What You’ve Been Told About Menopause Is False | Dr Mary Claire Haver

Every woman over 35 Needs to hear this! Hormones play a massive role in the lives of women, from energy levels to moods, and understanding them is the key to optimum vitality.
In this episode of The Chalene Show, Chalene Johnson is diving deep into the world of women's hormone health, debunking menopausal myths, and uncovering truths that conventional medicine often overlooks. Chalene is joined by Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a board-certified OB-GYN and founder of the Galveston diet; they shed light on groundbreaking studies and outdated beliefs.
Whether you're navigating the challenges of perimenopause, seeking knowledge about menopausal health, or simply striving for optimum vitality, this episode is a must-listen. Discover why nutrition matters more than calories and why strength is the key to a better life. Don't miss this empowering discussion that every woman over 35 deserves to hear!
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[@chalenejohnson]

What Topic Would You Like Chalene to do a deep dive on next?

[@effiefr6182]

I know you done some already but Id love to see more on positive mindset, power of believing, confidence, manifestation, stop self sabotaging..

[@doryhofmann3951]

Oxalate toxicty/overload, ie too much in eating spinach, sweet potato, red raspberry, turmeric . I thought it couldn't hurt me but it caused lots of issues including joint and muscle, pain, fatigue, mental fogginess, all symptoms that a Dr may contribute to menopause or osteoarthritis etc. I started researching and hope you will consider interviewing Sally Norton who just came out with her book explaining all about oxalates "Toxic Superfoods". I've been improving by eliminating or " dumping" oxalates as they say. I heard you said eat whatever which may work but when I ate only healthy superfoods it hurt . Please please consider this. It will be an awesome and educational interview I'm betting on it. Love your podcast and I'm sharing with my friends and clients!!❤

[@karolecampbell1297]

Dr Haver brought up hysterectomy before the age of 40, do drs still do this? My mom had one at 27 and I wonder if it was necessary..

[@MaryAustic]

HMB and does it really help with keeping muscle?

[@KBArchery]

Crepey skin

[@brose1401]

I was diagnosed with estrogen and progesterone + breast cancer at 43. Needed chemotherapy and it stopped my ovaries and it put me into immediate menopause within 4 mos. I am appalled at how little most providers (including OBGYNs and Endocrinologists) know about hormones as a whole. It is despicable. Your average physician does not know much and treats in a vacuum. So frustrating. The experts that have helped me the most are not even considered main stream medical providers. Homeopaths/acupuncturists/educated chiropractors, herbalists and naturopaths were my way to go. Don’t sell yourselves short and definitely ADVOCATE for yourself! Your doctor is not trained or paid to do so. Do your own digging and research! Do NOT rely on your main stream medical doc to do this for you. Read up on the history of our medical system and all of the changes that occurred in the early 1900’s. It’s appalling what we are left with.

[@erikapowell4714]

I was treated at 41. I agree totally with what you said about doctors treating in a vacuum. What have you found from the homeopaths? Can you please share?

[@LumiSisuSusi]

Absolutely, we owe it to ourselves to become our own medical advocates. If I didn't do this for myself I would have been dead at 25 due to how uneducated Dr's are. I have pernicious anemia and it went misdiagnosed for over 10 years. Also, I'm student nurse, and the education we get is atrocious, 4 hours on nutrients and they don't actually teach anything. Fortunately, my passion is nutritional psychiatry do I read in my own time about nutritients and the effects of nutritional deficiencies. That being said, I'm so sorry that you were also treated poorly by the "medical" industry.

[@Cali1414]

I’ve been saying this to people for so long about Doctors.

[@jessicaflanagan2682]

Wow. I absolutely relate. I was diagnosed with the same type of breast cancer. I denied chemo and double mastectomy. Instead I had cryoablation! This procedure trained my immune system to fight the cancer without mutilation. I did it because I am 39 recently married and we will have children. I was told by the Cleveland clinic I couldn't have cryoablation because it is not standard of care. They also told me to take tamofixin (causes ovary cancer) to suppress my hormones. I did not. I regulate them naturally a number of ways now. It's a shame that it is big business. There is always hope though. I was also helped the most by a naturopath chiropractor. I hope you are doing well! 🙏

[@csillam2658]

​@@jessicaflanagan2682also, if you wish to find, and learn more about cancer in general, and what causes it, you may check Recall healing studies and also Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer studies❤

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

32:00- Protein- 1.3 gramms per your body weight per day 35:00 - D3 36:20- fortibone collagen 37:05- magnesium

[@chalenejohnson]

Thank you!!! 😍😍

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

@@chalenejohnson ❤ u r welcome

[@oneidaholloman104]

Thank you!!

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

@@oneidaholloman104 ❤ you are welcome

[@claudiaroman8142]

❤

[@mitchking6673]

I've been telling my wife for a decade that her symptoms sounded like menopause but she always argued against it. She kept being prescribed psych meds one on top of the other. She just turned 50 and is still in denial just because she is being told she is too young by her docs. I believe she is being medicated improperly and I hate what is doing to her physical and mental health. We aren't affluent and don't really have access to quality professionals and it breaks my heart I can't provide her with better health. I see her deteriorating year after year and can't overcome what she trusts from her docs. I have no idea whether I'm right or not but how she's being medicated is not an improvement. Shouldn't there be improvement when being treated? I just fear for her and thank you for providing a platform to contemplate.

[@tajuanarussell764]

Love that you care about this -please go share this video with her and now this video has been updated -she went into even more detail which is a MUST SEE🩷

[@mrsholmes859]

Wow. I'm so pissed off watching this. I'm 57 now, went into menopause at 51, and never received hormone therapy because I was petrified of it from what I'd read/heard. My 40's were friggin MISERABLE, and my 50's aren't exactly fantastic. The hot flashes, depression, skin breakouts - everything. I feel like I could have saved myself from a whole lot of suffering if I'd known this information. Thank you for this.

[@myrel543]

Maybe its better,who can know?

[@arlenegarza4353]

Get on estrogen do the hormone blood worl see where u are at then see a hrt specialist. Chiro. ND functional dr they can still help. Even if good smoothie unless u got it all in control. I'm pissed my mom had hysterectomy had mthfr needed folate n armor age 68 till 70. Helped her tremendously dhea etc

[@SudamaniMuth]

I'm pissed off, too. For many reasons concerning medical care for women. How could I not know this? How could that never come up when I was young er??? I'll look for a hormone educated obgyn here in Switzerland!

[@SamsungGalaxy-nm5qt]

​@SudamaniMuth Red clover sprouts are good for menopause. The Crimson clover is the wrong one, it's Red clover. ❤

[@xassy]

I am in many menopause groups in fb and a lot of people don't get relief with hrt or bhrt, other only get some results. Lifestyle changes can help a lot.

[@isabelleescriu4276]

I'm french and for a french woman it's much simpler and the treatment is reimbursed by social security! All women must be attentive to changes and not allow themselves to be persuaded that over time it is "normal" to be less active, to gain weight, to have less energy and desire. We must refuse this state and hormones are our allies, they allowed me to remain myself (estrogen + progesterone in tablet and dermal gel)! Ladies demand these treatments don't let yourself down...

[@chalenejohnson]

I couldn’t agree more! ❤️

[@accaeffe8032]

As long as you don't have breast cancer. 1 of 3 women have and most of them are put on hormone blockers.

[@dl7425]

I have always heard progesterone & estrogen replacement therapy caused breast cancer?

[@deerhealer6193]

@@dl7425 one out of 29 women will get breast cancer but 1 out of 3 women will have a heart attack. I'm on Bio Identical therapy it's important to still take hormones in menopause. Best info on KZbin channel is Barbie Menopause she's amazing and will answer your question. I went into menopause at 60 yrs old. Blessings Jeannie DeerHealer

[@sweetest247]

@@dl7425 I did HRT 2012 & it was great. I had text book symptoms & it balanced me. I would go now 2023 at 66 yrs however it is too much for my budget. 😢 Oh well

[@JulsWellnessWarrior]

I’m 53 years old and I’ve been on BHRT for 20 years. My hormones tanked in my early 30s and I was relentless in finding a doctor that would listen to me and know what to do. It took me a while but I found someone and that person has literally saved my life. Now being on BHRT does not preclude you from weight gain as I’ve recently lost 50 pounds and gained muscle through lifestyle changes, but I am a huge advocate of BHRT and have been beating this drum for 20 years to anyone that will listen. Unfortunately, most of my family and friends who complain of symptoms, etc., won’t listen to me or even listen to a podcast like this. Dr. Haver knows what she’s talking about and I wish everyone would listen to her.❤

[@cyndic441]

Us women have failed at sharing how to get thru menstruation to young teens and menapause to midlife women. Thanks for talking openly.

[@chalenejohnson]

You’re welcome!! 😊

[@higheraltitudeyoga]

That’s so true!! Even the women in my family never said anything. I had to figure out what worked for me. Luckily I am a health coach and use herbal remedies in my life. This has helped to move through peri, and menopause. Doctors don’t know anything and the one who know more are not affordable!

[@LynneArchambault]

I went through 3 ogyns who told me they would not give me HRT. They all wanted to put me on antidepressants for joint pain and hot flashes. So frustrating. I finally found a integrative doctor who put me on HRT and it changed my life. I finally got rid of joint pain and could sleep!

[@chalenejohnson]

yay! thank goodness you found doctor who can truly help you!

[@Tarie3988]

You’re so lucky you found something that works. I just started HRT but it gives me terrible restless leg syndrome. I don’t know what’s worse, that or crazy hot flashes 😩

[@madame_crypto88]

How do did you find an Integrative Obgyn ? That’s been my thing.

[@Tarie3988]

@@madame_crypto88 try a service called MIDI

[@tendr247]

@@Tarie3988 get some magnesium glycinate or magnesium taurate. Take at dinner time and bedtime. Also electrolytes that have potassium…stopped our restless legs plus heart irregularities in beating. ( normal now except avoid caffeine)

[@sherridevries9144]

Ive been on HRT for 7 years now! I use a prescription bioidentical hormone cream through a compounding pharmacy. Started at 40 years old. No symptoms but i wanted a jump start before problems came. I felt fantastic before HRT and I still feel fantastic. I get my blood work done faithfully every 6 months. Feeling fantastic! Building muscle and i feel 30!

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh I love this so much!

[@kellypet3kids]

May I ask what form of HRT you are using?

[@sherridevries9144]

@@kellypet3kids bioidentical cream, prescription

[@VintageMe23]

How old are you now?

[@sherridevries9144]

@@VintageMe23 47 ❤️

[@tarapetropoulos6153]

The funny thing to me is we fly rockets to space but women's best health practices are suppressed by not being covered by health insurance

[@Angelface11]

Yeah the same way they don't invent anything to help pregnant women with pain or anything else. That's how it is women's health is not very advanced

[@AnnaGreen-yp8xu]

Nasa is fake, it's all a show, the rockets don't go to deep space, they go up so far, ark over and take a hard right. Once they're out of our view they're detonated, usually over water. The space they show you on TV is fake. The world's a stage. Most things r lies, they teach us the reverse of truth. They're stealing our tax dollars for trickery, a show, a lie

[@Computra]

As a USA turned Canadian....this is a USA thing. The rest of the world where they have national Healthcare we are covered

[@seagreentangerine2065]

Best observation!❤

[@user_7239]

Our culture is patriarchal, in such a system women are secondary. This is the sad truth, but it is changing now that we can survive legally and financially without a male.

[@Blueskies1180]

Wow - the frozen shoulder connection … I’m in the physical therapy field and we always get women between the ages of 40-65 with frozen shoulder! Men get it too, but not nearly as much as women in this age group. Light bulb moment! 💡

[@chalenejohnson]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@lesleyrobertson5465]

wtf I’ve got a frozen shoulder rn

[@zenlife4736]

Agreed....i had no idea this was hormone related. Such helpful info

[@kingsdaughter9849]

Omg...I got FS at 49 too!

[@happytimeswith10]

I got frozen shoulder, too in my early 50s. I has no idea it was related to menopause.

[@l4l414]

I've recently had an appointment with my Gp to discuss HRT as I'm in perimenopause and experiencing a variety of symptoms including low mood and anxiety. I also get hormonal aura migranes which have ramped right up through this phase. I made sure i was well researched prior to going in. My doctor was initially reluctant to start me on it talking about the risks of breast cancer and stroke with having aura migrane. Then it was my turn to talk... she started googling to confirm everything i said and then agreed to start me on HRT. It's so important to be well researched prior to going in or they will do nothing and you continue to suffer needlessly.

[@samantapawlowski3697]

Dear ladies!!!! I’m Brazilian and I was considering going to Texas to see Goddess Mary Claire….. thanks God I found one MD in São Paulo who can do Hormone Therapy!!!! Thanks Dear Dr Mary Claire…. It was your lecture that opened this option into my life!!!! I’m so grateful!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 regards from Brazil!!!

[@carolinacavicchia3275]

Eu moro no Texas e não gaste seu $$ aqui, ela é uma excessão, os médicos daqui são péssimos, eu queria poder pegar um avião e ir a um médico em SP, estou sofrendo horrores, tudo é depressão e ansiedade, levou 2 anos pra eu conseguir convencer a enfermeira ( sim não consegui horário com a médica, precisei ir na enfermeira mesmo) a pedir o exame de hormônio e sim e estava com perimenopausa, estou exausta, não durmo, e se ela não me receitar a terapia de hormônio e me enviar novamente pra psiquiatra eu vou fazer uma consulta on line pra conseguir o hormônio e voltar a me sentir gente. Essa médica não tem agenda, custa 1200 dólares pra ver a enfermeira, fica aí e vem aqui só pra passear, é um estado lindo de gente linda.

[@valerina01]

Great info! I’m 59 and have been on HRT for 7-8 yrs and I believe I would not be able to function the way I do in my job and general life without it. Life changing!

[@CambiDred17]

I’m 40 in 19 days… my heart rate went through the roof and stuck there for days. Got some tests and my hormones are all out of whack, super low magnesium and high iron. I love that people are talking about hormones more and more and addressing these issues medically as well as herbal. There is so much we can do to take control of our health. Thank you so much for his podcast. I loved it.

[@chalenejohnson]

At least you were able to point out which caused your elevated heart rate! Yes - it's so empowering that we can take control of our health!

[@merncat3384]

I don't know where to turn. I'm 47 my periods randomly stopped 10 months ago and my doctor tested my FSH and Thyroid function only.. He told me my thyroid function is on the highest number on the chart but still within normal range and told me I'm POST menopausal and offered me HRT 😞

[@vanitagomes3794]

​@@merncat3384what HRT did he offer you

[@CarmellaMulroy]

I am 48, take eat like garbage, work 60 hr weeks and hardly ever exercise. I haven't had any symptoms yet ( I know it's ahead of me) don't be too scared you might have a late menopause

[@merncat3384]

@@CarmellaMulroy 48 is not "late" most people I know didn't start until their early 50s but these days it's becoming more common that it's starting younger

[@sharonalicea7998]

My EX-ObGyn told me that I was just getting old, that she wouldn’t check my hormonal levels and just to get over it. Needless to say that was the last time I saw her. Still looking for a decent one. 😣

[@chalenejohnson]

fingers crossed. I hope you find a good one!

[@LisaKleinGunnewiek]

Me too!!! I'm going to a new GP next week!

[@doctoralisonjohnson]

Yup I was told "if I had a magic wand to get rid of bloating I'd be a rich woman" and "you're just getting older". Found another GYN.

[@rd7726]

Maybe don't depend on your obgyn to help you with your hormones, try a functional medicine practice ❤

[@mariaprice5972]

@@LisaKleinGunnewiekI live in Florida, going back to see my Dr. did all kinds of test I hope to God I get what I need I’m 63. I want to save my brain..

[@magenem21]

I’m 43 and just realized I’m perimenopausal. I’m so happy to have found this. I’ve been suffering for two years with insomnia and brain fog and didn’t realize what it was. I’m going to empower myself with this info so I don’t have to suffer. And I’m fan girling also! Thank you for this ❤

[@chalenejohnson]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pera654]

These two women are RADIANT. I feel perimenopause has caused me to lose my luster. Mentally, physically and emotionally. I’ve been in a deep dive to decide what path I should take. I appreciate this information.

[@Wherestheredwave]

Finally started HRT after being sent from specialist to specialist. I don’t have cancer, autoimmune disease, cardiovascular problems, thyroid problems - I had zero estrogen and estradiol. Nobody wanted to consider this in spite of all the symptoms I told everyone I had that I now know were from being post-menopause. Suffered for 15 years

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh I just so happy you’re finally on HRT!

[@Wherestheredwave]

@@chalenejohnson omg I feel so seen!!! Sadly, the Gyno only looked happy when she realized I would be more than annual visit patient. Had dismissed me saying she didn’t need to check my hormones before. Thank you for giving us this valuable information so we can take charge of our health

[@littleitaly1925]

I ❤ you Chalene! Where would we be without you! Thank you!! 💪

[@judybullard5253]

Same … I keep being told I can’t because my mother had breast cancer but she also had Alzheimer’s when she was in her late 70’s … I’m 60 and I’m going to look into it again….

[@Wherestheredwave]

@@judybullard5253 you should be able to decide if you’re willing to accept the risk. 😡

[@higheraltitudeyoga]

Although I agree with a lot of what this doctor talks about, I totally disagree with being on a plant based diet. I was a vegetarian for 15 years during my 20s 30s 40s, and in retrospect I now see that it triggered so many health issues during that time. Animal fat and animal protein mostly red meat is what is missing in our diet. Not having it in our diet is what is triggering all our health problems as females during the change of life and before. I am now almost carnivore (ketonivore) and have almost regain my full health after 6 months doing it. I got rid of cardio vascular disease, visceral fat, pains and aches in my hips have dissipated, my hormonal balance is stable. I feel strong and I am never hungry like before. I got rid of most of supplements. I am 56

[@chalenejohnson]

I am just so happy that you found the one that works for you! ❤️

[@AC-yb9ml]

Total opposite for me. Went high protein vegan and now at 47 I feel like I’m reverse aging. Taking out meat and dairy was the best decision for me.

[@Angelface11]

Yeah but not everybody is the same not every diet fits everybody. I've been doing keto and very pure organic and clean for quite a while and it hasn't stopped certain things at all so. Carnivore even not everything is one size fits all. That's when you begin to sound like the marijuana people where they think that's going to cure every single disease on the planet It's just not true. There are people that do great without me and there are people that do great without plants. Everyone is different

[@scarred10]

That is total nonsense,vegetarian diets are beyond proven in multiple longterm studies to be the healthiest for heart and metabolic disease.You have no way of knowing if it was the meat that helped you.

[@AC-yb9ml]

@@Angelface11 exactly the point of my comment

[@abundanceangels]

I’m 53 and I feel fabulous- I don’t take any prescription drugs for over 22+ years now and I don’t go see doctors. I use cannabis and I feel amazing I stopped my period 3 years ago and the only thing I’ve noticed is I get night sweats sometimes but other than that I am very happy with no more periods. It’s fantastic!

[@chalenejohnson]

That's so nice!! So so happy for you!

[@TheCommentSpy769]

Do you have vagina dryness since you don't have a period

[@mariac.andrade6480]

That's great!. I practice Healthy Keto. I discovered that I wasn't having hot flashes, but if I had sugar, carbohidrates, even half a beer, I would get hot flashes. So I avoid them. That's my medicine!

[@sunflowers6172]

@@mariac.andrade6480❤

[@vanitagomes3794]

How does cannabis help in menopause

[@LauraBrown-t9t]

I am 58 and several years ago had hormone replacement…. laughed as I heard the comment of the patient that was upset she had felt bad for so long! Three days after my first therapy, I phoned the doctors office and the manager ask if everything was ok my response “the sky is bluer, the grass is greener and I had had several Rushes of happy”!!! It truly improved the quality of my life!!

[@finnster5800]

Do you still take it?

[@dawnbuchanan3242]

Thank you for having Dr. Haver on to discuss this topic. It is so important and I have found that women don’t talk about it much.. I am 55 and been HRT for a year. When I was 53 I mentioned to my Dr that I had had a really long period. I think I was perimenopausal and had no idea that was happening. I am very fit and had always had regular periods. That Dr. was worried about the thickness of my lining and wanted to scrape my uterus. I didn’t feel anything was wrong but rather my body transitioning to menopause. I went for a second opinion and by then I was experiencing more fatigue, insomnia and depression. He checked my hormones and said I was very low. He started me on hrt and I felt like there was hope again for a normal life. I have been on hrt for a year and just went a year without a period. I am feeling so much better. I recently changed Drs and she really listened to my symptoms and increased my progesterone. This has made such a difference in my life. I was also caring for my father with dementia at the time and was so used to being there for others and didn’t realize that I needed help till it really started to impact my life. Please take care of yourselves and research the options.

[@tinabutterfield7625]

I'm sitting here in tears. I have been suffering for a full decade, and no one has even tried to figure out how to help me. It's as if they don't even hear the words coming out of my mouth. Maybe I can find some help. Thank you.

[@chalenejohnson]

I’m so sorry! I hope you find a much better provider

[@natany7]

check out a few videos on this Dr channel www.youtube.com/@menopause_doctor/videos she has a website/app as wall (free) she is in UK, do your own research what is available in your country but i am guessing it will be very similair accross the western countries. You can just educate yourself as to what you want/is available where you live and demand a doctor gives it to you. Every cell ina woman's body has estrogen receptor so of course it will have serious and unpleasant consequences when the supply (by our bodies) dwindles or stops completely, good luck!

[@victoriavaughan9872]

It took me about 10 years too. Just keep on going to different providers until someone listens. And insist on checking your hormones. You can actually order something online if needed. I was placed on Yasmin birth control, which is only 1 mg lower than HRT. It’s much more affordable for me. Oh, and vaginal inserts as needed. Changed my life! Just tell the doctor that’s what you need. Don’t assume that they know what they’re doing. Try it and see if you feel better. Just explain symptoms and then tell them that you think it’s low estrogen. Tell them you want a test. Ultimately, these doctors are being paid by you, not the other way around. Take back your power. You’re not going crazy, they just have not read the latest research and are not properly informed.

[@MissMohz]

I was in the exact same boat. Finally found an online HRT specialist practice that put me on oral estradiol, progesterone & estradiol vaginal cream. Been on it 3 months and it’s been life changing.

[@helentc]

@tinabutterfield7625 I second Victoria's comment. Take back your power, your health is your own responsibility. You know what you need. Keep going until you find someone who will listen. You are worth it. You deserve to be heard. All the best to you!

[@RJones-tn5vg]

I have pcos, endometriosis, and had a hysterectomy (one ovary remaining) and I am grateful you acknowledged us! Menopause alone isn't talked about enough, but even less for those of us with conditions.

[@chalenejohnson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@gudrunerlingsdottir4590]

@Rjones... Exactly same story here - I'm 56 have now started taken estrogen - Femanest 4 weeks ago - I am now feeling like I am depressed and feeling bad every day - cry alot ???? But not sweatting as much as before ... Thank you for your question ! Now what ?? - I am not take this anymore ... so now what ?! Want to get rid of the kilos I gained after my hystorectomy 2008 ... that I gain very fast after the surgery and not easy to get rid of ! 😢

[@Buteekween216]

Imbalance in testosterone

[@arlenegarza4353]

​@@gudrunerlingsdottir4590 you need a full hormonal panel. Estrogen d h e a. Testerone progesterone iodine test by saliva. Try a functional dr or go to dr brownstein. He can get the test for iodine. T3 t4 the full test of more t3all. Etc. Get on magnesium very important. D3 k2 mk7. B1. Check folate mthfr. Sounds like this dr does this except iodine.

[@serenitystars8839]

I also have pcos, endo, adenemoyosis & had a hysterectomy a year ago but kept both ovaries but am in menopause atm I’m sure not having periods brings on menopause as I’m only 44, do u take hrt if u don’t mind me asking? If so do you get a lot of relief x

[@vhelma21945]

YAY!!! I love Dr. Marie Claire she is one of the only experts who Champion our "Quality of Life" on pre-menopause & Menopause issues. Thanks Charlene for bringing her over your show :)

[@chalenejohnson]

😘😘😘😘😘

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Suzanne Somers' was a pioneer in the HRT and anti-aging movement for women, and men. I've picked up all of her books second hand. Her somersize "diet" is very good. She's the reason I sought out HRT as soon as I realized there was an anti-aging clinic near me after I moved out of California. I'm 61. Been on HRT cream for two years. It brought back my interest, and ability, to be intimate... Which is a blessing because I got married a year ago after basically giving up on ever having a relationship... After the season of hit flashes, night sweats, mood swings and brain fog, came the season of dehydration. I felt like I was drying up into an old sad prune. The HRT has resolved the dryness inside and out. I'm fit, and tuning up my diet. I quit drinking alcohol, except occasionally. That's a game changer! My physical age is about 48 (I think...). Menopause is a bitch. It may be worse when one is a pot smoking alcoholic... Being on the other side of these things is very good! I hope you find a good doctor. It's definitely worth it.

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

Wow! A doctor that actually listens to her patients and literally believes us. ❤

[@chalenejohnson]

I couldn’t agree more ❤️

[@wandaherbert9681]

Right! My car gets better diagnostic testing and accurate repairs than women can expect at this stage of life. Frustrating to say the least.

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

@@wandaherbert9681 😂 well said

[@fatmanasr71idres35]

Im adoctor myself..what a reliefe when she said she did not diagnose her own perimenopause I was blaming my self

[@vickinparadox]

I totally agree with everything you are saying about HRT and being disease protective and so helpful for women to feel better. So why are we all having to pay for our compounds out of pocket? Insurances do not recognize women needing HRT. We need women like you to advocate for us. Put your knowlege towards breaking down this system of women being denied by insurance companies any help in this area.

[@chalenejohnson]

I hear you! It's imperative for the system to recognize HRT for women's health and well-being as a necessity.

[@Defiant_Creations]

I know! It infuriates me that I pay a small fortune for health insurance, and it won't cover any of my compound.

[@christiney8815]

What about the FDA approved BHRT on the market? Your insurance should pay for those, right?

[@vickinparadox]

@@christiney8815 Its a slippery slope Christine, first your levels have to be low enough for the insurance companies to deem you very deficient and worthy of receiving HRT's. So they are not going to pay to have your levels to be at an optimum level that will make you feel good, that level to them is not the normal level for your age. So as far as they are concerned they are not going to pay for them. Its almost as if they are saying that they want us to feel our age. This would never happen for men of course.

[@Buteekween216]

You don’t need western medicine hrt. I would never use a pharmaceutical med to help with hormones. You’re just putting more synthetic medicine in your body CK fusing your hormones causing inflammation

[@alainamesser6626]

I am SO thankful for these discussions! Started perimenopause this year and I’m navigating getting set up for bhrt and decide if I’m ready for it. For what it’s worth, acupuncture works wonders for hot flashes. I was having them all day for months, got in with the acupuncturist 1x a week, by the third week they reduced greatly, and after the fourth visit, hot flashes are gone.

[@cblevins4962]

Oh wow, thank you for this! I tried it years ago for plantar fasciitis (as a sceptic) and it worked! I need to check it out for these dang hot flashes!

[@HH-gv8mx]

Is acupuncture expensive?

[@helentc]

@@HH-gv8mx depends where you go. See if you have any community accupuncture in your area, that can be more affordable. Probably cheaper than hormone therapy. Works for me too with hot flashes and sleep issues.

[@dl7425]

@@HH-gv8mxAround $75.-$100. a session where I live.

[@andreabausola869]

DIM is a natural supplement stopped all my symptoms within 2weeks

[@eliottrodriguez7425]

FINALLY! FINALLY! Someone talking about the suicidal hell perimenopause , menopause and most importantly to POST MENOPAUSE! FINALLY! Thank you. Also for all women reading this. Check Mia Lunding's book " Female Brain Gone Insane"

[@chalenejohnson]

Thanks for sharing this! ❤️

[@eliottrodriguez7425]

You're welcome. Now, can you ask your doctor guest to suggest this insufferable anxiety ridden sleep deprived way to survive this,? Any suggestion will be welcome. And please don't recommend go see your doctor, cause they don't know shit. Even if it only applies to a few of us, can this doctor that finally woke up to her own ignorance throw us a bone. This biological journey is nothing new guys, and there are women, offing themselves, cause the crazy erratic nature of this shit. Why can this fucking world create nuclear bombs and fucking elan musk vacation in the moon, but there isn't anything or some things to alleviate this journey from hell! Meditation, yoga, eat organics , exercise regular....try it all while your fucking brain is in panick, anxiety and depression about absolutely nothing! In case you can tell, I'm experiencing a bout of post menopausal rage. Shame on the medical industry for turning a blind eye to this biological concentration camp. Thank you for bringing the topic to the forefront. Please don't stop talking, you have a platform that can save women's lives.

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Ty

[@diann3880]

Magnesium glycinate is amazing for sleep brain fog Pure Encapsulations hands down best

[@chalenejohnson]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@motivatedwithmitzi]

Thank you

[@diann3880]

@@chalenejohnson ❤️

[@midnight_boba8619]

I've been using the same brand of MG for a few years now and it's definitely a game changer.

[@lulusworld9980]

What's a good brand to get ?

[@tracym1658]

Yes! We need to get the message out to younger women so they are prepared. Educate yourselves ladies so you’re not caught off guard. Menopause is a whole different experience than puberty or being in our child bearing years, I didn’t recognize my own body or what was happening. It took me too long to find relief, but I t’s out there! Good luck 🍀

[@chalenejohnson]

I couldn’t agree more! ❤️❤️❤️

[@katemiller7874]

The message should be HRT has risks.

[@Buteekween216]

I know more younger women in peri menopause than older women. Too many synthetic hormones in the meat

[@crh251]

@@katemiller7874, HRT has risks but so does doing nothing. Estrogen is protective. Osteoporosis goes up, heart disease skyrockets and dementia all go up because of a hormone deficiency. For me personally, it’s a quality of life thing versus living to old age with health challenges.

[@serious7179]

​@@crh251is there something else that those of us who have a higher risk of breast cancer can use other than HRT? It's extremely risky to some of the female population.

[@Rositasparks]

I just picked up the Galveston Diet from my local library. I’m grateful for all the advice I have received and it has helped me to navigate this time in my life. I have stayed positive about this change. I’m feeling balanced due to diet, proper supplementation, HRT and daily exercise( BUT it came through some trial and error with HRT and that’s pretty normal) Attitude is also a key component. Thx Chalene and Dr Mary Clare. ❤ Elle

[@chalenejohnson]

I love this so much! Dr Haver is amazing and so are her books! ❤️

[@sixofsix]

I'm COMPLETELY lost at the notion that a DR would prescribe antidepressants for menopause. When My wife (42) first started noticing small changes a few years ago the first thing that popped into my head was hormone therapy, and I have ZERO education in the health care providing space.

[@l4l414]

So true. They try to put a plaster on the symptoms instead of getting to the root of the cause. I made sure i was well researched prior to going to my Gp for that very reason. Thankfully it paid off!

[@starmaze3250]

Same with me. I was anxious among other symptoms, and she prescribed an antidepressant. Depression wasn’t even in the conversation. She said “it’ll make you feel happier.” 😮

[@jamievalencia3746]

Thank you for sharing this, Chalene!! And Dr. Clair Haver, this was the most insightful conversation I’ve heard on this topic!! Your passion for this is evident. I’m 42 & thanks to conversations like this I know I’ll be better able to care for myself during perimenopause & menopause. Like it was stated here, we spend a third of our life in menopause & women are being written off as overreacting to these radical life changes. And treatment options are available. This is feminism at its finest- thank you ladies ❤️

[@chalenejohnson]

You are so welcome! ❤️

[@graceluke646]

Waoo... I love this topic. I'll turn 42 this July, i will try to do my best for my health from now onwards..

[@LisaVelez-Davis]

Charlene, thank you for bringing up this very important topic and bringing on your medical expert. You both did a great job. This is such a vital topic for women to address, especially in early 40's so they can learn what they can do to help make the Menopause journey less stressful and increase health and wellness. I had to work hard to find a functional doctor in my area to help guide me in this process, well worth the search. Please ladies, please make time to improve your health now and for the future.

[@chalenejohnson]

You are so welcome! Pls share this to spread the word ❤️❤️❤️

[@cindysye8047]

I was in menopause at 43, id probably been in peri for 10 years but thought i was too young. 40+ until i got on HRT was miserable every aspect of my life was significantly worse. Anxiety, fatigue, hot flashes non stop, joint pain, depression, bone density, insomnia, irritability. I felt like a titally different person and none was an improvement. HRT gave me my life back.

[@makbook4966]

Which hrt ? Can you guide me. I an suffering all these symtoms and diagnose with premature menopause

[@cindysye8047]

@makbook4966 I do the bio-identical pellets, generally insurance doesn't pay for them but worth it to me to sacrifice other things so I feel like myself again.

[@suemazrn]

I really appreciated this video since I am almost 57 and in peri menopause. My gyn is very reluctant to prescribe HRT because my mom died from breast cancer. Glad I have found another provider but it’s very frustrating. Thank you for this!

[@chalenejohnson]

Wishing you all the best!

[@veganmomma24b21]

Fire your doctor ! That’s what I did. They work for you. Find another natural path

[@D_TheMessyPerfectVLOG]

I'm in my 40's and have been in Perimenopause and suffering horribly. Just started with a doctor through Midi (they take your insurance and it's tele health revolving around this stage in a women's life). Just started on Estrodial along with the progesterone I had been on for some time and it has improved my mood a lot and night sweats are like 75% gone. It's a good start. Best of luck to you!

[@suemazrn]

I plan on trying midi as well thanks!

[@HH-gv8mx]

Do those hormone supplements make you gain weight?@@D_TheMessyPerfectVLOG

[@S1967ue]

I don't have many symptoms of menopause except I cry. It was affecting my work & at home. I started hormone therapy. I'm so much better.

[@chalenejohnson]

So glad it helped you!

[@yvettebennett6170]

Strong over thing. Nutrition over calories. Dr Mary Claire Haver has taught me so much. Great episode!

[@chalenejohnson]

She's the best!

[@innerworker]

So hard to find this rare kind of doctor here in the 🇺🇸. Thank you so much for this video. Hope came back to my heart 🙏🏻

[@SMH-rt4zd]

Thank you so much for this episode about menopause. I'm 55 and for the last 2 years I've noticed a decline in so many things with my health, hair loss, brain fog and hot flashes, etc. I have thought about hormone therapy and now I'm going to take this advice and do something about. I do wish I knew sooner. So glad I found you.

[@chalenejohnson]

You are so welcome ❤️

[@Flower-power99]

Just had a visit to my doctor the other day with my peri menopause symptoms. My Mom had breast cancer not hormonal breast cancer. She doesn’t want me taking hrt and wants to wait until symptoms are absolutely unbearable and I could try topical cream. So far I have night sweats, all of my mental health symptoms are worse, enormous fatigue, tingling in fingers, I could go on. She recommended black cohosh, Vitamins E and D3. This crap lasts for over 10 years! I can’t do this! Thank you for your podcast! So informative! So frustrating for us ladies. Btw I’m 45 and symptoms began at 39. ❤❤

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh I'm so sorry you had to endure that all these years!

[@sallychappell5644]

Hi i recommend lindens isoflavones with red clover, reduced my hot flushes by 90% plus magnesium .

[@serenitystars8839]

Unless I have this wrong, from the research I’ve done & what was said in this video, if you have had a hysterectomy then you SHUDNT need progesterone/estrogen hrt, the progesterone is to protect the womb lining which isn’t there after hysterectomy, and it’s that type of hrt that carries a smaller cancer risk but it is small. But estrogen only hrt has no data saying there is cancer risks

[@mojo9467]

I’ve never sat up so quickly when frozen shoulder was mentioned! I’ve been suffering from this for the last 3 months and have been trying all the rehab exercises I can. I’m not on hrt but thinking I may need to see about it now. Thanks for all the info

[@carolinehess9505]

Me too!!

[@chalenejohnson]

you're welcome!

[@TheShumoby]

​@@carolinehess9505I was close to 1 year postmenopausal at almost 47yo and I had frozen shoulder for a year. I went on estradiol pill and progesterone capsule and within a month my left frozen shoulder is almost gone and no longer painful.

[@margaretjongebloed5888]

I had frozen shoulder as well while going through menopause it was horrible.

[@catb4516]

Ditto and 2 frozen shoulders for me. It took fully 5 years to get the function back in one of them. I am up to year 2, on the other. One of the shoulders froze bang on commencement of menopause. I had other classic symptoms too. It wrecked my health, my job, my life. It was horrible.

[@marias7190]

This was wonderful. Right down to addressing PCOS which I'll be happy to say goodbye to as I age and realizing that the terrible condition I experienced beginning in 2021 (frozen shoulder) 😢 may have been related to perimenopause. Thank you Chalene for introducing me to Dr. Haver. You're amazing 👏🏾

[@chalenejohnson]

you are so welcome!! 😊

[@catb4516]

I've had two frozen shoulders within 10 years. One, exactly when menopause started. Pain and debilitation for years, literally! God, I wish I knew. Doctors, I got shuffled around from one to another. Honestly, I could cry.

[@kimbarnes-wt7wi]

I agree! I believe frozen shoulder (also have this) is related to a drop in estrogen.

[@marias7190]

@@kimbarnes-wt7wi I truly thought it was related to the Covid 19 vaccine because it happened about two weeks after I received the second shot.

[@MelissaF-f9q]

Same!! I heard that and was like wait…. Maybe that’s why I had frozen shoulder!! Because there truly was no real reason!!!

[@BevStumpf]

Great show! You don't know how bad you feel until you start to feel good - so true!

[@chalenejohnson]

Absolutely!!

[@no.commonsense]

I was told the samthing nothing we can do its part of life i must just go thru...i was si furious 2 weeks beforr my menstruatiom i break out in bad acne across my jaw line part of mt neck i have to use to a back brace to keep my back intact im in so much pain i crouch in a foetus positiom ro east the pain im irriated moody sad confused cant sleep sweating and once my period stops im back to normal then it starts again so its like im onlt happy 1 to week a month an all these symptoms last 2 full weeks thst i have mentuon above im 43 please advise me what to do for the acne the muscle an joint low back pain sleepless moods? Please help me im suffering in silence watching from South Africa? 😢❤❤

[@tiffanyraeable]

My ObGyn just told me that there is no such thing as Perimenopause. I will be checking out other Menopause certified physicians on Dr. Haver’s website. Just what I was looking for. Thank you! I enjoyed the interview and I’m your newest subscriber.

[@bellakim9404]

I understand how you feel. Just know that perimenopause is all the symptoms you express and gets suppressed by your physician. Good job on being your own advocate!

[@loveenglish9736]

My obgyn and my family doctor blew me off. Both are women it's really sad. My obgyn basically told me that I was dying, prepare to die literally it's your body telling you you're going to die. I was like WTF! She gave me some HRT pills she did not discuss any options. Would love to have known about the patches, I told her I was concerned about my blood pressure, she just told me to take the medication she said she had to finally start taking it so I need to just get over it and take it. Needless to say I am searching for another physician (s). I can't believe women can be so cold to each other, I understand that they can't prescribe or tell you to take things that are not medication IE, supplements. But talk to me. I'm human first and then your patient 😢.

[@loveenglish9736]

I had to have a hysterectomy and they still didn't talk to me about what that meant for me.

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh I am so sorry you had to go through that! We need doctors who are truly concerned about our health and will do everything to help us. I hope you find the right physician for you.

[@loveenglish9736]

​@@chalenejohnsonThank you! ❤

[@TheYazmanian]

Omg!!!!!!!!! Disgusting physician. Glad you fired her

[@workhardplayharderx2]

So far the worse part of the change for me has been insomnia, I could have won sleeping awards all through my life, I slept so well, always rested and now I can't fall asleep, can stay asleep and averaging about 3 hours of broken sleep a night. Have tried HUNDREDS of dollars worth of products to help, taking BHRT and still struggling.

[@annmarie3573]

Same here! 😔

[@sweetest247]

I feel you Some is previous careers & lifestyle. I tryed rozerem which is basically a prescription strength melatonin & only assist getting to sleep not staying asleep. Since we loose melatonin as we age I think some we have to tolerate the insomnia but lifestyle makes a big difference. It is finding the balance. When are your sleep hours? Do you sleep non traditional hours?

[@workhardplayharderx2]

@@sweetest247 I actually go to bed at 8pm, up at 4am, I was given trazadone, it works but I am resisting taking it because I don't want to be dependent on it, the struggle is real.

[@chalenejohnson]

So sorry you're experiencing this! Sleep hygiene does play an imperative role in ensuring a restful sleep. I use a white noise machine and sleep gummies that works well for me.

[@mppar3104]

@@chalenejohnsonplease What kind of sleek gummies work for you ?? 😊

[@serleg11]

Two of my favourite women. Thanks for all you do!

[@chalenejohnson]

Awww 🥰 🥰🥰

[@glf2424]

I guess I was blessed because after I stopped having a cycle at 48 I gradually got hot flashes and then took soy tablets. I ended up finding a balance of taking 6-7 tablets a day to hit the sweet spot and the hot flashes stopped. I only had to take them for about 8-9 months and since then I have never had any issues or mood swings or anything. I was pretty happy that my transition to post menopause was an easy one and at 65, I still don't seem to have any issues with the hormones. My heart goes out to all who suffer and struggle with it and I'm glad there is a channel like this to help.

[@iss8504]

Chalene, I love listening to you as I workout. Always useful info. It's like brunch with a good friend. No gaslighting, keeping it real. You don't look relatable in photos, but 5 minutes in the video and boom! How is it that you have to beg for subscribers? Would love topics on specific awful menopause issues,and esp for older women in their 70s who didn't do hrt. I can save myself and my daughter, but what about my mom? My mom is in her 70s and a victim of the WHI study. Her life became hell at 45 and she's been dealing with this for 30 years. Is there any help for her????

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh I appreciate that so much!! Thank you!!! Oh I’m sorry about what your mom is going through. Thank you for suggesting this topic ❤️

[@KetovoreAnita]

@@chalenejohnsonsuch great and honest content. My Mum is in the same boat. She’s 82. Had a hysterectomy (surgical error) at 24 and was put on HRT and was doing great. Then the WHI fiasco hit the news and she came off it, she’s gone downhill from then without knowing why. I’m 60 and suffered with symptoms for 5 years before I finally found a GP who’d prescribe me HRT. I have to beg for the script each visit and only if I agree to have expensive and painful 3D mammograms and ultrasounds every year, as I have two cysts in my breasts. I truly value all the information you are gathering for us ladies particularly when you have not suffered greatly yourself. You are a true gem. Thank you

[@karaburton3358]

I'm 53. My last period was one year ago. I have felt no difference. I'm a personal trainer, work out regularly. I'm 8 years vegan. I feel great . No pharmaceuticals. Some supplements...

[@chalenejohnson]

Nice

[@BouncySlim1]

I believe one's diet is key to how the body acts/reacts through menopause. Our hormones decline because our bodies no longer need to support potential pregnancy. All the diseases that are claimed that estrogen alleviate, can be addressed through diet and a few natural supplements. Brava, KaraBurton!!! Keep up the good work!! Adding anything unnatural/non-bio-identical into the body cannot be without side effects. I hope I can be in your boat at 53!!!!!

[@brandyk]

Karaburton 3358 just keep tabs on it n don't be surprised if things change in a year or two. I turned 57 in July and I think I had my last period at around 48-50. But in 2017 I got into probably best shape of my life although I've never been more than 20 lbs overweight n most years avg/decent weight and was usually active going to gym regularly although like many sometimes more committed than other times. But then only 2-3 short years later a little before COVID I did start putting on some weight and now going right to my belly. Once COVID came like many I was no longer working out n began having a drink or 2 few times a week whereas before i really basically drank every other weekend and maybe 4 drinks. Now I also started craving ice cream n began having it about 5 nights a week right before bed. So the next 3 years I gained probably 25 lbs n much of it in my belly. The past year and a half I've worked on reducing the alcohol little by little n since January.down to like 1-2 drinks every 2-3 weeks so that has definitely helped. I've not been able to get to the gym yet with consistency but hopefully soon n I've reduced my ice cream nights from 5 nights to 2-3 but have to get it down to 1-2 tops. So it's been difficult to know how much of this weight gain was from being more years into menopause and how much from my own ice cream n alcohol frequency. But I sense that even if I completely eliminated alcohol n ice cream n went to the gym for weight training again I'd never be size 6 and have the abs I had only 4 yrs ago at 53. My suggestion to anyone who does lose weight right before menopause or a few years into it...hang on to your old clothes. I was too generous and gave too much away.lol

[@janisfaye3043]

I feel same!! Feel amazing I’m 52 and vegetarian since childhood no dairy very very low sugar no processed foods - no period for a year and no symptoms sleep like a baby. Light workouts everyday 🙏🏼

[@jennyc123]

I'm 58 and no hrt...don't want it but 2 weeks out of e ery month I'm clockwork for emotional ups and downs....then bam I'm back to myself again for 2 weeks....when does menopause end...Dr's don't no we are all different...I hope mines coming to an end....

[@HH-gv8mx]

I’ve never heard of frozen shoulder but this explains what I’ve been experiencing since entering perimenopause. The doctors just keep prescribing me prednisone. 🤦🏼‍♀

[@chalenejohnson]

this may be your sign to consider hormone support

[@tiffaneydionescharmer5239]

We do not need drugs / Organic Yam Cream / Castor Oil Packs / Acupuncture - Works amazing!

[@RitaHartmann]

Thank you. For thousands of years women have managed just fine and had productive senior years without all this "assistance".

[@chalenejohnson]

so glad those worked for you

[@janisfaye3043]

Yes!!! ❤ so true and the Yam cream👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@CamsPurpleCorner]

Organic Yam Cream worked and now it's only doing "so so".😔

[@axlesolace6502]

Do you recommend any specific yam cream?

[@wistfuldreamer6716]

A few recommendations as an Integrative practitioner….Consumer Labs membership (reasonable annual fee) for 3rd party testing of supplements (reviews of purity, quality, dosage, content, etc.), VitD3+K2 to avoid toxicity and avoid calcification in blood, low carb diet for increased mental clarity and decreased/absent hot flashes, Omega 3 Fatty Acids with high EPA/DHA ratio (approx. 4,000g fatty acids) for cardio, mental, immune health, periodic intermittent fasting

[@chalenejohnson]

thanks for recommending!

[@KammyBurnett]

First of all, I love your channel. This was very informational. I am 55-years-old and went on Bioidentical hormones and I literally felt like I was on drugs, so I stopped. Two months ago, I started using wild yam cream. I see a huge difference in my post-menopause symptoms. I’ve been following a naturopath by the name of Barbara O’Neill. She recommends that as well as other nutritional foods and supplements. Can you please see about having her on your show? That would be amazing! ❤❤❤

[@cindybolt9716]

Omg she is my fav. In fact I get The Galveston Diet Meals too game changer since following her !!! I am turning 50 in Feb.2024 and this last year has been HELL hit me out of no where until I started doing what she says !!!

[@lindatathammchenry3316]

I love this podcast..I have been in menopause for over 10yrs...and now in post menopause and it's not a fun phase..being moody, brain fog and so many other issues.

[@sunflowers6172]

I never heard of peri-menopause before watching your channel. I wish I had because I would have been able to get help 😢. I went through such a depression and weight gain. Thank you Chalene.

[@lisakay8753]

Thank you! My doctor helped me through peri and into menopause but when she retired the younger doc who took over her practice took me off and put me on antidepressants that didn't work. I took them for almost a year (they didn't work) and then found a new doctor, since she refused to put me back on HRT. I'm now so happy for the support.

[@sweetest247]

Wow Do you mind telling me your age & what is the antidepressant name? 😊

[@chalenejohnson]

So so glad you found a new doctor!

[@maureenaverill2125]

OMG Chalene what a fantastic episode! Would love to see you and Dr. Clare hook up with Dr. Jade Teta from metabolic renewal! I stumbled onto him in my late 30s and his approach to restoring metabolism by understanding and balancing hormones changed my life! The three of you could be a powerhouse for creating an understanding menopause movement! Kept doing the good work sister!!

[@chalenejohnson]

Good suggestion! Thank you!!! 😍😍

[@Haystack11]

This is the most important topic out there rt now. This should be front and center!!!

[@chalenejohnson]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@HLTrds]

Follow her religiously too!!! I tell you we have the best generation, sharing all our struggles and salvations!!!

[@chalenejohnson]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Because we have the Internet. Information is more readily shared via this form of media.

[@eirigh_suas]

How did our elders cope before hrt? What do women in Asia do? Do they take hrt? I'm very curious to know because throughout history there must have been natural ways to deal with and thrive whilst in menopause.

[@stargazerbird]

I started into menopause when the nurses study came out and no way doctors were going to prescribe me HRT. So I went online and read up on what you needed and get estrogen gel online. With a few days of progesterone cream it cured all my problems. I am 71 now, pain free, still strong and fit! Run and lift and kept my boobs. Skin is fantastic. Sleep like a baby, sex life is good. I was amazed to hear that frozen shoulder is a symptom. I had it in both shoulders. The pain was so bad at times if I knocked it I nearly passed out. I guess I was in perimenopause. I suppose that fact that mostly women get it at middle age is a massive clue.

[@LuzianaLady]

What online site did you go to?

[@chalenejohnson]

I so love that you became your own health advocate!

[@catb4516]

I've had 2 frozen shoulders in 10 years, one exactly as menopause started. Lord, the pain and debility and for years! I'm putting this online because I can help others by doing so.

[@pat4005]

I'm glad that you are feeling great and you did this on your own. 😊 But I am a little confused because you brought up 2 completely different things. You stated that after you read up on what you needed, and got ESTROGEN gel online, you said that after a few days of using Progesterone cream, it cured all your problems. So, to clarify, did you use Estrogen gel or Progesterone cream? Thanks. 😊

[@ariannajbrooke]

Absolute best podcast I have seen on the subject of menopause. There is actionable information here. I have been super healthy my whole life, I could eat whatever I wanted without gaining weight, and after I turned 50, did not recognize my body anymore. Tire of fat around the middle, low energy and pervasive dryness. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I am a subscriber now!!!

[@crh251]

That was me too. I was thin my entire life until I hit 50 years old and was in perimenopause. I gained 30 pounds. I have a tire around my tummy. It’s been ten years, and I still can’t seem to lose the weight. I miss my old self.

[@kimdavis1091]

2 of the BEST of the BEST!! I’m on all HRT’s …& feel & look AWESOME 🎉❤

[@chalenejohnson]

Awww. Thank you!!! 😍😍

[@MommaJedziniak]

I want Dr. Haver to be my doctor! She's amazing 💜

[@Cutesypatootsey2]

Thank you! She is 20 minutes from me and I need to go to her asap! I’ve been struggling for 8 years!😢

[@chalenejohnson]

Please do!!

[@33eye33]

change your diet. all to do with the liver.

[@annadarajbhandary9955]

Eight years? That long? Are you in the final stages. I think I am in very early stages and I don't think I can take it upto that many years. 😢😢😢

[@samanthalinney6812]

I am absolutely loving your content weirdly everything you are covering right now seems relevant to my life thank you so much❤

[@chalenejohnson]

Thank you! So glad to help!

[@kathleenphillips7145]

I’m 69 and have never experienced any hot flashes or depression. Ive always been slim, 5’6” 115 pounds with a small waist. I’m vegan and exercise daily but have never been prescribed HRT. My blood work comes out fine but after listening to this doctor I’m wondering if I need to take HRT to prevent heart issues. I always thought by exercising daily with weights helped strengthen my bones. My doctor hasn’t recommended I do anything different.

[@Corrans]

Possibly go for a Bone mineral density scan to check your bones?

[@chalenejohnson]

Have you considered talking to a different doctor to check your options?

[@janisfaye3043]

So much of all this is diet! I have no symptoms and feel great at 52 keep a very clean vegan and vegetarian diet I swear it is the reason

[@crh251]

@@janisfaye3043, you’re one of the 20% of women whose periods just stop. No rhyme or reason. I know some awful eaters out there who experienced the same thing. You’re just lucky, but still keep an eye on your heart and bone health.

[@NurseAngie0]

I have been menopausal for about 1.5 years and took melatonin (which is a hormone) to help me sleep and my period came back. Once I stopped melatonin, no more periods again. I haven't been able to find much information about this except from Europe. Europe information said melatonin has been tested in clinical trials for birth control and it also brought periods back for older women in menopause. I wish more info could be found from doctors in America.

[@chalenejohnson]

that's really interesting!

[@janetmalone9629]

Oh my goodness!!!! At age 55 I developed frozen shoulder, horrible muscle and joint pain and inflammation, horrible depression, severe fatigue and the worst ever “I can’t think” syndrome aka “brain fog”, muscle loss and belly bloat and fat. Blamed it all on “burnout from overwork” in a business I had lost my passion for. Now I’m wondering if starting hormone support at 57 would be beneficial for me or not.

[@chalenejohnson]

Go for it sister! I hope you find the right doctor to help you out ❤️

[@rosavaz6291]

It’s not too late! At 52 I already was already suffering with back pain, joint pain and muscle spams and it was getting worse. I insisted on a hormone panel because of the non stop night sweats. Come to find out I was no longer making Progesterone and my Estrogen was dropping. Good luck and good health to you.

[@askssk715]

I'm 57 and just starting the patch. I have the Mirena IUD, so only starting with estrogen for now. Wish I would have realized sooner. We have to advocate for ourselves.

[@KetovoreAnita]

I started HRT patches at 58. Game changer. I sleep so much better. My moods stabilized. My hot flashes stopped. I also started ketogenic way of eating. Feel so much better and my sugar cravings have gone as long as I stay on my HRT and eat lots of fatty meat and fatty protein in general. Good luck

[@catb4516]

Yes, I also relate to the 'burnout' diagnosis. Ditto, the failure to pick-up on the real culprit, menopause. Honestly, it wrecked my life. I was going to so many doctors and not one picked up on this. Not one!

[@beccamelton3529]

Thank you so much for having Dr. Mary Haver in your program, Charlene. She is a Godsend for women.

[@luaforte]

Finally DOCS are getting ON BOARD ! ! Turning 51 and doing my homework for a decade ! 💪🏼💃🏽💯

[@patriciacabezas]

I'm so happy to know that my daughter and granddaughter will not have to suffer the way I did. When I heard of HRT and its benefits vs risks, it felt like hitting the jackpot! Thank you for this great episode!

[@chalenejohnson]

Good to know!! 💕

[@lesleyrobertson5465]

So wat did u notice after starting HRT

[@crh251]

@@lesleyrobertson5465, in my case, it was better sleep. I hadn’t slept all night long for 13 years. It only took a week, and I’ve been sleeping great ever since. I’ve been on them for almost three years now.

[@midnight_boba8619]

I loved this interview. You remind me of the amazing Suzanne Somers, RIP but 2.0. No disrespect to her❤ Just revolutionary in that respect

[@chalenejohnson]

aww! Thank you!!! I appreciate that so much! ❤️

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Amen! She was a pioneer in HRT.

[@thehammersfamily3943]

Wow,didnt know bc I had hysterectomy,made me so high risk for stroke etc.Makes sense bc Ive had one and Ive been denied Estrogen bc they said Im high risk for cancer bc I had cancerous cells on my cervix in my early 20s.I will be going to get some bc Im 47yrs old now and havent had HRT for 30yrs..I also have Hashimotos and Hypothyroidism and depression and alot of pain in my body.Also Osteopenia already,so thank you sooo much,I have a appointment coming up with a Vanderbilt Gynecologist and will be taking these studies with me..Thank you soo much😊

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh that is so wonderful! I'm glad a specialist is willing to help you go through some options!

[@angelarodriguez4116]

If you can… will you give us an update on your results?! Best of luck!

[@serenitystars8839]

I had a hysterectomy age 43 due to cells, I kept my ovaries & still went into menopause, I’m sure having no periods brought it on. I was also told if ovaries are taken before the age of 50 then your at a much higher risk of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis & certain cancers. But what I can gather from this video & research is if you have a hysterectomy it not only removes the chance of womb & cervical cancer but also means you only need estrogen HRT, as far as I’m aware you only need progesterone to protect womb lining, which isn’t there after a hysterectomy, you will only need estrogen only hrt which doesn’t carry cancer risk like it does when progesterone & estrogen hrt is combined

[@shirleyschields6502]

Im 75 and using Bioidentical hor.ones for 25 yrs! Ive always been a seeker and found info.back in my 50s! Found a dr from poland who prescribed them! My lack of health care and no other perscriptions! Feel grea t! Running for yrs! Never sick mostely! N I cancer etc! Im in charge of my health! Most drs do t have the info and time! A functional MD here in florida is the best! Stay strong!

[@chalenejohnson]

OMG I love this so much! Yes - we should be our own health advocate!

[@cilitagaspar2132]

Thank you for the information. I always wonder how long I could take HRT, 25 years wow. I gather you will keep for a while still?

[@arlenegarza4353]

What are u taking. Armour. Nature thyroid. Creams. Pills. Like to ask if you don't mind

[@chess4406]

Amazing episode! I’m 55 and chose not to do HRT because my doctor shut me down immediately. But this episode has got me thinking that it may not too late for me. I will definitely check out the resources that Dr. Haver recommended. Thank you!

[@chalenejohnson]

You got this!

[@crh251]

It’s not too late. I started close to my 58th birthday. I was six years into post menopause. It was the best decision I ever made. I just wish I had started earlier.

[@turtlesister1280]

Not much was said about natural or bioidentical hormones versus the pharmaceutical ones I've been using bioidentical hormones for about 30 years. I feel great!

[@kloveys]

Thank God I came across this Dr

[@missyscarborough1301]

If only my obgyn had educated me, when I was 24 and he delivered my daughter, when he told me “you will have osteoporosis when you are older” that I could possibly go about my daily life doing certain things or avoiding other things, and those things may impact that “this is your future” nugget of nothing he said just like it was nothing and no big deal. He did elaborate and said he knew that because of my size. My brain heard tiny women = osteoporosis and since he was very nonchalant about it, I never thought more about it. Fast forward - started having symptoms I know now are those of menopause in my mid thirties and have been in full menopause since my early-mid 40s. At 49, I now have severe osteoporosis and am about to begin a med regime which involves daily shots I must administer. We must do better teaching our young women more about their bodies, about how vital their reproductive system is to their whole body and the life style choices they can make to protect it - Brain health, bone health, skin health, heart health, breast health, sexual health, mental health - our hormone health is SOOO much more than periods and pimples.

[@chalenejohnson]

I'm sorry you had to go through this daily medication now but I hope it will help you improve the quality of your life. I def agree with you - it's crucial to empower young women with comprehensive knowledge about their bodies and the impact of their lifestyle choices.

[@aliciahawbecker4122]

Chalene, thank you for sharing this important information!! You are helping so many people with this interview! I’ve sent it on to many other women.

[@FizzyliciousASMR]

Lifer here! Will be 42 in December and I am loving all your content on your podcast here on KZbin recently because it’s really helping me as I near transitioning into perimenopause. You know I was right alongside you doing Turbo fire and restricting my calories and working out like a maniac, and I’m not bashing that program it’s just that it did not serve me just as you have come to say that it didn’t serve you. Switching over to your weightlifting routines and zone 2 cardio and nutrients over calories and strong over skinny is really gonna help me out - I already feel better implementing these things. I’m so grateful, Chalene ❤

[@chalenejohnson]

Hey Jen!! It will def have a huge difference! I love you. I mean it!

[@laurawilliams6264]

I would love to find a provider like her who can do virtual appointments and send lab orders to a lab near you and treat.

[@janetcannon9842]

I can't hit LIKE enough! Thank you thank you for this interview!

[@chalenejohnson]

you are so welcome! ❤️

[@kikigirlkauai]

I’m 65. Just found your channel. But dr Claire is awesome. I just started on estradiol patches and progesterone in evening. Im post menopause and just diagnosed with osteoporosis at only 65. Started the hormones today and bone growth from garden of life. I wish I had known about bio identical hormones before this. Now on to chalene weight training

[@leahs9423]

Thank you, Chalene for putting this information out here and helping women. I'll be perimenopausal soon and now I'm panicking a little less! Thank you. 😊

[@chalenejohnson]

oh you got this sis!

[@MariaEmmerich]

Cholesterol makes healthy hormones. A diet rich in cholesterol is very helpful to women dealing with fertility as well as menopause.

[@TwisterChrisable]

thank you so glad to hear 51 is the average age for menopause for I am 50 and have made the transition already. So many say its too early but I'm just being normal

[@chalenejohnson]

Did you experience any menopausal symptoms?

[@TwisterChrisable]

@@chalenejohnson flashing, unable to sleep, weight gain.... yep but someone early told me about flax seed oil and it helped to reduce a lot of the symptoms. Still trying to learn how to lose weight though, that change has been interesting

[@ajajaiteh8270]

How did you use the flaxseed oil. I. 51, no symptoms but I know I’m getting there. I just want it to come and be gone. I don’t necessarily want to go on long term meds. I gym, eat health and change my lifestyle which alway on the clean side (don’t spoke, drink alcohol, soda, sweets and process foods). Thanks

[@TwisterChrisable]

@@ajajaiteh8270 First I like flax seeds I think they taste like mini walnuts. But you can buy it in capsule form. I took one or two a day based on how I felt, from my research they say it is good at balancing hormones. I wish I knew this early on because I have an condition that needed to balance the hormones and the flax seeds did help relieve some of my symptoms. I hope this helps you too.

[@miriamnosrati4881]

Thank you so much to you both ladies for educating women across the world I am 53 and just started the menopause journey. All these info can help me to go through this with a great knowledge what to ask my menopause dr. God bless you🙏🙏🙏

[@zsuzsuspetals]

Thank you for this wonderful interview Chalene. I love Dr Haver! I so wish my doctor was like her. I have super high estrogen (472) and my testosterone is 18 with free testosterone at 1. I'm 52 and I have so little energy. She said to just wait and we'll retest in 6 months. 🙁 I waited 8 months for this appointment only to be told I need to wait 6 months. I was so hoping to try a small dose of testosterone.

[@chalenejohnson]

Have you consider consulting with a different doctor?

[@petyavelikova5066]

I am on 10mg Anavar and its a day and night from bioidentical testosterone, as it doesnt convert to estrogen like test. Does.

[@twylabryant7197]

Today I cannot get in to see a doctor that will prescribe bioidentical, hormones with functional medicine doctors because they do not accept insurance anymore, and I cannot afford their prices anymore. So that leaves me self healing, and to figure it out on my own until I can afford the correct non-big Pharma doctors. That is happening with A lot of women now as they can’t afford the treatment.

[@chalenejohnson]

Oh that's frustrating! I'm so sorry!

[@janascalzitti2554]

I love what was said about depression! How could you not be depressed if your pants no longer fit?

[@niebieskimotyl3308]

And when you don't have any sleep, being weak, in pain constantly, not being able to work. Hard not to get depressed

[@helenhayn2646]

Thank you so much for this video. Watched the whole thing while walking on the treadmill. Im 45 and just started excessive hair shedding and very short periods. I need to get her book.

[@chalenejohnson]

❤️❤️❤️

[@realitytvtherapy]

Charlene, side note your hair looks great. Personal question: Is it your bio hair or extensions? It always looks perfect. I'm menopausal and have thinning hair; I would love a video about hair health and how hormones affect hair growth. So much conflicting information out there. I am obsessed with your videos.