The Truth About Hormone Replacement! Feel Better Now! with Dr Sharon Malone

[@MayimBialik]

If we were to do a follow-up episode on menopause, what are some other questions you'd like answered? 🤔Let us know down below!!

[@Art_by_Nicole]

@@MayimBialik the need of different hormones & the relationship between hormone levels during and after pregnancy- what does this do to a woman’s body/brain (hormonal and symptoms) 😬

[@pattdunn9845]

I want to know with all the other druthers of this evil problems....Why does my hair thin so much!!! I have always had thick, full hair and long flowing. Now it's so thin on top!!!!!😢😢 I don't want to cut my hair so short and close to my head like a guys cut! I have a 40-pound face!!! 😢😢 Even have dry eye and dry mouth....but one eye keeps watering!!!! But I feel like there's a knife fight in my eyelids!!😢 Can I take a particular vitamin?

[@kellygolemba3033]

Do you have to get estrogen through pill form… or does she recommend a lotion?

[@DashCamDog]

@@pattdunn9845 when the estrogen dips, it causes hair loss.

[@cathyray6030]

I went through menopause (all natural) without hormone replacement... primarily because I believed the reports about the negative effects... cancer risks, etc. I'd like a more detailed explanation about the pros and cons for hormone replacement and at what age does it become useless?

[@janettemartin4604]

My ex husband had a swollen testicle and was treated with great care and compassion! I had severe endometriosis and two severely swollen ovaries and they didn’t LISTEN to me until I wouldn’t STOP BLEEDING!

[@KelliDBH]

😡

[@evadebruijn]

​@@KelliDBHyes it is infuriating indeed!

[@lifebythecafterstrokeCHRISTINE]

Yea, medical gaslighting 😢

[@pearljamin]

I am so sorry this happened to you! 💚

[@ellenfrances1303]

I asked for hrt and was gaslighted. Told you're depressed you need drugs

[@hanaanrosenthal]

Did I just listened to an entire 90+ min podcast about women's health? Much needed, all delivered education. Thank you. Every day I aim to understand my wife (of 36 YEARS) a little better.

[@cherseattle]

Share it with the men you know and work with!

[@maevey3]

Good on you

[@TerriKash-NEO]

Suzanne Sommers was talking and writing about bio-identical hormones decades ago, and worked with doctors and scientists to write her books. I am sure the science has updated, but she needs some credit for making this a subject visible and talked about when it was kind of an unmentionable at the time.

[@125Coastline]

She also wrote a few books that she updated regularly with that latest science before she passed last year. Definitely a SHERO

[@suzanneemerson2625]

When I was 47, my OB/GYN retired and I needed to find a new doctor. My chiropractor suggested a doctor that several of his patients said they liked. He had gone to a class she had taught for medical people about HRT, and he was impressed. (He wasn’t doing hormone treatment, he just wanted the knowledge.) This doctor had been an OB/GYN, but had retired from delivering babies. She only cared for women who were peri-menopausal and menopausal. She was motivated to study and gather as much information about hormone treatment as she could partly because she herself was entering menopause, and partly because she was just a great doctor. When I walked into her office and saw stacks of Suzanne Somers’ books for sale on the counter, I knew I was in the right place. She supervised my hormone care for 12 years before she closed her practice. I used the protocol proposed by Dr. John Lee in his book, “What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause.” Still do. I’m 79, and the only menopausal symptom I ever had was one hot flash. A hot flash is a blast of kundalini energy. I’m a lifelong meditator, and I knew how to deal with that, so it never happened again. My latest scan says I have the bones of a 35 year old. Been using bioidentical hormones for nearly 40 years. I don’t intend to ever stop.

[@soozshooz]

Amen! She was so smart ( way ahead of everyone) I bought her 1st book when it came out & everyone said, “really? the thigh master is your doctor now? “ … 😏

[@torakfett3351]

@@soozshoozeveryone ALWAYS brought that up when you mentioned her name. Never fails. 😢 And in reality, there are very large, bulky, expensive machines in gyms that do exactly what the thigh master did. It added resistance to an exercise. It’s like making fun of people using bands. Ridiculous.

[@vgloveforlife]

And she died of breast cancer

[@vivianaguermandi9715]

I suffered from lack of sleep, joint pain, mental confusion, for 4 years. I was completely exhausted. I thought I was a failure as a woman because every woman is strong enough to get through this period. But I asked my doctor and she told me I had the right to be well and I received my care. My life now is simply wonderful. It is scandalous that no one thinks about preparing us for this difficult life transition.

[@Zabu_23]

💯

[@debmarino5225]

What was your treatment?

[@shellysmolik8340]

Joint pain! I hear you. I switched to a naturopath after my doctor couldn’t help me. I got bio identical hormones and it went away!

[@jessicastedman879]

@@debmarino5225 I would also like to know, please and thank you!

[@chachakitty6691]

My own doctor didn't want to prescribe HRT for me! He was citing back to the outdated Women's Health Initiative report that said it caused cancer! Luckily, I live near the Mexican border and had to start my own journey to fix ME! It took some time to tweak medications, but, I am on top of the world now. DON'T GIVE UP ON YOURSELVES, EVER!

[@marissarichins6056]

I was so nervous to listen to this episode because I’ve had too many doctors tell me that I shouldn’t do hormone replacement therapy but my mental health was in such a bad place until I started HTR. I went from suicidal to stable and I’ve been stable for years now. So thankful!

[@DaniElle-di4ho]

Yes Mayim, more perimenopause and menopause topics please, you are the best! (So is Jonathan!)

[@KB-by3vl]

Amen 🙌

[@SonicDruid1]

Yes❤❤❤❤❤

[@bigbear8645]

🎉❤

[@DashCamDog]

my (female) gp and ob/gyn were useless. I had to do my own research and find a doctor who would help (suprisingly, a male dr) who finally helped me!! Ladies, we have to be our own advocates!!

[@HH-gv8mx]

Unfortunately I’m forced to go to the one terrible obgyn who accepts my insurance. I am just a number. The doctor doesn’t spend more than 3 mi utes with you.

[@DashCamDog]

i understand. at one point, i used Nurx online because my doctors would not listen. they accept insurance….and they listen!! check it out.

[@DashCamDog]

Have you looked into Nurx online? i have used them in the past when i couldn’t get help irl.

[@KZ-np8fz]

That's exactly right no matter the health issue you always need to be your own patient advocate... and if you have parents or kids you needs to be their patient advocate as well

[@flowerpower9464]

​​@@KZ-np8fzSad but true. We are required to be well informed enough to advocate for ourselves and God help those who aren't. I often wonder what happens to the people who are alone and too ill to fight for themselves. 😢

[@ValerieEach]

I am in search and rescue. About 9 months ago I went to my doctor complaining of severe inflammation. It was debilitating and took me at least an hour after waking before I could move / walk without being hunched over in pain. After a search it would take a solid 2 days to recover. My doctor prescribed hormone replacement therapy and within weeks I was back to my normal active self. I had no idea these were related but it has changed my life immensely. I can continue to do what I live for which is helping others. It is a game changer and I’m so incredibly grateful to my fantastic doctor for making that connection.

[@robindahl4836]

@@ValerieEach yessss! This idd sex the information that has been denied to us until recently. And it’s not even the entire fault of providers. Menopause health is often not even covered in a GYN fellowship. They literally train new physicians that menopausal women are just whiners.

[@KB-by3vl]

@robindahl4836 and labeled WW. Not Wonder Woman. Whiney Woman.

[@torakfett3351]

That. Is. WILD!! I have widespread inflammation and we can’t get a handle on where it’s coming from. I’m a Fibro case because nothing else matches. I also have issues with my hormones. This is incredible information, thank you!

[@mmefleure]

Definitely need more peri menopausal and menopausal awareness. Even as women we have general ideas of what menopausal syndrome is but it's more than what we've been told. It's not just hot flashes and night sweats.

[@janicelaurence6965]

That's so great!

[@robindahl4836]

I get so angry that women are not afforded the same access to evidence based healthcare as men. Why, in 2024, is THIS still the norm. Thank you for perpetuating solid scientific information to those of us who have been denied. I just recently learned about the lies of the estrogen study. I’m 59. Menopause was at age 50. My PCP says I’m too old for HRT because there are no studies on its health impact on women 60 and over. I’m so frustrated. Never knew my frozen shoulder and trochanteric bursitis could be attributed to my lack of estrogen. Also women who might benefit from testosterone for libido have to pay out of pocket because it’s an off label use. Meanwhile men get monthly Rx of viagra delivered and covered by insurance. When our providers have to ask themselves “how would I treat these symptoms if it were a man?” to make solid decisions about a female’s healthcare, we have the proof of our female reality.

[@dawnbradrick6289]

YOU ARE NOT ALONE👍

[@camillealatorre9817]

All the time. We have to prove a lot of things. Not just say: "this is hormonal" "I dont wanna to do it" bc he's gonna freak out for sure

[@nicolemerz1731]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHyldHxqh5WlntEsi=wQUvxw83QNJP85Pj Best wishes from Germany 🇩🇪

[@rasputozen]

There's nothing evidence based about what men are doing right now. They're trying to keep themselves locked into adolescence. This isn't healthy and it's bad for our culture, society and the planet. You're not supposed to be a teenager for your entire life. You're supposed to ramp down and become more contemplative. People are resisting this and look where we are: we're destroying the planet. To everything there is a season. A perennial summer destroys everything.

[@KB-by3vl]

What do you suggest us women to do to help change things? I'm asking for a friend 😅. No, I am 54 and just a few months shy of having my last period. I'm wondering if a doc needs to prescribe hormones.

[@AnoukMali7899]

Yessss! I couldn’t agree more! Periods, pregnancies, births, menopause - we are expected to endure these things. Above all, we are expected to do this, of course, without any medication and without bothering other people to much with our suffering. I decided to be a misfit by refusing to fit into that pattern and take charge of my health.

[@kerrykanold740]

We never discussed menopause or perimenopause at all as I was growing up so I went into this unprepared. I feel that I got pretty much every symptom on the books and it has been miserable. I have started HRT and it has helped but this is definitely a topic that needs to be discussed out loud and not just staying quiet and not making people uncomfortable.

[@tomchan0]

I wasn't told anything by the older women around me. I don't blame them. It was something that just wasn't discussed. Now I tell all the younger women what might happen.

[@nicolemerz1731]

​@@tomchan0👍💕

[@StephanieDefinitely]

@@kerrykanold740 yeah, I am the first person most of my friends know who is in menopause because I had ovarian cancer two years ago. I think the people around me might be tired of me talking about estrogen and HRT and the danger signs of ovarian cancer but nobody was talking about these things my entire life and I'm sick of it. Even people my age and younger just don't talk about hormones in my part of the US. I don't see it changing anytime soon especially with the political climate atm and the absolute dearth of real sex ed, so I’m doing my best to be outspoken around my family and friends at least. Feels somewhat Sisyphean but if I can make things better for even one person… 😞

[@loveshoves1825]

Same here. It was only referred to as "the change of life, and that was said in very hushed tones and only ever among women. I was also told very little about menstruation, pregnancy and labor, and how our bodies change during breastfeeding and when we stop those feedings.

[@StephanieDefinitely]

@@loveshoves1825 yeah. And clearly my sister didn’t digest the fact that you can still get pregnant while breastfeeding because she had two “whoops” babies right after a planned one. They’re all about a year apart. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@kellygolemba3033]

My mind is BLOWN!!!! These symptoms ( I have all of them) have been pushed away as “ you’re getting older” BS…. I remember telling my doctor about muscle weakness when I was in my early 40’s….. brain fog…. Fatigue… etc…. ALL these symptoms have been blamed on my hashimotos issues…. Ughhhhh !!! Anyways, the show was FANTASTIC… thank you so much for bringing all this information to light! I hope you have the doctor back on!!!!

[@Trenchant468]

I have over a dozen specialists for as many diagnoses and symptoms. In years of care, no one has ever raised hormones or hrt. Anytime I raised it, they declined due to a sibling with a clot history. (Patches, anyone?) My endocrinologist bone specialist (-4.8) said I was too old for hrt. I was 64 and treating with her for several years by then. Aaurgh.

[@darklin333]

On hormones for over 10 years 💕never stopping

[@jennifermoffitt7294]

100

[@vgloveforlife]

I tried them, and I'm much happier off of them. My body hated them.

[@darklin333]

@@vgloveforlife So sorry you couldn’t find a fit, I’m on a combo gel and pill it can take a few tries to get to your best fit ☮

[@vgloveforlife]

@darklin333 I'm happy for you. I've tried a few different methods and dosages, and all were a failure. The hrt caused hearing issues too sadly that still won't go away.

[@darklin333]

@@vgloveforlife I understand, 💌

[@HAP072770]

This is so amazing!! I’m a 54 year old woman and I really needed this. I had my hormone levels (had to beg to have the bloodwork done with my primary physician) tested in 2023- and I have zero progesterone- and all other levels are extremely low. My 38 year old female physician said to me I had to just deal with my hot flashes- and that estrogen/progesterone medication was a last resort 😥 I literally had to beg for it- the pill form was way too much for my personal system- it threw me back into bleeding and severe cramping. I’m sure all I needed to do was have the dosage changed but it really scared me. So my physical suggested an internal cream. So that’s where my journey is beginning now. Thank you for the ‘support’ with this interview!! ❤❤❤

[@LotusSun639]

Hey there are several resources(advocates Dr.’s) you may want to look into. Dr. Lisa Misconi (book Menopausal Brain, brain food, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, book Why Estrogen Matters (written by drs) also Dr. Felice Gersh also has a KZbin she is another big advocate for women during this period she is a Dr. in gyno. Good journey to you, this shouldn’t be so hard to get support, as should be a more supportive what can I do journey. You’re not alone❤ The info here is a start point and you may really find what info you need to help you and advocate.

[@NanaJ-l8i]

I just turned 55 and have had this same experience...after 3 uneventful months of HRT (and a year without periods) I started having heavy 'periods' every 3-4 weeks, with lots of cramping etc. I had an ultrasound and they found small fibroids. I'm currently testing out just using 1/2 of the transdermal estradiol gel originally prescribed (so a really low dose) to see if that helps. I do take oral progesterone daily/continuously as well. I understand your reaction and why you gave it up- I may end up doing the same. So discouraging :(

[@joanneclark8256]

Add you doing bio identical hormones??

[@nicolemerz1731]

@@NanaJ-l8i Do not give up!!! Watch more videos by Dr Newson and become your own expert! Estradiol normally takes quite some experimenting around and tweaking to constantly adapt to changing levels especially in PERIMENOPAUSE.... I also had cramps and bleeding in that phase and could control and end that by taking 300mg of progesterone for a while also helps me sleep so much better. Best wishes to you all from Germany 🍀♀️💕

[@HAP072770]

@ I’m not sure what that is. I did just start estradiol cream and it is already making a difference in my dryness. 🙂

[@donut860]

Im 53, I had a partial hysterectomy 24 yrs ago. I've been to thr Dr many may times for symptoms. All my blood tests come back normal ( they say ). I suffer from : hot flashes, night sweats, rashes, UTIs, weakness, brain fog, low blood pressure, Zero libido , hair loss, chronic itching, lack of SLEEP and severe anxiety! Ive been given antidepressants, propranolol, clonaze" and many more ! I refuse to take these pills. Ive also been told that HRT won't do me any good " Im at a loss.. coming across this video explains alot and very refreshing ✨️.. I will once again be talking to another Dr. ... Thank you both !

[@brookeluder]

The thing that gets me is when a female Dr tells me I can't have HRT and should consider yoga and therapy. The potential long-term neurological harm is now starting to be known. My partner likes to say if this was a male problem they'd be given a steak a hug and all the medical assistance they need. As women, we're just expected to white knuckle it through the rest of our lives. It makes me so angry.

[@tulips6926]

Well thank goodness I live in the UK . The doctors here are all for HRT and I got patches no problem, and it's been the best thing for me. Game changer, I feel 21 again seriously and I'm 55. ❤

[@KB-by3vl]

In the U.S, we pay minimum $170 a month for health insurance and $35 for every doc visit. $65 for a specialist. $1,000s in deductibles even with monthly payments for insurance. And some people pay $300 to $400 a Month for insurance. Do you really have free care in European countries?

[@KB-by3vl]

I had an MRI and even with insurance through work, I'm owing $600 for it.

[@KB-by3vl]

Oh, and I just got a mammogram that may have shown some kind of problem. Haven't gotten any results from it yet. I'm so concerned my insurance will fail me if I have a real health problem.

[@Art_by_Nicole]

@@KB-by3vlno, nothing is free :) We pay higher taxes than in the US. Next to income taxes we monthly pay social taxes. The more money you earn the more you pay (basically). Every citizen is obligated to have a basic health insurance which currently costs around €150 per person per month. You can add optional health insurance, but if you have a certain medical history the insurance company can reject you for the additional insurance. I have to pay around €220 per month and that includes the healthcare of my underaged son. There is also an amount of €385,- per year that is called ‘Your own risk’. So next to the €220 per month the first €385,- medical costs I have to pay for myself. To make things more complicated… there are things that you always have access to: your housedoctor, to see a specialist (when my doctor writes the prescription for that visit) and medical emergencies (hospital). So it might seem ‘free care’ but it isn’t. Every year the insurance costs get higher. A few years ago my total health care cost me about €120- per month and now €220,- I do have to be honest: I never have to worry that I have to sell my house to pay for medical treatment.

[@tulips6926]

I had a mammogram on the NHS and had blood tests etc before getting my HRT Patches, so they do check you out thoroughly before giving you HRT. I pay National insurance stamps through my wages but yes we do get free health care, including DR s visits, mammograms. I have to pay £19.00 per year for prescriptions for HRT but the goverment have given women these prescriptions at a special rate for HRT. So lucky in the UK, Im sorry the US is so hard re health care.

[@catherineseear7069]

I just heard you talk about the Jewish women’s take menopause. Called “The Change “ in London. My Mum was an immigrant to England & believe it or not the same culture was inbred into us. My Mother was brought up on suffering is our lot! Try to aspire to greater height is not possible. My exceptional mother became an alcoholic. I think I’m nearly there as I drink too much because of pain. 2024 we still can’t help a women’s journey to a kind old age. It still smacks of women being treated as witches after puberty then motherhood. Each age is valid; I have wisdom & beauty as I age. I wish I believed in what I’m saying.

[@jameberlin8539]

There absolutely is wisdom and beauty in age. Even if society doesn't want us to believe that, it's true. You are beautiful, and it's a privilege to reach menopause. I hope you have a beautiful day❤

[@rhythmaddict808]

"I can handle it!" NO I can't!!! I am 74yrs. old and my symptoms were debilitating! I finally called Doctor. I was prescribed paroxetine a month ago, take a half tab, and it has really helped. I really needed this Podcast. Mahalo and Aloha from Maui!

[@KB-by3vl]

Does your insurance cover the cost? I think I may need hormones yet was wondering how much I can expect financially if I get prescribed.

[@KB-by3vl]

Hello 👋, from Kentucky ☺️

[@MaryWixson]

Paroxitine isn’t hormones. It’s an antidepressant

[@joanneclark8256]

So lm assuming is helps with sweats ???So an antidepressants they gave you ?

[@janieraccoon]

So, they just threw an antidepressant at you. Typical!

[@sandyt808]

It took me 6 years of suffering before I found a Endocrinologist that would help me. God Bless him! I’m on both estradiol and progesterone. In 36hrs all of my symptoms were gone.

[@kasperorganics-organiccott6881]

Menopause has been a great relief for me and mostly positive.

[@maevey3]

🎉

[@ruebenvangleason2505]

My wife and I are both on bioidenticals and will use nothing else and are enjoying life again in our 60s. We will never go without them until they plant us! Best of luck to you all.

[@pestimom6572]

72 year old former pharma researcher here. I had 'asymptomatic' menopause at 58. Not genetic. Due to living a healthy, chemical free, active lifestyle after I woke up in my 30s. I take no drugs. I don't fall for the pharma marketing because I read independent research and taking natural stuff for any problem. Also use frequency healing of various sorts. Now, I'm super healthy and have the strength and energy to take care of family and friends who are not. Many have followed 'ask your doctor' advice and went down that slippery slope. My slogan - God is smarter than man.

[@clarewalker5903]

Thank you so much for this. I'm 57 and realise how ill-informed I've been on numerous things. You are empowering women with content like this.

[@beannamated]

The medical establishment has been suppressing the info. It's not just you! ❤️

[@debbiedarby4179]

I did hormone replacement for years 49-58. Age 59-current age of 61, I stopped. Mostly because of the financial reasons but also because I don't think I realized how much better my physical and emotional life had been changed while doing it! Since off them, I've gained about 20 pounds, I'm back to not sleeping AND loosing terrifying amounts of hair ..again! After hearing this show, I am calling and selling what ever I need to in order to get back on them! Thanks for the info Ladies!

[@gretchenbond784]

I am so fortunate that i found a really great physician (female) who recommended HRT. She originally recommended it when i was experiencing crazy perimenopausal symptoms. I also have a small frame and an very short (4'11"). I said i wanted to go through menopause naturally. She said, "osteoporosis is natural, and you are a prime candidate for that to happen". She convinced me to start on it. I was in my late 40's. Bioidentical compounded formula of the various estrogens and later added testosterone which helped my mood and libido, plus and oral progesterone (prometrium). I'm 65 now, get my hormone levels checked periodically and she might tweak my compounded HRT. I'm do grateful for her wisdom!

[@jessicastedman879]

"The process is normal, the SUFFERING is not normal". 🥺 Thank you!

[@amberpatrick-griffin5538]

I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer at 51 y/o. I had a complete hysterectomy and went into full menopause immediately. My Gyno oncologist REFUSES to give me hormones and said to use better lube for painful sex and role play for no libido. Seriously? I'm currently looking for a Doctor who will actually listen to me. I'm technically out of remission (its been almost 8 years) so I'm done suffering! And Happy Birthday Mayim!

[@robinhandy5717]

Bio identical hormones are my life savor! I am sleeping again, I have a libido, i feel like my body is working again! I feel better, I don’t know why I suffered for so long!

[@sweetest247]

If you don't mind me asking.... How old are you now?

[@KimberlyVito]

Can I ask is this with a functional Doctor to get bioidentical hormones Therapy? I can't get that over here. No one was listening to me and the functional doctor doesn't take any one's health insurance and everything was so outrageous expensive for the medications and seeing them etc...They aren't considered a real doctor where I am from. In with the OB GYNs don't have a clue on helping with Peri or menopause.

[@julieb5855]

❤❤❤❤❤ Mayim great job as a host. You allowed the Dr to speak, lead the conversation and interjected just enough personal experience. New fan! And this content was so important, I got back on HRT after a 3 year lapse. So important and glad I am, as I will be 60 in a couple years and realizing the benefits.

[@carlynsykes6053]

Wow, definitely shakes my perception of adulthood and the arc of life. If women’s brains aren’t fully developed until about age 27 and you start perimenopause around age 37-42 you only get around 10-15 years at full or peak operating status with all systems in full swing at the same time.

[@suereed3474]

I had perimenopause for 15 years. The cramps and mood swings were the least of it. My periods came and went all month. My period would seem to finish and then start three days later. I had no relief from the cycle. The hormones the doctor gave me made it worse. I was working and did not have the time to run from doctor to doctor. I have been post menopausal for 15 years now. Wonderful. No mood swings. Feel more feminine than ever. Still have sex, different kind of sex and less often, but better. I'm not taking anything. We and our families dismiss ourselves. We need people willing to adjust for us and recognize that we are having a hard time

[@Bellaozi]

Hi from Australia 🌏 What age do you believe you were perimenopausal for? I'm 51 & wondering about time frames? Thanks 😊

[@passionateherbs8183]

OMG! I was just researching this! I am in my late 60's. I was on HRT and moved to a new city (a crappy city, I hate it, but it's what I can afford) I picked a new doctor and she was horrible! She took me off HRT telling me their was new research saying it was bad again. She took me off my panic attack meds, well I did agree with that, but now I cry a lot more often, but not crazy about the side effects of the drugs. My energy Is so low, and in the last few months it's like everything in my body hurts and I am a healthy person. Anyway, thank you for this video and confirming my research!

[@nicolemerz1731]

Go and get HRT back: New research shows it is beneficial beyond 60: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHyldHxqh5WlntEsi=wQUvxw83QNJP85Pj Watch the brilliant podcasts of British menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson and urologist Dr Kelly Casperson!!! Best wishes to you from Germany 🇩🇪😘

[@justinarobson4669]

You can change doctor, and I think you should. Ask for proof of study when anyone cites 'some statistics and papers'. The risks are yours to assess, not theirs.

[@passionateherbs8183]

​@justinarobson4669 Thank you!! I never thought to ask them for proof of the study!! I did change doctors, and I just saw the new doctor yesterday, and she put me back on HRT.

[@nicolecasavant2564]

The joint pain was very debilitating for me. 2 weeks on HRT the pain significantly subsided. Estrogen is very anti- inflammatory in the body. This has been largely ignored.

[@nicolemerz1731]

Same for me! ... within D A Y S ... !

[@erinwill6743]

​@nicolemerz1731 how old are u? Peri-menopause? Menopause? Just wondering. I am in neither of the pauses. But have severe joint pain. No autoimmune conditions

[@penniewyatt9391]

I can’t take them a more and have been put on hormone BLOCKERS because of breast cancer, it is so awful. Taking care of husband w dementia stage six and I can’t catch a break.

[@vaderladyl]

estrogen in the right quantity, when it is higher it can cause a lot of issues like endometriosis.

[@kerrygoring1009]

Within 2 days I noticed a huge difference in pain and my moods became more even. ❤

[@psykmeistr]

Mayim, thank you for having the courage to talk about the elephant in the room regarding women's fear of being left at this stage of life!!! As a clinical psychologist, I sadly see this happening all too often in my practice, e.g. a peri-menopausal woman who is taking care of teens and elderly parents at a very vulnerable time in her life, finds her husband cheating with a much younger woman. The fact that there are entire KZbin channels of men encouraging this, stating it's easier, more exciting, etc...to be with a 20-something than a "menopausal woman" is disgusting and despicable. We DO need to talk more about this to educate BOTH men and women on how to navigate this stage in life, because the flip side to men having these flings is that they all-too-often find themselves many years down the line with a second family with a younger woman, and a ton of regret they wrecked their families and their lives, and are ultimately not happier. I've counseled many men over the years as well who find themselves in this predicament, especially as they try to repair their relationships with their teenage/young adult children from their 1st marriage. Obviously this is not true for everyone, but I find it on the rise in recent years in my practice.

[@Art_by_Nicole]

And men don’t realise that they also go through a fase like that, but it happens when they’re a bit older.

[@BeeKaye]

Thank you so much for bringing this topic and this amazing doctor to us. To me, this is THE most important conversation in women’s health care. The last 5 years have been HELL for me because of lack of estrogen and it didn’t hit me until my late 50’s. As soon as I started taking it, my life changed for the better in a big way.

[@susanhorton9492]

did the doc give u a problem cause u wer over 60

[@jennl7099]

I was told when I was 38 I couldn’t be in menopause by 3 doctors, only having had 2 periods that year. A year later , not having a period at all, I went back to 1 of them. She told me that must be mistaken as to when my last period was! Lol! Crazy!

[@pearljamin]

I am so sorry! 💚

[@mariee.5912]

They can easily chack with a hormones test.

[@kelsiwilson8665]

I am so sorry you were ignored like that

[@megmen972]

My Dr. ,Told me if you are not getting periods you must be stressed. 😧

[@christineriley5697]

Unbelievable

[@reneelancaster8714]

Whoa! I almost feel guilty that at 62 I’ve had none of these issues in my life. No cramps, no headaches, just luck%? Genetics? Maybe that I’ve never eaten processed foods. Gave up added sugar years and years ago. We need to figure that out for these women suffering!

[@suzeruser]

Staying away from the poison in processed foods has, no doubt, helped greatly.

[@eleonorabartoli2225]

Yes, 65 here and never had any symptoms. I have been vegetarian since I was 10 yrs old.

[@cnightingale9]

Being extremely health conscious doesn’t necessarily guarantee that a woman will not have any menopause symptoms. I can attest to that. My symptoms were debilitating even though I tried very hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle my whole life. I think they might have been even worse if I hadn’t been healthy to begin with. I feel like I was lied to and gaslighted. There was no amount of yams and brown rice I could eat to make me be able to sleep. I actually needed estrogen. I suffered way too long because of this fallacy.

[@crh251]

I am very health conscious. I watch everything I eat. I eat no processed foods, I exercise, etc., and I’m sure this all helped a lot. However, I still had broken sleep, hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, heart palpitations, etc. 20% of women show no signs at all. Their periods just stop. My mom and her sister were in that 20%. You are too!! Be thankful! There’s really no rhyme or reason why some women suffer and others don’t. By the way, my mom and her sister were terrible eaters. Some women are just lucky. Just be sure to keep an eye on your heart and bone health as time goes on. Without enough estrogen, both can suffer.

[@m_brokenleg]

I think I will force my husband, my sons and all the men of the family to watch this entire episode religiously! 😉

[@nicolecasavant2564]

Lol. I sent this to my husband and begged him to watch it so he could understand how hard this is

[@marisamartinezolivera]

@@nicolecasavant2564 I’ll do the same!

[@TulipIris7244]

Just about every organ in a woman’s body (not just the sex organs) has cellular receptors for estrogen - it’s so important!

[@momod7837]

I have to tell you, I normally listen to the podcast version (no video) but I had to shift over here just to see Mayim do the “female rat” 🐀 😂. Thank you. Didn’t disappoint!!!! The expression on your face was perfect

[@MayimBialik]

🐀😹🤷‍♀️

[@dfinite1111]

It’s also not a “one stop” because there’s other reasons for brain fog, etc. Could be, I mean. ADHD, chemical sensitivities or overload,sleep issues, mental illnesses…I do use the natural hormones, creams from a compounded pharmacy. It really does make a huge difference and I am reliant on them, and happy to have found the information about them when I did. I believe all women ought to supplement with hormones after the change.

[@Victoriaseclecticinteriors]

After my experience I believe many women who are diagnosed with fibromyalgia in late age are actually symptoms of menopause or peri. The reason being I was diagnosed at 23 in my 40s I was thrust into medical menopause with no HRT to start with and I could get out of bed. The joint pain was horrific on top of failed ablation pain as soon as I was on HRT joined pain subsided back to normal levels for me with. Fibromyalgia. Leading to lack of correct treatment and anti depressants pushed on them.

[@butyoulooksohealthy-fibrom920]

My fibro was a misdiagnosis from peri and menopause. Pain pills never worked. It all went away with estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

[@UnschoolingtheSpitz]

Same experience here❤

[@marisamartinezolivera]

This was THE episode I needed to watch. Being the age of Dr. Malone, having suffered all my life of erratic hormone cicles and irregular menses because early treated hypothyroidism and a late (after my only son’s birth) diagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, I only can say that my menopause (after watching Dr. Malone I’ll be a forever menopausic woman😆) has been and is the best moment of my life. No hot flashes, feeling comfy, no humor changes, loosing weight, healthier sex, out of migranes, no allergies, no hormone supplement, yearly checked healthy heart and bones, only bit soja supplement and meditation..Asking myself (I wish I could consult Dr. Malone from afar) if I’m a medical weirdo. The exception that confirms the rule? I think I need to buy her book now! Great episode! 💜 FOREVER THANKFUL!

[@TulipIris7244]

Dr. Mary Claire Haver also has some great videos about HRT

[@Angeleyz513]

I am so grateful to you wonderful Ladies! I have been suffering and getting testing done and finally found out I’m just perimenopausal and started Estrogen and guess what? All my symptoms magically disappeared! Even though I was suffering I was scared to start the medication due to the Cancer aspect that everyone shoves in your face, but was so desperate I wanted my life back and you just reassured me that I made the right decision.

[@Bellaozi]

I'm 51 & unsure about symptoms. I've noticed some confusion & slowness in my thinking. Would you mind letting me know the age you began perimenopause & what symptoms made you go for testing? Thanks 😊

[@Angeleyz513]

⁠​⁠@@BellaoziI’ve been experiencing brain fog and confusion since I’m 35 yrs old. Lock shoulder and pelvic pain at 40 yrs old. I’m 45 yrs old now suffering heat waves at random times of day and night and severe acid reflux, but lots of UTI’s started two years ago at age 43. Painful intercourse at 44.

[@Bellaozi]

@@Angeleyz513 Thanks for responding. I'm glad hormone replacement is giving relief. All the best & Merry Xmas

[@smantel7737]

Would like her to discuss the different forms of estrogen/progesterone commonly used and which she thinks are better than others. Would like to have her opinion on continuing use of hormones until end of life and certainly after the age of 60. I hope you invite her again.

[@indigosmyth7475]

❤

[@faithf5846]

Our beautiful Suzanne Somers wrote books and spoke about hormone replacement for women. We miss her sweet, funny, direct, very intelligent lady. Many women are not familiar with hormone replacement therapy because it’s not covered by most insurance and can be expensive.

[@questioneverything1776]

In the U.S. it is covered as we have bioidentical hormones that are FDA approved that you can get at a regular pharmacy. You don’t have to get compounded hormones that are not covered

[@catwhisperer968]

Another great episode! I will definitely share with my daughters who are in their 30’s.

[@vbiddy]

Great interview. Dr Sharon is wonderful. Dr Mayim asked super questions. According to Dr. Mary Claire Haver, estrogen does not completely stop after menopause, but levels significantly decline, and the body still produces small amounts of estrogen by converting androgens from the adrenal glands into estrogen through a process called aromatization; This means that while the majority of estrogen production ceases at menopause, a minimal amount continues to be present in the body post-menopause

[@shellym79]

30 seconds in and I'm crying. I had an endometrial biopsy last month i was told it would be a quick pinch. No tf it wasn't. It was the worst pain of my entire life. It felt like i was being scooped out with a serrated edged spoon. I felt violated in a way i can't describe because im not the only person to describe this procedure like this yet they continue to do it. They act like oh well we don't have any options. Tf you don't. I'm certain dental work would hurt less yet we are given all kinds of pain options. I'm so angry. Very very angry that this happened to me and that it's standard practice. The worst part is no one cares. No one except people who've been thru it. It feels like they are thinking I'm being dramatic. I promise there is nothing dramatic only facts when i say it was fucking barbaric. I'm still stunned that it's even legal to be honest. But the law doesn't care about us either so i guess it fits.

[@nicolemerz1731]

My ❤ goes out to you! Indeed barbaric!!! I haven't had that kind of procedure, but my favorite women doctors spoke in their podcasts about it. So let us become a global "army of women" spreading the word and helping and supporting each other 😘 I love the podcasts of British menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson and urologist Dr Kelly Casperson. Best wishes to you and your healing journey from Germany 🇩🇪💕

[@cocomaire]

It does seem like medical professionals dismiss the pain of women. I have experienced it. They also just flat out don’t believe us. I came to the hospital ready to give birth, and no one believed I was ready because I wasn’t writhing in agony. They refused to prepare a room for me. I ended up giving birth in a broom closet on a broken stretcher

[@audreystarr6166]

Right there with you!! Same thing with an IUD placement. Makes me wonder if the teneculum (the barbaric male invented torture device they use to "grab" the cervix and hold it in place for certain procedures) is what both of us may have been feeling or at least some of it. There is a new device that's a lot more humane but doctors refuse to use it probably because insurance won't cover it.

[@amberatartimec2564]

I think every medical professional should undergo the procedure that they offer.

[@audreystarr6166]

@amberatartimec2564 absolutely

[@DianneElizabeth64]

I am on the Wiley Protocol which cycles estradiol & progesterone. My 60 yr old body looks 30 again. I am gaining muscle mass. Toned. Skin is crepe. My mood is hopeful. Anyone in menopause will get that “hopeful” thing. It’s a mindset. I do eat chemical free and work out regularly but that didn’t matter when I was post menopause & hormone free.

[@katherinegordon8088]

What do you mean “My skin is Crepe?” Is it still crepe even after your hormone replacement?

[@katherinegordon8088]

Can we order the HRT through you and through the mail??

[@katherinegordon8088]

I’m 65 and a full time. Any to two kiddos 3 and 16 months old, and I believe GRT will help. Thank you!

[@BrilliantWhenYouGlow]

it’s 4am and i’ve been awake for almost an hour! i’m usually asleep before 9pm because im so tired! i think im perimenopausal so im excited for this episode!

[@katrina3560]

Well, damn, SAME!! 4:55 min of sleep. Awake by 3:30 this a.m. asleep by 9:18pm.

[@katrina3560]

@@Private-wj4nd ooofff, I am sorry you commiserate, but glad to know I am not alone and it's "normal" even if it is obnoxious🥴

[@BrilliantWhenYouGlow]

i talked to my dr about this - my main issue was menstrual migraines. she only suggested birth control, more advil and yoga! i was hoping at least a change in diet or maybe some vitamins! but it just seems like something we have to ride out 😫 i’ll listen more to this episode (i finally went back to sleep) - hopefully i’ll find some answers or advice

[@debbiekern2841]

You're an amature!! I'm 72 years old. I've been awake for over 3 days/nights. Its like sleep doesn't exist. I went through menopause when I was 40. I couldn't find a doctor who would put me on HRT. I have osteoporosis and issues with my spine. I have scoliosis, lordosis, kyphosis, as well as nerve root cysts that have caused other issues. I'm in continuous pain that my doctors have refused to treat, other than epidurals, which I refused. Imagine if I were a man with low testosterone!!! It wouldn't go untreated!!!!

[@nicolecasavant2564]

The sleep struggle and fatigue is real.

[@fionamainey7686]

Yes to anxiety, tension headaches, digestive issues, dizziness, fatigue. Been on HRT since January 2024. I suggested it to my female GP after 4 years of symptoms and testing.

[@MsDeeVee]

Great episode! Looking back, my perimenopause started at around 38 yo. Menopause hit me at 49. Being ADHD+Hypothyroidism+Menopause = Hell! I only managed to get better 2 years ago when I drastically changed my diet and began doing Intermittent fasting, lost 60 pounds. I also started taking HRT on top of Synthroud and stimulant meds. Most doctors don’t know Jack about menopause. This must change.

[@vaderladyl]

@@MelW669 there are many hormones on meat and dairy, especially non organic dairy and non grass fed meat, that mimic estrogen in the body and that gives you hormonal imbalances.

[@WhitetoothWellness]

This is my greatest fear. I have hypothyroidism I already take 175mg synthroid and 25mg liothyronine plus my adderal. I’m 43 and out of nowhere I have crippling anxiety, and I feel like I’ve completely lost my intellect. I also had a diagnosis of fibromyalgia finally diagnosed of EDS and I’m terrified

[@chroniclesoflucifer]

31:02 😢😢😢 that is my question...why wasn't I told that my body was going on a journey?

[@Magdellena]

My GYN told me I didn't need treatment for a painful, swollen, infected fallopian tube because, since I am in menopause, there was no worry about it effecting my fertility and I would just get used to the pain. I am searching for a new doctor but not having any luck finding anyone who cares about women who aren't of childbearing age.

[@Art_by_Nicole]

Geez… 😱 women aren’t just incubators! That kind of ‘medical’ answers makes me so angry.

[@elizabethsteen581]

I am so sorry. I hope you find the help you need! ❤

[@Ella_Vande]

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m 34 and I just had a hysterectomy and oorphectomy last month. I start taking hrt in a couple of weeks. Thank you for covering this.

[@msdixieblues]

Looking forward to listening to this topic. Ovarian cancer survivor, 8 years, had a hysterectomy 5 weeks ago at age 46.

[@nicolemerz1731]

Watch the brilliant podcasts of British menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson and urologist Dr Kelly Casperson!!! Best wishes to you from Germany 🇩🇪😘

[@penniewyatt9391]

You may not be able to take HRT because if your cancer was hormone positive you will have a wildly higher risk of recurrence.

[@questioneverything1776]

@@penniewyatt9391she doesn’t have anymore of her female parts to vet cancer

[@andycristiana1043]

Try being a carnivore to regulate hormones and metabolism.

[@jt8142]

@@penniewyatt9391BS. You’re uneducated on the topic of cancer and HRT. I highly recommend you read the book, “Estrogen Matters” by oncologist Avrum Bluming, MD for accurate info.

[@missgee1446]

Thank you so much for acknowledging this life stage that most aren't correctly informed on, it was most appreciated and highly insightful. You both rock and then some

[@CandyCaneLane99]

I'm 36 and had my first hot flashes consistently this year. I finally tried estrogen and progesterone cream derived from yams, they massively helped my periods and stopped my hot flashes. I was scared to try them for years and I still am but they might be good for me. This episode was very comforting to me to watch, thank you!

[@Suki0428]

Be careful with the progesterone cream. It’s stored in adipose tissues and can build up your toxic levels.

[@LQOTW]

It's great to get this information, even though I'm now a widow. And, yes, at 61, I do feel old.

[@amyhadley6021]

I was thrown into menopause in 2020 from chemotherapy. I was perimenopausal before that. The process was quick and the sudden drop in estrogen took a toll on my joints. Even though my breast cancer was triple negative, my doctor does not want me on hormone therapy. I am thinking about the vaginal estrogen though because it doesn't go to the bloodstream. Dr. Mary Claire Haver has a great book out as well and she is on all the social media platforms.

[@CS-xj9od]

Thank you for the beautiful much needed conversation!!

[@anonomus3564]

There must be an insurance or legal issue. I fought for 10 years to get HRT. Without any help. Even with labs showing zero or less than zero est or prog. The docs would always ask "do you want to get pregnant" or "are you ready to remove your uterus?" I'd be honest and say no so they'd respond with well i can't help you then. They accused me of trying to get them to sell on the street. They convinced me I have MS even though 2 brain scans show no lesions. They blame it on weight (200-250lbs in this window) but even now back to 200lbs they say it's my lifestyle causing ALL my problems. You don't usually loose 50lbs in 1 year by having a bad lifestyle.

[@laurenguthman6671]

Thank you for bringing this to attention. I am a 38 year old woman who had a total hysterectomy in 2021. I only have my ovaries left. My mom went through menopause @ age 46 & the same with her sister. They both still have their uterus etc. & obviously went through menopause naturally. Since my hysterectomy I'm now 3 years later experiencing vaginal dryness, hot flashes, feeling more emotional than usual, night sweats, change in body odor. I could shower 2x a day & wear deodorant & I still smell & sweat like crazy in bet. my showers. Its terrible. It makes me feel self conscious. I went to an obgyn @ my obgyn office & they said that I'm too young to go through menopause but... I could be. Even though I told them my mom did @ age 46. Peri menopause can take up to 10 years before menopause so it is plausible @ age 38 to be going through it. My estrogen levels were low they said. I was told it's hard for the drs to tell if I'm going through it or not since I had a hysterectomy & haven't had my period in 3 years. Despite my odor issues, & vaginal dryness that's unbearable they didn't want to treat me bc I was "too young" now I just suffer untreated. It is what it is I guess.

[@angelaclark129]

EXERCISE??? I'm 66, haven't slept for 20 years, have no oestrogen and am in pain. Kids grew up and left, divorced from my awful husband of 33 years. Just demanded testing of my hormones... No OESTROGEN or TESTOSTERONE! Maybe after some hormone therapy. Friends? What friends. My life evaporated. Too tired.

[@rosesrred1965]

Until u go through it, no one can understand except u, I hope this video helps u , don't put up with the symptoms ❤❤

[@beannamated]

Same regarding friends. I've been disabled since 2001 and have no place to meet people. I used to be a VERY outgoing and social person. It's not so easy when one has no family, is homebound, and no career. It seems like the "stress" is usually attributed to too much on a woman's plate. Being isolated and lonely is a whole different kind of stress for which there is little to no relief.

[@robyncolemanlifecoach]

As an academic and journeying through peri menopause …. This is THE MOST INFORMATIVE discussion about peri menopause I have listened. Thank you Mayim❤

[@isolationdark9608]

From years ago to now you have truly made my life much better thank you for these videos!

[@susannehinkle8864]

This was SOOOO good. Every other KZbin I've tried to watch on this subject just felt like people were trying to sell me some product. They all felt biased. Thank you, Dr. Mayim and Dr. Malone.

[@msmichele-SixtyistheNewSixty]

Mayim, I understand why the importance of strength training does not resonate with you, however, I'm 60 years old and have been lifting weights consistently for more than 12 years. It does not have to be hard and it's not just for the 20 years olds. As Dr. Malone says, the benefits far outweigh the little bit of effort. Great episode.

[@montymyahmolly]

This is so liberating. I am on HRT. It has given me a second chance at living. I had such a rough go for a few years. Tried everything else first. Then imploded and retired. Sooooooo grateful 🙏

[@time2bherenow]

I talked my PCP into a very low dose of hormone therapy in my sixties due to my lack of sleep & brain fog, pain & other fibromyalgia symptoms. She balked and I offered to sign a waiver of responsibility for her, taking full responsibility for whatever negative side effects or outcomes. I have never regretted it. I am now 74 and still functional and working as an RN in spite of the fibromyalgia with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis & osteoarthritis. I take only a small dose of beta blocker for hypertension & pain meds as needed other than the hormones. I have no history nor family history of breast cancer. I believe it was the right decision for me. Thank you all for this enlightening podcast.

[@SpeedyK8]

I love Dr Sharon Malone!!!! What a brilliant lady.

[@jadamartinez1174]

I am crying. My joints ached for months and I thought I was going crazy. I had rage symptoms that were so out of control. I'm still in pain. Hormone replacement sounds like the key to a happy life as I approach my 57th year. Now, I just need to find someone to help me get it!!

[@evadebruijn]

Hearing you on the rage! Best investment was getting myself a free standing boxing pole and some gloves 👍 🍀🍀🍀🤗🍀🍀🍀✌️

[@julisplett2748]

Awesome episode! I just booked an appointment to get some hormones! Let's go, ladies! ❤ P.S.: Mayim's voice is so nice to listen to. 😊

[@moon-waterlatte6709]

Hormone replacemei, vitamin regimen, walking more, yoga, and sleep hygiene turned my life around. I couldn't have move forward without rhe hormone replacement. This perimenopaus woman got her life back. Grateful ❤

[@Redd71]

I'm in the percentage that didn't get help, because I started perimenopause early. Most of what I learned was from the family of women. Thank goodness we have women in our lives to speak to, including MBB!!

[@ann_the_coach]

I had no idea that anxiety was a potential issue until a friend told me. It helped "normalize" that for me.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Hi Mayim.... I have loved your character on Big Bang, I remember you as a child star on Blossom and I was impressed when I watched show, where it spoke about your education and achievements.... impressive on any scale. Now I find you have a health care podcast .... so immediately signed up. I started Menopause at 58 and by 60, zero period. Other than the hot flushes and changing from a very oily skin to a dry skin...and a couple of white hairs popping up, I thought I was fine, but the stressful job I was in, suddenly became too much, workloads were terribly overloaded, but suddenly, I just couldn't cope and I eventually had a breakdown, and I realised, I was not doing as well as I thought. 😢😢 I'm 64 and retired now, my arthritis is much worse, I get overwhelmed easily and I hate crowds now...there's all sorts of other changes that we are not expecting in old age. . And after Menopause.

[@amymonroe9328]

Can we PLEASE make it illegal for a male doctor to tell a female older then the age of 35 to "JUST EXERCISE AND LOSE WEIGHT"?. I have sat in dr offices almost in tears feeling so horrible and then been told this.

[@lunajordanlife]

Dr. Malone is singing my song like Roberta Flack! I suffered for 10 years through perimenopause and menopause with severe symptoms…all of them. Brain fog, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, hot flashes, heart palpitations and on and on. I was miserable and couldn’t understand what was wrong with me. My friends blamed me for my symptoms. It impacted all aspects of my life. It was awful. It wasn’t until I was in menopause for 5 years that I decided to try hormone therapy (including testosterone) even with the ‘risks’ because I couldn’t see how my symptoms were healthy either. It changed my life back into something manageable with a lot more well-being. I feel my suffering was needless and a symptom of the misogyny that is pervasive throughout society.

[@yolandamorales7526]

This is the best channel thank you for this video Dr. mayim ur the best take care ❤😊

[@ongoingawakening4257]

I'm 52 years old and I haven't had any more symptoms since I cut out sugar and wheat. I started out this roller coaster with a serious thyroid storm. I cured that by cutting out gluten, corn, and soy. After cured, I now just avoid sugar and gluten which seems to keep me pretty balanced. I think it starts in the kitchen. I'm not saying I don't want some estrogen cream.

[@marydillon6593]

Same.

[@piligarcia4771]

I spent about 11 yrs with hot flushes..and at about half that ,my love died, so I got even worse...I decided to do more exercise, and after investigaring a little ,at last I stopped eating wheat and milk products...try to avoid gluten..and I don,t use salt or sugar..and in a week the exagerated hot flushes , bloated tummy, and all those things you listed dissappeared, I even lost pain in my back, I,m 61...the doctors here try people not to take hormonal medicines unless it is absolutely necesary...when I was doing my anual mamography they asked me how I was with menopause and I told them ,that I had left wheat and milk products and they said that if everyone did this it would be wonderful, but its difficult to tell people to stop eating these two things because of culture and wrong beliefs...because they affect hormones horribly...I just know I,m much better , my health is 100% better, I am doing Zumba , walking more and sleeping really great...if I do eat for example a piece of bread or cake , I bloat and can even have some flushes in less than 20 mins...so there are Lots of other things to eat ,and I really don,t miss those products..wish I had known before.

[@PhotoKaz]

As a celiac I don't eat wheat anyway, your piece of bread or cake CAN be gluten free if you want to indulge. Even GF pizza and pasta. If you don't miss them that's great, wish I could say the same. Got my celiac gene turned on at 60 right after I hit menopause at 59..hmmm never considered that before lol.

[@Katepwe]

That’s wonderful for you. It sounds more like celiac - an intolerance to gluten - than anything to do with hormones.

[@bichonbuffo]

It is a wild ride with the menopause if you decide not to take HRT which I did as the doc told me to take a tablet that may give me cancer. Wheat is a big problem, but luckily there are substitutes now, but I just like you eat super, super clean and exercise to strengthen muscles and bones and stretches to keep subtle. Vitamin 3 is must, omega3 fish 'body' oil and multi vitamin. Dark greens for everything especially your eyes, eat every meal if you can. Blueberries .

[@barbarah6795]

Solid, quality information, (aka good data in all aspects of life!), is so necessary yet so very hard to either obtain or discern. The world really needs to turn on the lights. Thank you Mayim and Jonathon for aiming the flashlight!

[@MayimBialik]

🔦🙌

[@cathyray6030]

I have never had a good experience with any doctor... I'm 65... I avoid doctors to this day... I go to the dentist on a regular basis and I seek out vision care...also I always get my flu shot yearly.... That is it unless I come down with a serious flu or pneumonia... So, I agree with her statement that it is "the last resort option" for me! Thank you for this episode!

[@janettemartin4604]

Find a female internal specialist that’s in your age range! I did and have NEVER had better care and attention! And am NOW back on HRT after I fell 7 feet and shattered my arm! But before that even happened she had an idea that I might be getting fragile bone symptoms due to my weight and lack of proper eating! She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive!

[@nicolemerz1731]

​​@@janettemartin4604 Watch the brilliant podcasts of British menopause specialist Dr Louise Newson and urologist Dr Kelly Casperson!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHyldHxqh5WlntEsi=wQUvxw83QNJP85Pj Best wishes to you from Germany 🇩🇪😘

[@cathyray6030]

Thank you! I'll look into that!​@@janettemartin4604

[@cathyray6030]

Thank you! I understand...​@@MelW669

[@janad9281]

Me too! 66 this year and never been treated. I go to the dentist and optometrist but only dr if I can't figure it out on my own. I get my bloodwork and mammogram every other year in February. I have suffered through menopause just treating symptoms.

[@jamieledbetterlovern1325]

Thank you for doing this show and caring about women's health.

[@Dahnoie]

PLEASE PLEASE BE CAREFUL. I'm facing cancer that may be due to my self medicating estrogen creams while not using progesterone. Don't do this! Be sure you use progesterone with estrogen and better yet monitor your hormone levels properly when using HRT!

[@Dahnoie]

BTW, once I get past surgery next week, I will go back on HRT.

[@kristinpruett7733]

Progesterone is the number one reason for higher cancer. That is if your numbers are below ten. So yes it is very important.

[@rockywrightandfriends]

The unexplained anxiety that nothing works on in the late 30s and 40s is the worst. I've seen it take down healthy people.

[@ValentineGalindo-lc4uz]

I will so be purchasing this book! Ugh perimenopausal symptoms are like hell on earth...and not just for me! Thank you thank you for this interview! Fantastic!

[@suzannechristian7912]

Fantastic overview. You touched on everything and more of what was on my mind. Sharing with friends and hope they all watch this!

[@evealpizar]

I love your podcasts and this was definitely one of ur bests. Thank you!!!

[@littleripper312]

So excited to hear this I'm having serious hormone problems and getting severe flu like symptoms from it. How am I to hold down a job while feeling like I have a fever and vomiting and fogged out shakey for 5+ days a month minimum. Anything related to womens health I'm so grateful to listen!

[@orland0110]

Awesome and interesting episode, beautiful Mayim! ❤❤❤

[@aesdelynm3045]

Thank you for this! I have been feeling that lots of opportunists have cropped up to cash in on women and it was lovely to hear from Dr. Malone.

[@songofjoy164]

I went through perimenopause without HRT because of contra-indications with other medications for more important issues. It’s been a ride, but because I was full time carer for my father I had to push through. Thankfully, never thought I’d say that, I live with PCOS, so was well accustomed to living with weird hormonal symptoms. Unfortunately, due to the PCOS, I am now LADA diabetic (aka; Type 1.5 Diabetes) & use an insulin pump to help regulate my BGLs.

[@pinksioux66]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! I'm in perimenopause at 49 and I just started HRT in the spring to help with a lot of the "normal" symptoms that I was aware of. But I had no idea about the allergy thing and I never had allergies until the last 8+ years! I'm glad that this subject is getting easier for our generation to discuss. My own mother had a full hysterectomy in her 30s, so I haven't had the help of her experience with that to kind of guide me. Thanks for exploring this topic!

[@jaynefindlay3158]

Loved this episode - thank you. I think stress is the #1 most underrated and underestimated affect on women's health. We just don't know how stressed we are. You and Dr. Malone hit all the nails on the head and it is really sad that women suffer through menopause. I'm almost 62 and working with my ND on the hormone side - it's a work in progress getting LDL and glucose levels under control before starting hormone therapy. Many years of not putting myself first has caught up with me with the cortisol belly and weight gain and all that nasty stuff but I feel better knowing I'm finally doing something about it. Hang in there ladies - United we stand ❤

[@enidpagan4010]

What means ND and LDL?

[@TulipIris7244]

This was by far the best menopause and HRT discussion on KZbin I’ve seen. Thank you so much! I will share this with friends. ❤