The perimenopause and menopause explained | Liz Earle Wellbeing

[@ruthwhittingham4]

Thank you Liz for helping all us women to realise we are not going mad and how to tackle these symptoms

[@samchant-summers5382]

Looking forward to this series! Please please cover all the perimenopause symptoms - being 49 I'm very interested! Xx

[@olivemcgrath5231]

Thanks Liz for discussing perimenopause. I was ticking several boxes as you listed the symptoms, now I need to get my GP to listen to me 🤞

[@marymcgrath4542]

Can't say how happy I am to listen to your series on HRT and how sharing everyone's experience is so helpful. Thanks again x

[@catherinecarey6507]

Thanks so much for putting this information out there Liz, I had been misdiagnosed for the past few years, but now I am happy to report the last four months I've been on HRT and my world is now slowly but surely coming back to how it used to be before menopause,, I had been admitted to hospital for a racing heartbeat, I had great difficulty sleeping, my bones were aching the hot flushes were embarrassing and I actually thought I may be losing the plot, one doctor actually recommended anti-depressants which I knew wasn't the solution, but thankfully my old doctor had been to a recent seminar on menopause and had recommended I try HRT, I can honestly say that it has made such a difference, I no longer have the sleepless nights with pain in my bones, I still get some hot flushes and some minor symptoms but on the whole, I am so much better now thanks to HRT and the advice of my doctor.

[@kimblythe7794]

I had a late menopause with my last period at around 59. Prior to this I did have very achey joints and anxiety but the doctor never suggested peri menopause and did blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis. I was unaware of the connection with menopause. Since my periods stopped my syptoms have got worse with lots of hot flushes, bad anxiety, trouble sleeping, brain fog, vaginal atrophy. I am currently on Vagifem for the atrophy, but since listening to you and the Menopause Doctor I have an appointment next week with my GP to discuss HRT. I am now 62 but hopeful I can still get it. Thank you for what you are doing...I have been a long time user of your skincare range, since it's launch on QVC, and still use it today...although I realise you are no longer connected to the business now. Kim x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Hi Kim, thanks so much for your comment here. I hope all goes well with your GP next week - HRT can be prescribed at any age and this is a really important issue to raise and one that I will flag with Liz to discuss further in this series. Best wishes, Annie

[@kimblythe7794]

@@lizearlewellbeing Thank you for replying. Yes, I have noticed a lot of discussion about early menopause, but not late menopause, so it would be good to hear about that too.

[@mokahoka4299]

Really looking forward to watching this series! I'm 54 and have been perimenopausal for around 8 years I reckon, with the most awful, heavy periods. My last proper period was in August and the hot flushes, brain fog, aching joints etc started with a vengeance - it was like my hormones had flatlined. Then suddenly around a month ago, things changed again and it was if my hormones had switched back on! I'm not sure if I can take HRT due to a family history of pulmonary embolisms; I have Lupus although that seems to be in remission, and I am also overweight. I'd be very interested to hear about HRT even where an individual may not be a good candidate for it on paper, and also any other supplements etc which might help! So grateful to you Liz, for championing this cause!

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks so much for your comment here - will share with Liz. Hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Best wishes, Annie

[@svetlanabrown9274]

What a great idea,Liz,to do this type of videos. Would be so helpful to many women. By the way after 6month of battle with my gp,following your advice, I finally today got prescribed HRT . Couldn't be happier🙂. Thanks to you and the knowledge you are sharing with so many. Thanks again,Lanax

[@lizearlewellbeing]

This is brilliant news - really hope you find helpful!

[@emmamcquilliam2090]

Oh the headaches...driving me mad!! I'm 50 in a week & sure i've been peri for a year. Looking forward to this series

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Really hope you find helpful!

[@lisaeischens2352]

I’m right behind you! I will be 50 in May and feel like things are changing quickly. This last year I swear that my neck just started looking really old and saggy with lines and rings. I feel so unattractive right now and hate feeling like this. It’s almost like being in high school again and it’s the uncertainty and self esteem issues. I don’t think that this pandemic has made anything any better and I will be so happy to get vaccinated so I can spend time with my kids and grandkids again. I’m missing my family so much. Hang in there my dear.

[@ilkiz19]

I had symtoms of brain fog, low mood lack of energy and poor sleep. I’ve been on hrt for about 6 weeks, I haven’t felt much difference. Lack of sleep is making me exhausted

[@debracraven8842]

thank you Liz I thought I was going mad you explain things realy clearly my periods stopped 3 years ago I've never had anyone to talk to about menapause 💕

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Yes you're not alone - it's something we need to raise awareness of and get talking more about for sure

[@danagodfrey2979]

Awesome talk yes more of this issues many thx beautiful backgrounds

[@sagejunkie7089]

I’m going to write about my nightmare that was perimonopause, this is when I learned menopause is the reward for surviving my 8 years peri menopause. I will review your book too! Cheryl

[@emmaevans2253]

Thank you thank you thank you! Looking for all your videos in your short series about menopause. Feeling like my multiple years struggles with depression is more likely menopause symptoms

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Glad you found helpful ❤️ do check out our website for more free resources

[@racheliza7604]

Feeling very lucky to live in this time of accessible information, thank you 🌞

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Really hope it's useful!

[@anitabroderick8061]

Fabulous guide and information! Bought the book and have an appointment made. Thank you Liz.....finally not blaming myself for weight gain, allergies, UTIs etc. Thank you.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Brilliant - sounds really positive. Hope your appointment goes well

[@anitabroderick8061]

My appointment didn't go so well..... nearly 5yrs post menopause with a history of breast cancer (my grandmother) and told I was past it and didn't need hrt. I have to use topical pessaries, Vagifem. But I don't need it according to the lady doctor dealing with "that kind of thing " 😳

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear that - would definitely recommend seeking a second opinion. It's incredibly frustrating but, if you can, try and see if you can find a doctor with a special interest in menopause as they may be a bit more knowledgeable on the subject

[@susienash6311]

That looks really good, am going to try this without the banana. Now all I have to do is find the ingredients here in France! Thank you

[@bunnysofoxy6113]

I have just discovered your channel and your videos on menopause are helping me out so much. So thank you so much for all this great information! I am learning so much. Thank you Liz, god bless you! 🙏🙂

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You are so welcome - thanks so much for watching!

[@linsayockhuis4827]

Awesome talk thanks Liz, you the first vlog I have heard covering exactly what I have and am going thru. Thanks for this very crucial useful information. Wish I knew all this before would have explained everything I was going thru 6 years ago and still experiencing 6 years on not as bad but when does it stop. Love your talks. Thanks Linsay

[@lizearlewellbeing]

You are so welcome!

[@holicks69]

Fantastic thank you!🙏 explained so eloquently, a great help and insight, cannot wait for more in the series.

[@clairedixon6752]

Very helpful information Liz, looking forward to the next episode. 💕

[@nataliekelly5070]

How does being on the contraceptive pill affect perimenopause/menopause?

[@tigerprincess66]

Thank you Liz. Well explained keen to know how to cope with it. I'm listening to symptoms saying yes , yes ,yes ...month long bleeding/clots over past year . Realising I'd been suffering with it for about 6 years ! ( I'm 54)

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Thanks so much for your comment here - would definitely recommend taking a look at the resources we list below here

[@tigerprincess66]

Thank you . I will didn't know so much trauma until I started going through it . Glad it's talked about now 😌. When asking my mother, I think she's forgotten. Like childbirth how bad it can be . I'm sure she said she'd like to throttle my father and brother at the time ;')))

[@dawnelliott3506]

Brilliant thank you liz

[@sarahlou3781]

Am so looking forward to future videos. I have had a battle with my GP for three months now trying to be put on HRT she says it is dangerous and that I should try Prozac first off. I honestly feel so ill every day and am gradually becoming too tired to cope with anything. Really need clarification and good advice. Thank you Liz.

[@vanessastrong7500]

I am so glad you are talking about this thank you !

[@donnasampson3140]

Yes plz im well intrigued re peri menopause at being nearly 49 and also suffering

[@staceyfoce3973]

Thank you Liz! My ears pricked up when you mentioned a burning sensation in the mouth - I've had this for a few months and it's driving me crazy! Could you elaborate?

[@nicolahill2252]

Hi Liz you look really great as usual , some of my concerns around the menopause and beyond are skin changes dark spots and dryness also the loss of muscle tone that upsets me any advice would be helpful many thanks Nicola x

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Hi Nicola! Liz filmed a video on some tips for caring for your skin during menopause, which may be useful to you 💕kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYvNYYedabJ-a8U

[@sarahjohnston4465]

Thank you Liz x

[@ruthchapman6125]

Thanks Liz

[@lisaeischens2352]

I’ve been having spells of extreme rage where can’t even stand myself. I don’t know what to do anymore. I already have something causing my uterus to be enlarged and also a Fibroid that makes my lower belly look weird so I don’t know if I can take anything that will also make that issue worse. I’m going to be 50 in another month and would love to have my painful uterine problems gone without surgery and also be able to help my severe mood changes. My husband looks at me like I’m insane and I give him anxiety by over reacting to things. 🤦‍♀️

[@md9710]

This is very true Drs ignore those signs. My dr did and sent me for all kinds of tests including a colonoscopy.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Hopefully you've had the right support now 💕

[@zoepayne1549]

Thank you - very helpful. I have been through perimenopause and now in menopause (nearly a year now). I would be interested to know when the perimenpause/menopause symptoms stop? Or when does oestrogen levels settle down? I have been told I can only take HRT for 3 years - I am worried if I stop taking HRT my sleep pattern will detoriate again.

[@lizrainbow3668]

Hi Liz A fab explanation! With the stress of life and lockdown how will high cortisol affect out menopausal bodies? I have found that I'm gaining a muffin top, without muffins and still exercising. My cortisol has been tested and is high (above normal) in the morning. How does this impact our oestrogen, progesterone? Am on HRT, no testosterone! As other peri and postmenopausal women may feel the same, I wondered effects and what can we do to lower the cortisol? Will it cause inflammation and damage our muscles, joints, cause metabolic syndrome? Thanks in advance.

[@samanthasharman6945]

I'm 48 and perimenopausal for a couple of years now. Just as I approach the year mark I end up menstruating!! Anyway I struggle sleeping which is mostly due to waking up dripping in sweat. I've tried one batch of HRT but they made me gain so much weight that then added to my low mood so I've stopped taking them - I would love to know what other variations I could take. Recently my fingers have started seizing up then I get pain shooting up my fingers - very weird. Looking forward to the education of Menopause. x

[@susanmitchell7668]

Liz , can I ask if it’s safe to start HRT at any post menopausal age ? I refer to myself @ 62 & my sister @ 68 . Also referring to dietary fat , I have high cholesterol, but not on medication for it as yet, prefer to watch my diet & exercise. So interested to know if I should not be so worried about fats . My weight is just over 9st & 5” 3 . Would appreciate any advice Thank you 🙏🏻

[@juliefranklin7367]

Very informative. My periods have now stopped, but the hot flushes are driving me mad, also I still have trouble with sleep. Is it too late for hrt or maybe you could recommend something else?. X

[@anniemadden9882]

Hi Liz. I live in Sydney, Australia. I’m on continuous tablet form of HRT (estradiol 1mg & dydrogesterone 5mg per tablet) once per day.. it seems fine but I’m concerned I should be on estrigen gel or patch as more up-to-date formulations. Is there a difference other than preference and should I be seek specialist medical advice on this issue? Thanks. You r amazing!

[@juliahigham5180]

Hi Liz can you take five pumps of the Easter gel as I am on for pumps but feel that some of my symptoms are slightly coming back and waking up in the middle of the night but I’ve also seen that you were on five pumps is this something that Louise Newson has said it’s fine to do because I think the NHS do not allow it

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Do speak to your GP if you have any concerns as we aren't able to offer individual medical advice! However it can often take a bit of 'trial and error' to find the right dose and type for you!

[@sandralowe4548]

I've just been told at 62 I'm too old for ostregel is this true I have been suffering for 10 yrs with this and thought I would try it .I'm so disappointed.

[@donnahattersley214]

Hi Liz I would love information on what happens to your body after you have a hysterectomy but you still have ovaries. I am 50 this year & had the hysterectomy 12 years ago but didn’t receive any aftercare and I have suffered ever since with symptoms but never put them down to menopause as I thought it was too early so just thought I was going crazy and thought I was suffering with depression anxiety hair loss weight gain foggy mind etc. Please help. Thank you Donna xx

[@judyclarke8982]

I look forward to your podcast. I visited my GP recently asking for HRT. I was told that because my last period was over five years ago & I am over 55 I am not a suitable candidate. I was prescribed anti depressants because of my low mood.

[@ruthchapman6125]

This is not true. Read Liz and Dr Louise Newson website. Go back armed with information. I started HRT last year at 61 and 7 years post menopausal and 3 or more of them with difficulties no one could get to the bottom of. Thankful beyond measure to Dr Ball one of Dr Newsons colleagues. HRT a big help though dosage still not finally settled on but distinctly better. Persevere.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

Hi Jodi, sorry to read that you've had this experience. HRT can be offered at any age. Would recommend going back to your doctor here or seeking a second opinion with a doctor that has received more detailed menopause training. Will also share your comment with Liz as it's a really interesting point that you raise here. Best wishes, Annie

[@lynnstew7409]

You can go on it within 10 years of last period I think.

[@lizearlewellbeing]

@@lynnstew7409 You can go onto HRT at any age, according to the NHS NICE guidelines, if you need replacement oestrogen to help symptoms. This can be at any age - young or old. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes, Annie

[@judyclarke8982]

Third visit to my GP I have now been prescribed HRT. Within ten days my hot flushes and night sweats have reduced significantly. 8 years I've put up with hot flushes believing HRT was unsafe, thank you for the menopause podcast.

[@nabelanagi4920]

Hi I hope they can reverse menopause in the near future very soon

[@littlemissmacrox1443]

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