The Great Menopause Myth

[@marygitzen6943]

Went through Menopause at 51 with hot flashes but nothing bad. I am Carnivore and 68 years old and do not have hot flashes unless I eat something that has some sugar or too many carbs. I do not have any health issues and rarely ever get sick. No problems with vaginal dryness and I guess my body is just hanging on to its estrogen. Lol. I will just be proud of every wrinkle and pray for continued happiness!

[@MariaEmmerich]

❤️❤️❤️

[@iss8504]

You are probably part of the 30% who make enough estrogen via the intracrine system. Genetic lottery winner.

[@leftoverciccia]

I am 51 and I started carnivore in 2019. I used to have terrible issues with pain, depressions, joint pain, flushes, when I was in my late 40' but I am now 51 and just like you, I will have hot flushes, when I eat something sweet or with carbs! I now have 0 issues other than a missing period or some soreness in my muscles.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

When were you born? 1956? A lot has changed since then. And babies and children are being exposed non stop to xeno estrogens = hormone disruptors. Come back in 10 years when cognitive decline happens.

[@BrainOverBingeCoachJulie]

And, as a person whose husband died at 42 and my period just stopped - there is so much here for me to learn!! Thank you for this amazing conversation and book and services.

[@MariaEmmerich]

🙏❤️

[@michellemurphy7614]

❤ THANK YOU Maria for having these two beautiful souls on here and explaining what we need is women as we age. I am buying this book and I'm also going to get it on audible. I definitely will be looking into HRT I am 57 years young and look forward to feeling like me again. Love and gratitude from Michelle Marie in Evansville Indiana! ❤

[@MariaEmmerich]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@casperinsight3524]

Looking forward to feeling like me again 👀 I feel that

[@onemoredoll5791]

This was literally something I was going to ask about on tomorrows Sunday zoom! I am 56 full on menopause and 2 months ago I noticed my skin on my arms started "hanging" never ever thought I would have that. My hair started falling out and my hot flashes have been brutal for about 3 months. Carnivore/keto helped tremendously first 6 months but now I am noticing my tummy looks puffy and my glucose has risen a bit but I eat no sugar/oils/grains/SAD. Weight loss stalled and currently on your PSMF September challenge.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Time to talk to your doctor about HRT ❤️

[@iss8504]

Hrt

[@ttiller3744]

Cut out all dairy

[@casperinsight3524]

​@@MariaEmmerich I understand a mammogram is a pre-requisite to receiveing HRT is that true ?

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

Maria, you are so awesome for having this talk!! ❤ Thank you!! I wanted to share that, thanks to my chiropractor, I most likely will be doing bovine female glandulars instead of HRT. I was skeptical at first that they could replace hormones, but after some research, I discovered they can help men grow normal sized breasts, so I figure they can help me through upcoming menopause. 😆 I’m probably in perimenopause, and I just recently started on placenta for progesterone. I hadn’t been able to sleep more than 5-6 hours for the past year, and now I’m sleeping past 6 hours, so I think it’s starting to work. My goal is to get back to 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep! 🙏🏻 Anyway, I just wanted to share about female glandulars! Sadly, there’s _very_ little information about it in regards to menopause, but it sure makes sense to me that women most likely have utilized glandulars for centuries to help get through menopause. I appreciate you as always!!! Much love to you and Craig-y’all have the BEST hearts! Love you both!! ❤❤

[@dellzywillis3001]

Can you share where you get it? And what brand. Your bovine products.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@@dellzywillis3001 Sure! There are lots of good brands. I’d choose one that sources from New Zealand. I’m currently using Dragon Herbs placenta. My chiropractor is going to put me on Utrophin PMG from Standard Process too. Swanson Vitamins has reasonable prices on their bovine ovary (read the reviews to see how men are growing breasts with it). Most of the information I found was from TransWomen sites. I never thought I’d find myself spending time there. 😂 Anyway, I hope it helps you if you try it!!

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@@MariaEmmerich Of course!! I thought, “I’ve _got_ to tell Maria!!” 🥰

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@@dellzywillis3001 I hope you see my comment! Currently, it will only show up if you sort the comments by newest and then come back to this reply. My comment was the first one on the video, so you would just click newest and scroll all the way down. Hope this helps! ❤

[@lf7065]

Please ladies, if you have any concerns about cancer, do not take any estrogen. Not internally or externally. What you put on your skin gets absorbed. I speak from experience. I have endometrial cancer and estrogen (estradiol specifically) made it grow so much! Health is much more important than looks. There's a reason why our hormones are supposed to decline as we age. Aging is normal and healthy. I've learned that living low stress and getting good nutrition, proper regular exercise and having a purposeful life is the key to aging beautifully. 🥰

[@PeCo333]

@@lf7065 I agree with you!

[@MariaEmmerich]

This is something best discussed with your doctor 🙏

[@meliteletemp9137]

And what about Progesteron? Its preventing from endometrial cancer

[@iss8504]

Estrogen without progesterone is implicated in endometrial cancer. I am sorry about your cancer.

[@trock7520]

Sorry but I don’t trust doctors anymore. We each have to weigh the pros and cons of hormone therapy

[@Natashafabricante]

I need to invest more time learning about this, thank you all so much! 🙌🏽

[@MariaEmmerich]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙏❤️

[@casperinsight3524]

Its my understanding that when your menses go wonky its called Peri menopause or PRE menopausal and hormones are suggested and recommended to re-regulate.

[@michellev2630]

Wonderful ladies and very knowledgeable. The thing you said about fatty liver and swimming pools was so jaw dropping. I had a horrible 15 years, starting at 36, all perimenopause related. Nobody even thought about it. I was just a drama woman to them. Of course, women are mad. So am i. But getting HRT right, is so hard. Luckily, i now found a wonderful group on facebook, (in Dutch), where i can start again. The main thing is, while every gyno says, use lower dosage estrogen (they did with me, they even shamed me for using 2 pomps oestrogel) .. 2 pomps, or 50 patch is just the starting dose. That does not cover Osteoporosis. I learned, when estrogen is high enough, T will rise also. It's so complicated and with no help from doctors.. it's sad and i hope it changes.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching! ☺️

[@iss8504]

T cannot rise if you are using estrogen. Estrogen is made from testosterone. It can't reverse.

[@casperinsight3524]

Those that share your experience understand how maddening and saddening enduring all those years of confusion, exhaustion and frustration has been. Calling the Peri Meno journey a change of life is an Epic Understatement. Thankfully the HRT deception has been debunked so women can regain their quality of life 🙏🏼💗

[@lovv2laff]

Thank you so much for this interview. I've been on carnivore for 5 months now. I was having horrid hot flashes and also rosacea and perioral dermatitis before this. Then all of it went away on carnivore but now, month 5 my hot flashes are back with a vengeance and a perioral dermatitis flare up again. I'm thinking carnivore alone is not going to fix this. I need HRT as well. This interview has confirmed this.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Glad this video was helpful! 😊❤️

[@renee9844]

I was miserable without HRT after a few years I tried coming off them I’m healthy weight active and a carnivore but I had to go back on them no testosterone just estrogen and progesterone. Life is very good now 😊

[@MariaEmmerich]

Yahoo! 🙌

[@D4rkBl4de]

Elizabeth Bright talks about Menaupause a lot too. Super interesting books Carnivore fixed all of it!!! 🎉 No need for hormones. It's so horrid for us anyway. All in Elizabeth's book.

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

She just did a fantastic podcast with Jesse Chapus Love Dr Bright Wish Maria would get her on Yeah I won’t touch HRT It’s not part of an ancestral diet

[@casperinsight3524]

Sounds interesting 👀 I enjoy her perspective on many health topics and looking forward to her menopause wisdom 😎

[@Haley22_22]

I’m reading her book now.. I would love to not needing HRT

[@catlover-fo1jy]

My biggest block to HRT is no insurance. I haven't had ins. since 1996 when my employer paid for it. As a carnivore, at 56, I don't have any symptoms except vaginal dryness, hair loss and dry wrinkling skin. Affordability is my concern even though I'm open to HRT. Any suggestions? Thank you!

[@cfauria9171]

Same here, all of the above symptoms including osteoporosis. I'm 65. My compounded HRT is not covered by insurance. I use a compounding HRT cream prescribed by my functional medicine provider(Forum Health/Providers) So I spend about $100 for 90 day supply. I use Women's International Pharmacy, now called Bellmar Pharmacy in Arizona. I get my hormones checked annually. It's pricey, but I am worth it.

[@MariaEmmerich]

That’s really unfortunate and I’m sorry 🙏

[@elaine2158]

@@cfauria9171 Why wouldn't you just get normal HRT, prescribed by a doctor, which your insurance would cover? Tell them you have severe hot flashes, and switch doctors as many times as needed until you find one who will prescribe it.

[@OctoberRust1973]

Great video! I was starting peri menopause in my late 40’s and some of my symptoms were actually 2 separate cancers, ovarian & uterine. 2 years ago I had a radical hysterectomy and was flung into full menopause. Couldn’t take any hormones due to 2 rare clotting disorders. I’m 51 now and still fighting cancer as it’s stage 4. They will treat me if I’m up and about as they said so every day I do everything I can to be active (which is usually just light housework as I’m exhausted). I think I’m completely through menopause now. The hot flashes they kept me up all night are gone. I did suffer from PMDD all of my menstruating years and I would have at least one terrible week monthly before my period. Oddly enough now, I’ll get one random day of that feeling out of the blue and I always wonder why. I guess I’m probably in some sort of hormonal flux or maybe just stress itself can cause those icky PMS feelings. Love & comfort to all going through menopause!💓

[@lf7065]

🙏🤗💪❤️

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

[@OctoberRust1973]

@@MariaEmmerich ❤️

[@OctoberRust1973]

@@lf7065 💓

[@kathc349]

I'm at the 12 min mark and they just seem to be pushing HRT - why?

[@jennyk8439]

did you watch the video? they are literally telling you why

[@kathc349]

@@jennyk8439 nope, not interested in drug pushers

[@jennyk8439]

@kathc349 fortunately we are free to make that choice

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

Because it works?😊

[@MariaEmmerich]

HRT isn’t drugs. It’s natural hormones to bring your body back into balance for better quality of life across the board 🙏

[@BrainOverBingeCoachJulie]

Wow, amazing!! Fascinating!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bhigley]

This is fantastic. Just bought a hard copy too. Maria, when you had high SHBG, what did you supplement with to help?

[@Aggrav8d2day]

Love the information provided and plan on reading the book. I actually had a stroke at the age of 38 due to Ortho Evra birth control patch. I fully believe being insulin resistant and obese played a huge factor in facilitating this event. Now, 54, and in menopause, I am not a candidate for HRT d/t the stroke. I am taking natural supplements which is helping and also being keto/ketovore. I will tell you that if I eat "crap", the hot flashes are unbearable. Maybe next time you interview these ladies, you can bring up those that are not candidates for HRT and what route we should be taking. Love you, Love your videos/cookbooks, Love your spirit and your continued passion to help!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Big hugs! 🤗

[@elaine2158]

Transdermal estrogen does not increase stroke risk. Why did your doctor tell you you can't take HRT?

[@casperinsight3524]

Women have been ill advised for so long that HRT fallacy has become reality. The facts are that estrogen and progesterone and testosterone are healing and helpful to women in proper doses and different delivery options. Hormones have been vilified for far too long and now is the Era of Vindication through education 🤓

[@Aggrav8d2day]

@@elaine2158 hormones were the cause of my stroke (among the other things I mentioned), says I can do bioidentical but really don't want to take that chance.

[@elaine2158]

@@Aggrav8d2day Birth control patches aren't 'hormones'! Hormonal contraception increases stroke risk, yes, they know that. Transdermal, bioidentical, HRT simply doesn't. In fact it could improve your insulin sensitivity and weigh problems, which in turn would decrease stroke risk. Your doctors, for once, are correct.

[@kathyballard8589]

I will be 73 September 11, I never had hot flashes. I would love to do HRT but cannot afford it. I am carnivore and do my best with what I have to work with.

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@Kathy, you might consider telemedicine like Alloy. Or, perhaps female organ glandulars such as placenta and bovine ovary. ❤

[@lf7065]

Don't fix what isn't broken!

[@iss8504]

It's not expensive if you have insurance and do generics. My patches are $10 a month.

[@elaine2158]

Tell them you have hot flashes then they'll prescribe it, and presumably your insurance will cover it.

[@casperinsight3524]

​@@PeaceIsJesusChrist First I heard of bovine ovary 👀 I've heard of bovine glandulars for adrenals or thyroid

[@karenharrington3571]

This was an amazing conversation. I can relate to some of these symptoms. However I'm 67 and fully think I could use a little boost. How can these be addressed with doctor. Most don't want to offer hormones after a certain age and of course insurance doesn't want to cover. Heart breaking

[@MariaEmmerich]

Thanks for watching! Yes, we have a lot of work to do in regards to insurance coverage in this country 🙏

[@elaine2158]

Tell them you have disabling hot flashes. And get a DEXA which may very well show osteoporosis. That'll also help your case.

[@elizabethwheeler898]

I went through menopause very early at age 42. None of my doctors ever suggested HRT. I'm in my 60's now. Is it too late for me?

[@MariaEmmerich]

I don’t think it’s ever too late 🙏🏻

[@iss8504]

It might be if you are unhealthy. If you have heart disease, diabetes, etc. The estrogen might actually be harmful. Fo look at dr Mary claire haver

[@user-xs9835]

As far as I know , it has to be started within 10 years window post - menapause.but talk to your doctor , might be some exceptions.

[@taliakhalil7118]

@@MariaEmmerichwhat brand through?

[@craigemmerich]

Great video!!

[@MariaEmmerich]

❤️❤️❤️

[@traceyv9961]

Would it be more useful to see an Endocrinologist rather than a OB/GYN for this HRT? Just curious, since so many OB's aren't really pushing or helping with these issues.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Not all OB’s are well versed in this topic. I suggest going to a doctor who specializes in HRT: mariamindbodyhealth.com/bhrt-doctors/

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

Officially in menopause and have been considering HRT. Unfortunately, I have breast cancer in my family (my maternal aunt, my maternal grandmother, etc). Very stressful. :(

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@Nicole, please 🔍 KZbin for cancer HRT, and you’ll find that most new studies are showing that even women who’ve had breast cancer can do HRT.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Just consult with a doctor specializing in HRT. A family hx of breast cancer does not automatically mean you aren’t a candidate.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

@@MariaEmmerich Thanks!

[@PeaceIsJesusChrist]

@@NicoleM_radiantbaby I second what Maria says!! So many gynecologists are backing that up too. I sent you another comment, but YT hid it from the Top comment view. :/ Best of luck to you! ❤

[@lizkeith1356]

hrt did nothing for my skin, that i can tell, but did help with the disabling hot flashes.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Going on a well formulated dairy free ketogenic diet will help 🙏

[@elaine2158]

You're probably on too low a dose. Hot flashes often resolve even at low levels of estradiol but other health problems require higher levels.

[@mariecozine8880]

Just got my testosterone lab and it is 8, should be in the 20's. I'm 43 years old

[@MariaEmmerich]

If you decide HRT, you will feel much better most likely ❤

[@michellev2630]

That is because your estrogen is dropping, from what i have learned. If you have enough estrogen, it should rise again. Try to find a specialist that is not afraid of hrt in your region.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

The earlier the better. But you better be healthy and have a good gut. Bring your inflammation down.

[@KeBe27]

Hi Maria - new to your channel. I found you via the zero carb bread short. We have ordered the Egglicious brand of egg powder. Primary concern - we got the Whole Egg Powder - will it still work in the recipe? ♡

[@MariaEmmerich]

Welcome aboard! No, you need egg white powder for the recipe to work 🙏

[@KeBe27]

@@MariaEmmerich well... I will have to get some of that so I can make this bread. Definitely had tried to make it with the whole egg powder and ended up making some keto friendly pancakes out of it. Also added a little cinnamon and stevia to make one of them sweet. Thanks for the help.

[@bonniewhillock3536]

I had a complete hysterectomy 24 years ago (I’m 70) and on Estrodial since until I retired last year and on Medicare. Medicare will not cover it so I went off cold turkey since I can’t afford to pay hundreds of dollars. I just started carnivore hoping my body would naturally adjust. I’ve been battling hot flashes 🤦‍♀️

[@bonniewhillock3536]

And I have 2 doctors who will freely prescribe…it’s the insurance that refuses.

[@MariaEmmerich]

🙏

[@tradewindsks]

Can you address the difference between HRT and Bioidentical and which you take thank you!

[@MariaEmmerich]

We are referring to bio identical HRT :)

[@christkratos]

I have a history of breast cancer and was told I shouldn't take HRTs/estrogen.

[@iss8504]

You should read Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming. Breast cancer oncologist. His own wife had breast cancer. She got hrt as well, not before causes breast cancer but because it likely prevents it.

[@casperinsight3524]

Education debunks misinformation ~ Fortunately KZbin is a great online resource for recent stats and data on estrogen preventing disease

[@juliesaadwellness]

I disagree on the testosterone part. Every woman I have spoken to about it says they absolutely feel better on it.

[@AngelwithAttitude7]

I’m with you on that. All the women I know who are using testosterone changed their life. Including myself, I’ve been on it for many years.

[@HomeprayingforAmerica]

@@AngelwithAttitude7 but there are many of us that cannot take hormones due to cancer risk

[@beverlyallison4768]

⁠@@HomeprayingforAmerica hormones are not a cancer risk

[@casperinsight3524]

​​​@@HomeprayingforAmerica Outdated misinformation apparently 👀 That's what we were originally told but the stats were skewed and has since been debunked 🤓 Women were told they were unable to take hormones if they had breast cancer but that is false.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Take DHEA.. but that can convert as well... I wouldn't touch Testosterone. I have enough.

[@michellebozman601]

Does their book cover if you have had a hysterectomy?

[@MariaEmmerich]

It would be the same as going through menopause if it is a full hysterectomy 🙏

[@julieburns7973]

Thank you

[@denanatho7759]

I'm fully in menopause. And I suffer from horrible vaginal dryness. And high blood pressure and cholesterol. Along with type 2 diabetes. I don't take anything for hormones. I always feel like crap

[@MariaEmmerich]

A vaginal estrogen is very helpful for that situation ❤

[@denanatho7759]

@@MariaEmmerich where do I get that

[@kirstens5688]

@@denanatho7759your dr or a menopause/hormone specialist

[@denanatho7759]

@@PeCo333 where do I get this from

[@Buttersideup]

​@denanatho7759 you can easily buy it online. Just type it into google and then read all the reviews before you buy. But if you have insurance, it would probably be somewhat covered if you get it from a prescription.

[@ShannonSonriseFamilyFarm]

Does keto increase SHBG or is it just a natural consequence of age?

[@MariaEmmerich]

Keto doesn’t cause it BUT the healthier you are, the higher the SHGB. People with diabetes have very very low SHGB.

[@PeCo333]

I didn't have any problems with my menopause. Eating chocolate causes heat waves! 😊

[@judyculang3766]

The thing is that even if you don’t have symptoms, the correct HRT will improve long term health - brain, heart, skin, sleep, libido, bones.

[@PeCo333]

@@judyculang3766 Menopause is a natural thing and your body doesn't need any medical support.

[@judyculang3766]

@@PeCo333 just because it’s natural does not mean it’s good. Death is natural. You do not know how negatively your life is impacted without hormones until you’ve tried them.

[@iss8504]

​@@PeCo333nearsightedness and dry skin sre natural too. Do you treat those things? So is cancer and infection. Did you not listen to their discussion? Women after menopause are not healthy and they struggle with diseases that estrogen can prevent. I doubt most women would choose natural if they realized no estrogen increased their risk of osteoporosis and Alzheimers, neither of which have good treatments. I plan on not being demented and still being ambulatory.

[@PeCo333]

@@iss8504 All you have written is nonsense. Your " information " is wrong. Meat based diet is the key for preventing dementia and other issues.

[@Tamtalkslife]

Are you talking about bio identical HRT or synthetic

[@MariaEmmerich]

Bio identical is what we are recommending ❤️

[@dellzywillis3001]

My insurance doesn't cover hormones. What i did find was over 400$ per month, and that didn't cover the return visits for blood work if you still don't feel good. It really is right. Thank you for sharing. I will be looking for this book.

[@MariaEmmerich]

Bummer 🙏

[@elenasalisbury8282]

Your Insurance should cover FDA approved bio identical estradiol ( patches , gel , spray ) and prometerium progesterone . Also you can try good Rx .

[@dellzywillis3001]

@@elenasalisbury8282 hmmm. I will ask about that. Thank you for sharing.

[@staceyloveswill]

I need more testosterone talk 🙏 seeing great benefit from estrogen and progesterone but some stuff is still painful and desire is missing if you catch my drift 😂

[@leighbayouth3209]

same. i am on estradiol patch for a month now. i feel fine (its redistributed my fat to hips and butt which im not hating...i am kind of shapeless. lol) but my libido needs help! Just afraid of growing a mustache or lowering my voice...anyone taking T have thoughts on this to ease my mind ? lol

[@dawnlarge8937]

I take testosterone pellets. And I love them before that I couldn’t have sex. It hurt too much. Now I’m like a teenager. Lol

[@MariaEmmerich]

I’m so happy you found what works for you! 🙏❤️

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Eat a stick of butter... give me a break. I eat the best butter in the world as I'm Irish its not going to replace your hormones.

[@gjahncke]

Just eat carnivore

[@MariaEmmerich]

That doesn't fix menopause. And I have eaten carnivore and keto for over 20 years.

[@ttiller3744]

@@MariaEmmerichwell, you must be honest and admit nothing “fixes” menopause. It is GOING to happen. We will not live forever no matter what we do. Eat carnivore, go dairy free, and give our bodies time to heal and then ride life out. We will never be 20 again 🤷‍♀️

[@MariaEmmerich]

I didn’t say anything is going to fix menopause. But there are natural ways to help ease the symptoms, a clean carnivore diet will always be preferable over SAD, but it alone isn’t the only solution.

[@ttiller3744]

@@MariaEmmerich you implied that menopause could be “fixed” when you said that carnivore “would not fix menopause” your quote. I guess you just misspoke. I agree it is possible to make a few symptoms better for a while, but at what cost? I had most of my symptoms for a couple of years and now they have mostly subsided with time. I am also on a carnivore with very little dairy. I know I will still age, that is inevitable. Our bodies were designed to go into menopause, so I know there is a way to avoid most ( if not all) the symptoms with diet and lifestyle. It seems most women on hormone replacement spend most of their time trying to “get it right” with a lot of other symptoms to go along with that process. I guess I have to wonder if it is worth it. 🤷‍♀️

[@elaine2158]

@@ttiller3744 You still seem to think that menopause is about symptoms, and that our bodies were 'designed'. You could try watching the video, or reading the book, so you know what people are talking about.