at 57 that’s almost 20 years I‘ve had all this, and I‘ve no sex drive at all, thank goodness I‘ve got an understanding Husband.

[@sadie45]

Your lucky with your husband.

[@cu11y]

I am cully's wife. I am going through a feel horrible time lately and now . I'm seeing my GP again tomorrow. To review my Hrt and my pain relief .Also i have mild osteoarthritis. MIne is more joint pain , Groin, low back. Waiting for X ray appointment too. I have started to lose some weight and exercise, however i have never felt this bad before. I see chiropractor, physio. My Moods are sometimes really low and dark, I worry about what is going on. I have now had time off from my job which i like as a cleaner . I'm hoping Gp will arrange other tests too. I hope that Menopause is now taught in schools. Also that all work pIaces are aware/ Knowledgeable . I know the Nhs work place are more aware . I will put an update on here in few weeks time on my progress.

[@JanineHyslop]

Hope your feeling better

[@dawnclark7654]

Thank you so much for such an informative video. I have many of the symptoms you mention, brain fog and memory has got so bad that I’ve actually missed work meetings 3 times recently even though I’m sat at my computer with the reminder coming up! I’m 47 and have an under active thyroid, the GP reduced my thyroxine last year as he said I needed iron tablets and once that was boosted I wouldn’t need the same level of thyroxine. I had Covid in December and haven’t felt well since so put my symptoms down to reduced thyroxine and Covid effects but now I don’t know if I’m peri menopausal. Haven’t got the strength to have a GP appointment yet as they always say it’s stress or depression 😢

[@essanjay8604]

If you want to try HRT the easiest way is to tell your GP you're having hot flushes (even if you aren't) as that seems to be the only symptom some doctors recognise. Sometime you just gotta do what you gotta do!

[@debbiewasteney9609]

I have had struggles for 20 years and only been given oestrogen support but unfortunately due to sensory issues cannot listen to this valueable information.....

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

These two GP’s put most other GP’s to shame. I had a Gp who flatly refused me HRT several times. Even though I was super suffering. How many other women suffered at the hands of these doctors. All doctors should be forced to do a crash online course to bring them up to speed on this subject matter. That how serious I take the menopause. My EX GP prescribed a beta blocker for hot flushes. It did nothing to improve menopause symptoms. Thankfully I am now on HRT but I still think it needs tweaking. And I do not feel like I am dying any longer.👍❤️👍🇬🇧

[@kristenbuckland2041]

You need to go to a menopause specialist or another gp, one who really cares and listens and allows you to choose what's best for you.

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

@@kristenbuckland2041 Yes thank you, I am currently sorted. However, I bet that other woman going to these GP’s are probably suffering and getting the same treatment that I did. I was point blankly refused HRT. No GP should say no you can’t have HRT because of their beliefs. And because they are not educated in the subject matter. That could push a woman suffering really badly over the edge. Because menopause can also take a toll on one’s mental health. Thanks for your reply. I was just telling people of my experience. And to help spread awareness. 👍♥️👍🇬🇧

[@harrycontos3847]

What HRT did your doctor prescribe? I ask this respectfully, CZ why bother replying and not state the HRT.

[@harrycontos3847]

@@TheoriginalANGEK439 hi Ange, my name is Trudy Contos. HRT THERAPY IM ASSUMING ITS THE ONE OF MANY. When your body over produced estrogen your much more susceptible to breast cancer....

[@rosegomez6591]

They just want to keep us in rheir office milking our insuranse . My rhumatologist blessed hos heart helpef me . As i broke down in his office. He has bern trearing me fir fybromyalgis. He told me to get hrt by doctor platt . Until i find a honest go

[@jannehansen7475]

Thanks so much for your detailed and informative sessions. The information has helped me not only daring to take HRT as I had been scared off, due to the breast cancer scare but it also helped me ask my GP for the best solutions and in genera know more about and understand all the various symptoms. I have been on HRT just over 2 months and sleep has dramatically improved. I have also used the Balance app to track my symptoms and it seems. I still have joint pain on a daily basis as well as foggy brain and not sure if this requires testosterone to improve...so thankful for what you are doing.

[@AK-ne4og]

Absolutely fabulous!!!!! Every woman should listen to this master class.

[@RubySlays297]

The patches and the gel are so great. It’s just so flexible to work out what you need.

[@AR-mf2uo]

Fabulous. Thank you. Finally. An explanation on what is what and how it works.

[@ciarasisk5496]

Thank you so much for this session it’s so educational!

[@danielle1929]

Your both brilliant Thanks for given me the information I’ve been searching for for the last 2 years . You have made it so clear the way you explain things is extremely well thought out and I wish you both all the best . It’s a shame most women on the NHS have to fight for this treatment but with lady’s like you I’m sure things will improve 💜

[@julietsew9973]

I have been suffering anxiety for years even before menopause and no help from antidepressants or antianxiety drugs. I shall be visiting my Gyno for this treatment.

[@maureenkemp5462]

Thank you for all this wonderful information.I’m starting HRT today after having years of feeling dreadful mainly through temperature problems and such dreadful sleep and no energy. I see both my products on your table and I now know how to use them. My doctor did explain of course. I think I’ll keep a journal so I can keep track of my symptoms.I’ll start small and add on as I see fit. Thank you for all you do and giving us all the evidence so we can make decisions ❤

[@denisedoran8734]

Thank you, I had no idea but your videos are so helpful. Thank you

[@joannepigliavento7930]

This was the most informative video I have viewed in a long time. The information was delivered in such a clear manner. Where can I find the print outs? Thanks so much!

[@balanceMenopause]

Hi Joanne, that's so great to hear, thank you! You can find all the print-outs, booklets and fact sheets on Dr Newson's website here: www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/

[@lesleyainley8871]

@@balanceMenopause I would love to go on hrt again to help with my menopause symptoms , I have really bad mood swings feel very low I don't see the joy in anything any more, I have hot flushes and severe night sweats, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 years ago and because it was estrogen receptive I was told to stop taking the hrt immediately and I am on a horrible tablet called arimidex wich stops estrogen, I feel shocking is there any type of hrt I could start taking again.

[@emerbrowne3965]

Vocational medical professionals sharing this vital information. Thank you .

[@racheliza7604]

Great information, thank you both so much

[@joannemcgrath3436]

Wow this is so informative I've been searching for information on KZbin this is so helpful and empowering to know all this knowledge . This level of care should be available on the NHS we are really important as individuals creatures of nature. Thank you so glad to have found this site 🌈

[@kathyfree3234]

I believe you ladies should travel around an educate women it just makes so much sense and why and what choice you have . From this video to have al these symptoms for oblong and getting worse . Thank you

[@margotacosta8598]

Great information, thank you so much. You have no idea how difficult it is to arrive to this information from a latin american country (Mexico) . Do you have videos on body aches due to menopause? I seem to be the only person here to have weird symptoms like aching as if I had a virus and feeling any movement will cause an muscle strain. HRT has helped a lot but I still feel frightened at what is happening and nobody can explain. Dr. Lewis comment in the end really hit me as finally hearing something about this!

[@balanceMenopause]

Hi Margot - joint aches and muscle pains are quite a common symptom of the perimenopause and menopause. Here's an informative booklet from Dr Newson that you may find helpful: d2931px9t312xa.cloudfront.net/menopausedoctor/files/information/379/menopause%20and%20me.pdf Best wishes.

[@margotacosta8598]

@@balanceMenopause Thankyou!

[@Ionabrodie69]

You’re certainly NOT the only one that’s suffering with joint and muscle pains...😂

[@deeririeable]

Dr. Newson thankyou so very much for this video. It's amazing learning from you all this information.

[@themovingdance2744]

I m listening again to this after a Hysteropathy and am upping my dose of oestrogen gel again with vaginal utrogestran as I got my symptoms back. I was crying suddenly, not sleeping again and felt terribly anxiety. I need my hormones to live independently and work on in this world of equality it is essential for me to remain self supporting. Without my hormones I can’t. I would not want to be disabled in later life by lack of hormones. And the fact that 75% of menopausal women are obese and suffer osteoporosis and dementia which can be prevented is criminal. This is a huge failing on the part of UK gov that they raised the retirement and state pension age for women and have not expanded healthcare provision for women. We can’t work with the debilitating symptoms of the menopause. If I didn t have hormones then I would be useless

[@SHiggy50]

So informative for those of us who are new to all this, thank you very much for this video.

[@lotusflowergs7]

Such a fantastic presentation. I am new to all this been suffering horribly over the last year just been diagnosed with vaginal atrophy; doing lots of research..Thank you. Everything is normally from the States so glad to have found you. God bless you both. I feel more enlightened.

[@sennym4847]

Thank you so much for the video!

[@angelahamilton1980]

I had started having hot flushes back in 2014 at the age of 34. At that time i also suffered with anxiety, mood swings and insomnia. I was diagnosed with severe pms, but now I’m not so sure that’s what it has been at all. As I got older, more symptoms appeared. I just put it down to severe pms as that’s what I was told it was. 2019 my periods started becoming irregular. Fast forward to this year and they became lighter and even more irregular. Skipping a couple of months at a time. I started with fast heart rate/palpitations. All the bloods and other tests at hospital came back clear. a&e consultant told me he believes it’s Perimenopause and to ask GP to start on HRT straight away as there is no reason that I can’t. My GP has refused 3 times because I’m 42. Told I need to FSH blood test and when that comes back normal I still won’t get HRT. In other words they want me to wait until I’m 45! I don’t leave the house because I’m struggling to cope with the symptoms

[@yorkshell]

Amazing informative video. Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information 🥰

[@ianferguson4080]

Absolutely wonderful. This is going to be life changing for me.

[@ianferguson4080]

That should read KAREN Ferguson (but I think it will be life changing for my husband too!)

[@juliapollitt8291]

Superb thanks for all your help too.

[@soggymoggytravels]

This video is so informative - thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@kimberlyd5379]

Fatigue is horrible! Thank you for all of this great information.

[@Mum2cuties]

Thank you this was great

[@victoriab4361]

Thank you! Greatly appreciate you breaking it down so clearly x

[@carinsmith1102]

Which patch is the minimum for oesteperosis

[@shanaburchett3639]

Help! I saw my Dr today who raced me through a consultation on the phone. I agreed to a combined tablet but it isn’t vegan. Discovered myself that there is a combined patch that is vegan! Is a combined patch safe?

[@rosequintieri9393]

Thank you for providing such great info ❤

[@pequenocaracol]

Thankyou so much! Evidence based! You both are a God send!

[@rachelteeuws1241]

What a wonderful, informative video. I am 9 mths no periods and my doctor has prescribed me Vagifem Low. After reading the leaflet and see the side effects I freaked. I am much more reassured after listening to you both.

[@kerrywills8715]

I had total hysterectomy at 50. I have nearly all those symptoms. Having been on a keto diet and intermittent fasting recently has helped a lot but the flushes with dizziness still occurring numerous times per day and night. I have to lay down lots during the day. I’m glad aches and pains have eased but any suggestions for this dizziness and hot sweats? I feel anxiety triggers this too. Thank you and brilliant info. Some scientists are now suggesting that severe symptoms can suggest higher risk of future Alzheimer’s.

[@nwadtrah]

I discovered (by accident) that a ‘one a day’ antihistamine helped with the hot flushes. I had a hysterectomy too and was on oestrogen patches. I was getting them regularly at work, then hay fever season started and I realised on the days I took an antihistamine I didn’t get the hot flushes! Worth a try ? Good luck 🤞🏻

[@kerrywills8715]

@@nwadtrah thank you I will give that a try 👍

[@tesla0light2012]

Are you taking enough electrolytes?

[@laurat1962]

@@nwadtrah Can you please tell me what antihistamine you're talking about?

[@nwadtrah]

@@laurat1962 hi Laura just whatever was on offer! Loratadine or Cetirizine - one a day non drowsy - worth a try, 🤞🏻

[@bredamiller4380]

This talk is just fantastic. I highly recommend it to all women ( and men). It is so practical and informative. You are both amazing and thank you so much for doing this. I have just started HRT and have a small query about it. Is there somewhere I could ask you/email you about this? Thanks again for this video ❤️

[@jo-annbarrett537]

Absolute brilliant doctors, so grateful I came across you xxx