What’s Progesterone Got To Do With The Estrogen Window for Menopause? - 90

[@deborahholly7305]

Dr. Taylor, the lengths you go to help us gain knowledge is second to none! Thank you!! You are awesome!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm a goofball, aren't I. I told you in the earliest videos that I will do anything to ensure your understanding. Now you see that I wasn't kidding.

[@kathyg.195]

Menopause Taylor I just discovered your channel and Im hooked! Im 64 and was searching for this info for a few years. And you are amazing!! Thank you so much! I will continue to watch your very informative videos. So happy I found you!! Your a delight! 🌸

[@mylinda2387]

Oh my gosh!!! You are amazing! A true gift to the world♡

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And a bit of a goofball!

[@amandab.5632]

Dr. Taylor thank you so much for this information. I refused to take the medications that I was prescribed last year. I was scared and not educated enough about menopause. I was probably also in denial. You have taken something scary and unfamiliar and turned it into something I can understand. I feel more in control and can talk to my doctor better. Making my appointment this week. Education is so important. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Sass, PLEASE consider having a consultation with me BEFORE you see your doctor, I can save you from numerous pitfalls that will burn your bridges. Every day, a woman tells me that she watched a few of my videos, and approached her doctor, only to hav the door slammed in her face. The problem is that watching a few videos does not give you all the information you need for addressing HRT with your doctor. But a consultation with me will. Just schedule a consultation at MenopauseTaylor.ME and hold off on your doctor's appointment until AFTER you've met with me. You'll be so glad you did.

[@DebbieDooo]

All of this information is absolutely priceless and I have been binge watching since I found you about 6-7 weeks ago. I feel so smart about menopause and I’m only on this video so far in the series. I tell everyone about your channel! We NEED this information for quality of life!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I agree! This is the menopause education that all women deserve. And I am on a mission to ensure that you get it.

[@nvp1137]

YOU ARE THE BESSSSSTTTT!!! WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE YOU TEACHING US EVERYTHING!!!!

[@denisea.9033]

This totally explains why my friend who had a miscarriage, was told that she was progesterone deficient. Thanks for explaining it so clearly!!

[@emanueladavini5243]

I love when you say "period"..! :)) I send you all my gratitude and love from Italy. I watch your video tutorials in order but sometimes I re-watch those I find critical for me

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love having you as a student, Emanuela. You are so astute and pose such good comments.

[@silviaolmedo]

I LOVE your VIDEOS, is such a gift. THANK YOU

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear. Thank you!

[@itajno8985]

Thanks for being so thorough in explaining Menopause health.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome. I just love doing this for you.

[@blessed2148]

Thank you so much for teaching us this! I was told just like so many other women that I needed Progesterone to balance my hormones.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, if you've watched my videos striating with the very first one and in order, you know that facts make sense. Most of what most women have heard abut menopause is entirely untrue. You can always count on me to give you the whole story, the whole education, & the whole truth.

[@got2bme999]

You've become my hero! Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Wow! Well, thank you. I'll continue doing my best for you. I won't let you down.

[@kathyg.195]

Got 2 B ME I agree, Shes my new hero. 🌸

[@LF_RN]

You are hysterical! To know how you got confused between Tina Turner’s song and the War song is too funny😂 ! I love how you tied this to our overall misconceptions about menopause, thank you for another great video!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome, my dear. I love giving you this education.

[@lorraine8573]

Another very important video thank you. The three bears story is a very good way to make us understand the three hormones thank you .

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You never know what I'll come up with, do you? But here's the thing: You'll never forget it.

[@ΠαναγιώταΠαπανικόλα]

Hello from a small town in Greece! I have been watching your videos for the last month and I have reached 70 so far .My kids say "her again!!! she constantly talks!" I am 43 and officially in perimenopause and although I am a nutritionist- dietologist I was not fully informed so thank you Barbie. Identity crisis really spoke to me because due to economic crisis and taking care of the kids I had to close my practice 6 years ago I feel useless without a job but there is nothing here nor I have the money to start over a new business .I feel trapped but your videos empower me.Fortunately all other aspects (parents, husband, kids) are fine looking forward to finish the videos thanks again!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It thrills me to know that you're learning everything you need to know. You and many other professional women have commented on how inadequate their education was in preparing them for menopause. I've heard this comment from nurses, pharmacists, and even physicians. Keep watching. Tell your kids, "Yes, Menopause Taylor does talk a lot ... but it's all facts."

[@ΠαναγιώταΠαπανικόλα]

Menopause Taylor Thanks for the response I am a good student and I have always loved learning so after I finish most of the videos and complete the worksheet I will make my final decision for managing my menopause oriented probably to HRT with my gynecologist who spends almost an hour at every visit.Since my mother became menopausal at 53 and took nothing then I think it is evolution.Now that she is 63 what your advice would be knowing that there is no kind of cancer in the family history,, DEXA and blood tests are fine?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I would say that you are not your mother! Many women assume their menopause will mimic their mother's. It won't. And you life expectancy will be longer than your mother's. Plan for there rest of your life, over half of which will be as a menopausal woman.

[@ΠαναγιώταΠαπανικόλα]

Menopause Taylor I will certainly do, thanks again waiting for new things to learn dear Barbie. Keep up educating us!!!

[@drsakshisargam]

You are hilarious. I wish you were my neighbor and i could enjoy your chit chat over tea whenever i needed a mood elevation. I am listening to this video the second time today and i am still smiling. Have you ever thought of writing self help books for women's mental health improvement? I know you are not in that field but your teaching style and wisdom are more than enough.......lots of love from Iowa 😍

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh my! I have never thought about such a thing. People have told me I should do all sorts of things for which I feel unqualified. But, thank you so much for believing that I could improve anybody's menatl health.

[@drsakshisargam]

Can I please work as your assistant in any way? I am an MBBS and MPH with immense passion for preventing diseases especially in educating women on the most neglected topic of mmenopause.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@drsakshisargam I am so honored that you are interested. My team will contact you. Thank you!

[@drsakshisargam]

@@MenopauseTaylor thank you, they did last night 😍

[@lindas5274]

I'm enjoying all of these videos and how ironic is it that Tina Turner was and is my favorite artist of all time. I know exactly how the song goes. Lol

[@MelFUNktioning]

Love you Dr.Taylor! One question that crossed my mind was: does the kind of estrogen you take have any impact on the kind of progesterone you must take?

[@yvettebennett6170]

I enjoy how animated and fun you are. You are so much fun to watch and learn. Thank you. By the way, you looked great!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh, thank you, my dear Yvette. I love being a goofball. I'm so glad you get a giggle out of it.

[@cyberpunk6142]

I'm binge watching your helpful channel, thank you very much.... I really needed to understand why I hate progesterone so much when it's high for two weeks out of the month which prevents me from being successful in a multitude of things.... I'm perimenopausal and considering HRT and or anything else at 48 years old. I have never even taken birth control! I've come here because you are a brilliant teacher and your vibes are so positive and unique, and my god are you in the best shape! I was amazed at your muscle tone and want to look like that! Love from London xx

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are very kind. Thank you for the compliment. I'm just so glad you're here, getting the education you deserve. But be sure to watch all my videos in order.

[@egar5027]

Me too, I’m 48 perimenopausal from London looking into HRT, and I’ve just discovered Dr Taylor, but I can’t keep up with the videos, so many of them, and all the books 🥵😰… she’s brilliant, but I just don’t really trust a GP prescribing HRT, they don’t have the knowledge of Dr Taylor, so I’m trying to find a good gynaecologist in London that will take this seriously like Dr Taylor does. I wish you all the best with the HRT. ☺️

[@cyberpunkblonde7212]

@@egar5027 Hi Eva, and thank you ....You know, I am not using a Gynecologist for HRT. You won't need one. I am using a GP through the NHS. I know you don't trust a GP for menopause but I can recommend who I am seeing even though she is a GP. You said you live in London? I am also in central London. I am using a digitised GP service, free to use through the NHS called GP at Hand. It's a digital service where you aren't locked into using only one GP. It's a telephone service and they also have varied locations where you can be seen in person if you need to. You can make appointments to speak to a doctor, reorder prescriptions anytime through the App (which is named Babylon.) It's REALLY convenient. |'ve been using this service for all of my doctor's needs for years and now I've only recently got on HRT through them too. I chose the doctor I wanted since she mentioned in her online bio that one of her special interests happened to be Menopause. Let me tell you, I'm on 4 pumps of estrogen, taking progesterone and also taking vaginal pessaries for dryness.... omg and I feel miles better..... If you need any more information, let me know... -Jennifer. :) xx

[@EllyKallan]

Dr. Taylor you are amazing!!! Thank you for sharing such amazing information, your knowledge and your time. Just love your way of sharing❤

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, thank you so much, my dear. I love making these videos for you. If you start with the very first video and watch them all in order, I can assure you that you will understand everything.

[@oksanadaudova]

Thank you very much for your absolutely useful videos!😊

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my pleasure. You absolutely deserve this education. The entire rest of your life depends on it.

[@nancyorkeithm1518]

The caption and the costume is hysterical and right on the mark! I’m gathering my labs now to schedule my consultation. I have found out in short order that the usual MD community has no clue how to Discuss options for the perimenopausal me.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

[@smitawalawalkar8083]

Mind blowing overview doctor Taylor

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm glad it helps you.

[@AK-ne4og]

Found you! Charmed! You make these subjects fun and very much educational!!! Carry on Dr!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Welcome to "Menopause University"! If you start with video # 1 and watch them all in order, you will definitely understand everything. If you watch them randomly, you will sabotage your entire menopause education. And if you ever want me to tailor all the facts specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I love giving you this education. It's what you deserve.

[@NOelAGE]

Thank you for this video, Dr. Taylor 🙏🏼 Absolutely enlightening and entertaining at the same time 😂❤️

[@ellemason2055]

Hi Dr. Tina Turner. 😀 I know this is an old video, but it is helping me today. So, thank you. My dear doctor.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear.

[@Shellbee22]

A lot of Drs disagree with your perspective of progesterone..including Dr Lee and Dr Braverman …this is why we are all so confused so MANY mixed messages from the medical community!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

John Lee is the person who made-up the term "estrogen dominance." He's an alternative practitioner. Remember, you get to d whatever you want. What makes the most sense to you? Estrogen is the female hormone. Why would it be bad for you? Pro ("in support of")- gest ("gestation" or pregnancy)-one ("hormone") is the hormone in support of pregnancy. It's for the baby ... and that's all. This is why women produce it and men do not. Progesterone can't meet your adult female body's needs any more than you could wear the baby's clothes.

[@christinealix7664]

I appreciate seeing you have fun with these videos and I'm pleased to see you're also learning as well, whatever it is you might be learning. I'm looking for a certain symptom management but hey this is helpful and cute. Thank you

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jindandy7826]

Though the eye-shadow is a bit much, this is a good look for you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No eyeshadow (or any other makeup for me). I hate it all. I just did this to entertain you.

[@deniseb2571]

Hilarious! I love the analogy, well said. Thank you Dr.Taylor for all you do.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're welcome, my dear.

[@jackmwa902]

Goldilocks was my favorite followed by little red riding hood I can’t wait for u to express the version of estrogen red riding hood 🤪🤪🤪. Thanks dad for getting my books

[@CarmQ]

How can we find out what dosage of progesterone to take for non-standard doses of estradiol. For example, I take 75mg Of estradiol and 200mg of progesterone but I have breakthrough bleeding. Do I then increase the progesterone?? I can’t find a chart that shows other doses etc.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I have presented all of this in previous videos. You have to "balance" estrogen and progesterone. But you have to do so in the context of YOUR personal situation. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@RosemarieSKikel]

OMG ...I couldn't find you in my favorites....your "get up" really threw me off ! LOL

[@m.santos877]

Another great video!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so thrilled you liked it. Tina is thrilling!

[@jjowhal]

Love this video! You really are so memorable & do an outstanding job breaking everything down into bite size pieces. I love the props & the explanations- ie the 3 bears. On another u- tuber video, I saw someone say progesterone can be converted to estrogen? Is this true? If so, is this dependent on the type of progesterone one is taking? (Ie synthetic vs bio identical?)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Have you watched my videos in order? I covered this in a few of them (18, 36, at least). Progesterone is "The Chameleon Hormone" precisely BECAUSE it can convert into estrogen (and testosterone). However, it does this in a very unpredictable, inconsistent, and variable manner. The very reason that the Alternative & Complementary community promotes progesterone as the solution for everything is because of its ability to convert into other hormones. The Traditional Medical community focuses on each hormone individually because you cannot count on progesterone to convert into any other hormone in a predictable way. So, one of the biggest differences in the two communities is that the Alternative & Complementary community focuses on progesterone. The Traditional Medical community focuses on estrogen.

[@jjowhal]

Menopause Taylor - I have not watched them in order, hard to not jump ahead! 🤓. Particularly, me when I’m really excited & nervous about what’s happening with me. I just started Microgestin 1/20 to help managing my perimenopause. You have been a,life saver & I don’t know how to thank you. Is the norethindrone a synthetic or bio identical progesterone?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're going to shoot yourself in the foot by jumping around. I already knew, based on your questions, that you aren't watching in order. It's always obvious to me because misinformation is built into the questions. That's the problem with jumping around. You'll carry your misinformation into the video & it will be impossible for you to fully understand things. Norethidrone is synthetic. But, does it matter? See, misinformation is what makes you think it does.

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

You’re so cute! I’m so thankful that I found these videos!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, Tina Turner is cute. I'm a goofball. I love knowing that these videos are helping you!

[@rockyroxas6302]

Cool! Love it! Tutorial is good!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm glad you liked it. Keep watching, my dear.

[@MaggieFrett]

Love the informative video and humor. Thank you Dr. Barbie❣️😂

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so very welcome, my dear.

[@TheDegeus]

bioidentical cream progesteron is that the micronized . How much use for cream daily?

[@Maddie9185]

“War what is it good for?…….Absolutely nothing” By The Temptations. Then “What’s love got to do with it” by Tina Turner. You mixed two different songs together. Anyway I love your analogy

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Exactly! I did precisely what women do with their so-called "knowledge" on menopause. I explained this in the video.

[@shannonlogan7488]

Hello, I have a question. I am 56 and 4 years post menopausal. I am now taking 2.5 mg Bi-est compounded bio-identical cream nightly and my ND wrote the RX compounded bio-identical progesterone cream for 20 mg every night. Is the progesterone high enough to balance the 2.5 mg Bi-est? Looking at your chart it does not seem to be and could I take 2 pumps to make it 40mg? Thank you so much, I appreciate you greatly and have sent so many women to your channel.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No compounded product is capable of preventing the diseases of estrogen deficiency. No compounded progesterone is capable of preventing uterine cancer. PLEASE, schedule a consultation with me. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@shannonlogan7488]

@@MenopauseTaylor thank you. I will book a consultation. Look forward to it.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@shannonlogan7488 I will be delighted to meet you and help you.

[@sue9799]

I am almost 53. I have a cycle every month about every 25 to 27 days (it lasts for 4 days). I am having so many perimenopausal symptoms (insomnia , hot flashes, tiredness, weight gain, blah mood, increased menstrual cramps)the last few months. I found a gynecologist who is a member of the North American Menopause Society. She so far has only prescribed 200 mgs of progesterone at night and no estrogen. I asked about estrogen and she said you have to be careful because I'm not skipping cycles yet. She wants to optimize the benefits of progesterone first. I'm thinking I need to be on some estrogen as well. I'm wondering if I should find a different doctor who will prescribe estrogen too. Have you heard of a doctor prescribing progesterone only in this situation? Thank you.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Sue, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@sue9799]

@@MenopauseTaylor but if I schedule an appointment with you, you cannot prescribe the hormones I would need for treatment. How am I going to find someone that's going to listen to me? I'll gain knowledge from you, but how am I going to find a practitioner that's going to follow through for me and prescribe what is needed?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I will ensure that you know precisely HOW to get what you want without burning your bridges.@@sue9799

[@agnesjuhasz7715]

I did the same exact thing with these same exact 2 songs for years and years and years 😂😅

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ha! I'm glad to know that I'm not alone.

[@nicolewisniewski4045]

Thank you so much for this! I have had a whirlwind of challenges with finding support and a provider to help my perimenopause journey, but finally have hrt and my provider wasn’t very supportive but prescribed it anyway. She didn’t really educate me on progesterone. So I have the estrogen patch and progesterone 200mg for 12 days. She said the first 12 days. But if you’re a perimenopausal woman and you go two and three months without a cycle, how do you know what the first 12 days are?! So I happened to get a period and then got hrt so started both the patch and progesterone on day 5. So I take it for 12 days and then stop and wait til day 30 and start again (whether I get a period or not)? I tried to ask the pharmacist this as well and, as you can imagine, no answer. Since the doc wasn’t very supportive I was hesitant to ask her. Will likely switch providers to have a better partnership as I continue this journey! Thank you so much for all you do and the excellent education!!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Nicole, Why don't you do the efficient thing ad schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME? I will help you navigate the illogical system of menopause. Success comes from tailoring everything specifically to YOU. I do them all online.

[@brendastewart6450]

Dr Taylor, thank you so much!! I have a question... I’m 55 healthy on no meds at this point in my life. My last period 8 months ago. At that time I had some extra bleeding on my last period. I had a uterine ultrasound. My uterine lining was thickened so My doctor did a biopsy on my uterus. He found a benign polyp. So he wanted me to take progesterone and cause a period for 3 months. I did not do that. Now after listening to your videos it makes sense why he wanted me to do that. I want to start it now! But I think I should ask him for estrogen as well, correct?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. Your situation requires you to understand a lot more than you currently do. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. If you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a 5-day deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 72 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon!

[@b.walker5955]

OMgosh! I heard the lyrics to TT song as I read your title! You think I am in the right place for this education? When my teacher and I think alike? Thank you for the lengths you go to teach your pupil. The three bears, Tina Turner and Edwin Starr only Menopause Taylor can make sense of their convergence. Brilliant, cause I got it! Thanks love! XO

[@b.walker5955]

Guess what? 3 years later I have returned...and I forgot it. I was speaking to my health food supplement department manager about symptoms I think are hot flashes...she sold me Progesterone Cream!! meaning I bought it! Not Tina Turner, Edwin Starr, Neither bear or even Goldie Locks (MBT) stopped me. I FORGOT. I FORGOT IT. Is memory loss a sign of this pause thing? Looks like I need to start at video one and begin again.

[@mrseternaldancer]

Oh boy ! You were making me nervous until I got to the end of the video saying how we need to take progesterone with estrogen ! Lol! I thought you were going to say we did not need progesterone! Thanks! Have you read Dr Johnathon Wright’s book on hrt???? Amazing n the protocol my dr follows. Changed my life!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You need progesterone with estrogen if you have your uterus. Otherwise you can take estrogen all by itself. The ONLY purpose of progesterone at menopause is to prevent uterine cancer.

[@mrseternaldancer]

Thanks so much for answering my question !:)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm happy to. And I will whenever I can. If I can't do so in this comment box, I'll suggest that you schedule a one-on-one consultation with me to get the attention you deserve. I respond to all comments here on KZbin daily.

[@froh1froh777]

What is the time period for cyclical progesterone? What I mean is do I take the 200 mg for 1 week or 2 weeks and stop and then start again the next month?

[@mireyacaballeroreimers730]

I had a full hyterectomy on Dec 2021 Doctor put me of estradiol 0.1 mg patch 2/wk and Progesterone 100 mg capsule , one daily , so if i had a full hysterectomy i dont need to be on progesterone ? thank you for your videos

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Correct. The only purpose of progesterone is to prevent uterine cancer ... and you cannot get uterine cancer if you do not have a uterus.

[@lauramactavish5214]

I’m very confused my doctor put me on estrogen 5 years ago and no progestin at all. I’m very nervous now

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Laura, Your comment reveals the fact that you are lacking in the basic information on menopause. Please let me help you in a consultation. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@brandyp8695]

What happens if you take progesterone but have had a total hysterectomy with an oophorectomy?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It all depends on HOW you take the progesterone. And HOW you take progesterone affects your risk of Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer. You should schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME if you want me to tailor this to YOU. I do them all online.

[@lindaw140]

My OB GYN prescribed minimal dosage to experiment for me. The progesterone is called “Levonorgestrel”. Estradiol at 0.045, Levonorgestrel at 0.015 mg/day. I am very healthy and athletic asian American at 51 yr old. What dosage should I use to provide me the long term benefits?

[@lindaw140]

Mine is patch

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I can tell by your question that you have definitely not watched my videos in order. And if you don't watch them in order, you're shooting yourself in the foot. I did a whole video on dosage BEFORE this one. The estradiol dosage of the patch necessary to prevent diseases depends on the kind of estrogen (which I covered in another video before this one). Plain estradiol requires 0.05 mg. Estradiol hemihydrate requires 0.0375 mg. And progesterone has absolutely nothing at all to do with preventing diseases. PLEASE watch these in order.

[@madisoto9796]

Dr. Barbie I’m 43 yrs, and my gyn got me on 2mg of estradiol and 1mg progesterone. Is 1mg of progesterone enoght match for 2mg of estradiol? I started my hrt 5 month ago, and I started bleeding super heavy. I been bleeding for 2 1/2 month straight. I wonder if is because I’m not taking enough progesterone with the estradiol. Please please dr. Barbie let me know. Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Madi, This is precisely the kind of thing that warrants a consultation. I need to tailor everything specifically to YOU, which I cannot do in a comment box. Please schedule one at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@Thegigster19]

Hi! Love your videos! I have a question for you if I may. I was just prescribed an Estrogen patch 0.05mg along with 100mg of prometrium. The prometrium makes me feel horrible. Can I substitute it with micronized progesterone cream? Will this be beneficial still to my Uterus? Thank you! 💜

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You can use Prometrium or micronized progesterone cream. Both will be effective in preventing uterine cancer. But it's likely that the micronized progesterone will make you feel horrible, too. Remember, progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy. And pregnancy makes most women feel horrible: Nausea, drowsiness, bloating, and depression are all typical. You may have fewer symptoms if you take the progesterone at night. At least the side effect of drowsiness will occur at a time when you want to go to sleep.

[@Thegigster19]

Menopause Taylor Thank you so much for replying! I actually feel way better with the cream! I was just worried about protecting my Uterus, and I thank you again for putting my worries at ease! I’ve really learned a lot from you, and appreciate all your wisdom, time and effort you put into these videos! You’re the BEST! 💜

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love helping you. And you can rest assured that I answer these comment daily.

[@Thegigster19]

Menopause Taylor Thank you. I am feeling very tired and fatigued although my sleep has improved. The instructions on the cream say to use 1/4 tsp twice a day. Should I just apply that entire dosage at night?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You should follow the instructions. That's because it may be that your body con only absorb a certain amount of the hormone at one time. (It's that way with calcium and some other things.) But, the fact that your cream is compounded makes everything very (even more) unpredictable.

[@alejandraalvarezdetoledo1783]

Hi dr. Taylor, what i don´t understand is why is not there a product that has both minimum dosages of each estrogen and progesterone just like you taught us, here in Spain there are various mixes of both but none similar to what you say, for example, in pills , you have a dosage of 1mg conjugated estrogen /0,5 mg progesterone.. isn´t it too low for progesterone? do you have to complement it with more progesterone to get to the 2,5mg?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are misunderstanding, Alejandra. You have all the same product as everywhere else. You are misinterpreting the information I've given you. Please consider scheduling a consultation with me if you want help with this. I can make it so much easier. All you have to do is schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME.

[@heather5919]

Hi Dr Barbie, I am from rural Wales in the Uk. I cannot tell you how helpful all your tutorials have been to me. This is another great video well presented and easy to follow. My question to you is does it matter what type of progesterone you use? Is micronised progesterone better quality than others on the market. My Dr is suggesting that I use a combine oestrogen and progesterone patch which is the best available in the Uk with least side effects? Sorry more than one question.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love answering your questions, Heather. The way to think about progesterone is to go back to video 36. Remember that the only reason you need to take progesterone is to prevent uterine cancer. But different parts of your body prefer different types of progesterone. Your heart and breast prefer bioidentical progesterone (U.S.P. Progesterone), while your uterus prefers synthetic progesterone. I don't like general terms like "better" or "worse" without qualifying what something is better or worse for. In the case of progesterone, I don't think the differences are significant enough to complicate your life making sure you have one kind or another. If you can use an estrogen-progesterone combination that makes your life easy, use it. The most important thing is the balance between the dosages of estrogen and progesterone. And the combination products have dosage combinations that take all the guesswork out of that.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

I have a question. I am seeing my GYN next week and want to take him a gift. He is an older gentleman and him and his wife are Vegans. We already bought him a tea set he only drinks Chamomile. Running out of ideas. Any ideas? I know its .a long shot since you dont know him but since you are also a GYN I thought I would ask.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I think a heartfelt letter is the most meaningful gift you can give anyone.

[@mikesabo4998]

Hi Dr. Taylor, is progesterone necessary is you still have a uterus? Progesterone weight gain is a concern i have as well as the mood swings from using it. thank you

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You must be jumping all over the place instead of watching these videos in order. I can tell by your questions. You're shooting yourself in the foot if that's what you're doing. I covered this basic principle in videos 36 - 43. The ONLY reason you need progesterone is if you have your uterus. Please, please, don't sabotage yourself by jumping around. You'll be so surprised at how logical everything is if you watch them in order. I’m an anal, neurotic, pedantic, perfectionistic surgeon. I put great time and energy into making sure I publish my videos in just the right order so that they are the most beneficial for you. There is absolutely nothing willy-nilly about the order. I guess you could say that my menopause series as akin to “Menopause University.” Okay, I'll shut up now.

[@richncams]

I'm a new subscriber and had every intention of watching in order, as you suggested. However, KZbin loaded up the videos in the craziest order before I even realized it 101 to 39. I've watched about 20 videos today to the detriment of my work. I have suffered greatly for a decade: brain fog, memory loss, 40lb weight gain (I've gone vegan); mood swings, night sweats; lack of sleep; dry and painful vag; and so on. I'm hesitant to take progesterone because of it's side effects. I already have enough without adding to it. I have my uterus. How risky would it be to just take estrogen, and if I had to use progesterone, how long does it take for these side effects to subside?

[@chriscassidy221]

This was hilarious! And so informative. Thank you again. 😃

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are so welcome, my dear. I love it when you laugh and learn at the same time.

[@jennieoh8543]

Hi Dr. Taylor!!! I had my nams appt. it went well. The Dr. said I could use my vaginal progesterone 3x a week to help with breast tenderness and that is sufficient to keep the lining thin. I use prometrium vaginnally every night and 1.0 estradiol orrally every day. What are your thoughts on this? She is also trying to see if my insurance will cover twice weekly estradiol patch. THANK YOU

[@jennieoh8543]

This regimen of progesterone does not coincide with your videos on continuous therapy.

[@corina4966]

Hi Dr. Barbie, I perfectly understood the need of progesterone when you still have your uterus, in order to prevent uterus cancer, but what about its long-term impact on the breasts (when you take HRT)? Thanks for what you are doing for us, it's priceless!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

There's no doubt that your risk for breast cancer is lower if you can take estrogen without progesterone. But it's not so great a difference that it's worth getting uterine cancer. And the chance of getting uterine cancer if you don't take progesterone is very high. But the increased risk of breast cancer if you do take progesterone is not very high. You see, balancing things like this is what managing your menopause is all about. It's really menstrual cycles that increase your risk of breast cancer, not estrogen or progesterone alone. The reason your cycles are to blame is that, with each cycle, your breasts get ready for the possibility of breastfeeding. In other words, your breast cells begin to "proliferate." But, when you don't get pregnant, those proliferating cells stop proliferating. A cancer cell is a cell that goes crazy and doesn't stop proliferating. So, each cycle opens the door for one single cell to lose control, go crazy, continue proliferating, and become a cancer cell. Makes sense, doesn't it! When you look at the list of risk factors for breast cancer, many of them pertain to how many menstrual cycles you've had in your lifetime: Few women know the real risk factors for breast cancer. Here they are: 1) Personal history of breast cancer 2) Family history of breast cancer ... BUT, the ONLY relatives that contribute in any way to this risk are your MATERNAL, FIRST-DEGREE relatives. That means, only your mother, your sister, and your daughter. That's it. No one else matters. And your sister has to have your same mother. None of your father's relatives have anything to do with your risk for breast cancer. 3) Age: Your risk increases with age, period! 4) Age at the time of your 1st full-term pregnancy. The older you were, the greater your risk. 5) Number of pregnancies. The fewer you've had, the greater your risk. 6) Age at which you had your first period. The younger you were, the greater your risk. 7) Age at which you began post-menopause. The older you were, the greater your risk. NOTE: Factors 4 - 7 are all about only one thing: The number of menstrual periods you've had in your lifetime. The more you've had, the greater your risk, period! Now, think about how ironic that is. The women who have had the highest levels of estrogen are the women who have had the most pregnancies. Yet, they are the women with the lowest risks of breast cancer. If estrogen caused breast cancer, the reverse would be true. 8) Smoking 9) Activity level. The less active you are, the higher your risk. 10) Body weight. The heavier you are, there greater your risk. 11) Diet. The more fat (animal fat) in your diet, the greater your risk. 12) Benign breast disease. This is simply because it makes it more difficult to diagnose breast cancer. 13) Alcohol consumption. Those 2 glasses of red wine per day that decrease a heart attack increase your risk for breast cancer. 14) Exposure to intense radiation, like radiation therapy. 15) Dense breasts, which are characteristic of women who have not had children.

[@rozybanzon4769]

​​@@MenopauseTaylormaam philippines here,perimenopausal stage with GSM .only estrogen patch prescribed by my doctor and med for my bladder plus pelvic exercise.i still have uterus.can i ask progesterone to my doctor in my case?thanks a lot.God bless

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@rozybanzon4769 Rozy, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@barbj9785]

Thank you. You are brilliant. I learned so much listening to you. @@MenopauseTaylor

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love knowing that you're here, getting the menopause education you deserve.@@barbj9785

[@twinklestar1367]

Hi Dr Barbie, my doctor prescribed progesterone from 15th to 25th day of my cycle in order to alleviate perimenopausal symptoms (early 50s) ...is this common practice?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It is impossible to give you an accurate answer for this without knowing more about you. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I'm in the business of educating you about everything you need to know and do in order to get exactly what you want for managing your menopause your way. So, here's how a consultation works: 1) You would schedule a one-on-one consultation at my website, MenopauseTaylor.ME, choosing a time that is convenient for you. I do consultations on Skype, FaceTime. Facebook Messenger, What’s App, and the phone. (But very shortly, I’ll have my own video platform embedded in my website.) 2) I would send you an email to confirm that you are scheduled for the stated time, and invite you to send me as much information about yourself as you please. You can make it brimming with details and tell me about your reproductive life, any gynecologic problems you've had, your symptoms of peri-menopause, and your symptoms of post-menopause. You can include all your fears, concerns, and goals for your menopause management. You may also send me any labs, mammogram results, bone density results, etc. that you would like me to include in designing your protocol. If you want to adhere to a certain category of management options (herbs or diet & lifestyle, or whatever), you should tell me that. I will give you a 5-day deadline for sending all materials, and will not accept anything after that date. 3) I'll get busy creating a document that gives you all the education you need to understand absolutely everything, points out the pros and cons of each option, and tailors it all to YOU, using the information you have provided. The document will be loooooong. Most are over 30 pages. 4) I will send you the document by email 72 hours before your consultation. You will benefit greatly by reading it in advance. Light bulbs will go off like crazy, and if you're like most women, you'll feel that you've already gotten your money's worth. 5) During your consultation, we will review the document and address any issues you want in order to fine tune everything and determine your best options. I'll tell you exactly how to find the right kind of professional, how to have the conversation in order to get what you want, and the nuances of things like guidelines and insurance. I leave nothing unaddressed. 6) You will go to a professional of your choosing in order to get the actual hormones or whatever you choose to use. 7) After the first consultation, I'll hold your hand (forever if you want me to). In other words, you'll be able to schedule mini-consultations (30-minute, in addition to full consultations) whenever you need to. I'll keep records of your situation. Most women schedule mini-consultation whenever they go to the doctor and don't understand what he or she said, or why. I translate. I make sense of everything. Most schedule mini-consultation whenever they have a new test and they want me to explain the results. And all schedule mini-consultation whenever their situation changes and they need to re-weigh and re-balance their options. The time you spend with me will make everything about working with any other professional so easy. And they will love the fact that you have an actual education rather than a bunch of misconceptions that you got from the Internet. If your initial hormone regimen is not right, you'll want to consult with me before going to your doctor. I can prepare you for what to expect and what to request. So, that's my role. And nobody else on earth does this kind of thing but me. So, I hope you schedule a consultation and let me hold your hand (figuratively). I hope to meet you soon! Menopause Taylor

[@lydiawierenga2235]

Dr Taylor thank you for your help in taylering My menopauze. Thank your husband for assist you with your funny props ;-) I live in the Netherlands and your vlogs are so interesting. I have a Question maybe you know the difference between the chemical progesterons dydrogesteron and norethisteronacetaat. The first one I have some side affects (Burning sensation like if I had a bladderinfection) and i am scared of using the norethisteronacetaat (in Activelle) because this is also a chemical progesteron. Couldn find the info in the chart. Thank you so much.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

All the progesterones and progestins are slightly different. And all women are different. So, every woman has to try them to discover which is best for her. But always give each option 2 months before judging it. If you don't, you really haven't tried it.

[@lydiawierenga2235]

Menopause Taylor thank you so much explaining it to me 😁

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@lydiawierenga2235 My pleasure!

[@Bugsandpeanuts]

I am post menopause due to surgery to remove ovaries. I also had my uterus removed. I am on an estradiol patch which I love. I do have trouble sleeping though. My doctor recommends taking progesterone to help with sleep. Is there any harm in taking progesterone if I don’t have a uterus?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Most women have the misconception that progesterone “helps you sleep.” But the reality is not quite as advertised. Estrogen is actually the hormone that helps you sleep … like a baby, that is. Progesterone can help you sleep, but more like a zombie than a baby. Here are the facts: Insomnia is a symptom of estrogen deficiency. So if you take adequate estrogen, you will sleep deeply and continuously throughout the night and wake up perky and energetic in the morning. But if you take progesterone, things will be a bit different. Instead of just getting a good night’s sleep, it will make it difficult for you to wake up in the morning, make you feel sluggish when you do get up, and leave you feeling like a zombie all day. You’ll feel like you could sleep standing up. And you’ll have a hard time being productive. The reason women “hear” that they should take it at night is because the Alternative community claims that it helps you sleep. Progesterone gives you that all-day drugged, drowsy, you-could-sleep-while-standing-up feeling that is so characteristic of early pregnancy. With progesterone, you do not merely get a good night’s sleep. You get a sluggishness that lasts all day (which is good during pregnancy because it makes you lazy so that the baby gets more calories to grow). But now that you’re peri-or post-menopausal, you don’t want to be sluggish all day. So, if you want to sleep like a baby at night, take estrogen. If you want to be sluggish like a zombie all day, take progesterone. Also, all studies show that women who take estrogen alone lower their risk of breast cancer. Women who take estrogen with progesterone in a continuous regimen slightly (insignificantly) increase their risk for breast cancer. And women who take estrogen with progesterone in a cyclic regimen significantly increase their risk for breast cancer.

[@Jesusiswatchingyou-123]

Dr. Taylor why does progesterone, exogenous , lower my blood pressure? And why do men’s bodies to make progesterone?

[@TheHatchetwoman]

If your blood pressure drops when you take progesterone, the most likely reason is that you're too stressed. Stress depletes progesterone because your body converts it to manufacture cortisol. If you deplete your progesterone, one of the results could be increased blood pressure. Exogenous progesterone likely balances it out again, normalizing your blood pressure. There's other factors, too -- prolonged stress also affects your estrogen level, and it depletes vitamins, raises your blood sugar, exhausts your adrenal glands ... stress has a lot of effects. Men's bodies manufacture progesterone in the adrenal glands because it's needed to produce testosterone.

[@cathycuevas3370]

OMG this video could not have come at a better time!!!! I started continuous HRT in January I had bleeding for like 3 days then stopped. 3 weeks later it started again. I am on the 5 and I don't see any signs of stopping. Based on your earlier videos about estrogen building and progesterone shedding the lining it had occurred to me that maybe I need to increase progesterone. Your video is comfirnation!!! I am on 1mg estradiol and 0.5mg progesterone. Definitely a lot lower than the suggestion on the table!!! But I also want to switch to a patch. Not sure which would provide a continuous treatment at effective amounts.

[@cathycuevas3370]

The thing is I have 1 more month of pills to take before I can get a new prescription. Would supplementing with an over the counter progesterone cream until i get to the doctor next month, be a bad idea? I need this bleeding to stop. I truly don't think there is anythijng wrong with me. I didn't have periods for over a year. I believe this is a case of my progesterone not being high enough.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Any patch is fine, and there are patches that contain BOTH estrogen and progesterone in standard combinations if you find that preferable. That way, you can be more assured of balancing the two. I love knowing that you've been able to correctly assess what's not working from my videos. Isn't it wonderful to know what's going on?

[@View-ty9mp]

Doc, so there’s no point in adding progesterone to help alleviate symptoms of menopause beyond protecting the uterus?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Progesterone is something your body produces only for the benefit of a baby during pregnancy. The word, "progesterone" means "hormone in support of pregnancy:" "Pro" = in support of "Gest" = gestation (pregnancy) "One" = hormone Progesterone's only role during your reproductive life is to protect Baby Bear in utero. It does nothing for YOU. Once you are post-menopausal, progesterone's only role or benefit for you is to prevent uterine cancer. That's it! People who believe that progesterone has other benefits have fallen prey to marketing, not science. Most women have undesirable side effects from progesterone. They include all the things you associate with early pregnancy and PMS (both of which are entirely due to progesterone): Acne Bloating Weight gain Drowsiness Depression Breast tenderness Fatigue

[@View-ty9mp]

Thank you for clarifying. There’s quite a bit of conflicting information on social media about the role of Progesterone.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@View-ty9mp Most of what you hear about progesterone is marketing, not medicine or science.

[@SamiMusic4you]

Hi Dr.Tayler. I see a naturopathic dr and she prescribed a progesterone since iam per menopause. Based on sylavia test she ordered from a compound pharmacy a progesterone 150 mg. I saw one of your series that you said wild yam is not progesterone but estrogen. I called the pharmacy today to ask them what the progesterone cream made of and they said it is wild yam. I feel very nervous now since I have no progesterone to balance the estrogen. Should I go back to my doctor to tell her what I know now?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's possible that they used the estrogen in Wild Yam and made progesterone out of it. However the problem with any alternative & complementary product is that the alternative & complementary industry does not have any regulations to divulge accurate ingredients, dosages, or risks to the public. It simply is not a part of that industry. That's the big difference between those products and FDA-approved products. I suspect that if you called the pharmacy, the pharmacists wouldn't know much about this. And I expect that your Naturopath hans't a clue that Wild Yams contain estrogen. (I know the original owner of Emerita. She's one of my best friends.) The FDA standards are too strict. That' why you get an "encyclopedia" of possible risks when you get a pharmaceutical product, and you get no literate when you buy an alternative & complementary product. So, one is overkill and the other is not strict enough.

[@greenprivam.3085]

I loved your videos! thank you for helping us. so if progesterone is not our hormone has only one job ....then we dont need to take it while we are on the perimenopause while having regular periods because by heaving periods we are technically producing enough progesterone to get a period .... so in cases like that women on perimenopause could just take the estrogen ?? and wait until there is not periods for them to start taking progesterone.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The only role of progesterone once you stop having periods is to prevent uterine cancer. So, if you still have your uterus, you need it. If you do not still have your uterus or you've had an effective uterine ablation, you don't.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

No. Your not ovulating regularly. So you are not producing much Progesterone. Progesterone falls off a cliff before Estradiol..

[@debbiey1121]

Just a quick question I know I screenshotted this somewhere or took a note but I can't seem to locate it I really have tried LOL what method of progesterone has the least side effects and is still FDA approved? To go along with estrogen patch for post menopause.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

All progesterone gels and some vaginal suppositories that are pharmaceutical products are FDA-approved and also bioidentical. Most women have the fewest side effects with them. "Crinone" & 'Prometrium" are both options.

[@honiib7328]

What if you can’t take progesterone? Can I take estrogen alone? My body doesn’t metabolize it correctly ..

[@suzanneschulz8479]

Why take at all if your ok!

[@jennieoh8543]

Dr. Taylor I have a question about my 100 mg. micronized progesterone used vaginnally every night. Is it like using Estrogen without progestins? Is that that what my regime is? Since i dont take progesterone orrally?? I read that it may increase chances of ovarian cancer if used this way? Just wondered if I should be concerned? Just trying to get it right. Thank you for your dedication. I read that you are doing your last seminar oh how i wish I could come.

[@jennieoh8543]

By the way I found a menopause specialist 40 minutes away. Made a appt. I felt like a fish out of water with my last ob gyn all young pregnant woman with babies not a bad thing but I want to be catered to at this point in my life!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I just don't understand your question. I have no idea as to how to respond. I'm so sorry. It sounds to me like you might need to consider a one-on-one consultation. There are so many different layers of your concerns, but I cannot connected the dots.

[@whoatethechocolate]

Is there a standard amount of time you stop using progesterone of you are cycling it?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

That is your choice. You are free to use either regimen.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

I love your costume LOL! Most of the mistakes we make or at least me I get from doctors, But I have seen some videos from women just saying how much they love Progesterone and they dont need Estrogen LOL! Thanks for your hard work on this!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, now you're seeing how this progesterone-pushing is a real scam. It comes from those who benefit financially from progesterone purchases. It's really confused women terribly. It plays on their fear of estrogen.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

@@MenopauseTaylor I have a childhood friend I spoke to the other day who is now in a wheel chair. She is 56 years old and an actress mostly Disney Movies and Disney TV but anyway I told her about your videos she is going to stat watching. She had that fear of estrogen but is more afraid not to walk again so she is going to look into it.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You may be saving your friend's life. She's lucky to have you.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

@@MenopauseTaylor We are all fortunate to have you!

[@insideoutbeauty3170]

thank you for your educating us all ! I am so confused still.... i would like to know when in my cycle i should take my progesterone and estrogen bio identical creams ( emerita) is their a video on this subject ?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. That's the only way I can tailor everything specifically to YOU and also ensure your understanding. I assure you that a consultation will benefit you greatly.

[@Blueskies1180]

I always thought you needed a bit of progesterone (if you still have a uterus) to protect the lining and prevent uterine cancer.

[@vanessaallen9147]

I no longer have a uterus, but still have my cervix. Do I need to take progesterone with my estrogen, since technically the cervix is/was part of my uterus and my have some of my uterine lining? My concern is that with estrogen only there may still be some lining that could thicken without have progesterone to balance it.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

If all of your uterine lining was removed, you do not need progesterone. If some was left, you do. Your surgeon should be able to tell you if he or she left behind any uterine tissue.

[@vanessaallen9147]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you so much for your quick response. I am 48 and my surgical menopause began on Mrach 23, 2022. Removal of my uterus and overies. I watched a lot your videos and want to start HRT as soon as possible.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@vanessaallen9147 You should schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME ... BEFORE you approach your doctor. I will ensure that you don't burn your bridges. I do them all online.

[@agneshuerre7844]

Hello Doctor Barbie I was prescribed 0.05 mg estradiol patch twice a week with 100 oral prometrium in continuous regiment. Is it possible to use the prometrium capsule inserted in the vagina to avoid the side effects of the progesterone? If the answer is yes, do i have to insert it everyday? Thank you so much for all education you provide to us, it's real pleasure to watch your tutorials.

[@Jesusiswatchingyou-123]

I still have side effects vaginally...

[@Aliali817]

I have a question then if you take estrogen in food form such as soya beans or linseeds what other food would balance it out to provide progesterone??

[@Cuinn837]

Take Vitex from Chasteberry.

[@shahinghobadzadeh7316]

Hi What is the ratio dosage of progesterone and estrogen for post menopausal use when you still have your uterus ?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It isn't about ratios. It depends on the type of estrogen and the type of progesterone. I covered this in the videos preceding this one. If you watch them in order, you'll know absolutely everything and even have charts for what you're asking. Videos 80 - 90 are the ones that give you all this information.

[@songofangels777]

This is fascinating, i am in peri (only 2 months w/o a period so not menopausal) and i was only taught that i'm estrogen dominate and need lots of progesterone. i didn't do well on progesterone although i know i need to take it because i have a uterus. I did HORRIBLY on HRT (estradiol and medroxyprogesterone) it killed hot flashes and night sweats but because of my bipolar, i was suicidal the entire time, i will NEVER take those again. So i went on natural progesterone which stopped me feeling that way but it makes me feel worse in every other way and now hot flashes/night sweats are back with a vengeance. Blood tests taken late January of this year showed me topped up in estrogen so why am i suffering so badly with hot flashes and night sweats? i do NOT want to increase that nasty progesterone :( i have a bio identical estrogen that i am going to try and see what happens with my night sweats...if it takes care of them..that means i NEED estrogen, right? Interestingly, the HRT with estrogen that i had taken did nothing for my vaginal atrophy. DHEA cream is helping that

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I feel so badly! I've missed so many of your comments. I am so sorry for this tardy reply. The KZbin comments on my end are supposed to line up all the new ones so that I don’t have to search for them one-video-at-a-time. And most of the time, it works. But occasionally (as in this case), a comment doesn’t appear in the line-up. I apologize profusely for the delay. Every so often, I scan back through old videos to see if there are any I haven’t answered. And, I found this one! There are three sex hormones: Testosterone, Estrogen, and Progesterone. The three hormones are like The Three Bears. You know how each bear had his or her own bed, chair, & porridge? Well, each hormone belongs to only one member of the family, just like each bed, chair, & bowl of porridge. Testosterone is the male hormone. It belongs to Papa Bear. Estrogen is the female hormone. It belongs to Mama Bear. Progesterone is the hormone of pregnancy. It belongs to Baby Bear. So, progesterone is NOT YOUR hormone. It's the baby's hormone. Pro -gester-one literally means "hormone in support of pregnancy). (Video 9) The ONLY reason you produce progesterone or ever needed progesterone was to support a pregnancy. While you have all three in your body, the one that your body depends on more than anything is estrogen. Progesterone’s only purpose before menopause is to support a pregnancy. Other than that, it has no other function. So, contrary to what most people assume, progesterone is not your hormone. It's for the baby. Each month, during your menstrual cycles, estrogen thickens the lining inside your uterus and progesterone keeps it thick and ready to cushion a baby should you get pregnant. If you don’t get pregnant, progesterone drops, making the thick uterine lining shed. (It’s like estrogen is the fertilizer and progesterone is the lawnmower.) Now that you're facing menopause, the ONLY reason to take progesterone is to protect your uterus from uterine cancer. Period. If you do not have your uterus, there's no reason whatsoever to take progesterone. And progesterone is the hormone that makes women feel yucky. It's the hormone that gives you all those awful symptoms of early pregnancy (nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, bloating, weight gain, acne, depression). And it's the hormone of PMS (moodiness, depression, bloating, cravings, etc.). All 22 symptoms of menopause (except irregular periods) that I gave you in video 11 are due to ESTROGEN LOSS. Replacing the estrogen is the key to alleviating them.

[@barbarakoenig8982]

Hello, Dr. Barbie. After taking 90 classes in order at your most excellent Menopause University, I first want to say kudos for being such a superb teacher! My question is, would a woman with a uterus that has undergone an ablation and no longer produces monthly cycles of bleeding fall into the camp of women who "still have your uterus" (1) when considering whether progesterone is required to protect that uterus from uterine cancer if taking estrogen to prevent diseases associated with menopause and (2) when considering whether to use a cyclic or continuous regimen? Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Barbara, This depends on whether or not the endometrial ablation was "complete" or "Incomplete." If you would like me to help you assess your situation, I can do so in a consultation (which you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME). I cannot tailor anything specifically to YOU in a comment box. I need to take much more into account than you can possibly give me here.

[@jorgecarrejo]

I finally convinced my 48 year old gf to go to her doctor and ask about estrogen and progesterone.. She already had an IUD and they gave her an estrogen patch.. Will that be enough to help with hot flashes?

[@lk4751]

I have just been diagnosed with a 16mm endometerial hyperplasia. I am 52 and in peri. My main issue is prolonged bleeding and I am due to see my gynaecologist on the 18th April where I will most likely choose hysterectomy. In the meantime I am taking Primolut to stop the bleeding. Is this safe under the circumstances? I will have been on it for about 3 weeks in total at a dose of 3 x 5mg per day.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's fine for you to stay on your progesterone until you see your gynecologist. And you'll be smart to do something to treat the endometrial hyperplasia. Let me know what you decide.

[@lk4751]

Thank you for taking the time to reply to me. I appreciate it very much.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'll always respond to your question here on KZbin. I check daily. Facebook, however, is another story. I check it only about once a month. I find it baffling.

[@roisinoriordan5580]

Hi..😊 watching all your videos and learning so much..!.. am at 103.. but needed to come back to this to clarify my progesterone dosage..can you help me figure out which of these progesterones on the chart are most similar to mirena coil( levonogesterol) .. i have mirena with estradot 75 and worried I need more progesterone.. 🤯

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad you're a student here at "Menopause University." I can tailor everything specifically to YOU in a consultation, which you can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

[@angelinadrobina5037]

What about women who have had a hysterectomy due to endometriosis - when starting on estrogen and having terrible bowel problems they are given progesterone - it’s also given to fix sleep

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Your information about progesterone and sleep is incorrect. Both estrogen & progesterone have an effect on sleep. Estrogen makes you sleep like a baby all night & wake up refreshed and energetic the next day. Progesterone makes you sleep all night, have difficulty waking up, feel sluggish all day, & feel like a zombie. Estrogen loss is the reason for insomnia at menopause, not progesterone.

[@cynthiachang176]

Can I take 2 pills of hormone pills per day as I am now 62 years old.

[@melissac4720]

I'm going to be 45 in May. Having perimenopause symptoms. Actually scheduled consult with a specialist - Urogynecologist! I was having vaginal burning, frequency, always feeling the urge to tinkle. He put me on bladder meds. I asked if he thought it was hormonal and he said "- Most Definitely!, But I'm not touching you with a ten foot pole because you still have a period." 😳I told him I have insomnia, anxiety, weight gain...but he won't help! I feel trapped...I don't know who to see to get some Estrogen?

[@Cuinn837]

Menopause Taylor, what do you think of GMP as a standard for quality products? I just bought a chasteberry product (to use with my soy products so I could also have progesterone) and it has a GMP seal to indicate their high standards. I still have my uterus, so I need to feel confident that I'm getting the progesterone. My other natural products have the USP standard.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

My dear, if only it were so simple. mineral The very problem with the vitamin, mineral, and supplement industry is that there IS NO way to determine the quality of any product or manufacturer. The most important thing to know about them is that the entire industry is regulated very differently than the drug industry. The basic differences are as follows: 1. There are no standards that require the supplement industry to guarantee quality or consistency. 2. Manufacturers (rather than the FDA) provide their own oversight. 3. There are no research studies on supplements. 4. With supplements, there is no accompanying literature warning you of risks or side effects, although they are not immune to either. 5. The claims made on packaging are misleading.

[@Cuinn837]

@@MenopauseTaylor Then should we look for the reputation of the company?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Cuinn837 That's impossible, too. There is no regulation at any level of the industry, It's so ironic that people think of the vitamin mineral, and supplement industry as "natural." It's naturally unregulated and naturally risky as a result of the lack of regulation.

[@Cuinn837]

@@MenopauseTaylor Then are we supposed to just give up?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Cuinn837 No, you just have to use the industry for what it is. And do not have false expectations about what it can deliver. You will hear me say many times that everything absolutely everything, has pros AND cons, benefits AND risks, capabilities AND limitations. The problems arise when you try to use an option for something that it simply cannot do. Unfortunately, that's a common pitfall.

[@Chris-hr3fc]

I been taking HRT for about a week and have noticed breakouts on my forehead, I haven’t had acne since I was 16. Is this normal? Will my body get use to the hormones and “settle down?” Btw the wig looks great on you. 😀 E2 0.06% / PROGESTERONE 7% / RED CLOVER 0.5%

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You are NORMAL. Think about it: When you were 16, you had acne because your body was exposed to new hormones. Now you have acne because your body is exposed to new hormones. Your acne went away when you were 16, and it will go away now. It's just your body getting used to the hormones. You would not want to stop taking HRT because of acne and have a heart attack, osteoporosis, or Alzheimer's instead. If your acne continues to be a problem, just call your doctor's office and ask to adjust your hormones to decrease your acne. Do this WITHOUT stopping the HRT. There's a reason there are so many different HRT options out there. NO two women are alike. Sometimes, you have to find the option that works best for YOU.

[@Chris-hr3fc]

Menopause Taylor thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're absolutely welcome.

[@mstinamarie2550]

For those who are curious about using the oral micronized progesterone pill vaginally? I did it and has helped so much to avoid the side effects of taking it orally! If you choose this route, insert it before bed so you're laying down or it will come out. Just wanted to share this;) Talk to your Drs first but this has worked great for me so far, no mess, no side effects and still being protected from the osteoporosis, heart attack and Alzheimer's from my 0.5 estroven patch that I started a few days ago as well. I put the patch on my butt and it's itching, so there's that... ;) no other horrible side effects. (This is just my experience) But was told by my pharmacist that this was okay to do if taking it orally caused too many side effects. If I didn't have other health conditions that were already making me sick, the side effects from other meds probably wouldn't bother me so much but I'm sick enough on a daily basis as it is. The more I can avoid, the better.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Most women notice side effects of progesterone regardless of whether it's oral or vaginal. And that's because, in both instances, the progesterone enters your blood stream and travels systemically. The only way to ensure avoidance of side effects of progesterone is for it to satay localized to your uterus only. And the only options that do that are progestin intrauterine devices (IUDs). There are 4 of them, differing only in how long they last: 3, 4, 5, or 6 years.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Progesterone has nothing whatsoever to do wit prevention of heart attack, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's. Estrogen is what prevents those diseases. Progesterone only prevents uterine cancer.

[@mstinamarie2550]

@@MenopauseTaylor I know. That's why I mentioned that I started the estrogen patch as well. Thank you so much for helping me! I would have never even started my hrt if it were for you pretty lady! I started last week and feel so much better;) my butt is itchy from the patch but all good other than that! Lol

[@mstinamarie2550]

@@MenopauseTaylor if you're taking progesterone vaginally, does that progesterone stay limited to the vagina as apposed to being systemic? I think it's stays local to the vagina but wanted to make sure? I haven't had any side effects using it the vaginal route. Love you;)

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@mstinamarie2550 No, no, no. Vaginal progesterone circulates throughout your body exactly like oral progesterone or transdermal does. The only progesterone option that does not circulate is an IUD (IntraUterine Device).

[@jauchsandy6528]

hello Taylor, I have a question. I'm 47 and my boobs and my arms are bigger now. I read that his a level of progesterone down. but i haven't my uterus. can i take progesterone to loose the weight that i take ? sorry for my english, i live in Switzerland! your channel is very hopeful thank you

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I do not know where you read that low progesterone causes larger boobs and arms. This is not true. Progesterone is more likely to CAUSE weight GAIN. It's the hormone that causes you to gain weight during pregnancy and with PMS.

[@Lynn22823]

Dr Barbie can progersterone pills be inserted vaginally instead of taking orally? Ive heard if you insert them vaginally helps not to get the yucky side effects like the bloating and swelling is that true? Thanks

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yes. You can insert progesterone vaginally. It may or may not produce fewer side effects. It still travels throughout your body, so it can still produce the yucky side effects.

[@Lynn22823]

@@MenopauseTaylor is it ok even they are prescribed to be taken orally to insert them vaginally?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Lynn22823 Yep, it is!

[@Lynn22823]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thankyou so much😘😘😘appreciate all you do!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Lynn22823 It's my pleasure.

[@LF_RN]

This may be a crazy question but if progesterone causes the uterine lining to shed, does it also cause periods to return?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

My dear, you really need to start at video 1 and watch them all in order. I can tell by your questions that you have no information on menopause at all, but are jumping ahead to videos that require you to already know the basics. That will sabotage your entire menopause education (and management). If you want a shortcut, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME and I will tailor everything specifically to YOU and also give you the whole education.

[@LF_RN]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for your reply. I would say that I have a bit of knowledge as I began watching your videos in order and follow along with your book I purchased a few weeks ago. However, after subscribing to your channel, I also receive your other videos in my feed that are tempting to watch. I will stay in sequence as recommended. Thank you for all you do to educate women.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@LF_RN You are so welcome. And you will be very glad you watched my videos in order.

[@cathyywithac1829]

Hi Dr. Barbie I had a consultation with you last week. My doctor agreed on everything that I suggested, together with you. I am doing a 0.5 Climara patch, and oral progesterone. I will be doing the continuous progesterone but she told me to take 200 mg a day. I told her I probably just need 100 mg a day but she insists that it’s not enough. I already have the pills at home and I am confused whether to take 200 or 100. they are called called prometrium

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Cathy, In the materials I gave you, all the dosages of progesterone to balance the dosages of estrogen are listed. As I explained, most doctors do not have much of an education on menopause. Because progesterone is the hormones that causes the yucky symptoms you want to avoid, most women try not to take any more than they need. I cannot continue consultations here on KZbin.

[@Ben-yc7pi]

Hello Barbie, I hope you are well! I seen that you said in the reply comments on another video that “Estrogen alone DOES cause uterine cancer. That’s precisely why you take progesterone with it.” Then another comment you made in these reply comments was “The ONLY reason you need progesterone is if you have your uterus.” So what I am wondering is if someone has no uterus but wants to start HRT does that mean they have an increased risk for uterine cancer because they can’t take progesterone with it?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

If you have your uterus and take progesterone without estrogen, you put yourself at high risk of uterine cancer. But it's easy to take progesterone with estrogen. If you have a consultation with me, I'll make sure you know all your options.

[@Ben-yc7pi]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thank you for the reply & for clarifying this. By the way I am one of your friendly, inquisitive, male followers. We had joked a while back & you said that I can call you my gynecologist lol.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Ben-yc7pi And I meant it! It's a great conversation starter.

[@melissac4720]

Thoughts on caffeine?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It is bad for some things, neutral for others, and possibly good for others. I will cover in conjunction with each disease and each symptom to which it pertains. One of the big problems with people's so-called "knowledge" these days is the they generalize everything" "This is good for you. That's bad for you." Very little works that way. What you will discover is that I specify the effect of each thing on each disease or symptom.

[@AmyLesher]

How about pregnenolone? I believe it’s a precursor to progesterone as well as other hormones. In my case, it’d be for someone in surgical menopause and without having ovaries…?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Oh, Amy. You have soooo much misinformation. Please consider scheduling a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I really want you to understand all this.

[@AmyLesher]

Pregnenolone is on the cortisol side of things vs estrogen and testosterone?

[@InfinityHealthPilates]

Ok so my question is -if you still have your cervix but not your uterus. -Do you need progesterone? Since there is some small amount of lining in the cervix would just taking estrogen increase your risk of cervical cancer?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No. Your cervix does not build up in response to estrogen. Remember, your cervix is nothing but the door to your uterus (video 7). Cervical cancer and uterine cancer are two completely different animals. They occur in a different subset of women at at different time in their lives, for different reasons, and due to different risks. Separate them completely.

[@yiskah]

I think you just answered my question, Doc. I have had cervical issues for a few years and was wondering if starting an estrogen patch would exacerbate the problems (thinking since it is a hormone) but I feel like this is not true and that adding estrogen to my progesterone regimen won't up my odds of this becoming cancerous. I feel like I need estrogen and it happened all of a sudden. Within a few months, I now have dryer skin, yet breaking out, hair thinning on the crown, brittle nails, hip pain, long and light periods. I go to my gyno next month and will discuss this with him. He is a rare breed (like you) and I will miss him when I move out of state this spring. I was tempted to just drive the 3.5 hours each way to go to him, but I know that is not doable. I love your videos and I appreciate all you do. I love how you give us all the info and then don't push an agenda, but help us make our own decisions. It all seemed scarier last year, but even though things are wonky, I am no longer afraid.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I love it when you replace your fear with factual knowledge. It makes everything so much better. Where are you moving? Here's how you can find a menopause specialist near your new home (if it's in North America): Go to www.menopause.org (North American Menopause Society). Click on the tab "For Women." Click on the drop-down menu item "Find a Menopause Practitioner." Put in your zip code. All the menopause specialists near you will pop up. Happy moving!

[@RosyMapleMoth55]

So, if I don't have my uterus I don't need progesterone when on Estrogen.....right?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Correct. If you do not have your uterus, you can take estrogen all by itself. I covered this in previous videos.

[@RosyMapleMoth55]

@@MenopauseTaylor Thanks! This is one of your first videos I have watched due too a link someone provided on another site. I'm not going to start at your first video and fill in all the blanks.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@RosyMapleMoth55 You will be so intrigued if your watch them in order. You will want to binge-watch.

[@RosyMapleMoth55]

@@MenopauseTaylor I meant, "I'm NOW going", I think you got that, lol. I've already started and yes you're right. I want to binge watch. I have a CMA degree, this is all very interesting and the RIGHT info. I've been needing. I watched a little bit of Dr. Berg on "Estrogen Dominance After Menopause" and realized quickly, thanks to you, he doesn't have the whole picture. Where as, you do! Once again, thanks! I've got a lot of work and a long road ahead of me. I'm a very youthful 66, but have been lacking hormones due too health issues brought on by Hysterectomy, left with one ovary age 28, burn accident age 33, Lyme disease age 35, near adrenal failure age 43, lots of stress for last 10 1/2 yrs. because husband had a massive stroke in 2010 and has since been very dependent on me. I'm eager to dive in and maybe should keep a journal. I'm in pretty good shape considering, Dr. told me I must have really good genetics. I have a feeling I'm going to love you and your videos, lol!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@RosyMapleMoth55 I love knowing that you're getting the menopause education you deserve, my dear. And if you ever want me to tailor everything specifically to YOU, just schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME