Should You Take Hormones When You Get Older? - Dr. Berg

[@deeivensalderton5675]

Dr Berg I am a huge fan of your work! But I felt the need to comment on this video . I am a personal trainer and very much into your way of thinking that diet is key in keeping the body and mind healthy. I went through menopause at 46 and it happened suddenly and drastically, I was so exhausted I could barely train and care for my young son. I researched non stop and made sure my diet was excellent for this stage of my life, I kept to low carbs and did intermittent fasting. I still did what exercise I could and I tried all the natural supplements for menopause including adrenal support etc . At one point I felt so bad, anxious, depressed drained that I felt like I didn’t want to live the rest of my life feeling the way I was. The thing that changed everything for me WAS bio identical hormones that were specifically made for me! I now feel back to the person I was before menopause and am able to enjoy my life again, I’m now 51. Blood tests revealed I was producing virtually no oestrogen and I was put on a combination of this, progesterone, and a little testosterone and dhea! I do feel a bit concerned about risks but without taking this my life would be miserable with little quality. I spent a good few years trying the natural route with no joy so I do think that for some people like me this option is actually a life saver . Thank you and look forward to your upcoming videos, you have taught me a lot ! @fifdee

[@lanael7278]

Could you share, if you have side effects? Are you on Wiley protocol?

[@yardartistry4121]

Dee Ivens Alderton DEE SAME STORY HERE!! ONLY BIODENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY WORKED FOR ME THE PELLET !! MY LIFE SAVER!! estrogen and testosterone:))

[@geniustennisacademy5182]

I will follow!

[@tiffhamill567]

I know.. there ministry be something more through nature as God gave us healing remedies but we just don’t know 100% what that is. It’s a mystery.

[@sanjavukovic169]

I agree! This option is a life saver to me.

[@letamartin]

I just want to say thank you Dr. Berg for not playing a bunch of annoying music before and during your lectures. I have been so informed and so happy since I found your videos I’ve ordered the keto kit been following you for about close to two months never felt better in my life. thank you so much

[@consciouscitizen6211]

Amen!

[@tiffanyedwards2762]

Yessss!!!!

[@tammy8136]

I ageee, he is the only one I trust

[@seven471]

The gland stops making hormones because of menopause. I don't think men understand what women go through during menopause it's not a few hot flashes it is an ultimate change in your overall body health. The heart the brain the skin sleep etcetera and yes I do all of your supplements intermittent fasting Etc menopause is hell and I'm going on HRT

[@EternaLivesMatter]

I would love to hear about how you did with the HRT and what kind did you do did you try wild yam cream? God bless you and thank you in advance!

[@denise3432]

I agree and I’m a big fan of Dr Berg but he need to research more on what women go through.

[@KatEL777]

He isn't saying that we don't go through a lot. He is giving an alternative way to treat it rather than BHRT because other organs produce estrogen as well. HRT is not our real hormones and may not be safer than non bioidentical.

[@cliffchampion5501]

Believe me we and everyone know we suffer as a result of it from the unprovoked hormonal fits and wrath of a menopausal woman. She even breathes fire.

[@leem9318]

My liver is fine, my diet is healthy and at 47 my estradiol plummeted, my TSH shot up, menopause came on abruptly! I think no matter what it just happens. I wasn't eating junk food, I was eating organic, nothing processed. I wasn't on statins or any drugs at all. I was taking my B vitamins, fish oil, C and D, magnesium. My mom hit menopause at 47 also. I went from feeling good to feeling awful overnight!!! I think we need a video that tells us how to replace these hormones because we NEED them replaced to feel good again!

[@user-xs9835]

Same here, overnight like a switch at 51.I am on HRT thanks to Menopause Taylor lectures and feel way better!

[@Onwardsandupwards2023]

Forgive my ignorance but how do you know when you have hit menopause? My body is doing weird things of late but I still get periods, although very, painful, heavy and long now. Had a blood test recently and was told my cholesterol is slightly high but thats all they found.

[@zahralightway1881]

@@Onwardsandupwards2023 You sound like you are definitely in peri menopause. I had/have the same symptoms.. Sometimes I don't think i can go on any longer cos I get so tired so easily. Thank god the worst bleeding is over but my hormones are still out of whack.

[@sanjavukovic169]

@@Onwardsandupwards2023 you hit menopause one year after the last period. Uterus lining becomes thin, that is visible on ultrasound. That is how you know.

[@kims2963]

@@Onwardsandupwards2023 I don't believe in menopause. I think it is a lie which everyone keeps trying to get planted in everyone's brain. The brain is a powerful thing. They all talk symptoms and then they get them. I don't talk that talk and I believe in divine health. We all have access to our Creator so we all have access to His blessings. That includes good health and youth. People say I look between 27 and 32. I just go by Jesus' constant healing promise. He is the way the truth and the life. I'm in 50's and have never had any menopause shtuff. Be healthy and blessings to you!

[@FranciscoGarcia-od9mn]

Dr. Berg i have been on hormones for over 5 years without side effects and frequent blood work shows no negatives. I know the reason why I needed HRT and i feel great and I would recommend anyone to check themselves out with their doc to see if they need it. There are studies done on HRT and its benefits. I must disagree with you here. Enjoy your videos, keep them coming.

[@cassandra79727]

Francisco Garcia I totally agree! And lots of benefits of taking estrogen when you’re deficient. There are lots of new studies out there of the benefits

[@Maddie9185]

Francisco Garcia I totally 100% agree. I’ve been taking Bioidentical hormone replacement and I’ll be blunt I probably would end my life if I had to go back to the way I was feeling without them. Super tired all the time and super depressed and so anxious that I couldn’t leave my house. All that started 5 years after I started experiencing menopause symptoms. I will much rather take my chances with HRT than to go back to how I was feeling, I never want to go back there ever again. I have a new understanding respect and compassion for people who suffer from depression, anxiety and Adrenal fatigue now.

[@debbiegivens7205]

Francisco Garcia do you also take natural thyroid too? I went off cause I thought it might be stopping me from losing weight. I am on DIM A-Adrenal, testosterone pellets and progesterone

[@George-ux5lv]

My wife just came from doctors today devastated. She was Diagnosed with Fibroids and heavy periods. She’s turning 44 this yearand her only options are either Pregnancy, HRT or Hysterectomy. Can anyone here help her make a good decision?

[@Vita_V89]

@@Maddie9185 could you plese share what exactly are you using?

[@debbiemoody351]

Dr Berg, please research and do a video on BioTe bioidentical hormones.

[@susanbrown2578]

They saved me, wish they werent so expensive

[@karenorozco8917]

Yes, we need a video about HRT!

[@ericmckelvey1264]

@@susanbrown2578 At about 18:50 she starts talking about synthetic vs bio identical

[@shazroamer8533]

Yes please ☺️

[@1LaOriental]

I love bioTE hormone pellets. I have been getting them since summer of 2015x

[@marsack7]

My side effects of taking BIO identicals= better sleep, calmer disposition, better skin, stronger bones, able to stay cooler in hot temps, stronger muscles (heart is a muscle), but I wouldn't touch pharmaceuticals. I have even read that this type of hormones make those telomeres longer. Oh and i lost weight as well.

[@boondocks8002]

Same here. I went on them after my hysterectomy. did you have one as well? Just curious as why you started the hormone therapy. thanks!

[@pamsvqh]

marsack7 yes! Same here, was a hot mess before I found BHRT within a couple of weeks I felt human again. Been on them now like 9 years I’m sixty I bodybuild outperform all these young Sheila’s at the gym. I look younger feel 20 no aches no pains I’m a total machine because of BHRT ...that’s a little bit of N = 1 research right there Dr Berg. This is the only thing I disagree on with my dr berg. Maybe I will post this under my name as well he may never see this message of agreeable with you 💪😊

[@boondocks8002]

pamsvqh....Amen...cant make it without them. feel so much better. Dont sleep either if I dont take them. I am 57 and look 35 too. but I do eat healthy, take supplements, etc. thanks for comment. blessings

[@marsack7]

Dianna/JesusSrvnt J. No hysterectomy but bones getting soft, trouble sleeping, hot, hot all the time, hot temper, weight gain (inexplicable), etc. Read book by Suzanne Somers and in the back was the name of my present doctor. I feel so much better now. Tried to talk my aunt into them for her soft bones but she didn't want to spend the $$. It's not too expensive if you realize the benefits for good health. I'd pay a lot more. Wow! I just looked at your channel name. God bless you. Jesus is coming to collect His bride soon. HalleluYah.

[@trudiperret3560]

Thanks to all for the comments in support of it. I’ve been on BHRT for almost a year now and it has been amazing.

[@boondocks8002]

It sucks being a woman. I had my hysterectomy about 3 yrs ago. My Dr said my uterus was the worst he had ever seen other than one with cancer. He said my uterus was purple and covered in tumors and my ovaries and tubes were so small that one of them didnt show up on the test. Anyway, I am on natural hormones. I know there are risks but had no choice. Dry skin, hair coming out, bouts of crying spells, night sweats so bad I would wake with puddles of sweat on my body. Had no choice. All these symptoms left with the hormones. But they are the lowest amount which I did request and they do have testosterone. If I forget to take them after a couple of days, symptoms come back. For some woman, suffering is not an option. blessings!

[@raniasham3176]

Dianna/JesusSrvnt J hi I had also total hysterectomy 4yrs ago I’m now 49 I took synthetic hormones for1 yr I instead of taking 1g I took 0.5mg I was still having the symptoms finally I decided to see naturopath she gave me pills for adrenaline gland let me tell you it did help instead of having hot flashes every 5 min now I have them 2 to 4 times a day I take my vitamin D and I eat healthy that’s it I’m not sure about taking calcium but will c Hope my experience will help some

[@susanbrown2578]

Sounds familiar! Women having a relatively easy menapause, you are so lucky. Some of us got our butts kicked. And men pay attention, you go through it too

[@TheBoomshine]

Being a woman is a blessed thing. Women are amazing and have amazing capabilities. It's the corrupt medical system that is the problem where they see these smaller easy-to-fix issues and just treat the symptoms instead of trying to heal the body. Iodine, cruciferous/DIM, avoiding all the pesticides they allow in foods, promoting more stress-free living, and so on, would make everyone live better lives. But no one is told any of that by doctors. Instead we're victims to big corporations.

[@aestheticart130]

I really like the fact you explain everything in detail which most doctors dont tell

[@littlegoddess]

Art Nerdyz channel That is why we all have been following his channels. 😁

[@supercjh]

Most doctors have 10-15min to spend with each patient.

[@Skyandgrace]

Yes! No one is asking why are the hormones low? Liver issues and endocrine issues are rampant. No one talks about the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary gland. Especially for young people, they must first address the regeneration of those glands and the liver

[@consciouscitizen6211]

How do we go about accessing and fixing that? I have had terrible issues and experienced early menopause in early 40’s due to an illness.

[@stephieg.2580]

Yes I agree

[@cochondinde8106]

I had a hysterectomy and my ovaries removed when I was 32 due to endometriosis and ovarian cysts. I was told there was no other treatment at that time. That was 28 years ago and I have been taking oestrogen-only HRT since. I did stop for almost a year once but eventually due to feeling so unwell I started taking them again and the symptoms stopped. Dr Berg you don't include women who have had this procedure. Please could you address this for all the women who have.Thank you.

[@eileenfb1948]

This video has nothing to do with menopause or surgical removal of ovaries. Look at the list of symptoms on his board - that is what it is about. Sorry!

[@shittykittyification]

A healthy diet helps but is not a cure for all. I believe that we must supplement what the body doesn't produce naturally which in your case is estrogen. Your body knows.

[@haleyallison2293]

Have you tried taking Maca Root? I've researched that it helps increase estrogen. You can take between 500mg and 2,500mg daily, depending on how much estrogen you need. Good luck.

[@dinarimer3005]

I was told my estrogen was low and to take estradiol...but instead I started to increase cruciferous vegetables & Dim...I've been doing IF with healthy keto for several months...going to really drill down on the healthy by eating at home more. Thank you for your videos...I geek out on healthy living information and you are a great teacher!!

[@YOU-niter]

Do you feel better?

[@louisequadrelli7961]

What is DIM

[@thaqvaylith1151]

Dr.Berg.thank you for always explaining the body system function in a simple way that makes us understand everything.

[@McDoodle44]

As far as I know nutrition is one of the main factors that do influence our hormonal system. Others would be lifestyle related like proper sleep, exercise, time spent outside in nature and social environment. Things that are also discussed in playing a role are chemical exposure ie air pollution and cosmetics, noise and radiation. Then there are psychological factors like past trauma, stress and behavioral addictions. It's an insanely complex topic, but we have to start somewhere...

[@reinadelmar11]

Great answer!!

[@judileander3939]

Dr. Uzzi Reiss author of The Natural Super Woman said ha had never had a patient in over 25 years of practice that took bioidentical progesterone & estrogen together that ever got breast cancer. I've taken them for over 20 yrs with no issues.

[@dlateachtruth960]

Please address women in perimenopause and menopause, estrogen dominance due to this change.

[@melanatedaboriginal4752]

DLA Teach Truth Dr. Berg has a Video on that already

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

Kristie Check John Bergman he took about hormone these days

[@archangeloflight2799]

DLA Teach Truth See my comment above. Estrogen dominance aka UNAPPOSED ESTROGEN will lead to malignancies, period! Unless you are taking BIO IDENTICAL PROGESTERONE...

[@marsinafrica]

I feel I am in a position of experience and might have something to offer here. Kristie I had a problem with excessive bleeding when I lost my ovary at 30. It increased every year and at 38 was found to have 8 uterine fibroids. It continued to increase and I grew more and more used to it until it became urgent at 46 when I started haemorrhaging. Unfortunately, I was working in a not-so-developing nation and did not realize what was happening until it was too late and fogginess set in, year after year, becoming less productive at work and unable to make proper decisions. I lost touch with friends and family because I was housebound much of the time and too fatigued to keep up the connections. I almost died and had 7 blood transfusions. I went through 80 (doubled) tampons and equivalent in pads a month. The time I almost died, I went through 160 of them in one month. I once had a steady stream coming out and had to change them every 5 minutes. I timed how much I lost in 1 hours and it was about a pint glass. Luckily it slowed down, but the next week I by chance went in for Hg test and was 5.6 and still flooding. They urgently sent me for a life saving blood transfusion and I spent 3 days in a hospital. The difference I felt from that transfusion was astounding. I suddenly felt energy I had not felt in 7 or so years. I never noticed how intense my fatigue because it was so gradual. It is amazing what we can adapt to in life. Suddenly, I could lift my arms without exhaustion and ride a bike - I could walk more than a block. That lasted 1 week. I decided then and there that I need to keep my Hg up and that I was too far gone to deny that a hysterectomy was right for me. I was sick of my uterus and never wanted to bleed again. I found a doctor who agreed to give me a blood transfusion if I was below 9 so that I could think my way out of the mess I was in. I had a total of 7 that year. I finally got the sense to figure out who to ask for help. I was in la la land in rebounding anemic haze prior to that. ***You may be suffering from anemia and not know it. I had my Hg levels tested on a few ocassions and they were low-ish, but normal so it was a surprise to see what was happening, yet not a surprise with the amount of bleeding I was experiencing. (My ferritin (iron reserve), I found out later, tested at 1 prior to surgery) PLEASE get your Hemoglobin (Hg) tested right after your period. *** I discovered the herb SHEPERD'S PURSE and it probably saved me from more blood transfusions. It can diminish bleeding drastically. It works. Just read reviews on iHerb My bad estrogen levels were out the roof and my testosterone was nil. My Hg levels would go from 10 to 5.6 (or so) each month. I struggled to do anything to raise my Hg (through diet/supplements) and lower my bleeding (supplements) so I would not die the next month because I had driven my finances to the ground and could not afford surgery. I was stranded. Most likely, you are not stranded and have access to medical care. I suspect there are many anemic women out there who are housebound and too lost to help themselves. I watched some of these videos back then and was too foggy to understand them. Take-away NO. 1 - Get your Hemoglobin (Hg) tested - right after your period. And your Ferritin tested (iron reserves) No. 2: If you bleed this much, there is some underlying cause and it is doing more harm to you than just the bleeding - generally explained in this video. Hormones will not help this. You need a good naturopath, or natural doctor like Dr. Berg to help you sort this out at the core. If you can afford him or someone else, do it. No. 3: Living with anemia for a long time can slowly impair your functions to the point where you are lost and unable to help yourself. No. 4: Short-term help with heavy bleeding can be alleviated with the herb tincture 'sheperd's purse' I hope this story will help someone. 3 years later and I have so many residual issues from living in that state and my finances are shot. Although my uterus is gone and I am no longer low in Hg or Ferritin (60 now hurray), I have not discovered or cured the underlying issues and cannot afford help. I can now focus enough to learn from these videos and little by little, I am learning what is wrong and can address things one by one. The pieces are starting to fit together. They give me hope. Thanks to Dr. Berg.

[@Lizz7711]

ARCHANGEL OF LIGHT I think you're right. My menopause symptoms were leading me to be extremely sick with no sleep, hot flashes with extremely high heart rate, and generally feeling like death. With bioidentical compounded progesterone cream I can sleep for a full 6 hrs, wayyyy less hot flashes during the day and my heart doesn't get so high, this must be better for my health than what I was going through! Even low carb high fat could only go so far, I resisted the hormone cream for 1.5 years until finally decided to try it a couple weeks ago and it's amazing.

[@giverny28]

This makes did much sense. A few years ago my husband was prescribed meds for cholesterol, even though he didn't have really high levels... it was for "prevention", and within months he was so uncomfortable from low T, he has treatments for that too. If course, this had its side effects too. Addressing health with pharmaceuticals always ends up a game of 'chase the symptom' and the problems pile up. Thanks for the information.

[@marieholoub4084]

Any statins are really bad.and have so many side effects. I lowered my cholesterol from 291 to 203 in less than one month with oatmeal every single day mixed with linaza, Chia cactus powder, parsely all blended with water and juice of one orange. That and a healty diet of vegetables and fruits. No bread, not sweets,.no dairy. Good luck..

[@forexdissector9565]

Medication and hormone therapy are 2 different things. The latter being safe as long as you have a knowledgeable doctor that isn't overdosing their clients beyond their clients natural ability to produce them at their hormonal peak in life usually between 16-25, which is what causes the side effects. This is specially the route to take when you aproaching older age as the body even in a healthy natural state simply doesn't produce the optimal amount of hormones as it did 20-30 years prior as any machine organic or non organic becomes less effective over time. Maybe in the future when we can replace our glands and organs with newer ones then probably it won't be necessary to take hormones.

[@BillDeWitt]

I think you accidentally missed an important step that you have spoken about before. When you take those exogenous hormones, you tell your gland to stop producing those hormones. Perhaps you can discuss the different benefits between allowing your glands to rest vs training your glands to produce.

[@BillDeWitt]

Well, I've heard arguments on both sides. I don't think we can say it's helpful without more information, which perhaps Dr. Berg has. Personally, I stopped taking thyroid hormones so that my glands could learn to work.

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

I hear this maybe with berg or Bergman

[@HawaiiLimey]

What happens is that with the diminished requirement to produce certain compounds the body epigenetically adjusts to limit it's own production. The risk being that the original problem that caused low levels remains (or becomes exasperated) and seizing supplementation leaves the physiology in a dearth that can take a long time to recover from. Also the exogenous hormones are never at the same natural levels or rate of delivery and can have a de-regulating affect on other signalling pathways. Dr. Ben Lynch is an authority on this.

[@HawaiiLimey]

In the case of thyroid the most likely culprit is the liver. So if you take exogenous thyroid hormones, even though it immediately improves your health your liver will still be under performing on a whole host incredibly important functions. More so if you're on other medications it is the liver's job to filter out the excess thus putting it under greater strain. So essentially short term results at the cost of longevity.

[@revivinglights4882]

Hi there, I'm 49 and after feeling the lows of perimenopause creep up on me I've given in and have just begun bhrt, I'm hoping for great relief from poor sleep, low mood, depression, anxiety and aching joints...I'm encouraged by many comments here, thanks😇

[@mj-ev8hu]

I have also just recently started bhrt for perimenopause. My symptoms are not worse than that I could treat them with supplements/healthy food/meditation/yoga etc., but I recently realized (thanks to Menopause Taylor and researcher who studies why dementia is much more common in women) that the symptoms during this transition time are just the tip of the iceberg. The real problem is the diseases hormone deficiency leads to, such as greater risk for heart attacks (strokes etc.), alzheimers (and other types of dementia), osteoporosis.....

[@mj-ev8hu]

So I wish more doctors would inform women, and not refer to the famous clinical study that was full of errors and did discourage so many women to take hormones (and doctors to promote them).

[@MsDee_777]

I'm 51 and still perimenopausal and have been taking DIM now for 2yrs and it works great! No more hot flashes or night sweats. And I'm also doing Keto 😉

[@mikajaksic4560]

What is DIM

[@MsDee_777]

@@mikajaksic4560 It's made from cruciferous vegetables and helps even out estrogen amongst other things. Look it up online for a better description, I'm sorry I'm not that good at explaining it. All I know is that I've been taking it now for 3 years and I no longer get night sweats or hot flashes. The vitacost brand is good also there is a good brand on Amazon called Smokey Mountain both are real good quality.

[@mikajaksic4560]

Ms Dee thanks

[@MsDee_777]

@@mikajaksic4560 your welcome! I know how frustrating dealing with hormones and peri/menopause can be.

[@YOU-niter]

Hi, so you take no man made hormone therapy? & could you tell me what else you take or do besides DIM & other things you mentioned please?

[@pamsvqh]

I, was a hot mess before I found BHRT within a couple of weeks I felt human again. Been on them now like 9 years I’m sixty I bodybuild outperform all these young Sheila’s at the gym. I look younger feel 20 no aches no pains I’m a total machine because of BHRT ...that’s a little bit of N = 1 research right there Dr Berg. This is the only thing I disagree on with my dr berg. 💪😊

[@foxiefair123]

pamsvqh Thanks! That’s exactly what I want, lol.

[@Maddie9185]

pamsvqh I totally 100% agree. I’ve been taking Bioidentical hormone replacement and I’ll be blunt I probably would end my life if I had to go back to the way I was feeling without them. Super tired all the time and super depressed and so anxious that I couldn’t leave my house. All that started 5 years after I started experiencing menopause symptoms. I will much rather take my chances with HRT than to go back to how I was feeling, I never want to go back there ever again. I have a new understanding respect and compassion for people who suffer from depression, anxiety and Adrenal fatigue now.

[@Maddie9185]

poolahpot I see Dr Gregory Zittel here in Lake Mary Florida. [phone]. I also read Suzanne summers book (the sexy years) which she did a great job at interviewing the best endocrinologist in the country.

[@crh251]

Angie P, I used to take DIM in permanently, but now that I’m post menopausal, my estrogen is undetectable. DIM wouldn’t work for me now. Has that happened to you too?

[@caralynnwilliams7047]

After having hot flashes for over 10 years, DAILY, (nothing helped and believe me I tried every supplement out there) , I got bioTE pellets and after 5 days , all hot flashes stopped, I felt great, and didn't want to die anymore. I literally have my life back! Those little pellets are an answer to prayers. My osteopenia is gone, depression is gone, etc. I love them. I see a doctor at The Women's Hospital in Gainesville, Florida every 3 1/2 months.

[@kimshell6167]

I am SO glad I discovered your channel.

[@saratraub35]

So, menopause means that these hormones are automatically much lower , so much so that- the heart in women is no longer protected, skin elasticity gone, bones not as strong, and many more factors of not having enough hormones - so, with all that said. How does what you say help these insidious effects in the body?

[@user-cl3gz9ey1w]

Chemical companies Drugs companies Fast food companies What a great recipe

[@jademichaels5553]

When hormones ain't happy, ain't no one happy! Lol, thank you Dr. Berg

[@211sweetypie]

Thanks Doc! Being post menopausal, I had hopes that you would do a video on this subject. Please do more of these and share any other safe/natural alternatives to bio identical hormone replacement therapy for us ladies and testosterone builders for the men over 40.👍

[@balkaur6321]

You should listen to menopause Barbie KZbin videos. She’s amazing. She explains everything about menopause and hormone replacement therapy

[@theresam6864]

Dr. Berg, can you please recommend a high quality gland support supplement? Thanks.

[@pinupbaby2971]

I tried keto because I had gone completely into menopause when I was 44. I felt terrible and the weight gain and pain was too much. I was in ketosis for six months dropped forty pounds when suddenly I started getting dizzy, found out my blood pressure was crashing 20 points from sitting to standing. I was desperate to figure out why! I increased water intake and minerals in my water. The situation got very bad and I passed out at home which wound me up in the hospital. My blood pressure was too low. I have never felt so scared and out of control of my body. I just wanted to be healthy. So I started eating carbs again which for me is not good. I have a terrible problem with sugar. I was born into a family of Alcoholics (my mother) I do not drink, however, I suspect my relationship with sugar is very much an addiction because of my family history. I want so badly to just not eat sugar and being on Keto, I felt so good not eating or craving it. I am now looking into HRT because I feel so terrible I am now 50 and I am losing my hair I am in pain in my joints still having hotflashes insomnia and have a poor constitution. I'm not sure what to do. if you have any advice for me I would be forever grateful.

[@tinkymcginnis]

Just fasting is not the same as eating nutritional foods. You need fats. Good fats. You need nutritious colorful veggies. And you can get your sugar from fruits. Although fruits are not exactly keto friendly but you don't have to do the complete keto diet and restrict everything. Have delicious fruits if your body needs a little sugar. Plus fruits are great for your overall immune system

[@annd888]

I recently started on BHRT (different than synthetic hormones). It was able to get my life back. I strongly recommend it to everyone who is suffering from menopause symptoms. For more information, you can read Suzanne Somer's book.

[@tinkymcginnis]

@@annd888 I've heard success stories too. Does BHRT also prevent against things like osteoporosis and dementia the way they say regular HRT does ? That's my may concern

[@annd888]

@@tinkymcginnis I believe so. For more information, you can read books and watch youtube videos on the top. I tried changing my diet, Dr. Berg's estrogen DIM supplements, exercise. These all helped a little but it didn't relieve my symptoms. BHRT is a game changer.

[@lf7065]

Same as you! I need to get on bioidenticals! Look up menopause specialist in your area.

[@alphacause]

Dr. Berg, as usual, you crafted an excellent explanation. Even if one is not well acquainted with the endocrinology, just a bit of knowledge with regards long lived people, who reached a ripe old age, while staying in ample health, demonstrates there is no need for hormone replacement therapy. Hormone replacement is fairly a recent phenomenon, but people have lived from 80 years of age, to well over a hundred years of age, a long time before hormone replacement therapy has ever been in vogue. Its time that people start to think about aging "gracefully" through proper diet (i.e. keto/intermittent fasting), proper exercise (resistance training and HIIT) and making other prudent lifestyle choices (getting proper sleep, sufficient sun exposure, and relieving stress). Trying to cheat aging with hormone replacement could be potentially dangerous, as evidenced by menopausal women, who, using estrogen replacement therapy had increased incidences of cancer, and bodybuilders, using testosterone, who experienced a whole host of negative side effects. The body lowers the production of these hormones, and down regulates the hormonal receptors, as one ages, for a reason. What we look at as a negative consequence of aging, maybe a way that the body is protecting itself from being over saturated with such hormones.

[@naturaloptions1407]

I can’t function without bio identical hormones- some people may function fine with out them but that is not true for all people

[@JoeCiliberto]

Doc, how about the risk of not taking hormones, and the rise of counter-hormones, as in low-testosterone and rising estrogen? Are there not research that demonstrates the physical and psychological benefits of of countering these dangerous effects through hormonal replacement therapy? Thanks for all you do.

[@rosalbahamer994]

I read your bones become frail n it can affect heart health to

[@13thgenerationamerican51]

IF you don’t take bios!!!! Take bioidentical hormines if you’re deficient. End of story.

[@tatjanad7670]

So glad you mentioned there is no study done of the risks using bioidentical hormones! That makes me trust you more. I don't like other doctors who just give opinions and nothing to back up they options with. Thank you!

[@susannerusso5789]

you better research bioidentical hormones better dr.berg

[@waterislife5109]

I got on hormones for a year and a half. I was having so many side effects. I got off them and I feel better without HRT.

[@filesestalaj-jupin997]

What about women that are postmenopausal and have no way of producing estrogen that their body used to make,and it's now zero

[@allisongonzalez7087]

It's not like hormones are foreign to our bodies. As women, we felt our best when our bodies produced estrogen. Food can only do so much. I suppose you would say to focus on diet when our bodies aren't producing thyroid hormones? If I didn't take meds for my thyroid, that would be dangerous for my health. There are health benefits to taking bioidentical hormones. We need hormones , supplements and a healthy diet along with exercise. No offense but I don't think you have the experience needed when it comes to this topic. You should watch Menopause Taylor. She has so much knowledge on this subject!!

[@lf7065]

I so agree!

[@user-xs9835]

Agree too!

[@thixuanlevu9694]

Brilliant explanation and great content.Thank you so much Doctor Berg 🙏🙏❤

[@Zinnie988]

Don't forget that Progesterone is very important too in this entire endocrine and hormonal balancing act!

[@robinp4439]

Dr. Berg, I'm so glad I found this video. I was researching today in fact, trying to find a bio identical hormone Dr in my area because I feel terrible and thought maybe I needed them. I have a family history of breast cancer so was afraid of HRT but I'm desperate to feel better. I will try the keto and IF first and see if it helps and go from there. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@mink4inc]

Me too! I was looking into it too and decided, let me see what Dr. Berg has to say about it. I’ll try with his suggestion and if it doesn’t work, then I’ll try the other.

[@reinadelmar11]

@@mink4inc Chinese herbs can help. Check out Dana LaVoie and "Menopause made easy." It has helped me a lot but still considering bio identicals. It just depends on the person I think. Also I haven't fully tried the strongest herbs yet.

[@PhilipMcAdam]

Thanks again Dr Berg. This I wold say is key to a lot of health problems in both genders today. A lot of what you mentioned I have had in one form or another since my teens. It is only since switching to Keto and IF that literally everything cleared up.

[@albertmendoza5316]

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[@kims2963]

Dr. Berg info is fresh and God given. God given is the only way to treat our bodies AND to live our lives. We all need Jesus people. Take a look at our world and tell me that isn't true. Other "solutions" are fleeting and non-sustainable.

[@k.domenica2625]

Hi Dr. Berg. Yes please, I would also love it if you had any upto date research on bio identical hormones. I would love to see a video on that, now that a few years have gone by, maybe you were able to get hold of some research data.. My Best regards!

[@karlakay]

Yes. There are studies comparing- I read one recently. Bioidentical had advantages & fewer side effects. Will try to re-find for you. One of the listed advantages was Bios were not as hard on liver.

[@genx3737]

ive been on recombinant human growth hormone rHGH for 2weeks and can already feel the benefits in combination with healthy diet

[@minarose3193]

Curious if dr berg has watched menopause Barbie videos? She’s a dr who promoters taking HRT and says if we don’t we will then be at risk of heart attacks and other illnesses

[@lizn9324]

@Dr.EricBergDC Would you do an updated video on bio-identical hormone replacement therapy? I've searched through KZbin and can't find anyone sharing the potential risks but only the benefits. I have yet to find anyone on KZbin who is against BHRT except for you. Quite a few well renowned functional gurus highly recommend it. I am on the fence about this subject. I love the benefits that it provides but not sure if it outweighs the risks. I wish there more actual patient reviews who have had a long history of being on BHRT.

[@miriamannala9238]

I am about to try this the bioidentical hormones I’m 51 I really need to know…

[@lizn9324]

@@miriamannala9238 I was on the fence too but am so glad to that I met a Chinese acupuncturist who practices more holistic approach and formulates her own herbal supplements. She explained the different side effects of hormone replacement and recommended some supplements which I've been using and it has tremendously helped me with menopausal symptoms! I've tried so many different supplements and creams but none have worked. So grateful to find something that works and is natural!

[@frenchtruffle4730]

I bled for 2 years after having my 2nd child and the only thing that stopped it was bioidentical progesterone.

[@markshag5149]

Dr. Berg, can you do a video on hrt after hysterectomy? If it is not advisable, what kind of program should one go on in your view? I had a complete hysterectomy 30 years ago and without hrt I would have been miserable. I'm now trying keto and eliminating all the bad stuff but will that be enough? Studies are constantly changing and I know you are up to date on the data. Thanks for all your help

[@Skyandgrace]

How does keto balance hormones though when it gunks up insulin receptors so that then we can no longer eat carbs without any symptoms -that makes no sense

[@DrIcaroAlves]

I usually like your videos but In this one I think you completely forgot post-menopause and post-andropause pacients... In these no single better-food-lyfestile-changes will be enough to normalize healthy hormone levels... Neither in contraceptive users...

[@lanael7278]

What do you think about Wiley protocol?

[@DrIcaroAlves]

@@lanael7278 Interesting. Just a way to "standardize" Hormone Replacement with Bioidenticals

[@lanael7278]

So, Dr. Icaro, thank you. Do you think it works? I'm looking for a solution for a year long hairloss, suspecting it is due to hormonal changes ( just turned 48 y.o.).

[@kathleengoh1092]

So glad you said that. You are not the only person who thinks this way. Barbara Oneill says the exact thing. My natural doctor says DOnt do bio hormones. HRT is not good for us. I dont care who says what. I am in my 50s sure I would love for my periods to stop but I am not taking HRT. I refuse to take it. I am so glad you are the same way I was told by multiple doctors females included.

[@DesertlizzyThe]

THANK YOU! VERY GOOD VIDEO. HOWEVER, SHOULD ONE TAKE HORMONES OR JUST DO SUPPLEMENTS & DIET? IS THAT THE CONCLUSUON?

[@sanjavukovic169]

I'm not old, Dr Berg what is this? I'm 55yo. Couldn't possibly function without hrt despite starting keto 3 years ago and being fat adapted and returned to my weight of 35 y ago. I listen to your lectures daily but you very briefly and shortly mention this topic.

[@justbecause9219]

Taking BHRT is a better option than not taking it.

[@meganchan5432]

Probably....... But for how many years you're going to take BHRT? Until the end of life?

[@GP-dn9ds]

Thank you so much for this video!🙏🏼 I haven’t reached menopause as yet but this video was so helpful and informative. Bless you!

[@Lifewithlisalove]

I am a completely different person than I was three years ago. I had endometrial ablation and it for whatever reason put me into menopause. I had beautiful long thick hair. Glowing skin. Felt amazing with the exception of the heavy periods and pain prior to ablation. Once I went into menopause I was forgetful. Depressed. Dry brittle hair and nails. Dry skin. Tired all the time. Night sweats. Fast forward to hysterectomy and 3 weeks post op and now it’s even worse. My nurse told me since I’m already post menopause that hormones will not be beneficial. Ugh. I’m willing to do just about anything to feel like my old self again. I miss my youth and vitality so bad and I’m only 45 but feel decades older. It’s depressing. 😐

[@kristineparrotta2456]

Find a new doctor who will prescribe you Hrt, you are only 45, you don't need to suffer,.... keep trying until you find a better doctor.

[@FPT84]

I pray you are working with a functional dr or naturo path or some one like that

[@MySecretJourney]

What about substituting Hormones with Essential Oils? Rosemary Drains 36% more excess estrogen then prescription. Sandalwood increases Testasorone, Thyme increases progesterone. Dr. Please do one on these. Doctor I put Rosemary Essential Oil on my neck during PMS so that it can penetrate the thyroid quicker and signal the pituitary gland to moderate secretion and my PMS issues have decreased 80-90%. Barely no cramping from excess estrogen. EOs have an intelligence to balance the body

[@saikirantandra2945]

Hello Dr.Berg. Thank you for all the information that you are sharing. We really appreciate your service. Haven’t seen a doctor with so many followers. 1.4M subscribers and still counting. That really makes you a DocStar . All the info you put in here makes so much sense than what the so called doctors say. You are awesome and I hope all the doctors out there follow you to make people healthier.

[@annettetipton3178]

I agree with you on your comment of dr. Berg. I have been following dr. Berg around seven months now he now has over 5 million followers and that's because he is to the point, he studies each and every topic do the T. I am 65 years old and I have seen a lot of doctors, but they do not explain anything to the extent that dr. Berg does and dr. Berg makes it completely understandable to anyone who understands English.

[@mikev324]

Hi dr. Berg, A question. If you do intermittent fasting, how is it possible to get in all your protein? So if you eat only 2 times per day, how can you take in 120-150 grams of protein? Is eating 60+ grams of protein per meal healthy?

[@lauraschoen5860]

Great question

[@BryonLape]

I do have low T. This video has me rethinking my options.

[@elspethstockwell9996]

But keto can't reverse menopause. My understanding is that a therapeutic dose of hrt is associated with better outcomes regards dementia, bone density and heart health. Therapeutuc means minimum required to remove symptoms. Takes patience and blood tests over time to find the right dose. What are your views on this please Dr Berg?

[@CathyR-dj6tw]

Dr. Berg, Please respond? My husband is taking a lot of supplements to boost his testosterone. I can tell when he’s taking them because he’s so irritable. He is taking: Tongkat Ali 3X daily, Safed Musli 3X daily, Fenugreek 1X daily, D-Asparatic Acid 1X daily, Stinging Nettle Root Powder 3X daily, Fish Oil, Ashwagandha 3X daily, HMB 1,000mg daily, Opti-Men High Potency, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginseng Complex, Creatine. If he’s taking these because he’s trying to boost his testosterone, can it cause him to be moody and mean? He’s so different when he’s working out and taking these supplements. Can you please help me to understand whether this could be affecting his personality? Thank you!

[@Drberg]

Dr. Berg can't evaluate what all effect taking all those supplements will have, but check out these videos for more information! kzbin.info/www/bejne/omfQaIWOmcSgfdk kzbin.info/www/bejne/l57Wo2mKoaqUf7M - Dr. Berg's Support Team

[@ggcat2266]

Everything you take can effect your mood. If he becomes more irritable and grouchy, etc. It is likely that the testosterone is raising his libido.

[@gif24gt60]

@@ggcat2266It could be he's aromatizing testosterone to estrogen. Making him feel its that time of the month everyday.

[@pattypereirataylor2604]

Thank you Dr. Berg, very interesting I am 44 yrs old and I am defrosting some Brussel sprouts to have for lunch (my first meal) :) Just because of you teaching us such great knowledge!

[@CherylCamacho-ii8yx]

I am post menopausal and have been following these suggestions for a long time. My recent bloodwork shows I am no longer producing testosterone, estradiol or progesterone. Isn't it true that my glands have stopped producing because I am post menopausal? For lack of any other options, I am starting BHRT this week.

[@rosenblumfamily4]

U are soooo awesome!!!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

[@ParisParis-t9b]

Dr Berg, Thank you so much for your research on this topic. I am very grateful for the warning, as there is a lot of confusing information out there. While I understand some women will proceed with hormone treatment, if their symptoms are severe enough, at least we can make an informed choice. I was considering bio identical creams, thinking they were safer, but will make adjustments to my diet first.

[@flynntaylor5459]

Some of you may have had great results from taking hormones but I took birth control pills which basically creates a synthetic menstrual cycle and I ended up with infertility due to hormonal imbalance so I am very cautious of replacement hormonal therapy. The Dr's hadn't explanation to why I experience menopause at 34. But I spent years seeking infertility treatments that never worked. Now I can't have natural children. I would love to prove my doctor's wrong and restore my cycles but here in my 50s I doubt it could happen. My point is you should fool with the natural cycles of the body. My menstrual cycle was never so called normal. In the 10th grade I bled for a month straight with horrible cramps and a lot of bleeding which was why it was suggested by my obgyn that I get on the pill. I wish never did. All I ever wanted was to be a mom. Hormones therapy is not a good treatment better to find a natural remedy.

[@bellacortez]

I wonder what your take is on people who take hormone blockers and hormones . Do you find it healthy or unhealthy ? I was told it's basically putting their body in early decay.

[@theleviosadi]

i love your videos dr. Berg but this is the first where i have to say you have to be more informed on this. some forms of hormones or even routes of administrations that are very safe and effective. some people have to take hormones for reasons other than getting older as well

[@MrSsfsfsf]

I took bio hormones (testosterone) from an MD for low test, and there were zero side effects. The positive effects were tremendous. I felt 20 years younger in every way. Everything I tried before then (food, supplements) had extremely little effect.

[@tranquilityseeker581]

You need to do a little more research. Look into Dr. Diane Shwarzbein Menopause Power. You are not even mentioning the combination of cycling progesterone with estrogen. And the study done on synthetic hormones was a bad study. I agree we need to do more studies on this. But please do more research before you start talking about this Dr. Berg.

[@atenas80525]

At what point do you say diet/fasting/exercise are not working and it is time to see a medical doctor?

[@VarunPrasadoneplusone]

A video on weight gain please? I'm just really confused and don't know how to do it effectively

[@gregl2249]

What about your video on supplementing DHEA hear you say we shouldn’t supplement hormones

[@Abc-qs8ir]

Organic foods are the key to long life

[@jgpainting8815]

I tried DIM and it put me in Vertigo attacks So weird but I actually found quite a few other women who had the same side effect. No more of that for me. I’m trying to stay keto, cycling now and intermittent fasting. Just took a full blood and urine test and only high markers in cholesterol and triglycerides still slightly high. So I’m hoping in a few months that will correct But estrogen testosterone all good I’m 65 and def need to loose 10mins and get more exercise but I feel balanced. Thanks Dr Berg

[@marsinafrica]

Hi Dr Berg. Thanks so much for this video. It is so informative. I am excited that keto can help some of us women. I am guessing the things that keto can help with on this list is insulin and cortisol levels. Can it help heal the liver? All of the info is so good, but fragmented. It is so hard to put the pieces together.

[@2011ariesrules]

This is such a conflicting topic!! The Jury is still out! More research required into this topic for sure such mixed information reading the comments below

[@fidelcatsro6948]

We need exercise too amigo!! Exercise releases hormones!!

[@rosalbahamer994]

Thats right compadre🤠🤠

[@observer3693]

look into work of Canadian Endocrinologist doctor Prior, she has plenty of information about women and bio identical hormones. and also naturopathic dr Lara Briden

[@PcGameGold]

Lots of reports about Celery being good for men, contains testosterone + Vitamin K, I love celery in dips.

[@antonettediamantis5716]

Cruciferous vegetables are thyroxine blockers,therefore if one is taking natural hormones and thyroxine for hypothyroidism one should not be eating cauliflower,cabbage or broccoli.I follow this diet while taking hormones and my 3 monthly bloods are at a typical level.

[@Ishana_Intuitive]

Never will take any hormones. I took yams root and yams creme before menopause and recently again for 10 days, now in post menopause. The result: 6 weeks of high blood pressure 160/100... so scared now to take ANY HORMONE EVER AGAIN.

[@danaprahl1734]

Dr. Berg. What would you suggest for women lose their estrogen now that the ovaries no longer work due to peri and menopause. Women need the estrogen for a healthy heart, bones and brain. What can we do if not Take HRT's?

[@EmilyJohnson558]

My parents used a lot if flea killer and bee killer and spider pesticides while my sisters and I were very young and into adulthood ... this makes perfect sense to me that it damaged my nervous system and adrenal system added to my hereditary autoimmune disorder makes for a miserable life. I can't absorb plant proteins though they cause me allergic and intolerance symptoms, but will keep plugging along on the other things you said. High cholesterol andlow cortisol run in my family also.

[@chrtravels]

I don’t know if there’s any studies comparing the two, but supposedly all the studies that show anything negative. We’re all done with synthetic hormones. It makes sense that something that isn’t identical to what should be in the body could potentially cause problems. However, if there’s an underlying issue that can be addressed to balance out hormones, naturally, that would obviously be preferred.

[@KBArchery]

So I should stop taking bio identical hormones?

[@ireneburke772]

Dr. Berg, Does this apply to postmenopausal women? Thank you.

[@marcellamcduffie8218]

Thanks . Dr. Berg because the body must communicate with each other that why we have problems we have to find out what it is like you say to get to resolving the problem,so bottom line we don't want to become so depended on no one thing ,love you guys we will chat again.

[@lisamitchell3116]

The fact that progesterone hasn’t been mentioned makes me hope that Dr.Berg will do more investigation into women’s hormones.

[@janefarrer2868]

Dear doctor Berg, please, please write a book on hormonal health! 🙏💕I know it will be a bestseller!! 🕊️🕯️🙏💕

[@trishamorgan4]

I have my hormones made at Plantation Pharmacy. It helps me tremendously. I have to have them.

[@Awareness-TheExperienceOfLife]

Dr Berg, we are so much taken over by Plastics by now, that we have too much of phthalates into our system, which is another rising endocrine disruptors! Thanks for this beautiful explanation!

[@DefaulyD]

Hi Dr Berg this may be a little bit off topic but I am a trans woman and I wanted to hear what you think about trans people who are on feminizing HRT. Thank you

[@debravega8132]

Healthier to support your body needs where you can balance certain symptoms caused by change or hormone levels change unbalanced

[@lottesrensen8004]

Thank you dr eric i wish more docs were thinking the way you do

[@Lilien2012]

What helps me is Magnesium potassium and Vitamin b Komplex

[@Drberg]

That's wonderful. Make sure to get non-synthetic supplements.

[@chicinchicago8834]

I agree with the others commenting.... Dr Berg...you really didn't answer the question ....do we need to take hormones when we get older.

[@themovingdance2744]

Bio identical only means same as your body produces ….I have serious side effects…..i got Polyps and fibroids from the estrogel a si wa son 4 pumps a day - then I am on 1 pump now and scared to reduce to 1/2 a pump. I looked really bloated, swollen and feel heavy. I don’t like the effects of the hormones. The hot flushes don’t bother me or the sweats BUT I do have osteopenia and muscle aches and mood swings. I d like to do it without hormones through food, and minerals

[@youtubeuser6418]

Menopause Taylor!!!! She's an expert in this department. Watch her and learn the truth!

[@Alibo400]

Hmm not sure about that 🤔

[@michellemybelle9591]

This was 5 years ago. What about now and the ob/gyn dr in Friendswood TX. She was just in Diary of a CEO. She was saying they are lying to us about estrogen. 🤷‍♀️

[@beckygarcia9043]

I have the Soto Pellets, and man they make a difference

[@denisesorenson4000]

Can I get some info on Pellets Please! I am thinking about them.