The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now

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Today's episode is a MUST listen. You won't believe what the latest research is saying about #menopause. And you're likely not getting what you need to know from your doctor.
Did you know #perimenopause can begin as early as your 30’s? Or that symptoms can include frozen shoulder, joint pain, ear ringing, migraines, and body odor?
Today, the #1 menopause doctor tells you everything she knows so you can stop guessing and KNOW how to stay healthy and feel amazing in your body.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver joins Mel on the podcast today. She is a board certified obstetrics and gynecology specialist, a certified menopause practitioner from the Menopause Society, and her latest book is The New Menopause. Her advice today will help you optimize your health, no matter what your age.
You've got symptoms; today's episode has solutions, like:
- 3 types of foods that will stop your bloating
- 2 supplements that will help you sleep better
- 1 exercise that will help you lose weight and improve your bone density
Bookmark this episode and share it with every single woman in your life, because it’s time to change the paradigm: you do not have to live with symptoms that can be resolved and you do not have to suffer.
Follow Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Instagram: / drmaryclaire
For more resources, including links to Dr. Haver’s latest book, her free Menopause Empowerment Guide, and reader recommended physicians, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/e...
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I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.
In this episode:
00:00 Intro
06:10: What’s wrong with our medical system when it comes to menopause.
08:45: By the age of 30, women have lost 90% of these.
09:44: How the loss in sex hormones starts to affect your life.
12:30: What on earth is a WW?
14:50: Surprising symptoms you’d never think were related to menopause.
19:15: How does estrogen help your body run in the most optimal way?
20:45: What causes menstrual bloating and swelling?
21:00: Why do women become depressed and anxious during their cycles?
21:40: Wait. Migraines can be caused by a change in hormones?!
22:15: You’re not crazy if you’re dealing with ADHD symptoms in your 30’s.
24:00: Another surprising symptom of low estrogen levels.
28:10: What does estrogen have to do with your heart health?
29:10: How women are being treated unfairly by the health insurance industry.
29:55: Asthma is another unexpected symptom of menopause.
30:15: Estrogen impacts your gut health.
30:30: Despite what you’ve been told, osteoporosis IS preventable.
33:40: How is a woman’s vagina impacted by loss of estrogen?
38:20: How do women start to experience perimenopause?
42:00: Once officially in menopause, a woman should never have these again.
43:20: Will you have these menopause symptoms for the rest of your life?
44:25: Your body makes 4 types of estrogen.
46:26: How much estrogen you have at 25 vs. postmenopause.
47:40: The postmenopause toolkit you need to start feeling better.
48:20: What you need to know about hormone replacement therapy.
53:12: 3 types of food ALL women should include in their diets.
55:10: What type of magnesium supplement should you take?
56:56: Why you have to take a vitamin D supplement.
57:52: Why do so many women have higher cholesterol?
58:45: Should women take probiotic supplements?
59:30: How visceral fat is different from other fat and how HRT helps.
1:00:12: What type of exercise should postmenopausal women do?
1:01:30: How can you sleep better?
1:03:20: Estrogen dips impact how your body processes alcohol.
1:09:45: How do you find a doctor and how do you prepare for your visit?
1:10:55: What else can you do to manage your experience?
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[@1979France]

Recommendations start at 47:40: HRT (50:06) Turmeric (54:15) Vitamin D (56:56) Top 3 recommendations for nutrition start at 54:27: 1. Fiber (54:27) 2. Magnesium (55:09) 3. Omega 3 Fatty Acids (56:25) Also: Probiotics (1:00:02) Weight training (1:01:00)

[@yaki-moon]

Thanks

[@ancientwisdom108]

Thank you! Yes We need to focus on solutions.

[@krebzz3166]

Thanks

[@DawnJordan-Crone]

Thank you

[@cantikkeren]

Thx ❤

[@erikabusser]

Gen X women are not taking this shit lying down. We know we our worth! 💪

[@lauriepolden6594]

You think Gen X is something special girl I am a baby boomer and I know what I’m worth. I knew what I was worth the day I was born. You are a bunch of whiny piss ants. They cannot take care of yourselves I don’t wanna work I want to sit on my ass and get taken care of. I was a single parent with two kids making $7.29 an hour raising them with no child support, you think you’re tough bitch I’ve been where you are I can do it standing on my head blind I don’t need a man how many men you got taken care of you you got mommy and daddy taking care of you too you living in the basement, afraid to move out because you don’t make enough moneyyeah I know Gen X my ass

[@theresajohnson9817]

😂😂facts

[@melissabrown6644]

AMEN

[@Trixiecrazy]

Amen.❤ I am over it. Tried of being tired ALL the time!

[@denyelgarland6632]

And we live in a world with access to a plethora of information unlike our mothers and grandmothers so there is no reason to except the same excuses

[@sharon1934]

I'm 67 and recommend that you start weight training and core strength work before age 40 and don't ever stop. It needs to be a routine part of your identity, above everything else in priority. It is very difficult to catch up after menopause, although I'm trying.

[@sharon1934]

Stiff hips and back have plagued me since about age 55 (12 years) and now I'm finding this may be due to hormones!?

[@tashabrown8301]

@@sharon1934 I’m 54 and the stiffness recently started😒 along with the hot flashes and weird body pains this is no fun I better get back to working out stretching and better nutrition ASAP!

[@kellyhudson6452]

I also wish I’d known this in my forties. I tell everywoman in her late 30s to start learning about menopause

[@cleanqueen75]

I had one gynecologist who was in her mid 30’s tell me bio-identical hormones will give me ovarian cancer.

[@nccrchurchunusual7990]

Very true. I was doing weight training & core & balance work doing great. Then covid & menapause happened at same time. Covid almost killed me & my husband & recovery was slow. I was a military wife- handled every thing by myself, fixed stuff, cooked cleaned worked raised kids, church stuff etc. Now I am over whelmed almost all the time. Cant seem to accomplish much. I have always been able to juggle alot, build stuff, organize stuff. Im 59- moved last fall. Dont have energy to unpack. Did not make a great decision on the property we bought... I am an insomniac, depressed, unable to handle much, ADHD, gained 15 lbs, developed pain in hips & shoulder, and general malaise. I think alot about dying instead of doing something productive. God please help me get my tax stuff ready for cpa. Cant find a doctor to help me except to give me vaginal crm which helps with that part. I have called alot of drs.

[@bethanyjacobs6124]

I am a family medicine physician, and this is the most amazing thing I’ve heard out of any of the articles I’ve read in the last year. It’s like a lightbulb has clicked on. Thank you.

[@MarkMcCormickFitness]

I imagine you are not alone in feeling that way. I have had many clients who are physician’s or in family practice and just haven’t had enough current perimenopause to menopause education. Or understand enough what they can do for themselves. Wishing you all the best in your new realization.

[@stuffwelike7184]

Thank you for watching and keeping up with new research. I have several issues and have been to more doctors than you can shake a stick at. I've found with so many doctors they get to a point where they think there's nothing left for them to learn and this leads them to not listening to their patience and blowing them off rather than admit maybe they don't know it all or that they haven't kept up with any newer medicine

[@laraking804]

The thing nobody talks about are TEETH! I’ve always prided myself of my nice smile. Once I entered menopause my teeth started to move and I now have a gap between my front teeth. I also needed 4 filling in my last visit something I didn’t need since a teenager. The orthodontist explained that this can happen with the hormone changes in menopause and the lost of bone density in the jaw. I never thought that I’d be needing teeth straightening at 55.

[@mzyouknowit8024]

Yes my teeth got really weak I cut back on sugar started oil pulling and take fermented cod liver oil and vitamin d3 with k2 it works

[@NBportofino]

I just got Invisalign at 69. Ive never had braces

[@dorothyonyango6575]

This explains my teeth realignment..😢 thank you for sharing

[@portalsandpathways]

Thank you! I have a tooth implant that is coming loose from my jaw bone and now I understand.

[@GrandmaLM]

Me too. I’m 76. Because of front tooth gap just got gap fixed

[@terrigodfrey8260]

Good show. 20 years ago I found a father/son doctor team in Florida who owned an alternative medicine clinic. They were life changing for me. Way ahead of their time. They did comprehensive blood work, gave me bioidentical hormones in cream form and a low dose of natural thyroid (not synthetic). Gave me my life back at 55. They also recommended low carb, high protein, natural saturated fat in the diet. It was a remarkable change for me. I'm now 75 and off hormones and thyroid med. Very healthy. I'm also 90% carnivore.

[@janetlittle4362]

Do carnivore diets eat a lot of red meat?

[@deemurray3658]

What is the name of the doctor?

[@valwk8298]

Please do share what that topical bio identical hormone cream please???? TIA Also, the Dr’s name of I can please get their information 🙏🙏🙏

[@SarahLiles5]

Yes drs name please! I’m in FL.

[@carolinegannon8076]

Dr name and local please!

[@operamom3303]

1. Vitamin D 2. Probiotics gut health 3. Weight training not cardio

[@zavino863]

And magnesium

[@singingsally5601]

Fiber

[@JOJO-ug9ei]

If you are going to take Vitamin D, please take Vitamin K2 MK-4, (not MK-7) in tandem. K2 MK-4 is a hormone (signalling molecule) that facilitates calcium uptake into the bones. Big pharma are pushing vitamin D supplements with MK-7 because it has a longer half-life in the body’s plasma, (i.e. it is not metabolised as quickly by the body), but actually you want the body to absorb MK faster so that it works faster and more efficiently. That’s where MK-4 is far superior because it’s a shorter chain molecule. The bulk price for MK4 and MK7 is the same, but because MK7 has side effects, the dosage sold is lower than in that of MK4 which means that Pharmaceutical companies can sell MK7 at a greater profit. Hence why they push MK7 over MK4. MK4 is essential for the body and we would die without it. Another lesser known attribute of MK4, is that it has been known to help kill cancer and prevent its growth in over 15 different cancer cell types, e.g. breast, leukemia, liver and lung. There are no clinical trials for this and you can be sure that this is because pharmaceutical companies cannot make any money out of it. I am not altogether against pharmaceutical companies, (we wouldn’t have HRT without them), I am just saying that they tend to pick and choose what would make them the most profit accordingly as it’s good business sense. Just choose your supplements wisely and with good research. Hope that helps.

[@marie.s9995]

The best Vit D you get is the sun

[@amberstorm1139]

thats what i’ve been doing weight training best thing ever

[@PetsitterTails]

I guess I was one of the lucky ones. Menopause was the best thing that ever happened to me . all my life I had trouble with my periods and suffered a lot of pain, irregularity, etc. Menopause had no symptoms for me whatsoever except relief from the pain and agony had suffered for so many years.

[@lindajones4849]

Congrats on your minimal symptoms during menopause. But watch out for osteoporosis because it can progress silently. Also watch out for vaginal dryness and frequent UTIs due to low estrogen . That can be treated with low dose topical estrogen

[@goldstar846]

me too! my body is so relieved its over. us endo girls thrive post menopause. It is afterall a natural normal part of aging. I think tho its our reward for the hell we been through already. Oddly the women I know who had no dramas young have hellish menopause transition. so weird!!

[@blueseptember2174]

​@goldstar846 Gosh I hope this is true 😅. I've suffered since 9 years old. Thinking back to high school the agony of being in class. I shiver thinking about it. The inflammation to 😢

[@rachelgilliland9928]

I'm so happy for you! 🌸

[@goldstar846]

@@blueseptember2174 keep the faith. My gyny says it happens alot. 🙂because ...estrogen is fertiliser for endo. good times ahead! xx

[@over40nfab]

Going to be 57 next week - at about 50 I gained 30 pounds and completely felt like my body was turning on me - stressed, rashes, emotional- freaking miserable - found a functional medicine doctor - started hormone replacement at 51 and two years ago began intermittent fasting - I lost 35 pounds and words can’t describe how great I feel 🎉

[@sammyocgirl7411]

all Dr's want to do is push Meds....

[@LivingMyLyfe]

What type of intermittent fasting are you doing, 12 hrs, 16?

[@over40nfab]

@@LivingMyLyfe typically 16/8 now that I’ve been maintaining for the last year - when I started out mostly 18/6 with an occasional 24 - I clean fast when fasting just water and black coffee - cured my reflux which was a huge plus !

[@lauramendoza8990]

I love this advice! Intermittent fasting has been a great tool. Dr. Mindy Pelz has some very sound advice regarding this. If you haven’t watched her KZbin you must!

[@peternole5083]

I also started HRT at 51. Now I have breast cancer. Would give anything to go back and reverse my HRT choice. My functional medicine doctor swore there was no danger. She was wrong. And before you debate this, all three of my oncologists said it was the HRT.

[@TheVenusQuest]

Mel, the problem is not knowing about PERIMENOPAUSE, that phase lasts 10 to 15 years, and starts around age 35, sometimes even earlier. It is not possible for us to maintain this natural hormone decline with our diets. It's not fair to lump perimenopause and menopause together. Perimenopause is one of the most delicate times in a woman's life. On my channel, I interview women from around the world, and we are all clueless about this period of time. During the middle and end of perimenopause, women hold the highest suicide risks, we are losing women to a hormone decline, not to an illness. As much as I am doing in my power to create awareness, one woman cannot do this alone; it takes us all working together. As a society, we should guide the next generation.

[@terimitchell5435]

Exactly! Had a young doc tell me at 35 I was in perimenopause. She left our state shortly after. That began my 24yr battle with doctors telling me to exercise more, eat less, here’s the newest antidepressant, etc! Recently saw a menopause trained doc who told me most of these symptoms weren’t from menopause. Calling bs.

[@sloene72]

Oh yes! The mental health, the pressure to 'be' our best self for the world and go through menopause (something the medical industry or anyone really cannot see is huge for us. We need to exist with our body's changes and embrace it!

[@nicolephillips2312]

Absolutely!!! I feel this same way! Our doctors are in serious need of true education

[@rhirhiros]

Hey there… I subscribe to your channel and I'm gonna check it out. Good for you! It's so much more than black-and-white I'm somewhere between 35 and 55 and get my hormones test, tested by hormone specialist and they say I'm not menopausal, but I have other situations I guess what I mean to say is if you got your hormones tested every day at the same time for 30 days they could be radically different and for some reason they don't do that they do sleep studies but they won't test your hormones even every day for two weeks I'm looking for a naturopath and/or Doctor Who is willing to try this with me by nature, the endocrine system is not a linear thing, there are cycles there are seasons. so instead of a straight line, it's a big squiggly line and we just have to find a way to embrace this nurture this and maybe educate other people we're on the right path and I sure do hope with these two women and yourself included society changes faster because the 90s may as well have been the 50s let me tell you! Looking forward to watching your videos. Keep up the good work.❤

[@strengthbeauty8033]

So true! I subscribed to your channel.

[@f.r.o.g.]

Never thought a podcast on menopause would bring me to tears! And this isn’t just an emotional me speaking. I’m not crazy, lazy, and fat! I had a partial hysterectomy in 2001 when I was 32. These last several years have been awful in so many ways and I don’t go to a doc for most of it so no one thinks I’m just a “WW”. I’m definitely passing this on to my sister and friends. Thank you both!

[@mariee.5912]

❤

[@IckyIckyOne]

Partial hysterectomy for me in 2008 at 37. Can't lose weight no matter how much I exercise or eat/don't eat. As someone else mentioned in comments my teeth have rapidly gone down hill by cracking at corners & front top 2 shifted position into a slight gap. Lucky to sleep 3 hrs without waking up for hr or more. It's like I take mini naps around the clock. At times I feel like I have narcolepsy. I can even fall asleep at my desk while working esp if I've eaten anything. I can go all day without eating with no issues until my brain doesn't wanna work anymore. If I force myself to eat 3x day the body wants to sleep to digest the food which leads to many occasional daytime naps. That sleep is awesome tho as it's VERY DEEP sleep! I may subconsciously hear ppl trying to get me to wake up or sit back or put something down but can't respond at all. I can even nap on 300-400mg of caffeine! If I don't eat it don't happen at all. Anyone else experience this? I'm 53 now & not diabetic. I'm definitely overweight but been this weight 2 decades & can't lose even walking 100 miles month & exercising 5x wk for last 2 yrs.😢

[@TraciWest-MYBODYMYMINDMYLIFE]

@f.r.o.g. I like your screenname. @RepDanCrenshaw @StateDept @JoeBiden @CanadianPM @unitednations Thank you for sharing. A nice post.

[@Zhereeh123]

I wish she could just let the doctor talk, it’s so hard to hear everything when the doctor was constantly interrupted by the interviewer. I had to fast forward this video to get the most important bits.

[@emilia833]

I love so much Mel but yes she could work on not interrupting pls Mel and let the guest talk more. We love and we thank you so so much for the amazing content you give free for all of us ❤

[@sacredmeditationhall3290]

I agree with you 😒

[@robinoudsema8736]

It helps me to realize that it is a conversation, not an interview or lecture. I am being allowed to listen in as 2 people are having an amazing conversation!

[@aprilsullivan2405]

Completely agree with you, I felt the same way. Her over exaggerated responses were very distracting and annoying. This doctor has her own website etc so I suggest going there for more info.

[@luciepaimblanc]

Hi! You could listen to this doctor on a the DOAC podcast, juste KZbin "DOAC menopause". I just listent to it over there, I like how the host leaves space.

[@gwenjks-1272]

I’m watching my macros, logging food, weight training and rowing. I’ve gained 45 lbs since my hysterectomy. My Dr says, “Oh, your body might just be comfortable at this weight.” “So obesity is okay if that’s where your body’s comfortable? And what if I’m not comfortable?”

[@Tyggzz]

Same

[@casperinsight3524]

When your body betrays you Menopause is likely the reason

[@casperinsight3524]

Menopause is no longer the silent epidemic 😅 TY Me & Dr.Shavel for the menopause shout out 📢

[@mzyouknowit8024]

You can definitely lose the weight your gonna have to shock the body for me I did a 30 day no white bread no fries no sugar no fast food no junk food with intermittent fasting I ate at 6 pm a day drank only water and coffee in the day for dinner it’s roasted chicken bake fish lean turkey with salad or broccoli if you must have carbs get some healthy carbs sweet potatoes you will see major difference

[@ktvix9234]

What's your macros.? May not be optimal for you🤷‍♀️

[@Rebel_AF]

Hit full-on menopause at 45, but no one thought it was possible because they said I was too young and on Mirena. Doctors misdiagnosed me for 2 years with rheumatoid arthritis, depression, osteopenia, possible breast cancer, high cholesterol, and tendonitis in my shoulders. I was treated like a hysterical female instead of a woman who knew something was deeply wrong physically. I felt like a stranger in my own body. 😢🤯 It took multiple ObGyns and me advocating for myself for anyone to listen. Now, I have a low dose HRT, am on an anti-inflammatory diet and power lift 3x weekly and I'm BACK! ❤️❤️ I feel like I'm myself again. 💯💪 Ladies, you have to educate yourself and tell your friends to advocate for themselves because too many doctors just are not boned up on how to recognize or treat menopause. It's amazing that half the population will go through this and yet our medical professionals know so little about it. 😢😅 Please share this podcast with all the women you think can benefit from this. Knowledge is power 💝🤘🤘

[@nicolemerz1731]

❤ Thank you for sharing and empowering other women ❤

[@Sasha-vs6sd]

I’m also wondering how I’ll know with mirena. I almost immediately stopped having my period so I am unsure how menopause will be identified besides a group of other symptoms.

[@tammychristian1479]

I lost mine I believe 42, same experience in that regard. I am now 57 and it has taken me this long to find out what I have been trying to get anyone to hear, that all treated me so repelling, as though they could catch it from treating me with compassion and actually be good doctors, like these women in this video. I am so sad over the lost for nothing years and still not quite sure how to get out of this hot mess. I have a little window of time to pull this together, before having to return to work. I had to retrain for a sit down job, to how bad the back , diabetes, edema, etc. blah blah blah has gotten. And yes, my faith has what has kept me going, provided relief and led me thus far on my own with God. The medical system in this Country is shockingly bad. God bless you on your healing journey, complete healing and restoration I pray, in Jesus's name Amen

[@sonyaberkenpas5071]

What anti-inflammatory diet do you follow?

[@fabilopez8447]

You are describing me. I have had the same symptoms since 42. I am 51 now

[@ddb8841]

I'm not living my life like this anymore. This was eye-opening information. I'm calling a menopause specialist tomorrow. Thank You! This is life changing.🙏😱📱

[@user-qm2np7tk4h]

Same here

[@toshikaalick]

I had to go to a menopause specialist because my symptoms were driving me crazy. I am currently on oestrogen and progesterone.

[@aminah761]

🙄

[@katherinerotnicki5910]

I know you said that you were going to send this episode to every woman you know, but I’m also sending it to my sons. If I, as a full grown 56-year-old woman going through menopause at the moment, didn’t know 99% of this, I know damn sure that my sons don’t know. I think it’s important for men to understand what the women in their lives go through at every stage of life. (If I had a partner he would be watching this as well.) it explains so so so so so much. Making an appointment with my doctor tomorrow. Thank you. 🙏 ❤

[@Hello-Stoiko]

I bought a book about menopause and asked my teen daughter to read it so that she knows more than I when I didn’t know I was entering perimenopause at 40. I’m now 51 and just beginning to understand that everything that is happening is due to hormones etc.

[@operamom3303]

Where is the ❤ button!!! Exactly! Your boys will be men and married someday and you are raising real men

[@charmaineclayton2018]

OMG, thank you ❤I live in Italy, and I don't have a group of women to talk to.. I will look at your book. I am a retired fitness trainer, 62 now, and I still work out 3 times a week and cycle, and play tennis 3 times a week, and I still have this damn belly , I do the turmeric hot water and lemon 🍋, my husband even found a tablet that takes away my appetite 😅but nothing helping , I just keep gaining weight ..

[@heatherframpton9693]

Thanks for sending this information to your sons! ❤😊

[@heatherframpton9693]

​@@charmaineclayton2018I understand first hand about the weight gain. I am more active, more vegetables & fruit, staying more hydrated, more sleep, etc. etc. Weight will not budge...I am at the highest weight of my life at 57 years young. ❤

[@akiinefaexperiencinglife]

In my 20s,but I am here because I am learning to prioritise education on women and women related issues....(listening over menstrual cramps,how timely!)

[@belindgo]

Ringing ears, sex drive low, hair thinning~ all things~ but there’s HOPE! I’m a nurse~ when we studied this as well there may have been One page about menopause 🤦‍♀️~ so much more~ exercise Helps~ educating yourself and listening to Mel and her guests!! Thank you for bringing the big shiny Light 💡 on this! Don’t just tolerate your symptoms live your life 🫶🏼💜🙌🏼🤩

[@mzyouknowit8024]

oh my goodness i forgot about the ringing ears as well , i have been experiencing this lately, but your right eating right helps big time! change the way your eating and symptoms are less severe.

[@MNP208]

Same. I am a RN listening to this.

[@theresesilvawalker8407]

Ear pain when under stress! Really nasty and persistent. I am in Canada so was sent for ear rests etc. Eventually family doctor prescribed Lyrica. I looked it up and decided that my ear pain could safely be ignored and over time it went. It us back again.... I am sharing this with my mum..

[@dns1241]

Omg I am so used to ringing ears I think it’s normal. At night I compare the ringing to the old school internet trying to connect.. it’s unreal.

[@belindgo]

@@dns1241my ringing is so loud, I ask my boyfriend can you hear the ringing in my ears, sometimes it gets so loud. 😢

[@elizabethhauserman6613]

This is the best interview I've seen featuring this doctor speaking about menopause. I've watched multiple interviews she's given and she's wonderful. But Mel, you are the best at hearing what she says and asking a question that pulls so much more information we haven't heard before out of her brilliant brain 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 wow you are just as amazing interviewer as she is a leading specialist❤

[@tobirodevick2365]

Thank you Dr. for taking your time to speak with Mel Robbins

[@casperinsight3524]

Please bring the Doc back for Part Two 😅 There is SO much INFO that needs to be unpacked So many Truthbombs dropped in this episode Her book sounds like a MenoPausal Bible 👌🏼😎😘

[@joanhoedel9641]

Yes! I'd love to know if we can stay on HRT until we die, of if we need to stop atcsime point. Thank you!

[@kimberc4664]

I’m only 16 mins in and I’m crying. I have spent YEARS with frozen shoulder. Saw all the doctors, did physical therapy for months, was told it was this or that but no one ever said it could be my hormones. I feel angry, hurt and betrayed by my doctors 😖

[@sloene72]

They just don't know. My myotherapist mentioned deterioration and I wanted to slap her. My chiropractor doesn't use the word, only focuses on fixing me and telling me off. Who knows more about woman? The one who talks realistically as a woman or the man who blames me ? Choose your alternative therapists and doctos carefully. Some understand woman and some have no idea. Also, the symptoms do disappear. They really do. So hang in there. Treat it, and focus on other things in your life at same time and you will be amazed at how things heal themselves. Don't focus on being broken, focus on healing and getting so much better. Yes the frozen shoulder happens to both men and women so you wouldn't pick it. Chinese medicine brings relief so does Myotherapy over time, but medical doctors always want to operate. What your body needs it will find and so give it time its OK they don't know what they doing with the body anymore than we do. Be your own doctor and keep researching alternative help. Likely connected to menopause as are all of our crazy symptoms. I heard they clear up. Pray for you they will

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

Frozen shoulder , its stinks ! Really impacts your activities of daily living . Find an excellent chiropractor , if possible a chiropractor that is certified in applied kinesiology

[@MM-pe9ik]

I've had it for 4 months, now on both.. so painful. Big hugs, I'm going to my GP to ask for HRT, he dismissed all my other symptoms but I'm not giving up. Good luck

[@STate-lt8xq]

Me too! My shoulder has been frozen for 10 years now. I had shoulder surgery, but it didn’t work. At around the same time, I mentioned all the menopause woes to my gyn and she just said, “Well, get used to it - you’re at that age.” Now, I’m 63 and probably can’t get anything back to working condition! I did finally beg my Dr to give me estrogen, but again, too little too late. My poor husband is outta luck. 😢

[@donnatremblay2577]

After a hysterectomy, my shoulder froze. I had a failed “closed manipulation” and subsequent shoulder surgery. In hindsight, both surgeries were unnecessary- I needed HRT!!!!! Years later, I tired oral estrogen (to no avail) but finally responded to transdermal distribution of estrogen aka “the patch.” I’m relieved our daughters will be spared the menopause nightmare caused by the debunked Women’s Heath Initiative (WHI) study. Grateful for Dr. Haver & Mel for showcasing her life changing body of work.

[@ryanlynch8013]

That standing ovation at the end put tears in my perimenopausal eyes. Thank you, Mel & Dr. Haver!

[@TongaLavon]

Mel - thank you 100s over! I'm 49 and finally feel like I have answers. I understand my mom's health journey for the last 25 years of her life (she recently passed at 78 ) and I'm both emotional and angry at the gaps in her health care and overall wellness. I want to make sure myself, my daughters and all the women in my life are better equipped for this phase.

[@sheribukovi7156]

I am just crying this morning, listening to this… hormone appointment yesterday. My new Dr is amazing and aware and we are just beginning to adjust because I feel horrible… No energy no drive and going from somebody who gets stuff done to not being able to function is really messing with my mind and I am only 51 years old and if this was to continue with those other doctors telling me that there was nothing wrong, I would understand suicide😢 I am literally doing all of the things! And I am grateful to hear this, and to be validated! Thank you both!

[@belindgo]

So awesome~ I was going through rage fists 2 years ago and it makes sense now. I also listen to another podcast You’re Not Broken listen to her too. To me it’s crazy because Drs are brushing menopause off, thank God for Drs like Dr Haven ❤ take care of you there’s only one you 💜

[@dianad1639]

I’m the same. I have no motivation to do anything and the depression is overwhelming.

[@user-oz8kw7hz8i]

I did massage and my sleeping and énergie are much better.

[@4lb280]

I hope you feel better soon.

[@leslieh335]

You are NOT alone Sister, your situation sounds like a mirror image of mine!!!❤

[@theresariley3861]

I devour every word Dr. Haver speaks. You said it right; She's a gift!

[@carriesusan]

I cried, now I have a direction to talk with my doctor about! Thank you! 😊

[@sonals2021]

I listen to hundreds of podcasts - this is the first time I'm taking notes. I am going to be sharing all of this with the women's network at work.

[@angeltravelstheworld]

Regardless of our ages, the importance of adequate sleep, stress techniques, long walks in nature, intermittent fasting and seriously taking a look at what foods we eat becomes vital. The gut truly is our second brain, the foods we eat seriously affect our moods... These past few years I have realized how important it is to become your own doctor. When it comes to doctors, those who work with functional medicine, are so much more knowledgeable. They also seek to address the root cause of all problems. Thanks for an enlightening episode Mel!

[@tracyfederman7502]

💯right on!

[@jaykaira9939]

I agree with everything, but sadly sone menopause women suffers from insomnia, I am one of those woman😢

[@Leo-mr1qz]

​@jaykaira9939 Changing habits would help with sleep. Not eating 3 to 4 hours before bed, taking a DIM amd/or chasteberry supplements. Watching your caffeine intake. Not consuming it after 1-2 pm, depending on your sensitivity level to the substance. No screen time an hour before bed. Taking a walk after dinner to help digest food. Having a healthy diet that consists of whole foods not processed foods. Etc.etc.

[@tashabrown8301]

great input!!!!❤

[@dianasmith1398]

Amen to that

[@user-jr7nn7zg9z]

When i started reading The High 5 Habit, i was on page one and thought- OH MY GOD mel robbins is reading my mind… and then im watching this episode and want to HUG you for doing this work… im sure since we are nearly the same age it seems like youre describing my WHOLE life right now but i hope it resonates with others younger-you will need to know this!!- or older, so you know you werent imagining these things

[@mariaanthony9783]

This is one of the best interviews of ever heard . I wish I knew this at 42 when I had hysterectomy . I’m 58 and have struggled with all these things since then ! Especially my weight . Thankyou so much ❤

[@dawnsdream6206]

This was so informative and astounding. I’m one of the former believers that breast cancer family history prohibited me from ever trying HRT. I’m hoping I haven’t missed the boat, I just turned 69 and have experienced a myriad of symptoms (post menopausal 15 years). Thank you for this podcast!

[@Rose77745]

What perfect timing for this amazing video. I just got a call yesterday from my primary Doctor for an appointment to discuss my Hormones. Thank you~Thank you~Thank you for sharing this video at such a perfect time before I have my appointment on Monday❤❤❤I’m sharing this video to all my family, & friends ❤

[@tnich02]

This episode is pure gold! Your other episodes on menopause, nutrition, and our aging female bodies have been the bomb, but Dr. Haver leveled up with so much more information and "light bulb" moments. My estrogen hit zero in 2020 and like you, I've been stating my stage of menopause all wrong! Had no idea I'm post-menopausal - thought that meant when it's finally over. After the knowledge dropped in this episode, I now realize it's not really ever going to be over but there's hope! All I could think about was my grandmother, and her mother, and on and on....they were labeled "hysterical". This was just so good...shared with friends, co-workers, and my two adult daughters! Thank you thank you!!

[@redfreedme3749]

I finally, finally, finally feel heard, not so alone, not as confused and with some hope. I can't thank you ladies enough. THANK YOU

[@theatelford950]

Thank you! I’ve been following Dr. Haver for a little while now and I love how she simplifies everything. Everything that we have all been feeling and now finally feel seen! Love to you both! ❤

[@ChaundraVanNoy]

i love this podcast and i follow her already. I loved the "i don't give a s$#t factor" she states is right where I am no. I am 50 in 4 days and i am walking in to this decade as 50 and FABULOUS! Screw menopause. I am taking my life back!

[@als239]

When I was in health coaching school an OBGYN was in my class, there were several actually, and she said she enrolled to learn about nutrition, weight loss, and menopause because it wasn't taught in medical school yet every postpartum mom wants to lose weight and everyone over 50 needs menopause help.

[@user-tz3rj5nb1v]

Holy moly...this episode was so good! Please have her back for more. Thank you 😍🙏

[@kellybrooke9068]

So blessed to listen to this podcast. Thank you! I sent to my step mom and she is watching right now!

[@user-kw4zk5kl8b]

1 yr into menopause i was diagnosed with ms......so thanku fot seperating those two for me, something all my medcal staff have not done so far lol. love ya always

[@padmavaticalloway8605]

Thank you so very much for this episode! I have experienced every one of these symptoms over the past 5 years and had no idea that they were connected. I feel vindicated and so grateful to have this information before it is too late.

[@emmafriesen9073]

This is perhaps THE most important podcast you've done, and certainly that I've ever listened to.... Truly, thank you to you and Dr Marie Clare Haver.

[@marychambers7626]

I’m 63 and every time I go to the doctor and explain what I feel. They tell me I am too old to take HRT. I went through menopause at 56. No hot flashes. But, lack of sleep, weight gain, tired, lack of motivation, brain fog, and thinning hair, All they say is they can put me on an anti depressive. I have a weird insurance through the hospital I work at. I have to go to the doctors in that network. IM NOT DEPRESSED!!

[@sarahlong714]

If I wasn't able to get HRT after watching her on another podcast (& this one) a week and a half ago, I was prepared to go to her clinic, in the Houston area 💯

[@sarahlong714]

If I wasn't able to get HRT after watching her on another podcast (& this one) a week and a half ago, I was prepared to go to her clinic, in the Houston area 💯

[@MsRaven000]

You may have trouble getting HRT from your GP so try a Naturopathic Dr…they are way more flexible and knowledgeable about HRT.

[@robemega]

Go to another doctor, preferably a GYN who’s paying attention to new research. It took me a few primary doctors before I eventually went to a GYN.

[@alixayala4832]

Sharing YT link to Dr.Taylor. She’s a retired GYN from Houston. She has dozens of videos on Menopause and the safe window to go on HRT (if you chose that option). I believe she said the guideline is within 10 years from menopause. youtube.com/@MenopauseTaylor?si=GDB-0MTqLhypEWvd

[@grat2010]

A very important conversation to have and listen to. Thank you so much Mel and Dr Haver.

[@susansimpson9463]

I started having an arrhythmia (my heart was skipping a beat) when I was in my mid forties (perimenopause) and it scared the hell out of me. I had know idea it was related to a decrease of estrogen production. This led to severe anxiety because I thought I had a heart problem!! I ended up getting an echo & wore a 24 hr heart monitor, both were benign. GYNs need to inform their patients!!!

[@jennieoh8543]

Oprah Winfrey had the same thing she went to 5 cardiologists and they tried to offer her meds, she found a meno specialist they replaced her hormones and she is thriving at 70!!!! She has been on it for many years.

[@jennieoh8543]

Same in my early 40s they put me on sleeping pills and ssri :*( Off of those now and replacing my lost hormones :*)@@kristyholt452

[@boonavite3200]

This was me exactly! I was even scared to exercise! Still have it now.

[@susansimpson9463]

Same!! I was so afraid of overexerting myself for fear of having a heart attack, and I used to run at least 5 days a week. If I remember correctly, it lasted for a couple years!! @@boonavite3200

[@martifechner6072]

Me, too!

[@MarkMcCormickFitness]

Great episode Mel. As a husband, father of four and women's fitness specialist I love spreading this info to more and more ladies, and also to all those men who can better understand their significant other, her needs and health concerns. Yes this info isn't shared or widely known well enough and I love having resources like this to share. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! ❤

[@melissaa.7970]

Where are you located? I’d join right away! Thank you for caring about female health 🙏

[@MarkMcCormickFitness]

Hi @@melissaa.7970 I’m in Edmonton, AB Canada. Thanks for the reply, I appreciate the kindness. Your welcome by the way. And if there’s anything I can do for you, I’m more than happy to connect.

[@MarkMcCormickFitness]

@@melissaa.7970 I'm in Edmonton, Alberta. If there's anything I can help you with I'm happy to connect. You're welcome, I learned early on how uninformed the women in my life were about their own health and how much I had to give to help them. And it's been important for me to share and continue that journey as a husband and as a father to my girls. Cheers!

[@TravelSaavyChic]

I feel so much better and feel like there is hope for the way I look and feel 😢The part about we find our strengths in menopause THANK YOU DR. & THANK YOU MEL for having her on the show! I’ve seen her talks on other podcasts this one answered even more questions 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@user-yf1ld4bp1e]

Soon to be 60 in July. I've been on HRT for almost 5 years. It keeps me in check most of the time. I see more insurance companies now opening up to covering menopause treatments and therapy. I think it's fantastic. I shared this Pod to my friends on Facebook. I'm not going to beat myself up with who I am now. I'm just going to try to love the new me and keep me as healthy as possible. Education is Key!!! Thanks for putting this out there.

[@Agnes-px9qo]

I am 49 and in full blown menopause! Have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder few months ago and it’s no joke. I haven’t had good night sleep in months. Plus all other symptoms that come with menopause. I am done being a hero and trying to fight this on my own. After this episodes I am making an appointment with my obstetrician.

[@lisewang]

1:13:55 I also had frozen shoulder. Fully resolved, no pain after 10 sessions of acupuncture (covered with/just a co-pay each visit, thankfully). That was 12 years ago.

[@donna7163]

I LOVE the dialogue and appreciate the questions and comments Mel made. Thank you so much Mel and Dr. Haver

[@sq9456]

Correct medical information makes a difference in a person's health. Literally "save life".Thank you Mel and Dr Haver.

[@Cheryl-hx6cq]

OMG! I knew it was menopause that was causing so much of my misery, but no one would listen. The frozen shoulder, and hip joint pain and rolling over in bed. just blew my mind. It's me to a T. I'm so glad I found this episode. Thank you so much.

[@MM-pe9ik]

I'm in thr same boat. frozen shoulders, living in pain, being miserable, ups and downs. So validating to know we're not just whiny women

[@tashabrown8301]

ME TOOOOOOOOO!!!!!😢

[@sarahnajafi3904]

I'm like you, my English isn't good enough. Can you give me a brief summary of the treatment she said. I just got the omg 3 and vitamins part and also life style.

[@sarahnajafi3904]

What else should I do besides getting supplements.

[@chriswalker7972]

Thanks Mel and Dr Mary Claire for your time on such a important topic. We are often left in the dark and left to struggle on. Not anymore.

[@romonafhuzemedia]

Love how you and your staff are celebrating Dr. Mary Claire!!! AWESOME AWESOME

[@Tam-Solo70]

Hi Mel!! Thank you again for an AMAZING post! I started going through Perimenopause well before age 40. Long story short, after a long period of not seeing a Gyno I had Cervical Cancer at age 41. I got to keep my ovaries after a hysterectomy but I went through menopause by age 45, I am now 54 and have an amazing all woman’s family gyno team and doing great on Bio identical hormones. What a life savor those have been! It was HELL!!! I am SO GLAD Dr. Mary Claire Haver is out there educating woman and empowering them through menopause!!! You ladies both rock!!!

[@tarpleyk9352]

Thank You So Much. I shared with my older sister. I’m 51 and she’s 54…our mama never talked about this. 💜

[@sharengustafson4096]

Oh my!! I can’t stop crying watching this episode! Happy tears and a few sad ones (because I didn’t know earlier). God is answering my prayers with this podcast. I’m going to make my husband watch it with me later. Thank you, as always for caring so much about others!! ❤❤❤

[@AprilLinden-ge3sl]

This podcast with Dr Mary Clare was so enlightening and empowering!! I am a 63 year old nurse who knew some of this but not nearly enough! Thank you!!

[@sophiarod9130]

Yes finally! We need more women talking about Menopause. We need more support on how to manage all these crazy hormonal changes. Thank you Mel for this Podcast.

[@FunkyFabulous1974]

i don't know how you do it Mel!! But it seems like you have a sense of what is going on with me. I cannot count the days I was either stuck or confused about things and like Magic....You have it as a topic on your podcast! Please let this give me the information I need to tackle the night sweats. I love you Mel. Thanks

[@terriwelch1385]

Omg, the pain just laying there in bed and no injury is spot on!!!!! Thank you for this information!!! Sharing with every female I know!❤️

[@janellespeer8962]

OMG!!! I can’t even begin to thank you enough for this podcast. I believe it will be life changing for me. ❤

[@kyliepitman3836]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I thought I had severe early onset dementia. Thank you for educating. We all need to hear this! ❤

[@annier6171]

finally, what happens post menopause, yay, thank you Mel! I was told 10 years ago that I wasn't a candidate for HRT, so not true! I am quite upset about the opportunity I have missed to ensure my health is at its best for the next 10-20 years and the needless damage that may have occurred because of this.

[@Jbech444]

I may have already commented - but can’t say thank you enough! I am blessed with a physician who believes in HRT and love Dr. Haver’s book and knowledge. Thank you for changing and saving women’s’ lives.

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

Mel and Dr. Haver, at 74 yrs young, all truth in this amazing dialogue. Saved this to send on to my daughter and other blessed 'peri's' in my life. With gratitude from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@MandyJRoss]

I feel like this was one of the best and most brilliant episodes. Listened with my Mama and we both had so many aha moments. Thank you 💖

[@homeschoolaims]

At 38 I developed brain fog and terrible anxiety out of nowhere and my sleep was so bad. After almost two years and being so worried I was loosing my mind or worse yet, dying..... I had so many tests, everything came back Normal. By some miracle I found a wonderful hormone clinic that put me onto Progesterone only. And 8 months on it's been an absolute game changer. I look forward to estrogen when I need it, but progesterone only seems to be so underrated. So it was great to hear you talk about this for us younger women. Thank you for sharing ladies.

[@bethannsmith4969]

Good for you! It's most likely what I needed at that same age. You are a smart lady for getting in front of someone who knew how to help.

[@LKing-fg7hp]

Can you please share the name of the clinic?

[@rebeccacarraway480]

Progesterone is if you still have your uterus.

[@lisav6583]

Mel, great questions and breaking down what’s been said for everyone to understand. I appreciate you.

[@junehoac2183]

I m thankful for this video. When I had the symptoms of menopause 6 years ago at my worst, I didn't have answers and suffered for a long time. Slowly some symptoms seems to disappear but some stay. This video confirms I m not crazy. 🙏

[@christinemack2153]

Moving women's health forward, thank you!

[@sailingcosmo47]

Women without this help are losing their marriages needlessly 😢

[@lindajones4849]

Maybe if the male husbands/ partners came to the ob/gyns appointment and complained they couldn't have sex because intercourse was painful for their wives the docs wld do something. Men's sexual needs are taken seriously.

[@amc3964]

Why?

[@dianasmith1398]

Yes and I am one of those. I was perimenopause and didn't understand what was happening. I gained 20 pounds and was very depressed plus had bad sleeps. Sadly it destroyed my marriage and sent me in a tail spin for years. I landed up taking hrt for 10 years but it was too late and I was so sick.

[@user-cy1xo1mm5b]

Yes true it happened to me😐

[@indianne9781]

@@dianasmith1398I went to the gynecologist in my late 30’s with very painful s*x, the quack told me I just needed more forepl*y. HOGWASH! I needed hormones!

[@sandyhaworth4181]

This is wonderful! I'm 64. I've battled my weight, and become hypercholesterolemia the last 5 years!

[@petvet2004]

Thank you so much for this!! All of your videos/podcasts are hugely beneficial, but this one is truly life saving. Dr Haver is a godsend ❤❤❤

[@SlyFox93]

Thank you Mel and Dr. Mary Claire!

[@NBportofino]

After years of constant UTI’s, i finally found a young, female urologist who performed three consecutive vaginal laser rejuvenation procedures followed by thrice weekly estrogen cream. I haven’t had a UTI since!

[@baljithayre1252]

..Intrarosa is also reported helpful for genitourinary/uti symptoms.

[@valwk8298]

What’s the name of the Vaginal estrogen cream are you prescribed please? TIA

[@NBportofino]

@@valwk8298 Estradiol 0.01%. But the laser treatment (1 every six weeks, three times total) precedes this and is essential. It must be repeated one time every year. My 90 year old friend had it done and she no longer gets UTI’s either. When she first told me I thought she was nuts. A laser down THERE!! Ugh>. But it doesn’t hurt at all. Find a urologist who specializes in Vaginal rejuvenation. They’re especially prevalent in affluent areas where face lifts and such are common like Orange County, California. That’s where women spend to stay “young”. I think treating UTI’s is a fortunate byproduct of these procedures. Mona Lisa is the name but there are other ones too. What a game changer!! My gut was rotting from so many antibiotics.

[@lisarighetti5385]

I am one of those listeners that had painful frozen shoulder that slowly developed without an injury. I am so happy to finally know the reason why.

[@mymrikki]

It’s really difficult to describe how empowered I am feeling at the moment. I’ve just listened to and actually watched this episode twice! And I’m going to send it to every single female friend of mine. Thank you so much!❤❤❤❤ Preordered the book last night.

[@user-zw1xm5rc1z]

I’m in tears! This IS ME and I can’t get any one dr to listen, take this for boat , this for cholesterol and your getting older get used to it . Thank you for giving me hope, so I can advocate for ME

[@roxanneforsberg1877]

THIS MAY VERY WELL HAVE SAVED MY LIFE! THANK YOU!!!!

[@GrandFallsNL]

ADHDer in perimenopause here! This was so helpful and I learned so much, thank you! I have Dr. Haver’s book pre-ordered. And Mel, thank you, I just love the way you conduct interviews.

[@donnamiley6778]

This gives me HOPE. I thought it was a severe nightmare for the rest of my life. So glad to hear this. Thank you!

[@lisasamaniergo1618]

None of my Dr’s asked me anything about my symptoms for 15 years! I had to research on my own

[@Karikk72]

Me too ! I took a list and they looked at me like I was crazy ! We have to be our own advocate

[@MsStrawberriefairy]

This was mind blowing!!! I'm 49 and just went through one of those million dollar cardio work ups for palpitations. Increased joint pain, shoulder joint pain, brain fog, loss of concentration, monkey brain, and on & on. They said exactly what you said, nothing. I have told my MD, spouse, OB/GYN that I don't feel like I am in my body and something is off but I can't explain it. Nobody can help me. I finally feel like someone is listening.

[@jayasalina]

Thank you so much for all the valuable information. I was in tears when i heard this as I wish my mom was alive to hear this. Shpassed away from a very rare cancer. And this has been so enlightening.

[@amycross5343]

Thank you both so much for this extremely informative session. I am 44-haven’t had a cycle in about 4 years and have felt a plethora of related symptoms including the shame, discomfort in my own body, and disempowerment……but finding you both, as well as a couple others, I have started to feel a little of that power returning. Thank you for your awareness and for these interviews❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@snowglass1972]

Thankyou for putting this podcast up, couldn’t be better timing and how it therefore resonated ❤

[@stl2nola72]

I went 2 yrs with zero hormones after total hysterectomy because of Covid. That bone and joint pain they discuss is real and intense. It is no joke. Was feeling like a truck ran over me every day and being on my feet in the Operating Room was killing me. It was everything from the waist down and my shoulders. All that went away when I started on HRT.

[@mbar4555]

Omg ! That sounds horrible . Glad you are feeling better 😊

[@Coffeetime24]

What dosage of HRT do you take that helped with your symptoms? I am currently on HRT as well but thinking I may need to increase dosage.

[@jacquidan01]

Is it bioidentical?

[@stl2nola72]

@@Coffeetime24 it’s a pellet: estradiol 6mg/testosterone 112.5mg and a progesterone 100mg pill at bedtime.

[@conniewarwick4265]

She has hit every concern,/ symptom I have had since perimenopause and hysterectomy. You are a genius! Thank you

[@susanglenski661]

The best podcast I've seen in awhile. Great content. I've been following Dr Mary Claire for over a yr. Thanks again Mel

[@marisacooper5364]

I’m all in,..hopping on this women’s health train❣️🌷❤️ I’ve shared and I will continue to be an advocate … very informative for every women at every age and stage 🙏🏻

[@bonniesales8831]

I could scream!!!! I am 65 and I finally have answers. Thank you so so much.

[@dechi.m]

Thank you for this video, Mel and Dr. Mary Claire Haver. I am saving this video for life. To share to my two teenage girls what menopause is waiting for them as they age.

[@WDiaK25]

Extremely grateful to both of you Mel & Dr Haver for everything you do! 🙏🏻🌹🌷👏🏻 incredible women 🙏🏻

[@portalsandpathways]

Thank you for this! My generation was intentionally not prescribed HRT due to that faulty study. I asked for them when my body and mind began spinning out of control. My DR told me to eat better and exercise more. I already ate well and exercised regularly. I felt ignored and dismissed. I white knuckled it for 8 years until I moved and a new DR helped. I love that we can say “menopause” out loud now. Thank you for bringing this into our conversation.

[@SIMpip374]

I am in this age group. I feel my generation who were denied HRT was made to suffer needlessly. I am still suffering at age 61.

[@portalsandpathways]

100%. I’m 60 and still suffering hot flashes and I’ve aged a thousand years in a decade 😅 I felt insane for several years with all of the symptoms I’ve experienced. From frozen shoulder to jaw bone loss that nearly caved in my cheek and required a dental implant. I’m finally on estradiol to try to treat the atrophy. Many of my friends still suffer terribly. Huberman had a recent podcast and somebody called the effect of that study on women’s health “criminal”. It’s unbelievable

[@debracampbell5501]

Yes, my mother is 69 this year, went through surgical menopause at 38 with 1 year of hrt only, and now she has high cholesterol and osteoporosis. I'm 100% convinced that with long-term hrt, she could be in much better health now. It's sad.

[@portalsandpathways]

So sorry your mom went through that! I was also diagnosed with “stroke-level cholesterol” about 2 years in and the doctor prescribed statins. I went 100% vegan and stepped up my cross training and brought my numbers down. I’m back to a more balanced diet (for me) and exercise but I am still annoyed at the lack of compassion and knowledge about women’s health. Luckily our daughters will get better treatment.

[@nikkirobson1214]

MEL!!! This has opened my eyes so much! So for us who are 45 and had a hysterectomy so I am in the limbo care of your age says you fit here for healthcare, yet your symptoms say you need to be seen here - where do I go for proper women's care?!

[@carolbuzby9942]

Fantastic. I’m 57 & could so relate to everything. I agree that the best part of menopause is the I don’t give a sh…t” attitude. I am so much calmer. Thank you both for doing this video.

[@michelleolivieri5067]

This podcast is ABSOLUTELY the best piece of knowledge every woman should be listening to. THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I wish more Doctors would listen to this. Dr. Haver you are an Angel from God!!! Life changing!!!

[@TPinFL362]

I literally cried listening to this ! It all made SOOOO much sense and normalized everything for me! I had a collision course of breast cancer and menopause and have not felt the same since. I cannot thank you enough for this INVALUABLE information. I’m going to have my husband watch/listen to this so he has a better understanding of where I am coming from. THANK YOU.. THANK YOU.. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@ChelseaBrown-fz1mj]

Thank you for this chat. Men definitely need to understand what their partners are experiencing or going through. We should not be judged or labeled with unnecessary names.