Review of Estradiol and Menopause

[@karenribby5920]

I so appreciate you! I am an 86 year old woman who has been on Estradiol for many years, and feel better than most women 15 to 20 years younger than I am…just had a bone density ( no Osteoporosis), no heart trouble, no breast cancer! I have had to fight for the past few years, because of the damn WHI study and doctors who don’t bother to update their knowledge regarding menopausal women and their treatment and they don’t or won’t listen to any info regarding new studies….shameful. I have finally found a PC who at least acknowledges that I am not an idiot when it comes to my health, my body and has agreed to let me continue on with my Estradiol, although I haven’t convinced her as yet, to run all of the hormone labs to find out where my levels are.

[@trinagreenfield5198]

Good for you!!! Now that's what I'm talking about! Is it too personal if I asked what estradiol dose you are on? I am striving to be you! I was also happy to learn that people like you and I can request our own lab testing without a doctor. Here in the state of Washington, we have Quest Diagnostics. I plan on getting my hormones and thyroid checked there. Doing it that way, though, I would have to pay full price without my insurance since it's not being requested by my doctor.

[@kcloveonaleash]

​@@trinagreenfield5198 let me know please if u get an answer as I'm 71 and have been on generic estradiol and methaprogesterone for 17 yrs!! Feel great and enjoy perfect health

[@karenribby5920]

@@trinagreenfield5198 Hi Trina….I am on 0.5 mg of Estradiol and because I had a hysterectomy at age 35, I was thrown into menopause at age 35. It has not been a fun time, but at least now I have a doctor who listens to what I have to say. I feally would like to have a full hormonal panel done, so I can see what, if anything, else I need to do for my overall health. The doctor who originally prescribed the Estradiol for me, did so because I was having hot flashes (one right after the other) 24/7….all day and all night! This was about 12 or 13 years ago, so life has been fairly good since then. Good luck with getting your labs done….as a senior the cost of having it done on my own is really prohibitive in the San Diego area….

[@rosej9686]

I just requested and paid for my own lab test to check my estradiol level. It was only $32 and I had the results in less than 24 hours. I went through Ulta Labs and had my blood drawn at Quest Diagnostics.

[@2011kathyd]

Thank you. You are giving us hope

[@DianeLasek]

You're the most fun, informative Doctor on youtube talking about hormones. I like your no BS approach.

[@gpants3633]

Awww Doc, sorry about your mom. We can all thank her for who you are today.

[@roxymanasquan9087]

Hi! I'm one of your new subscribers because of your last video about the new study. Binged on all of your other content--You Rock! Just moved from TX (near you--dang it!) to Oklahoma. Thank you for the forthrightness & passion you have for all the amazing work you do!

[@lrdavis444]

I just turned 62. I had a complete hysterectomy when I was 30 years old. I was immediately put on Estradiol oral pill. About 8 years ago, a doctor tried to scare me into stopping Estradiol. Wouldn't prescribe them. I was off a month and felt awful! I found a functional medicine doctor who thought the other doctor was not up to date on her information. The FM doctor put me back on the Estradiol in a patch form. Life was good again. I am now facing the same dilemma. I live far from a major city now... Since I am 62 years old, docs are trying to instill fear again and don't want to prescribe it to me. I live on the Oregon Coast small town... My conclusion is that I want quality of life. I would rather live 5 years quality of life than struggle through 20 years... I have done my best to educate myself and research every opinion and have read all the research outcomes. I am on zero pharmaceuticals or over OTC'S... I do take a few supplements and occasionally herbal remedies. Please let me know your thoughts. Are you able to prescribe? If not any suggestions? I have 2 refills left. Thank you for your time in advance.

[@ttinkers1062]

Check online and see if any hormone specialist do telemedicine in your state. You can have your labs done locally and have them sent to the telemedicine doc. It’s worth a try.

[@trinagreenfield5198]

I just looked last night, and Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD isn't yet licensed in the state of Oregon. However, @ttinkers1062 is correct. All you have to do it get on Google and type in the words "menopause HRT telemedicine". You will see oodles of telemedicine companies in the business of helping women get their HRT. It's not cheap, as many require a monthly membership fee that may or may not include the cost of your HRT. Some accept insurance to cover the prescriptions (my preference as my copays are only $10), and some telemedicine companies charge a fee without insurance and mail it directly to your door. I hope that helps!

[@celeste-236]

Midi Health is online, & will see you virtually and appears to be more willing to prescribe HRT for older women.

[@drannymama]

I went through Alloy, sent them some tests I had, they are prescribed me very low doses of estrogen spray and progesterone. I’m also scheduling a calcium cardiac score to make sure m heart is ok.

[@sherylmorgan4802]

Thank you for your knowledge, it’s a struggle finding doctors who know about HRT. I have learned so much from you and your book. 😊

[@dianeb95]

I was just told today by a gyn that since I’m >10 years post menopause, there’s no hormonal treatment for me. Very frustrating but not surprising, thanks to your videos & book. As I was explaining how I found your information on the internet, my husband who was in the consultation with me said she kinda rolled her eyes at that point, which I didn’t see, but he knew then that the conversation was not going to go in my favor. So I came home & ordered some estradiol & progesterone creams from Amazon just to try & see if they work. They cost me about the same as my visit copay, which was a total waste of money. If they don’t work, I’ll just have to wait for you to get your PA license.

[@robinsmith9869]

Very grateful that you are dedicated to women and their hormonal health and for your natural medicine and spiritual wisdom and for your “beyond the text books” approach. I am learning so much from your podcast and have gotten your Hormone Balance Bible book-just getting started on it. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👍👍

[@chryljackson8252]

Doc thank you for being here for us all🤗🙏🏻 I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother ♥️

[@nicolemerz1731]

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[@yogaexercise9637]

Can you talk about HRT and fibroids? How to manage, monitor, what to look for, can fibroids be removed, when is too large, what if no bleeding or pain?? Just everything fibroids. And…Thank you, thank you, thank you! I can not tell you how grateful I am for your help to us who are finding our way on this path with scant support!

[@EvelynSchmechtigCochran]

I have Kaiser and they started taking me off hormones @ 57 (menopause at 54 started hormones then) and in 2 years after stopping hormones I had osteopenia. Had to go out of network and pay a lot. Kaiser won’t check them but this new place does. Been on appropriate levels since 59. All my bone density is up now @ 64. Wish I had an option covered by insurance. Calcium score zero @ 59. They did it at new clinic before increasing and getting me back on track.

[@jeaniewilliams3274]

I have been on estradiol since a hysterectomy in 1995. I am afraid to change providers because finding one who will continue my prescription is hit & miss.

[@ildus48]

I love Dr Ray Peats views on hormones, especially the huge benefit of taking bioidentical progesterone more so when we are not producing it any more. Each and every article he published was supported by reference studies, it was not like he says she says.

[@margaretsledziewski]

Can women over 65 start back on transdermal estrogen? Also there is conflicting information regarding the interaction of the use of transdermal estrogen when a woman takes a thyroid replacement. I was on transdermal estrogen when the WHI study came out and of course like many women stopped using it.

[@jcurrie2947]

I am wondering as well….was on for three years from 2014-2017 and am restarting now at 65 due to osteoporosis.

[@gladyshartmann9643]

I am in my early 70’s and last year was diagnosed with stage 2 invasive lobular BC which was “estrogen” driven. I had surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. I receive herceptin infusions every week through September. Now the oncologist wants to have me take Aromatase Inhibitors which attack any estrogen in my body. After doing a lot of research I do not want to take these meds due to horrific side effects. Had a difficult menopause and did HRT and never felt better in my life. I still cannot wrap up head around why estrogen would be my bodie’s enemy. I do not like the pressure being put on me to take meds that would make my quality of life terrible. What are your thoughts on these BC treatments? Thank you and hearing about the menopause study was key information to receive.

[@lizstraub6621]

Very simply, I need help. I called your TX office and hope to hear back. I was surgically neutered after I bled out with my third baby 26 years ago and nobody has helped me deal with that. They were more concerned with‘Brest cancer’ to cover their butts. I’m now 61 and I have osteoporosis and zero libido. I’m hoping you can help me. I’m dead from the waist down. Been through the pellets in my ass and that nonsense and completely alone. Please help. Thank you 🙏

[@randiking5275]

I am in the same situation. I have been on HRT for 10 years. Diagnosed with stage 1a invasive lobular breast cancer. The insomnia is horrible off HRT. I also do not want to take Aromatase inhibitors.

[@Charbythedesert]

You Rock Doc! Keep on keeping on!!! Also, everyone look into your diet/sleep/stress management as well. Do a deep dive. Be your own advocate and fight for your health. Doc sorry they wouldn’t let you read your book. You have a great voice and delivery. They messed up. Subscribe y’all.

[@janmartell9792]

I'm 66, been on bio identical hormones for about 10 yrs. I had to change doctors who switched me from capsules to cream. Since then, even though my levels are good, I've never been the same; the hot flashes are bad and interrupt my sleep. I have bad sweating also. This new dr just keeps getting my levels cecked and changing the dosage.

[@energeticsoulhealer888]

I'm a new sub, and greatly appreciate your information. Thank you for that. I bought, and received, your book. I also read "The Sexy Years", years and years before I began menopause, to prepare my body, mind, and spirit for the change. Two years ago, I had my first hot flash (age 53), and within minutes I had an appointment with an ND to get on hormones. I've been on sublingual bioidenticals, via a compounding pharmacy, ever since. And that is thanks to Suzanne Somers (RIP). I'd have not known to do that without her book. What an angel she was, and now truly IS. Why are you recommending mammograms, and not thermograms? Bless you❤ #highfatcarnivoreheals

[@tonih941]

"Meh" that's exactly how I've felt! Not depressed just meloncholy and can't get excited about much. I just started BHRT including Testosterone gel.

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

Testosterone gel made for a man?

[@GirlJustDIY]

Sorry. I have two YT profiles and I'm not sure why both are being used...

[@tonih941]

@@ShawnTassoneMDPhD well, I've searched and I can't tell if it's for a man or a woman? I'm currently doing 5 mg a night

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

@@tonih941also taking at night is ridiculous why would they give you testosterone at night when you are trying to sleep?

[@trinagreenfield5198]

I'm so thrilled to see you are licensed in the state of Washington!

[@gpants3633]

WHAT?!!!! I’m in WA too. Went to my appt yesterday and advocated for myself after watching a few informative videos by this good doc.

[@trinagreenfield5198]

@@gpants3633 That's great! I hope your appointment went well! I had my appointment on April 26th (post op) knowing I was then going to ask for HRT and knowing I would receive push-back. I had printed that study released on April 9th and had it in my purse to pull out just in case I needed it. I was very careful, however, to not walk in and act like I knew more than my doctor did. That's a find line to walk!

[@trinagreenfield5198]

@@gpants3633 Lucky us! I hope your appointment went as you had hoped. I just had an appointment on April 26th (post op visit), and I expected to get push-back. That study that was released on April 9th was in my purse ready to pull out as backup if needed. I did get a prescription for the estradiol patch, but was made to start on the baby dose of .025. I've already heard that baby doses don't eliminate all of our menopause symptoms, but I have to play the game. In four weeks I have another post op appointment. I was told if all of my symptoms haven't gone away, I may ask for the .0375. My uterus is now gone due to a very recent total hysterectomy, so I was told I don't need progesterone. Well, I beg to differ. While being my own health advocate (like yourself), I've learned that progesterone is good for our bodies in so many important ways. I could go on and on. I'm just so passionate about this topic! =)

[@kleopatrarn135]

@@gpants3633 What about KY?

[@annierichards7367]

❤ You are Loved ❤ One month on HRT, Thank you for not letting women suffer.

[@smoothjazz1954]

Love your information!!! Thank you. I am having a problem with the doctors here in Texas. ❤

[@ivebeenthere2115]

God bless you Dr Tassone❤

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

You’re welcome

[@teresecox4109]

I use the Estrodiol patch, and had a full hysterectomy a couple years ago (60 yo now). I wonder if I should be taking some progesterone, DHEA and testosterone. I was once told without a uterus, no need for progesterone. However, I believe there are other benefits beyond uterus protection. My OB/GYN seems reluctant to even prescribe the patch, and has never done testing of levels. I’ll definitely share this study with her. Thanks for all you are doing to educate.

[@robinham2796]

What is the ratio between estradiol and progesterone? I’d I don’t get my energy back and sleep again, I’ll be looking for a noose…

[@robinham2796]

Just found your book on eBay for 11$!! I wish I could afford your tele consult!!!

[@pattia983]

Whats your thought on HDL, FHC. I do not want on a statin. All my other markers are normal/ideal. CAC 0. Will b3 calling your office tomorrow for my appt. for hormone help~

[@kharrison6073]

I had a total hysterectomy at age 42 for fibroids. I was on HRT...estradiol only.. until the WHI came out and they took me off at 60 years old. I am 75 now and when I go back on the Estradiol patch I feel so good except that my legs and feet swell. I take OTC Progesterone as no doctor will prescribe it for me. I also use vaginal estradiol and have the entire time. Anyone else? Any answer for this?

[@serizer9]

Look up Carol Kennedy. She would probably say increase the progesterone

[@claragarcia5688]

Can bio identical hormones help with anxiety?

[@suesmith2360]

Shawn I'm on Australia and can only get astralis continuous because we have a shortage of the patch and tablet. Been waiting 5 months so far so I have no alternative atm. Synthetic norethisterone is the only option until July.

[@elenaserban5267]

I asked for HRT and she said I’m not a candidate yet, but she was pushing statins😢

[@kleopatrarn135]

How I could obtain an appointment with you ? Thanks

[@annetcell-ly4571]

Could you include the link to the research article that says it’s safe?

[@celinzet]

Doctor thanks you for the help. Can you add a link to the articles, that you are talking about please, thank you again.

[@Leokaracook]

What is your recommendation for bio identical patches??? I'm on oral bio identical hrt currently (bijuva). What is your recommendation for bio identical patches? Appreciate your content. Thank you for all you do❤

[@robinham2796]

You are giving me hope today!!

[@helen4384]

Can you please add a link to the study you're referring to? Thanks

[@yourhollywooddream]

Are you able to work with women in Montana? Thank you for your wonderfully informative videos!

[@annknows802]

Taking it for perimenipause. Love it.

[@denisemaples6519]

If in perimenopause not using HRT my estradiol is 142 very high , should I take estrogen and progesterone or just estrogen? Going to have my 2nd hysteroscopy & D&C my uterus keeps thickening and they see another mass in uterus they say probably another polyp, need your advice please , HELP thank you

[@serizer9]

If your lining is thickened you need more progesterone… lots of it

[@miriamcharles-flores6619]

Are you licensed in Florida and CT ?

[@ShawnTassoneMDPhD]

Yes both

[@tammidickess4095]

Where can I find a copy of the new study you referred to?

[@starrhall8160]

Made me depressed, gain 4 lbs in a week ( I've been the same weight for over 30 years) and breast soreness. I read the estrogen would make certain latent viruses grow and was related to getting breast cancer. Didn't Suzanne die of breast cancer?..the testosterone made me think about sex 24/7 and that's not quite natural..I love sex but it was crazy. Hormones aren't for me. I'll stick with flax, wild yam and maca, exercise and be happy

[@gpants3633]

Haha. I talked to my dr ystdy about testosterone as well as HRT. My husband might be happy- maybe haha.

[@jelenakatic1778]

You meant *decrease* of dementia, not increase?

[@jcurrie2947]

Wait…did you say INCREASE in dementia??? I would thing decrease in incidences??

[@Jennifer-jf7nx]

Hi, what are your thoughts on saliva testing for hormones

[@janiceraymond2117]

There are also vaginal estrogens that do not travel throughout your body. Ask doctor about that.

[@Duchess-of-Camelot]

Doctors say "You're getting older, it's a NATURAL part of life". I tell them every time that it's not natural because women in the past died before menopause.

[@homePNW]

Are you licensed in Oregon?

[@mariabyrne1954]

Just letting u know I prefer men reading than women and also when U have written a book you know where to put emphasis and expression I think these people should not be publishers if they don't even know that

[@serizer9]

I agree. I think he has a very soothing voice.

[@pwolfkill2573]

can you begin hrt at 65 if you never used them before?

[@pamgraham7603]

Listen again to this talk. He addressses it.

[@sandramatos6409]

Please get licensed in Puerto Rico.

[@andreapicardi9682]

Can you do a teaching on BiEst. Thank you

[@crystalnixon5267]

He talks about BiEst in this video around 26:00 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCwp6B-r8tprLssi=_CJyvyiw9mXIDDMy

[@debbieptcable]

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