Understanding Menopause & How To Deal With Symptoms | Q&A With Expert Dr Louise Newson | Trinny

This video was originally filmed as a live on Trinny Woodall’s Facebook.
Join Trinny Woodall and Dr Louise Newson as they discuss all things menopause - the two talk about how best to identify symptoms of menopause, how to discuss these symptoms with your GP, how to better understand the treatments available and how vastly different each woman’s experience of menopause can be. As a GP and menopause specialist, Dr Louise is here to debunk the myths and misinformation surrounding menopause and help every woman feel her best while navigating the process...

[@lenoremoser2352]

I feel like I’ve dodged a bullet! My mother was post-menopausal for 15-20 years before she suddenly got an auto-immune disease and died at age 70. Looking back now that I have all this knowledge I’ve recently gained, I can see how all the misery she experienced with her physical and mental health during those years were probably due to estrogen deficiency! And none of us knew it, including her. I’ve recently started experiencing many of the same symptoms she did, accidentally came across information about menopause, started diving in and educating myself, and started HRT a few weeks ago (and feeling like a new woman already).

[@Brîndușa_D]

I hope you will tell us how are you when you'll quit HRT after some years...

[@lenoremoser2352]

@@Brîndușa_D my grandmother (mother’s mother) had a total hysterectomy in her younger years and stayed on HRT until she passed away at age 98, and I’m speculating it was the older type of estrogen that is linked to more risk. My mother in law, same story. She is around 80 years old. I plan on staying on my BHRT until they pry it from my cold, dead hands 😛

[@KellyAHovel]

Thank you for all this great information. I am 43 and getting started on HRT. I am so glad to hear all these conversations about menopause. No one talks about all the symptoms we experience as we go through this phase of life.

[@claudianesiza5645]

I started at 43. I understand you xx

[@louisevalentine6466]

Trinny thank you. Dr Newson thank you. I'm 60yrs old. Post menopausal by 10 years and thought that natural was best and HRT was dangerous. This worked for me until the last 18months. Then everything you've discussed and I've since read on the website has spoken to me. I was "putting up" with more than I realised. Luckily I have a great sympathetic doctor. I'm 1 week in to HRT and feeling AMAZING , like myself again. I've a few side effects that I'm sure are/ will settle down. I now am hopeful that my mother's health issues of osteoporosis & vascular dementia will not be my fate also! Thank you.😀

[@muinbear4702]

This could be me writing. I'm just about to see doc re going on it. Hope I get a similar result 🤞🙏

[@ievakaleja8238]

Good timing,thank you soo much ,i am soo frustrated ,can't sleep,gained weight,irritated ,depressed ,fainting if not having breakfast ,no strckt dieting anymore, feeling soo tired cant even go for walk some days ,i thought this is it ..GP doesn't help just wish put me on anti depressants telling its all from stress 🙈 but i don't want to become even more veggie,children has grown up,no my biological , and my life.should of just restart , i don't want to feel like this,anxiety go over the roof, squeeking in head constantly , now i now ..big aha moment.you literally gave me hope that i can do something about it ..big time much love to you both i am crying 💛💛💛

[@TaniaMcCartney]

The most important video you’ve made, Trinny. Thank you. Thank you. Please do it again xx

[@patriciamckay9611]

In Australia here. I was given anti depressants and fat shamed. So angry about the lack of care.

[@caroliner2029]

What a great guest Trinny! Thank you. I first listened to her discussing menopause with Dr Lisa Mosconi and that is a must-listen. Louise described my experience exactly when she said that after starting HRT she could feel the cogs turning all of a sudden. It felt like rocket fuel for me. Our brains and body are so sensitive to oestradiol and progesterone. It was so very validating, and empowering. Thank you again Trinny. Thank you to Louise too.

[@mermaidmaca]

This was amazing. I love listening to Louise. Please Trinny, when you invite such knowledgeable people to your channel, please let them finish what they are saying. You interrupted Louise so many times, it was a little frustrating. I and everyone else I'm sure, were really interested in what Louise had to say.

[@joycehennequin8469]

I totally agree

[@jazk3992]

I loved the topic. But it would be great just to let the doctor speak without interrupting. I felt so frustrated because the doctor kept getting cut off when she was trying to get a point across. Loved the topic though. Brilliant!!

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Approaching 60, sadly my GP has never had a discussion with me about taking HRT, high anxiety levels, irritability, disrupted sleep, awful muscle aches and pains and frequent UTIs together with a bladder now the size of a pea...am seeing a menopause specialist shortly, but oh I could have had such relief if I'd taken HRT

[@karenbaumgartel6077]

Gloria Saliba, I hope you’ve gotten some relief by now.

[@suecopeland5765]

I didn't realise I was in the perimenopause from my early 30s until my periods stopped at 42. It was like falling off a cliff. HRT helped me stay married and employed. Now I am managing with Vagifem, though I did have very good bone density to start with.

[@tatianachristiansen2950]

Thank you Trinny for bringing Dr Louise into our knowledge sphere. This Q&A helped me understand the subject in a way that a 2 minute talk with the doctor doesn’t cover.

[@gwenmassey7631]

Such a valuable video for ladies. I now believe, from listening to various people on KZbin etc that I started to go through the menopause when I was 52. Sadly, my MALE doctor didnt recognise my symptoms, instead he prescribed thyroxine and wanted me to take anti-depressant tablet, but I refused. I have been on thyroxine since 2002 but Ido not feel any different whether I take them or not, also, my weight has steadily increased over the years not decreased. If only I knew then what I know now maybe things would have been so different. Thank you for providing such important information. 💐💐

[@Brîndușa_D]

Greasy feminism?

[@proudhouse4916]

I’m crying with complete frustration! I’m in my mid 50’s I’ve been suffering with menopause symptoms for years... I went to my GP last week and asked to go on HRT she offered me an HRT alternative “Antidepressant” why are we being treated like this 😤 Thank you for this video x

[@skippy7208]

Hi there are you feeling any better now? Did you get the help you needed?

[@CM-yo9jk]

Your GP should not have offered you this, it is contrary to the advice of NICE guidelines to offer antidepressants for menopause in the first instance. Please change your GP or go to a private specialist clinic. Hope you are feeling better, if not now, you will do once you get on the right track.

[@effigy8620]

Because GPs are limited in their knowledge about our bodies. They are Pharma reps don’t forget. Drug pushers. They haven’t got a clue about healing, only masking symptoms. You have to look for alternatives.

[@trudystone2049]

The same thing happened to me. It is disgraceful.

[@racheltomeo614]

Say no I’ve tried this. I want hrt. Be forceful you’ve paid your stamp

[@christinedercourt6609]

Amazing doctor! Thanks so much for helping all these women

[@estherhughes1713]

I’m peri menopause, I’ve learned A lot on you tube, I’ve cope with my symptoms by myself.. I started of the age of now 48 I had to see a doctor , it’s was my hot flushes was the worst, I’m coping with dry skin dry mouth , memory loss, feeling tired during the day , feeling rubbish. And in regular periods and headaches and a sweet tooth.

[@Lc-ju5lx]

The menopause made me hit rock bottom, all the joy left me. I am now on HRT which is helping but I still feel depressed off and on. I hope things get better over time. I feel like a different person!

[@jinde75]

Maybe you need more oestrogen? I would talk to your doctor again

[@hasinapatel1233]

How are you doing now I am Hrt it just been a couple of weeks but my main symptom is depression anxiety feeling flat nothing has improved still waiting to feel better Life is just not worth living.

[@NickyDunn]

Thank you for sharing. I needed this right now. They tried to give me antidepressants to start. I did not take them. I knew I was not depressed. Thank you. So many symptoms. I did not think were related. 3 years on. Now I think I should try HRT.

[@hasinapatel1233]

Nick Dunn How are you doing now

[@NickyDunn]

@@hasinapatel1233

[@vivienmeddings7068]

I took black choose and evening primrose....and that worked for me.

[@minwall9924]

Really useful information; thanks ladies x

[@nicoeeek.7181]

Amazing Dr, she is beyond helpful. BRILLIANT interview, thank you so, so, so much

[@gellybains8346]

I started hrt because I was leading a 70 year old body in a 57 body, just been on for 1week hope this is going to work x

[@hasinapatel1233]

How are doing now? Are you feeling better I feel really unwell I have been taking it 3 weeks haven't notice anything yet

[@racheliza7604]

Thank you so much for this. Just thank you.

[@flodannah9326]

This is so so so helpful to us women xx

[@samwilkinson1378]

I’m 48 and menapausel. I had a hysterectomy 2 years ago and kept my ovaries, I have never taken the pill. I started taking anti-depressants a year ago due to anxiety. As an affect I have put on weight and reduced stamina, I’m finding it very frustrating but trying not to make it an excuse to get on with the daily routine of life.

[@christinemcginnis8827]

Me too I have one ovary. Estrogen changed my life

[@hadijakalyegira4107]

That was sooooo informative thank you so much. From Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

[@keepfitgirl8191]

If men had all these symptoms, menopause would've been sorted yrs ago lol. I'm another that got offered antidepressants when I said I wasn't sleeping well. Emma x

[@jenniferlouiseshaw9387]

thank you so much ladies! very helpful! 💓💞💕

[@urbanforest8420]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@nomhledyushu3135]

Very informative thank you!

[@annieuk4164]

I've had cervical cancer in my 20s but now at 52 post menopausal and started hrt. Wish I started sooner, dreadful symptoms for years.

[@julieannehowe5091]

I tried hrt in my late 40s the oestrogen was great. The progesterone made me nutty. Had to stop. Now 61. Largely ok

[@elicarranza8631]

Great 💫 your space for women 🎇

[@shabchique7149]

Trinny, you are so funny. I get those brain farts too and it frustrates me. Good to know I am not alone. Thank you for another great video.

[@NN-et7xt]

Really informative - thank you

[@el-bk6tw]

I've just started my perimenopause. I can't get diagnosed by a doctor because my hormones fluctuate. I have every symptom there is & turned mental in 6 months. I'm sitting on my bed crying like how am I meant to get through this

[@tinabutler625]

During lockdown in New Zealand HRT was no longer available ...China and India stopped sending it

[@hinsey222]

I am absolutely miserable. I sweat 24/7 not a little flush full on dripping my glasses steam up I'm soaked kind if sweating hair is soaked. This has had a terrible effect on my mental health. I cant wear makeup skincare do my hair etc because within 15 minutes I have sweat it all off. Yes I have spoken to three doctors. None will give me anything because I have Lupus and Lupus Nephritas. I am taking heaps of medication. Hence I have Zero help. I dont go out anymore because I look like hell. Severe depression no one is interested. I live in the Canaries here they really dont care. Not had a period for two years.

[@christinemcginnis8827]

I destroyed so many clothes from sweating. Had to keep my feet bare to the point of numbness in the winter in Canada. Couldn’t have the heat on in the car. Always looking for a seat by an open window. Covers on and off all night, every night. It was exhausting. Got estrogen only as I had a hysterectomy and got relief within 3 days. I’m never going to stop!

[@mariatheodoulou9130]

One lady youtuber in America rubs HRT cream on her neck and says its improved her neck lines better than any other cream

[@johillwood1975]

How do I get an appointment with Louise!? I’ve been on the website and can’t see a phone number x

[@shelleylair9558]

I love this! I live in the USA how can I get AndoFeme? I think that is the name of the testosterone you have mentioned.

[@ericaturner8504]

Please update name to Dr Newson (not Newton) in the video description field.

[@stephanieheger7388]

I'm from the UK but haven't lived there for years. Do women have to see their GP for Women specific health? In the USA I go to a group of female Physicians specializing in women's health.

[@galwaygirl22]

I'm in a GP clinic with ALL female doctors and it's about as useful as a cardboard cutout of Elvis. I moved from a great GP clinic run by .. wait for it.. A Male doctor who was brilliant. Just because it's female doesn't mean that they care about you.

[@lesleyhidden2620]

I am taking oestrogen in the form of a pessary. Is that ok do you think?

[@suewilkinson910]

A pessary is just for localised oestrogen for problems with the vagina. It's a tiny dose. Equivalent to around 1 tablet of oestrogen a year! So it's doing it's job but it's not HRT for full body replacement. You can have HRT on top of the pessary for other symptoms.

[@lesleyhidden2620]

@@suewilkinson910 thank you so much Sue. Really appreciate your reply x

[@remsorian3]

I love you...................nitu....................................................

[@sarahjanecross6127]

Yes yes yes

[@demonyt6632]

I have Corona Corona

[@mariatheodoulou9130]

What about having the mona lisa lazer treatment for vaginal dryness does she know about this?

[@ljd3766]

Yes would love to hear about this

[@shelleygower7963]

Androfen gave me new black hairs on my inside thighs !!!!!

[@TheBeti72]

Poland too :)

[@youcangofar]

Trinny please ❤have selfawareness you keep over talking Dr Louise N and talking about yourself too much.❤

[@janettempest716]

Please don’t get Turkey involved the woman will come off worse 🙏😱

[@elainevaspap]

Difficult to listen as she keeps interrupting the doctor, so annoying to listen, as worry Trinity will butt in ..is like the interview is all about her...

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Trinny please stop interrupting the Expert

[@peaceatlast2684]

I am 52 and have every symptom in the book Coming back as a Man in the next life...........

[@redolentkate]

♥

[@Italiangirlnj747]

Omg me2 me2

[@juliapollitt8291]

Snap, so am I!

[@spirituallysafe]

I am the same age as you and yes, I used to say the same thing. Then I read Hebrews 9:27. Peace to you!

[@carolynheaney715]

OMG, No!

[@pollypeterson3994]

Have been on HRT for three years and very happy to say that I get no negatives and all positives from taking replacement hormones.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Iagree

[@caroliner2029]

Me too sweetie. I'm glad that you're doing well too.

[@christinemcginnis8827]

Me too. Changed my life within 7 days❤️💃

[@fitfreedom]

Hello ladies! Immediately subscribed when I watched this video. I get so excited when I see other women coming together to talk about menopause. It's such a taboo subject and needs us women to normalize this sort of conversation. So thankyou both for being pioneers of this movement.

[@marnieo9881]

I went to my GP last May with symptoms of anxiety, muscle aches , brain fog , weight gain. I had been through a tough couple of years before had but I am 50 and had not had a period in 18 months. Blood tests were taken etc, I was put in an anti depressant and when tests came back ( which I understand now are useless) I was told I was menopausal and told keep up your anti depressants and lose weight . I’m now going back and asking for HRT, it’s been another 6 months of feeling like hell where if I had the information I could have been more proactive with the GP. Thank you for this.

[@m.alexander3043]

Wondering how you are doing now

[@lsmith6034]

Gosh my GP put me on anti depressants 4 years ago ! I’ve got migraines every 2 weeks, sore joints, swollen joints, brain fog, sweats, itchy eyes ..... OMG thankyou !! I feel so happy just now. Thank you so much

[@damarihenrik7285]

instablaster.

[@LibbyKirkland]

So refreshing to finally hear a doctor support HRT and give us the straight goods!

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Trinny Trinny Trinny so frustrating listening to you constantly interrupt this incredible specialist cutting her short in sharing such vital information with us

[@raffbel]

I think Trinny was trying as usual very elegantly to prompt this specialist lady to get to the point and keep clear to the point

[@nadiaa4597]

I couldn't agree more! Let the expert and qualified doctor explain... I love Trinny but she's very annoying with her interview technique. Allow the doctor /subject matter expert educate us! 🙄

[@user-ho5ht7mu4s]

Trinny, Please stop interrupting the Doctor! Impossible to listen!

[@alexandra8363]

I love Trinny and the more I listen to her the more I think she is neurodivergent: Either gifted (IQ>130) or ADHD. Pressured speech and interrupting others are both signs.

[@anniehall709]

Wonderful information from Dr Louise. I have listened to her many times and always learn something new from her wisdom around HRT. I wish I could get testosterone via my GP 🙏🏻

[@JeanineMarieCompassion]

I am 55 and am on .05 Estradial patch and wonder if .1 would be better. After surgery, I started menopause at 49. Dr. Louise was great! Trinny, you are a very inspirational age-peer. I love you from Arizona!

[@cb320]

Very interesting topic, will suggest less interruptions to the professional so she can finishes her sentences will be great! 🙏🏼

[@clareking4434]

Thank you so much for this, I didn’t realise what half the symptoms even were, I am about to start on the natural HRT patches all thanks to this video, it also may have just saved my relationship as my partner is at the end of his rope with my mood swings. ❤️

[@tracyfrost]

Vitamin D is also very important to prevent osteoporosis. The doctors also tell you to do bone density test at 65, it’s too late.

[@verajjingo6706]

I asked for a bone density at 43 and i was told off by my G.P. wanted to do it privately but still cannot get it without a G.P referral. So i just gave up

[@j.h.6633]

Totally!! That’s 15 years after most women go through menopause!! For crying out loud. 🤦‍♀️

[@christinemcginnis8827]

In Canada, I had test at 50. Vitamin D is important

[@janettempest716]

I’m 80 I had hysterectomy and was stopped immediately in 2002 from taking HRT and have so many symptoms and most of all feeling suicidal how can doctors be allowed to treat woman like this 😱

[@skippy7208]

Hi Janet are you feeling any better now? Did your GP prescribe HRT? Samaritans are soooo helpful if you ever feel suicidal ❤️

[@tracyfrost]

I wasn’t sleeping for three years eventually found out I wasn’t getting enough magnesium. The specialist told me it mostly affects people in the B blood group.

[@SallySturman]

Magnesium is such an important chemical, yet so many people are magnesium deficient.

[@ilkiz19]

Which type of magnesium did you get? I’m not sleeping and can’t find anything that helps

[@tracyfrost]

@@ilkiz19 metagenics Mag Glycinate

[@ilkiz19]

@@tracyfrost thank you, will try 😊

[@ilkiz19]

@@tracyfrost thank you, will try x

[@mariatheodoulou9130]

I have been given it as a cream that i rub i into my skin and i have been told to take dim tablets for the cancer risks , can she give us her view on this . Also she has not spoken about vaginal dryness please advise us about what we can do to help with this . Women are still in relationships j they still want to have sex .

[@christinemcginnis8827]

She did address it. Suppositories with cream, rings etc. Helpful for the whole pelvic floor

[@patriciasparham2566]

Joint pain has been my enemy for a couple of years and I was told I have osteoarthritis but not offered any treatment or given any advice I always put this down to being diagnosed with sjogren's but after watching this I can see that at 55 these symptoms are most probably due to the menopause. Thank you so much for this 💗

[@j.h.6633]

It’s her interview, there’s a ton of good information here and Trinny was polite and appropriate with her comments and interjections. Fantastic job!

[@ginaguido1774]

This was so informative, I’ve only tried progesterone cream, it made me feel nervous and break out, I stopped after 3 weeks 😢does anyone know a natural hrt that you don’t need a prescription. Everyone is not on coverage in us contrary to popular belief ? Tia

[@marysmythe625]

Love my HRT and I will fight to keep having it until I die 😍

[@christinemcginnis8827]

Me too!

[@SallySturman]

I'm one of those ladies who thought HRT was a big fat scary pill women don't need which also increased the risk of breast cancer. As Dr Newton so eloquently explained, that's simply not true... Quite the opposite in fact. It's so frustrating how us women have been so misinformed about hormones. Bottom line is, WE NEED THEM! Now I've finally learned that I need to get me some hormones, we're in lockdown 🙄 Thank you both for this very interesting and highly informative video. Very much looking forward to your next discussion with Dr Newton or Newson(?), Trinny ❤️

[@TrinnyLondon]

💕

[@heatherdunleavy5551]

So informative - many thanks. I did not know enough about menopause to realise what was and still happening to my body. I’m 64 went to GP because of post menopausal bleeding to be told nothing to worry about. Now a different story (I persisted).

[@aislingholianartist]

As a Woman, I feel so bad for us. What a crap list of SHIT we have to deal with.

[@tulpenballerina]

Thank you both for empowering us women and get us informed. It´s a shame, that this topics are taboo in our western society. If men could be menopausal, there would be much more help.

[@anneclive4614]

Trinny - this was great - but you really did interject too often - and I was really frustrated - you stopped her a good few times in mid sentence - and sometimes actually changed the subject - I know you care very - very much about wanting to get this info out there - and I Thank you sooo much - but watch it back - Dr Newson is a skilled negotiator and always got us back on track - but I kept shouting at you to stop interrupting x

[@tahiraahmed6774]

This was such a useful topic. Thank you Trinny for bringing Dr Louise yo discuss

[@miaphilip72]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you thank you!!

[@cearilindubhlaoi9507]

So helpful knowledge is power... I'm finally now in the know thanks to all menopause specialists across Ireland & UK are getting this valuable info to women. Thank you 👏👏👏👏👏

[@christinemcginnis8827]

Thankfully more women in the medical profession🙏🏻

[@kerrywills8715]

I’ve given up on my gp surgery. I have to order estrogen Privately. Useless gp. It is awful the menopause

[@SN-qc5vb]

Any chance Trinny team can add all the web sites mentioned in the description field?

[@juliapollitt8291]

Thank god for Dr Louise, get her book guys it’s great.

[@jackiekemp1497]

Truly fantastic thank you have recently gone on h r t it’s wonderful and transformed things for me Louise is so informative I think both of you are inspirational thank you especially thank you from my husband too 💕

[@jorayner24]

Thank you so much Trinny and Dr Louise Invaluable information such empowering information which has encouraged me to do something about my suffering 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@menopauselifestylesolution3611]

Some really great questions asked here and fab explanations! loved this, thanks or sharing :)

[@katherineblanco9471]

Had all the symptoms , gone onto patches. All symptoms went, happy life again. HRT is a lifesaver. Fantastic content 🙏

[@laurachickadee6969]

how long did it take to work?Thank you

[@muinbear4702]

Hi, can I ask how long it took to feel better?

[@joycehennequin8469]

​@@muinbear4702it can be as quick as five days ❤

[@geraldineward1188]

Hi Trinny Dr Louise Newman is s life saver. Your questions and her knowledge have really informed me for my next gp appointment. I am 45 and have had perimen symptoms for 2 years now but ignored them because of dealing with other life crisis's that arose ... Murphy's Law right !!! I knew I was feeling really off but I was not depressed. With further reading and research from this interview. Now I am happy to grow old feeling like a whole woman. Great work keep it up ....

[@SevenAnomone224]

Fantastic session. Sleep issues - check.... grumpy guts check.....energy motivation yo yo.....check check check. Plus I cant get rid of my belly fat. Even when I undertook a 4 month trail running program running 10k 5 times a week up big mountains. Nothing changed.Soooo annoying. I am 49 and peri menopausal. For sure. I had my baby at 41 so the body definately took a while to bounce back and I thought it was baby brain but I now think my post pregnancy period merged into the perimenopause. So much great information.

[@goga9916]

Running won't help you. Heavy lifting will.

[@RojitaCali]

Great video, Trinny have you incorporated Yoga into your daily/weekly routine? I feel you would benefit greatly🙏🧘‍♀️

[@dehyde9376]

Great video, really interesting and informative. HRT is for me. Thank you both. 😍

[@debrawilson8049]

Thank you . I think we could eliminate a whole lot of suffering if we get the right information and treatment. Im in my 50s. I could use some help. Getting the book. Awesome Job Trinny Woodall and Louise

[@suewilkinson910]

If only you had been able to stop yourself interrupting Louise all the time! She has such good things to say. You kept cutting her off and stopping her. She was so patient with you, but you didn't need to keep talking. She's the expert. Let her talk.

[@shoegal7]

I agree, this was very frustrating to watch. I love Trinny but she really needs to brush up on her interviewing skills.

[@sue7621]

I agree so frustrating! 🙀🙃

[@Streamlinela]

Strongly disagree. Trinny is a great interviewer! Trinny interrupts to keep on topic and keep the doctor’s answers simplified and comprehensible.

[@elizabethconroy7665]

Well said Totally agree What an Annoying Woman

[@jomuldoon100]

Yes, I agree she interrupted far too much to focus on her own personal experiences.

[@kerrilee501]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm close to 50 and my periods started to become irregular about a year ago. My GP only asks me about vaginal dryness in respect to symptoms which I don't have. I've noticed other symptoms Dr. Newton mentioned. This gives me so much more information to discuss with my dr or to find another that can help me.

[@juliesharman5534]

Whats the Balance app? I'm i. The US and can't find it on Google play ?

[@edithdoron]

Thank you for helping us inform and empower ourselves from the general negligence and ignorance that is perpetuated in society and sadly by the medical community itself regarding what is best for our life long heath and vitality. My mother was on the patch for a few years and then taken off of it with the breast cancer scare. I have watched her spine bend irreparably, depression set in, language problems-not aphasia but a general linguistic/cognitive depletion, weight gain, terrible sleep, hair loss and now most recently, cardiovascular issues which the doctors have ‘treated’ with thinning her blood and giving her drugs that make her dizzy, soporific and even more depressed. Is it too late as she is 73 to start HRT?

[@christinemcginnis8827]

Sad...

[@Brîndușa_D]

Yeah, Edith, give your mom HRT maybe she will be again like 25 years old...Jeez.

[@edithdoron]

I am shocked that I have to hear such vile hostility from anotehr woman when it pertains to my- at the time-early in the process education on menopause management. I now know taht after 5-10 years, the window of opportunity is closed for the vast majority of women with regards to the benefit/risk balance of taking estrogen becasue the body simply does not have the functional receptors necessary for uptake and metabolic processing. This of course affects all bodily functiosn from the brain to the bones to the heart to the gut. I am watchin my mother die after years and years of poorer and poorer health once she threw her hormones down the toilet like millions of women worldwide after the debacle of the distorted and misrepresented WHI 2001. I have been writing a book on this now- feminist perspectives at key fertility events in a woman's life, menopause included. Women like you--with your bizarre, unfounded, unprovoked malice-- are very much part of the worldwide problem.@@Brîndușa_D

[@alper4632]

Many thanks for this! It is very helpful!

[@RyderDye1983]

Trinny, you are fantastic and so beautiful. 😍 Thank you for your interview, and for getting those questions in. I learned so much! Also, I LOVE your glasses! Do you know who makes the frames? I’ve just watched a few videos and I’ll happily subscribe. Just watched you accessory vid with your favorite bags. I love your content and your personality, and I can tell how much work you put into it!

[@cathymccarthy5360]

Interesting comment that women that have had a hysterectomy don’t need progesterone. Ive had a hysterectomy, still have my ovaries, but my body doesn’t produce progesterone. Also, I use a compounded bio identical cream prescribed by a hormone doctor produced through a pharmacist. I have regular blood tests to check my levels. I thought this was the better option?? I’m 50 and live in Australia. Thanks for talking about this topic. 🥰

[@shelleyjack1579]

Cathy McCarthy progesterone is purely used to shed the lining of the uterus every month. Also during pregnancy this hormone is used for the baby. It is Latin for Pro (for) Gest (gestation of baby) erone (hormone). If you've had a hysterectomy there is no need for you to shed the lining in the uterus as you have none. Progesterone is the hormone that causes a lot of the yuck feelings in pregnancy. It increases sharply when pregnant. That's the cause of the acne, tiredness, irritability, headaches, nausea, which are common in the first trimester of pregnancy. The body can still produce negligible amounts after menopause or hysterectomy if ovaries are kept ☺️