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[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

LOTS of questions about what type of doctor I saw. He specializes in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy. From what I've been told, your regular gynecologist or general practice doctor will not do this extensive type of testing, so it is important to find somebody who specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy. His practice is through BodyLogicMD and they have lots of locations around the country. Hope that helps!!

[@kaseyblack6763]

KatieOnTheFlipSide I’m 33 and I’ve taken them for a year, it’s helped me on several issues.

[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

Which hormones have you taken?

[@kaseyblack6763]

Bioidentical. I have blood work done every 6 months and they give me progesterone capsules, and Armour for my thyroid, but everything else is giving to me through pellets in my upper hip.

[@AM-kn5ch]

Hi! So there is a BodyLogicMD in my city. I was wondering is any of the costs of going to the doctor covered by insurance?

[@jenncool1376]

Im 28 with two little girls, my husband convinced me to see a functional medicine dr. I also had 0.01 testosterone and they put me on 1ml cream everyday, its helped a little but I still do follow ups with the dr to keep everything in check. I also got my Fallopian tubes taken out to become sterile, it is a cancer preventative (they found cervical cancer starts in the Fallopian tubes) and it was covered mostly by our insurance. Glad you got it all figured out.

[@meguibo]

Why isn't hormone testing a thing for all women?! Shouldnt be so hard to come by! I'm so interested in this, but it's hard to get referrals to different doctors

[@ShilohShepherdmom]

Because men still make up a majority of most government agencies that regulate the healthcare industry. Gotta get more female representation to advocate for women's healthcare.

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

Because they use a compound pharmacist who uses natural ingredients, and BIG pharma cannot patent natural things, so they can't make money on things that can't be patented... It's all about the money...

[@catherinewylie6959]

You need to have a regular GYN explain this. From what I've understood, it's supposedly hard to titrate hormone levels (that shift a lot) and they go by symptoms and changes in cycles mainly (but I don't see a problem with getting them tested now and again.) I actually want to get them tested every so often. I went to a primary care place and this stupid NP tested my hormones and told me they were way high. Well, I'm on HRT so they should be out of range for the standard post-menopausal woman. When I called her to ask her to explain, after I thought about it more, she wouldn't call me back or answer my email. I then had an appt. with my old Gyn and she said they were within range for someone on HRT. This NP also tried to steer me to a compounding pharmacy with bad reviews - for bioidenticals. According to Cleveland Clinic, by the time bioidentical hormones are processed, they aren't all natural either and there is no long-term testing on them. How do I know what's really in them? I'd rather not take the risk and be on a regulated course of treatment that is made the same way every time. Otherwise, I am putting my health in the hands of someone at some small operation and may not get a regulated dose - or who knows what else is in them... My Gyn gave a big NO to all this and not because pharmaceutical companies can't make money off of them. She just said they have not been researched enough for ultimate safety. Cleveland Clinic explains it on their web site.

[@adarivera9519]

@@ShilohShepherdmomI disagree somewhat because I went to a woman gyn and when I asked her about getting my hormones checked and possibly get on bhrt she was completely against it and said if women got any of that they would get cancer, stroke and die. I was astonished. My male doctor said the same they completely shut the door on any hormone replacement ever. I had to get online..these people are going off an old outdated and flawed study. I think they’re intellectually Lazy for not being on top of the latest education on this subject.

[@elliottdavis4945]

My wife has been getting pellets for a number of years. We had to find a new Pellet Doctor. This Doctor asked me to have my Testosterone tested. Turns out I have almost ZERO. So I started on Testosterone for men. In one year I have lost 70 pounds. Turns out hormone change for both men and women as we age.

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

For men it's called andropause.

[@thompsonlaina86]

I know this video is a few months old, but I’ve finally found a dr that does this! My appointment is the 30th and I’m so excited to figure out why my body and brain is malfunctioning

[@thehappyhomemaker1]

After I was born my mom got Super super sick. She had to have a complete hysterectomy but was still sick. Got to the point that she checked herself into a facility because she knew she was dying. Ended up she needed testosterone! Changed her life!!

[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

Wow, that is crazy to hear!! So glad she got help. Thank you for sharing! 💕

[@kitkat0229]

This is me! I’ve actually been tracking my symptoms the last 6 months. I asked my dr to test my hormones, my thyroid at least, and they wouldn’t. So now I’m looking for a new dr. I for sure see a difference in my mood & energy after ovulation. It’s like I’m a different person. Are you getting gynecologist care from this dr too?

[@fatyak4529]

My mom uses the testosterone pellets and she loves them! Made such a great difference to her!

[@laquishabenit7560]

Is side effect cancer or heart attack

[@mum78964]

So sorry to hear what you've been doing through. Thank you for sharing your story. Very brave

[@CassieLynn]

I’m so glad to hear all of this! This topic is SO hard to find information on especially for women who are nowhere near the age for menopause. I’m So excited you are starting the BHRT, it life changing! I’ve been on it for four years and it’s been the biggest blessing. This video is going to help so many women 🙌❤️ thanks for sharing this journey!

[@BrittneyLee1]

I got a copper IUD to prevent pregnancy- it's hormone free. It's been amazing to get off hormones for me!

[@HotMessToHotMom]

Brittney Lee I had that twice with no known problems... but apparently the copper can leach into your body and cause toxicity...

[@audraandrews4281]

Brittney Lee An IUD does NOT prevent pregnancy. It just makes you automatically miscarry.

[@judidunham5037]

Getting off of birth control pills will really make things easier to level you out, Katie. That shouldn’t always be up to the woman. Cullen......Clip clip clip‼️ 😂

[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

haha I showed him your comment for some extra inspiration. 😉 That is totally the plan!

[@judidunham5037]

KatieOnTheFlipSide LOL Sorry, Cullen. Don’t be mad at me. Just sayin’. 😘❤️ Cullen... We went to a wine party the night he had his vasectomy. He actually sat on the floor! So not to worry. And on the lighter side, the doctor’s name was Dr. Cox! Say that out loud! 😂😂😂

[@MMyers-mh4jq]

@@KatieOnTheFlipSide From past issue Note the clip clip doesn't always work, Our third is a failure to that surgery and our 4th is a tubal failure as well. I blessed to have them and they where suppose to be here.. but Note, They don't always take, we do yearly checks for this reason as I can test my newest tubal.

[@judidunham5037]

Misti Myers Any type of birth control can fail. Nothing is 100% if God intends for you to have another child. It’s just a simpler procedure for the man.

[@amyf4080]

I did the sterilization in the form of removing my Fallopian tubes. People ask me all the time why I had to do it and not my husband. He would have, but with the removal of Fallopian tubes, you are also preventing some forms of cancer that begin in the Fallopian tubes, so to me it was a no brainer. I have lived my best life since then. I have far less mood swings, I don’t have to come home from work and take a nap just to get through dinner and my energy and self love is through the roof. Getting off of birth control was huge for me! Good luck Katie!

[@elliotelliott901]

THANK YOU so much for sharing all of this with us.....this could be life-changing to many people.....🙏💓🍹😎

[@duckyone20]

Katie, Stop apologizing! You did the best you could describe medical things. Hopefully you will get everything all figured out soon and feel better. Gluten is in EVERYTHING,literally shampoo,toothpaste, food. Cullen, take one for the team buddy! 😉

[@rmyrick2451]

My obgyn does my testing and has treated me with bioidentical hormone therapy, I use the pellets.

[@-rollin]

Did they work

[@amielawson8344]

Going dairy and gluten free helps because both of those impact your gut and brain.

[@amandamartin9057]

Cheese and Dairy was causing me to have in adverse reaction in my GUT. It has been super hard but totally worth it. Cutting it out or limiting it a lot has helped me a lot. I take the same types of vitamins and on progesterone and the cream testosterone (applied to lady bits TMI). But it now is part of my daily routine and has been great. My energy is better and drive for life is better. Im super excited for you to continue treatment. You should try maybe the copper IUD without the hormones which was what I decided best after trying the Mirana with crazy side effects. Hope you the best! Good Luck you got this.

[@jeni3954]

I get SUPER angry around ovulation too! I’m glad you made this, I had to schedule a follow up with my PCM so I added hormone testing to my reason for my visit so hopefully I can convince and Army Doctor to do the tests bc the first one i asked I was told that didn’t exist 🤦‍♀️

[@Lexaloodle]

My vitamin D levels are low too. My vitamin D pills make me feel so much more alive, I truly hope the same for you if you suffer from the symptoms of lack of vitamin D. Hoping the best for your health!

[@valeries8207]

Hi Katie, I’m getting my pellets next Friday ( Sept 6) I just had all my labs done. I cannot wait for this appointment. I’ve been feeling so hormonal for at least a year but probably more. How are you doing with the pellets?

[@nawluck]

How are you doing now?

[@ashleymitch7954]

I got my hormones checked a few months ago. Because ive been tired all the time and grumpy lol turns out all thats wrong is my b12 is low.

[@annaweeks4662]

OMG this sounds like me so much. I loved being pregnant and felt so good. So balanced. I have been thinking about getting my hormone levels checked.

[@CandysWayy]

"No but cheese!?" I love cheese too! 😍🧀 🧀

[@AM-ph3es]

My husband got a vasectomy and it was a great choice for us. We definitely didn't want more kids, but even more so, I really wanted to get off of hormonal birth control.

[@Lauren-ft2nd]

Thank you so much for sharing this journey!! 🖤

[@xKristineMariex]

how did you find a hormone doctor?

[@MsK_in_CA]

xKristineMariex I was going to ask the same thing.

[@Cemommster]

They are called endocrinologists.

[@stephanieclark9375]

I just got my first pellets today and super excited!

[@california3716]

Stephanie Clark what is the approx cost...

[@stephanieclark9375]

@@california3716 mine came to $400 after supplements also

[@whitec1981]

My hormone panel was whacked on birth control pills and patch.... when synthetic hormones were removed after several years of symptoms cycles regulated, hormones levelled out, and felt better it’s been 6-7 years with no synthetic hormones

[@emilypeterson1393]

Katie, thank you for sharing this info. Ive also been dojng hormone trratments in hopes to get our rainbow baby. Thanks again.

[@tracydavies1335]

Great vlog so interesting. I had been thinking of getting my hormones tested so this has nudged me to go do it. My husband had a vasectomy actually he had to have it done twice as after the testing to make sure he was shooting blanks 😂 he still had little swimmers so had to have it done again. Best thing ever and after 3 kids and 3 miscarriages it was his turn to take the responsibility and it has be great not worrying about getting pregnant again. Hopefully if you guys decide to go that way once will be enough. Thanks for being so open about your struggles 💖

[@aks272]

Dairy is the biggest hormonal culprit. Cutting dairy will help in ways you could never imagine! There are lots of dairy free and nut based replacements though!

[@heathernance8605]

What type of doctor did you see? I am very interested in getting checked out. I am 30 and have all of the symptoms you named. So glad you made this video!

[@AM-kn5ch]

Same! I’d love to know what kind of doctor you went to

[@karlalovell2137]

You ask your gynecologist to run these tests for you.

[@cherilivingston2265]

Katie, I am 43 years old. I was diagnosed with PCOS at a very young age! At age 23, I had both of my ovaries removed! I was put on estrogen and progesterone. Come to find out, my body is allergic to both of them. I can not take either. My estrogen and progesterone levels do not even show up on blood work!! I am considered post menopausal! Crazy how our bodies react to things!! Thank you so much for sharing your test results!!

[@saraperry8581]

Hi,my progesteron and tetosteron are also low and I've been really depressed,did you experience depression,can hormonal therapy cure depression related to hormonal imbalances,please help?

[@cindyanderson8066]

Yes it can help tremendously when done correctly.

[@kelliebragg3661]

Look at katekagood’s video she just posted about hormones+weightloss+emotions. So informative!

[@melanieshipley3133]

I strongly encourage you to get off birth control! I have many hormonal issues and staying off is key. There are so many other method, honestly consider just using condoms until you make a permanent decision. The fact that it was rough for you getting on them is an indicator they are not working for your body

[@fatyak4529]

Fyi that all grain has gluten in it. Wheat, Barley, oats and rye tend to be seen as bad gluten but technically all grain has gluten. People who are sensitive to gluten tend to do better with grains like Corn but I am celiac and I cannot have any grain, it all effects me. Not that it matters that much for you right now Haha but worth keeping this in mind.

[@judidunham5037]

Grains are bad for you in general; the opposite of what we’ve been told for years. Corn and beans included. Grains are very inflammatory and inflammation in the body causes all sorts of issues. They are FINALLY figuring that out. 👍🏼

[@sharonhenry343]

I’ve had a hysterectomy and have just one ovary left, I’ve had hormone issues every since but my GP and OBGYN both said my levels are normal. I don’t see how that can possibly be correct when you have a multitude of symptoms that say otherwise. I am on vitamin D3 because mine was low. I need to have ALL my levels tested.

[@nativedoll3557]

Sharon Henry you still have one working ovary which ia good which means are are getting your normal hormones naturally

[@MegaPerson012345]

I had one ovary left after a hysterectomy a few years ago. Ovary that was left was not functioning properly. It woke up and went crazy and started a cyst factory. Ended up with a torsion. Emergency surgery they couldn't save it. In full blown surgical menopause now.

[@valeriecady8070]

Thanks for sharing all this with us Katie , you and Cullen and the kids are like family we love you all and your in my thoughts and prayers, you hang in there yes please keep us updated love ❤️ ya

[@daniellegroover4710]

I have low testosterone as well - I tried the topical cream, but honestly.... I didn't get much from it at all. I would be interested to try the injection/pellet option! Thank you so much for sharing, Katie. I have many similar issues, with not much improvement thus far. I think it's time for some more research and another Dr's visit soon! Take care, good luck, and hugs! 💛

[@kirstyletham5597]

I suffer alot of the same symptoms I'm 37 was diagnosed with pcos about 14 years ago I have 1 daughter who is 20 and realy wanted another child well back then anyway. I was also born with hip dysplasia and a curved spine I've had total hip replacement and not felt right since that was 5 years ago and feel worse now than ever have. I've been on birth control for years was told I needed it as I lacked progesterone anyway I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia but while at the doctors last week I was talking about how I feel etc and remember both you and ellie's videos so I asked my doc how do I go about biomedical hormones etc but she wants to do my bloods and check first but I realy feel I need them done properly once and for all. I'm kind of stuck at the moment I struggle with pain and walking due to one hip being dislocated the other has a not very good metal hip and shortening of the leg also have few other issues. I'm from Scotland so not as easy to get to see all these kind of doctors but realy hope they start listen to me soon as I csnt go on like this . Glad you got it all looked at and can start feeling better x

[@michellemarshall1116]

How do you find a hormone dr? Or get these tests done? My oby/gyn always just says “you’re fine!” They would never do this type of in depth testing. Let us know.

[@GiuliasCookbook]

See an endocrinologist.

[@johnmunger6394]

The one Katie mentions is BodyLogicMD and you can easily find one of their doctors online as they are all around the country. I have been seeing one of their doctors for 10 years now and have never felt better. Prior to this I was 40 pounds overweight had no energy and could not sleep. After 2 days of being on pellet therapy and taking what they prescribed all of my symptoms disappeared. 6 months later the 40 pounds was gone and have more energy than ever. A couple years back I thought I would see if I could do without it so I stopped taking everything and had not seen the doctor for about 8 months. One day my wife came to me and said you are going back to the doctor to get back on your treatment as you are irritable, always in a bad mood and I cannot take it. I didn't even realize it as it slowly wears off and I had became the same old me where I could hardly get out of bed in the morning always tired which makes you irritable. Made an appointment and went back in to see the doc and within a couple days it hit me like a ton of bricks again. Wow I did not realize how bad I was actually feeling. I am a believer and will always take what is recommended by my BodyLogicMD Physician.

[@Amy-dl4wh]

That happened to me until I found out, one dr. In my LocaI been searching to find some doctor office they accepted my Insurance,

[@cindyanderson8066]

There are health and wellness centers that manage hormones all the time. Good luck!

[@tooblessedtobestressed9715]

The IG ranges are immunity related. Those are how they determine someone is immunocompromised. Heather xo

[@_Nat_A_]

Check out the book “Period Repair Manual”. It has helped me. I also work with a NPD. I am perimenopausal, and This time is known as the estrogen rollercoaster. Sometimes, the worst thing you can do is be on the pill because of the estrogen spiking.

[@HotMessToHotMom]

Natasha Ann I have excess estrogen and mild pmdd

[@chasingwow4923]

Try a sub lingual vit b complex, you will absorb it better :) Stress(high cortisol) can totally mess up all your hormones too

[@amielawson8344]

Make sure you research and take high quality supplements.

[@nemi8854]

Amie Lawson whats a good brand?

[@amielawson8344]

Nohemi Vill My naturopath recommend Pure Encapsulations and Vital Nutrients. They have a couple other brands that can only be purchased from a physician as well.

[@roseismyname1722]

Nohemi Vill the dr here gives you your supplements to take once u get the pellets

[@MomMrsandMe]

Hi Katie! I just stumbled upon your channel. I have struggled with PMDD for YEARS! Was actually misdiagnosed with bipolar 2. I’ve been taking Myo-inositol for the last 2 cycles and it has been life changing for me. The 3 days leading up to ovulation are still shaky but I’ll take that over the 3 weeks of drowning that I had before.

[@rachelelizabeth7455]

I have PCOS and my body produces excess amounts of testosterone, and not enough estrogen.

[@MakingMemories]

Progesterone actually rises after ovulation and then it only falls if you are not pregnant right before you get your period, it's the drop in progesterone that usually triggers menstruation. If you are pregnant it will continue to rise.

[@christianbordelon1019]

Making Memories That’s what should happen but for many women that isn’t the case. If your progesterone drops too soon it can cause issues including trouble getting pregnant and staying pregnant. I have testosterone issues and it caused me really bad anxiety and depression during my luteal phase and a miscarriage. 🙁

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

When you take D3, you need to take K2 as well. K2 helps the body absorb D3, and cal ium too - they work together. High cholesterol is high, usually when there's inflammation, based on our diet. So, the body produces cholesterol to fight inflammation. Also when we are stressed, the body does the same, in order to fix the issues. The body is AMAZING, our lifestyle more than anything can heal us if we are patient. Sometimes it's a little boost with vitamins - supplements, or BIH 😊🌷

[@rachaelmcdaniel1526]

I just started pellet therapy last Wednesday. I have seen improvement in less than a week. I really recommend it.

[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

Oh awesome!! That’s great to hear! I’m getting mine done today! 🤗🤞🏼

[@marybadeaux9179]

I'm about to get mine done. I hope it works fast.

[@NewEnglandMumma]

Try goat cheese if you like cheese! It’s much easier digested than dairy cheese

[@bostelmanfamily]

Will this be a lifelong issue or is it possible to get it corrected and your body will take over producing the correct amount of these hormones again?

[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

I'm not 100% sure, but I want to say that you get things leveled out after a while and then your body starts producing things correctly again itself? I could be wrong though. 😬

[@hollyhawkins7480]

I had to do the cream after my son was born 5 yrs ago. I worried about the medicine transferring to my newborn if I put it on my arm. You can put it on the inside of your thigh. I used a glove to put it on so it wouldn't be on my hands and not running the risk not washing it off completely.

[@karissafelsing4149]

Don’t go with an IUD. Hormonal iuds have lower synthetic hormones, but they also can really throw you off. A copper iud has no hormones, but most everyone experiences heavy, painful periods. Katie you should seriously look into essential oils!! I’ve been able to level out my hormones using clary sage and other hormone balancing essential oils. Also, look into what your using in your home for cleaning and self care products. Many cleaning products have hormones disrupters. Synthetic fragrance is another thing that can be really damaging to hormones!!! Gut health is KEY, to a healthy body, physically, spiritually and emotionally. When we cut out ALL chemicals from our home, we saw SOOO many benefits in everyone in our family!!! My TERRIBLE OCD, anxiety, mood disorder, depression, is pretty much non existent for the 1st time since I was 14. Crazy!!! With Norwex and DōTERRA we have been able to do this. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to pm me! I’ve done all of this on my own, because I was determined to feel “normal” again, after 4 kids in 5 years before I was 21 years old. I think you would see much better results, in addition to all the supplemental things you’re already doing!!!

[@ashleypauley4582]

I have pcos and every symptom.The last time I ever felt normal was when I was pregnant. I had a great pregnancy I wasn’t fatigued all the time very energized my acne cleared up and everything but after is when I think my hormones really went bad.i need to try this I’m getting tired of always getting prescribed birth control that didn’t help or make things worst. But I’d like to know if your still taking this and has your energy mood And things got a lot better?

[@dianabaur7122]

I wanted to share my IUD experience, in case it can be of help as you travel this journey. I have the ParaGard, and have had it for just over a year. My only negative has been a heavier cycle, however beyond that, noting negative to note, and it indeed does it's job to prevent pregnancy. I chose it very much because I have hormone issues, and didn't want to add another dose of hormones to the mix. 😁 Best of luck!!!

[@hazeleyesyt]

Katie! I'm using the Testosterone cream. I rub on my arms when I'm going to bed so it doesn't accidentally rub on my husband lol. You can rub inside your tights when you are going to bed too! I'm glad you found help with your hormones! I started my treatment after Ellie talked about hers.

[@magnolia31611]

Your doctor may already be looking into this, but you may want to find out if you have the MTHFR gene mutation because that can affect how you absorb b vitamins, and Folate, as well as cause low testosterone. I’ve had a few friends with this gene mutation, and have been able to get a lot of answers for some of the same issues you’ve been having.

[@marym6545]

Katie what type of doctor are you seeing for this? It is so hard to find the right doctor.

[@angelaturner1]

Omgosh Katie! I just had all the same testing and ended up having the Biote pellets implanted this week. I’m still in the healing stage. I was also diagnosed with Hashimoto’s at the same time. After struggling with hypothyroidism since the birth of my last child 18 years ago, I’m excited to have answers and to start feeling human again. I’m hoping and praying this is the answer. It’s crazy that you are talking about this today at just the time I needed to hear it. You are always on point with your vlogs. ❤️

[@mistiehernandez3601]

I’m getting my first pellet today!

[@theresarothrock8143]

Great videos Who is your doctor? Did you experience sleepiness after a pellet administration? I do gif a couple of days which I find interesting

[@amielawson8344]

If you guys are sure you are done having kiddos Cullen should get a vasectomy so you can come off birth control. My hubs had it done.

[@daniellewarwick5133]

I know it’s none of my business but I really see you having another child 💗

[@nlm3415]

Danielle Warwick why do people care so much about other people having kids??? I’ll never understand.

[@brandifacer6408]

Love that you are getting the help you need! I have been put on birth control to help with my hormone levels.

[@Hallz18]

Love you Katie!! 💜 I’m so glad you got answers and help! Girl I will never leave you! No matter how crazy you get! 😉😘

[@juliebsturtz3437]

Katie yes, I also went to an establishment in Columbus, Ohio which is a similar type facility where they measure your hormones and deliver the pellets into your hip by incision! I went because I couldn't put one foot in front of another/ menopausal issues!! I was 52- 53 at the time!! I'm 54 now!! First of all my advice would be to make sure where your going is a regulated (up and up) facility with an actual accredited Physician!!! I found my particular experience was more about money, false information, and more money!! When going to the facility I noticed the majority of the female staff had either fried, thin , massive hair breakage!! Honestly not understanding what I was completely getting into, I went for it hook line and sinker!! I never saw a quote doctor, I saw a physicians assistant!! The doctor per say, just signed off on paperwork!! The first physians asst. Told me no estrogen due to cancer history in family!!Literally they replaced that Physicuan asst. With another that would tell me no problem on taking estrogen!! I also took the testosterone pellets!! At first I felt better!! My infusion sites were always horrible and I'm scarred!! Then the worst happened!! I was given to high of levels of pellets!! Their focus is on your libido!! I went because I was feeling horrible, exhausted always!! In menopause!! With getting to much hormones I lost all my hair around the frame of my face and temples like an aging balding man!!! My only advice is make sure where your going that it is on the up and up with accreditation and a Physician with great name, and results!! Good luck with this for you!! I can tell you that your ahead of the game with your conversation with your doctor and your results given to you!! I'm anxious to hear more about your experience!! I currently take both hormones from my gynecologist which are not bioidentical it natural and I want to change that for myself!! Please if you have the time message me how you found an accredited physician and how this works for you!! Love all that you are!! Thanks Julie

[@AM-kn5ch]

Yikes! I live in Columbus and am looking into going somewhere like this. Where did you go so I don’t go there?

[@juliebsturtz3437]

S K R Health. I think Dublin. Stay away from it!! Has a lot of commercials on channel 4 different types a year!! Don’t want to bad mouth but very bad experience!!

[@vickytaylor9155]

Make sure you have a combined vitamin D and calcium tablet as one can’t work without the other. Thank for listening to me when I said about checking your B12 levels. I wouldn’t want it to get as bad as I got with my red blood cells going as low as 2. Be aware that as you get older your doctor may put you on b12 injections for life which you will need every 12 weeks as that is the life cycle of a red blood cell. Keep on getting better. We are all here for you.

[@laquishabenit7560]

What is the best hormonal therapy to get That doesn’t have cancer risk involved

[@MuffinstoMangos]

Vasectomy

[@mandyrose5822]

They say not to get compounded formulas because they are not fda appoved

[@audreyb7890]

Lab tech here! :) All of those weird tests (thyroid peroxidase) that you were talking about are to make sure that your thyroid isn't out of wack. He was checking for Hashimoto's disease. Sounds like Estrogen Dominance, girl!! Your diet can really play a role in this as well, lots of articles out there about it. I have a patient who has done the pellets and she has had luck with it! A paleo diet has really helped me with my hormonal issues surrounding my period!! Would totally recommend the copper IUD if you are looking to get off of hormonal birth control. Good Luck, Katie! This is a journey you will not regret!

[@kaitlintrump7677]

Audrey B I got my thyroid level tested it was normal but he also tested for Hashimoto disease. He said i was showing antibody for the Hashimoto test. WhAt does that mean he found antibody when test for the Hashimoto. I didn’t really understand actually got told today.

[@stephanieharrison2645]

You should look into using progessence (sp?) plus and super b from young living. Super b has all of the b vitamins plus folate and other things in it to help with energy and fatigue. PP is good to help with hormones. Clary Sage is also a good one to look into.

[@stephanieharrison2645]

You should also look into Ningxia Red and ningxia nitro it will change your life! I’m sure Kelly can help you with all that info. You should just got to youngliving.com and look at all the products they have cause everything you talked about YL has products that can help you naturally and without toxic chemicals.

[@ThePcabin]

Do you need a prescription for progesterone? I’m going through menopause please let me know how you feel with what you taking thanks

[@Nova-tc6jv]

The testosterone levels and what a normal rage is is very interesting. Mine came back less than 15, which my doctor said is too low. I’m waiting to be able to see everything on my patient portal and really see the whole picture.

[@Luvandblessings]

Thank you so very much for making these videos. I have learned so much and it has already helped me understand what has been going on with me. I have been praying for answers and your video popped up in my feed one day. Thank you, God. Praying for your transition with the testosterone. Thank you again

[@Edangel14-421]

Been so waiting for this♡♡♡ glad you got some answers!

[@cynthialemons105]

Check out EPA & DHA instead of just fish oil. My Pharmacist recommended it. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@micahtrentham1806]

Melea Johnson from The Melea Show KZbin channel gets testosterone pellets bc her testosterone level is non-existent as well. I’m pretty sure she has at least one video on it!

[@KatieOnTheFlipSide]

I just checked out her channel and couldn't find it! If you have a link, I would love to watch. :-)

[@micahtrentham1806]

KatieOnTheFlipSide I just realized I had actually watched it on her Instagram stories. She had a highlight saved called “my testosterone story”. Hope that helps!

[@liz-xe7uj]

Katie.. On the flip side, I don't understand why you have to take anything extra if the Hormones are being placed in your system. Did he explain. Meaning if you don't do anything extra will that cause any problems with your replacements.

[@jknallen]

I’ve had an iud for the past four years and I haven’t haven’t had a problem with it at all. My sister in law has the same one and she hasn’t had any problems either. She’s had hers for 9 years. We both have Mirena.

[@tonyafromgeorgia3519]

I went in for my yearly GYN appt 2 weeks ago asking for the pellet implant like your talking about because I have the same symptoms as you. I researched all of this prior to my appointment. I was disappointed to find out that my doctor doesnt do the bioidentical hormones, she went on to explain that this was a "new thing and misconception" and was no different then the hormone therapy I was already taking by mouth. She said it was ALL synthetic lab made hormones and what I was taking is as close as you can get to what the body makes. I was confused all over again and was wondering if she told me all of this because they didnt offer it OR if what she was saying was a fact. She said people are being mislead with these biological hormone therapies. IM SO CONFUSED ABOUT IT ALL NOW! Btw, I take hormones because I've had a hysterectomy and ovaries were removed as well...I Thought by switching to bioidentical hormones, it would be better, she burst my bubble and I'm confused again.

[@Luvandblessings]

I am so sorry to hear. I can see how your bubble would have felt busted. Regroup, take some time to recharge yourself, and maybe get a second opinion. Please take care and I am praying for you to find the answers you are looking for and need. Kim

[@MJ-rt9pi]

I've done a lot of research. There is a lot of conflicting information out there. I'm generally turned off by the chains who sell supplements and "bioidentical" HRT. It isn't covered by insurance and it's very expensive. But desperate people will pay a high price for the hope of restoring their health. It's all a gamble and it really shouldn't be. Sad state of affairs.

[@skylerdoodle1]

Could the progesterone drop have caused you postpartum depression? Super interesting video.

[@mommy2kdk]

I know the vitamin D being 50 plus is best. I have been researching vitamin D big time.

[@MsLilacLover1]

Yes ! Its excellent. I take triple the amount a day. I'm 47. Great for keeping the flu away, too.

[@TheCityGirl62]

Does your insurance cover some of this?

[@DC-ef8op]

Please do an update on your hormones and meds

[@jmoss2543]

Normal testosterone levels for women according to the National Institutes of Health is 30 to 95 ng/dL. You said 2-6 is normal which is extremely low.

[@tiffanyguldi7564]

It’s interesting that he wasn’t concerned about your glucose. That is the reason for all of your issues. Your hs-CRP is an inflammation marker. These indicate a poor diet of too much carbs. and sugar that are throwing your hormone levels off. Estrogen being high shows a congested liver because it is overworked from trying to keep up with all of the lactic acid waste that you are creating from a poor diet. Check out Dr. Darren Schmidt’s videos. Lactic acid is the cause of disease. We have to ask ourselves why things aren’t working properly instead of being quick to take hormones and pills, etc.

[@nicolesommers173]

I had a miscarriage last summer but when then did bloodwork they told me that I had a vitamin d deficiency so I've been taking that since then and have felt a lot less tired lol

[@demonica66667]

Do you have an update to your HRT?

[@ivanailievski7177]

Hi... regarding the testosterone levels, pls try ashwaganda (it's all natural), i recommended it from personal experience, at least for a week, I PROMISE you'll feel and the change before you try anything else :) good luck Katie

[@WhisperRunner]

Ivana Ilievski lol, unless you’re allergic to ashwaganda like me. i had such a weird reaction, my skin just around my joints would turn bright red and be kinda itchy and it would last like an hour. after the second time i realized it was the ashwaganda

[@ivanailievski7177]

@@WhisperRunner so sorry, hope you find something else that works for you :) treating hormones can be a tricky thing... good luck

[@gk-bl2cd]

Can I check my sex hormones if I took a contraceptive pill?

[@ilaris781]

thyroid "norm" is now changed. TSH must be under 2 and free t3 and freet4 must be tested as well.

[@TheDueter]

Read Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler! Fertility Awareness Method is amazing! Would absolutely paint a clear picture of exactly how you ebb and flow. Haha. I'm on my first month of charting and I feel so empowered. I watched your previous video on hormones as well. I would like to have my hormones checked as I feel off balance too.

[@EnglishVirgo]

An awesome way to sort out cholesterol, is to eat more porridge oats. My cholesterol hopped up to 5.3 for seemingly no reason. I went away and looked up ways to help it out and started having porridge oats a lot more. The very next time I got it checked, six months later, it was 4.4! And my good cholesterol went up and the bad went down. Pretty much the only thing I changed was eating more oats.xx Also, if you guys are done having babies, maybe Cullen could step up and take over the birth control on a more permanent basis, that way you don't have to have gone through everything you did to get the kids, have the kids and everything else AND have the birth control put on your plate too, when you are needing to get your body in balance.xx

[@prettypumpkin6891]

Fertility drops DRAMATICALLY after the age of 35.. as shown with her hormone results.. Our bodies are meant to have babies young..... unfortunately.

[@findingaway5512]

I can't take birthcontrol... I tried after my second and it was giving me suicidal thoughts and causing mental issues/ depression. It went away when I stopped. I also have suffered with what I think is PMDD. And I also have more ADHD issues before my period. I get "stupid". Foggy/ super forgetful unfocused. It has something to do with hormones. I think I have issues with the progesterone. Never had my hormones tested.

[@verashular7378]

I have homocysteine issues. The B vitamins and I take 10,000 units of vitamin D. These have not helped my homocysteine level that much. You need to do a folate vitamin. Homocysteine level is a marker for inflammation in the body. You might want to do an MTHFR level too. You have had miscarriages and this is a big factor in miscarriages. Please do it.

[@klcolclasure1]

Can you please look at the Happy Hormone Cottage. I was seeing a natural path here in NC and was receiving bio identical testosterone/estrogen pellet (do not do these) i promise you, this messed me up bad!!!!! Once I had my third one I was crazy. I them found the Hormone Cottage in Centerville, OH and this is when I had the Dutch Urine test done. Bc of the pellets, my testosterone was out of control!!!! Katie, i promise you, woman should NEVER do the pellets. Put it this way. I have been a crazy Bitch for a couple years. Within a month of seeing my new Hormone specialist, my husband told me what a difference he saw in me.

[@kariannkirk]

My kids pediatrician and I were just talking about the vitamin B12. He said if you are low or have a deficiency B12, it will cause anemia which causes you to be very tired. Just a thought as you were talking about the B vitamins. I remember Jordan Page from funcheaporfree talking about needing that testosterone thing put in her. I have no clue what video it was but maybe it's on her KZbin page. It seemed to help her a lot. This is so interesting, I'm going to try to find a Dr around me to get my hormones tested.

[@amielawson8344]

Research adrenal fatigue.