Menopause: How your body changes and what you can do

[@hedymills1372]

I started trying to get help just before I went into menopause. I was told no. I went back just after menopause. I was told no. I have suffered for eight years. My life might as well be over, it feels that way.

[@Gonergrat]

I wish I had a doctor who took the time to listen.

[@dianashipp3589]

Dr Louise Newson is brilliant. She has such an in-depth grasp of the subject of Female Hormone Deficiency aka Menopause combined with an approachable and common-sense approach. I think every female person in the UK will be wishing she was their GP. She needs support and recognition from everyone - not only women. Jonathan did a great job in this interview too.

[@lilianbastos4521]

I found this podcast very interesting. I am 38 years old and starting to have many of the symptoms addressed by the doctor. My main concern touches my emotions, mood fluctuations and depression. I do sports, never had alcohol or smoke, and avoid processed food. After watching the podcast I feel encouraged to talk openly with my doctor and seek hormone treatment if it helps. I am suffering from sleeping problems, emotional sugar cravings and extreme fatigue. Many thanks for sharing knowledge and promoting education about menopause it is so important that people understand it and raise work policies that guarantee we won't be judged or discriminated against for something that we have no control over.

[@AntoniettaNapolitano-eg2wr]

Try wild yam before HRT

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Yes it starts at 37ish for a lot of women nowadays. Good supplements do your research and then bio identicals and if you need some HRT which is mainly body identicals but you need to do research. Listen to your body.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Yam doesn't give you any Progesterone or Testosterone. In actuality it doesn't work st all. I tried it a few years ago at 38. Your better going to a homepath. The bio identicals with supplements. No alcohol no smoking/vaping and major stresses.

[@fionamcvey8635]

This video has been amazing!!! I had been battling for 5 years to get HRT. I have now been on it for nearly 2 years and it changed my life. It is an issue that should be taken seriously… not just because of the horrific symptoms women have to suffer, but also because the diseases the menopause triggers can cost the NHS so much money.

[@user-jl5lh9mq2b]

You listen? I was beginning to think that was archaic. Can't find anyone that listens, has empathy, and follows through. Thank you for your time here on KZbin. Thank you for caring.

[@edgeland-7876]

This is the best information I have EVER heard about the menopause. What an inspiration Doctor Louise is and what a tough job she has.

[@inaballik2643]

I've heard about Dr Louise Newson in the audiobook (appr. 8hrs) from Kate Muir "Everything you need to know about the Menopause", which I can highly recommend! It gives loads of examples and even a wider context. Fascinating, as I had no idea about the health implications.

[@jacquelineredman130]

Her book is really good too x

[@ally3854]

I totally agree with you. Very informative!

[@lisasunshine773]

This discussion was much needed. Thank you for your dedication to women’s health. I have had a hormone firestorm early on. I grew up on a farm that utilized Paraquat on the fields when I was about 15. I suffered severe endo. and fibroids along with sx that would never fit in a medical text book definition. I have been blessed with practitioners who thought outside the mainstream and helped me detox and find health. Thank you again!!! We need you and what you’re doing!!

[@r8chlletters]

Thank you for having Dr Newsom on the Zoe podcast. She helped me through a real nightmare along with a handful of other people fighting for the well-being of mature women. I know menopause and lack of treatment is why we see so few women represented in positions of power and leadership. As we get older without hormones most of us “evaporate”. We lose our will and our voice and our agency. It is a terrible loss for not only these women but for younger generations of women and girls and society as a whole. Doctors still insist on a year without periods to even begin helping us even when all the most recent and meaningful data indicates early therapy is crucial. I went 2 months without my period, had dysphoria and suicidal ideation among a host of 50 horrible symptoms and knew well enough to lie that it had been a year. Thank god I got quick treatment and am now doing EST, PR and T. Still, my generation (I’m 53) is a battering ram for my younger sisters who will hopefully have some good forms of testing and hormonal supplements as they begin lower hormonal levels in their 40s. My silly GP says it’s a short term treatment and I said “no, it’s for a lifetime to prevent a host of issues”. I have been to four doctors now and have a specialist who is working with me knowing I am well informed. We have got to do more for women! This is outrageous!

[@hermioneevans6844]

So glad I listened to this. I am 75. I suffered quite a bit during nenopause, but had a super GP, who actually listened to me when I said I wanted natural oestrogen cream. It was like magic. When once I felt better I stopped taking it as in those days ut was considered dangerous to be on it for long periods.. I started taking vagifem a few years ago for vaginal dryness and prolapse. Again it worked a treat, so when once covid struck I didn't bother ordering any more as I would have needed to see my GP, and F2F appointments were like Hens teeth. Recently I have really struggled with my weight and although fit find I have less stamina. Is it just old age or should I try the hot again?

[@r8chlletters]

@@hermioneevans6844 the most current evidence (2022) suggest that for many reasons (including higher bone density, lower heart risk and dementia prevention) hormone replacement therapy is for life not a short-term treatment. I plan to remain on it permanently for its many benefits and preventions.

[@andreamcgill6738]

I'm sorry to hear this. Keep pushing for hrt x

[@cleokarma7818]

Absolutely there has to be more awarenes created about this . I have been going through hell with dealing with menopause and its symptoms . I had lost my will to live , my immunity, my sleep almost completely . In fact I can say I had lost my life and refused to believe that a perfectly productive woman who had been a go getter and never said die could just stop functioning almost completely with just a hormonal balance shift . I have learnt the really hard way how powerful hormones really are and it is pointless to keep waging a war against it when there is a perfectly good solution available . Immediately after this podcast which is literally Gods answer to me to get my life back I called up my Dr and didnt ask her -I informed her - I have decided to take HRT will you prescribe it to me. She said yes of course and that is just it . Thank you ZOE and Dr Louse you have in all likelihood saved my life. I am very very grateful .

[@jewelleryaddict]

Yes as a boomer we were always fighting for rights its exhausting and then when your in a hormone drop life just can be unbearable. No one took our symptoms serious, our moms had to suffer thru and so they figured we must also. B.S. It impacts your whole life the sweats, the dry skin the odd feelings mental and physical that are REAL. We are expected to put on a pretty face and push on thru hell, Makes me feel awful was so hard to live up to a full potential in life fighting all this just to be heard or recognised let alone helped, and not put down and dismissed. We can only hope younger generations will get better treatment. We had no internet and lots of books and magazine articles written by men, we were near powerless over our own body. It was a cruel time. All women must band together whether we have bad menopause symotoms or not we must hold each other up.

[@donnarutkowski1627]

Perimenopause began with loss of flexibility when I was 40. It was sudden and startling but not as terrifying as the non-stop palpitations that followed. Fast forward to me at 57 and I am almost at the 12 month mark. I went through joint pain, weight gain, lack of sleep, lack of energy, and just recently a very high A1C. Each time I went to my GP with any of these issues related to menopause the response was “Yeah, that happens”. End of conversation. I figured there must be help somewhere for women going through the same thing and in my search discovered that the only menopause clinic in this part of the country (Canada) was closed due to lack of funding a few years ago. I have nowhere to go. I am grateful for the women who came before me and give me a safe space to discuss these changes. At first it was more like a cautionary tale, listening to all of the horrible things I can look forward to but now I’m receiving advice, sympathy, and compassion. All the things lacking in my GP.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Bio identicals you can get online also very good supplements. Thats utterly insane you were not helped. Nearly two decades at this point.

[@helenay5459]

This lady deserves a medal👏Thanks for explaining what hell we go through in menopause. Specially ladies like me with a hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer at 50 years old. No help whatsover and dealing with all that shit.

[@dahniesedoc6244]

Thank you very much dokter for Your INFORMATION ,GOD Bless you ,bogoboho🔥💯❤️

[@paulinebate9692]

I am. 73 and still suffering Had a hysterectomy 3 Years ago and they removed my ovaries.. Still suffering from depression and anxiety?. I have been given HRT.. But my Gp has said its too dangerous My life is a nightmare 😢😢😢

[@mangoyacho]

@@paulinebate9692 Thank you for sharing your experience after a hysterectomy. Are you considering taking the plunge by taking on the HRT? Wishing you all the best as you try out several options.

[@rosehunter7788]

Menopause was huge for me. On medication for anxiety and sleep issues. Weight gain. I weighed the same my whole life until I began to enter that part of my life.

[@Minkagurl]

Same here. Was never overweight until I hit menopause. Overwhelming tiredness and headache

[@niktwentytwo22]

This was so helpful and so closely spoke to my experience. I'm 50, in the US and am in menopause; I recently had my IUD removed and my female ob/gyn of nearly 20 years gave me hug and said take care. There was no conversation of this next stage in my life and I was so disappointed with her because we are the same age and I'm sure she is experiencing symptoms but I'm also sure that she is taking what she needs to feel better. Thankfully I've been researching this on my own for quite a few years and I pretty much realized that I would be advocating for myself. This is so incredibly disappointing that definitive plans of care are not part of preventative care for peri and menopausal women.

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Wow!! She really helped you.

[@jodounias2941]

Thank you Dr Neeson and Zoe Amazing!! For 8 years now I’ve been battling with my GP to prescribe HRT- but she keeps pushing back and refuses due to ‘cancer and other side effect scares’. I reached menopause at aged 52- I’m now 59. For the past 8 years I have felt that my memory is going, I get bouts of depressed for no reason - I never had this before, and I have started getting terrible IBS which has prevented me from taking up certain jobs. I used to be a healthy happy strong athletic woman but now I’m battling because of all these awful menopausal symptoms. Zoes video has made me determined to seek HRT, and won’t give up trying. I won’t put up with this any longer. Thank you Zoe for clarifying the misinformation on this subject. I’ll report back in 6 months with any progress.

[@taineedmunds6111]

I’ve suffered since I was 44, one dr called me lazy ! I had 2 jobs and couldn’t function 😢 at the age of 48 was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I knew I didn’t have this went on hrt and started to live again, thought I was through it came off hrt at 51, I should never have, back to the same feelings, back on hrt and feel much better… thank you for this podcast, it makes me feel I’m not going crazy! Ps it’s me sons account 😂 Elly edmunds 😊

[@evadebruijn]

What an a hole of a doctor with bedside manners like that passing judgment on your energylevels and functioning (sadly the compassionate doctors seem to be the minority, at least is my experience)

[@fleurcraven9862]

Thank god for Louise, I’ve been on topical HRT for 14 months now and it has really helped my symptoms, however I still had no energy to exercise. Since adding testosterone to my prescription I have started to spontaneously exercise, demonstrating lack of exercise for me was not behavioural! I highly recommend anyone still struggling to think about this missing hormone. 💕

[@r8chlletters]

Yes testosterone is very important and overlooked even by specialists unless you inform yourself and ask for it.

[@kimberlyk3928]

I'm going to talk to my doctor about testosterone. I'm on hrt and have been for years.

[@kiwichickie1975]

It's just accessng testosterone in the uK as GPs can't prescribe it. It can only be prescribed off label by a specialist.

[@emmag879]

Are u on patches.

[@Hasmiral]

In Germany testosterone for women is not prescribed at all.

[@sharonmcilvenna7257]

I’m in Australia and my doctors have refused to help me get HRT. I have all the symptoms it has caused havoc on my life . I’m now just trying to cope with pain etc I’ve gone from a healthy person to constantly feeling terrible for several years. Thank you for helping women. I will try again to get HRT thank you :-)

[@granolagirlGfunk]

Try looking online. Sometimes you can get a Telehealth appointment and get a prescription.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Sharon, are you in Sydney? I can give you details of GPs who specialise in HRT

[@r8chlletters]

I’m sorry to hear your struggle. It’s important not to ask for HRT but to inform your doctor you have a hormone deficiency and state you need HRT. Be prepared to be given the silliest low dose imaginable and book the next appointment before you leave their office so that you can review your symptoms and ask for higher dosing levels as needed. You may have to do this every 45 days for a few months. Don’t be shy about saying what you need and expect to remove your symptoms entirely. I had to get to 2mg estradiol (from .5!!) and 200mg progesterone to sleep well and stop severe symptoms. I am also now on .75gm testosterone for strength, stamina and confidence. I did not get any of these things being sweet or waiting for a doctor to know what I needed. I did my research and I got demanding and I didn’t stop til the doctor did what was needed. Ultimately a specialist was necessary. Menopause makes us feel reduced, depressed and lacking in confidence the very things that stop you from self advocacy! You only have a decade long window to see the long term health benefits from HRT and you need it for life. More immediately your body has about 3 days of soluble hormones in it. Don’t wait any longer.

[@emmag879]

Hi can't believe you're been refused. Where in oz are u? Try Jean hailes menopause clinic. There are so many gps who specializes in menopause.

[@16Elless]

I’m 60+ & 12 years post menopause. I was lucky not to have too many issues going through menopause, mostly hot flushes but little else & never took HRT, which I was happy about due to all the talk at the time of increased breast cancer risk. Now, with all I’ve learned over the last year about all the health issues that can come along when we lose oestrogen, none of which I had any idea of except maybe risk of osteoporosis, I wish I’d taken HRT. This message seriously needs to get out to younger women so they can make informed choices when the time is right, though GP’s also need to know much more. It’s good that it’s becoming a less taboo subject & that peri menopause is being talked about more too because I’d never heard of it till I saw a book on it about 15 years ago. It was a revelation to me at the time, then a few years later I passed it on to a friend’s daughter & it was very helpful to her too. Thank goodness for Dr Newson!

[@HeatherJRedhead]

I’m 63 and I’m taking HRT. I’ve recently increased my dose due to worsened symptoms. I’m already feeling better.

[@bernardnepo]

What is HRT?

[@HeatherJRedhead]

@@bernardnepo I suggest you do some research..

[@ingababy5196]

I’m 52 and I’m going through it right now. I can’t stand how it makes me feel 😌😌

[@sc3010]

I’m almost in tears listening to this. I’ve suffered with increasing palpitations, anxiety, reduced muscle mass and decreased libido since I was in my early 50’s and I’m now 62 but I was told HRT was dangerous at the time. How different my life would have been then and now if this current information was available today. Is it too late for women of my age?

[@j9dw]

I started at 59½ and my sister started at 63. We are both benefiting, particularly with our bones, so, no, it's not too late

[@nikijewett]

Me too! Brought me to tears. I have been suffering with almost every symptom you can have with menopause and peri menopause for about 10 years. I have been turned down again and again for HRT by GPs as I have family breast cancer history. Finally I am having a consultation with my GP today after consultants have said HRT will not increase my breast cancer risk. I don't feel in good knowledgable hands though and I cannot afford to go to private clinics. I feel so desperately sad for all the millions of women who have and still continue to go through these debilitating symptoms. Thank you, Louise Newson and Davina McCall, for bringing this more into the public domain and Zoe too. How to re-inform and educate GPs about the reality of this issue? so all women can access appropriate treatment that will transform the quality of their lives and ultimately save the NHS billions in treating the life threating diseases that HRT can prevent.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

It’s not to late for you to start HRT

[@wbyfaith8974]

It's different for everyone. For me opiate therapy has helped me with menopausal symptoms and other issues as well.

[@emmag879]

Feel for u. I suffered badly now on patches although feeling leg weakness.

[@daisysmithson7558]

I wish Dr Newson was my GP, she is lovely and very reassuring. I am so grateful for channels like this.

[@janelitchmore-grant6425]

I am so glad I listened to this podcast. Having heard that hrt causes breast cancer, I had refused to consider it, following my GP's advice. However Dr Louise was clear and precise in her explanations. It's been edifying. Thank you both!

[@andreafabiana3161]

she has an interview in her postcast with one of the specialists who was involved in that flawed study. Very interesting, very clarifying. I am in no fear, no more.

[@SandiD1959]

Just about to do the course online. As a nurse in GP practice meet so many women who need help and advice.

[@vivianibeh417]

True about Low Testosterone on brain fog and muscle wasting. I’m a practicing Community Pharmacist in Lagos, Nigeria, and I enjoyed today’s podcast

[@L.A.6482]

After a hysterectomy 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with a mental disorder by male practitioners instead of being given HRT which is what I obviously now know I needed, I was given heavy psych drugs. For ten years I have suffered with this. Finally weaned myself off of it and got on HRT three years ago. I thought I would die if I didnt stop the awful side effects of the drugs. I managed it myself and felt 100% better. Such wasted damage to my body everything else. Living life with my eyes wide open now with diet in my focus and getting healthier inside.

[@v.h.l.4261]

Wow, well done! 👍

[@karenmcneill2602]

Thank you Dr Louise! This was incredibly helpful. I wish there were many more doctors who had your drive and concern.

[@lisafaulds3276]

My mum has 4 sisters. Only 1 took HRT and she was the only one to develop breast cancer. In fact the only one in my entire family - no history with grandmother great grandmother. I switched to drinking soya milk which is high in plant estrogen and I feel great

[@essanjay8604]

Yes but how long ago exactly was that Lisa?

[@lisafaulds3276]

It was 20 years ago that she started on it and was treated 5 years ago for breast cancer:,

[@elisabethscheepers1899]

I'm so stressed, I'm suffering from it, sweating, not sleeping, weight gain, dry eyes, dark patches on my face skin, hair loss, brittle hair to mention but a few of mu symptoms since 2014, I'm fed up and have withdrawn socially 😔

[@orioljewall1968]

Hi lovely I so can relate to you. I've been having all them symptoms for a couple of years now. 😕. Sending lots of love to you ❤️ 💗

[@nensi1972]

...i hope you will find way to manage , and ease, the simptoms,...it Is esential to start to take extra care for Our health, body and mind, ...with proper diet, herbs, vitamins, minerals, exercise...etc, ... 🙏🏻❤️i hope you will be good....

[@Indiekiwi]

I’ve been suffering since 2020. No one tells you how many symptoms you’re going to get. Every month I seem to get something new. I feel completely fed up. I have no motivation anymore. I feel like I’m forcing myself to do things. My stamina is not what it used to be.

[@hayleysmith5077]

HRT saves lives ! Get an appointment with this Lady which has Centers in Uk or find The Right gynechologist believe me you can get over Even over depressive Symptomes blessings 🌷⚜️🙏🏻

[@mandydolan3902]

I have peri menopause, I feel your pain!! am the same weight gain, swollen ankles, excessive sweating, mood swings. Depressed, anxious mess but us woman are warriors keep on keeping on much love sent your way 💕

[@lisaseverino5114]

My naturopath had me do a salvia test each morning upon waking and results came back stating my oestrogen levels were extremely high, cortisol extremely high everything was out of balance, she began treating me with herbs and my body and mind levelled out beautifully. Later, my digestion was out of whack and my naturopath did iridology (looking in eyes) I was told to stay off all cow dairy after a few months I felt better. So there are non invasive tests that can be done.

[@ngosztyla]

Wow, thank you so much for this info, as I've felt crazy for having these symptoms, especially the heart palpitations, sleep problems, hot sweats, anxiety, etc.. I'm almost 60, eat a whole food plant based diet, and have been under the belief that HRT was the devil. I'm going to talk with my doctor about this now. Thank you!

[@thecarjacful]

Dr Louise is a star in this field and always talks great sense in an understandable manner 👍🏻

[@andreamcgill6738]

I take hrt. I'm 61 and after listening to this podcast I am going to continue with it as long as possible. I started taking it due to sleep deficiency and anxiety. Gp's say you shouldn't take it for too long due to risk of breast cancer. This is obviously nonsense. I am going to be listening to Dr Louisa Newsom for my advice.

[@r8chlletters]

Don’t let anyone tell you it’s a short-term therapy. It’s for life. Current studies (2022) actually indicate there is NO additional risk and in fact prevent a range of serious health issues from bone loss to dementia. Most of this information is available online from several reputable agencies including the menopause society.

[@cmf6081]

@andrea mcGill I'm happy the hormone replacement therapy is working for you. I've known several women who had issues with blood clots in their legs and lungs due to taking the HRT. I've known women who had developed breast cancer due to taking HRT. Specifically, the breast cancer they developed was connected to estrogen. The risks are not nonsense. The risks are identified and disclosed if you are taking HRT. It's your choice to ignore or deny the risks. But, know you have an increased chance of throwing blood clots or getting breast cancer. You have obviously done your own Risk vs. Benefit analysis. I wish you well.

[@Skylark_Jones]

How long have you been taking hrt for if you don't mind me asking? Was it prescribed by the GP?

[@cmf6081]

@@Skylark_Jones pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10408735/ This article was written 23 yrs ago. The known adverse events are well documented...23 yrs ago. Every year taking HRT increases the risk of having an adverse event.

[@normafarmer3254]

I am 79 and have been on HRT for 30 years, there is a different view on it causing breast cancer. It's not in every one. Every medication has side affects, but the good outlays the risks. Keep taking it.

[@jaynec7499]

A Zoe video on menopause shocked me as I learned my doctors never sought to give me HRH after a bone marrow transplant at 42 years old. My cancer has been in remission and isn’t hormone sensitive. I’m 50 now and on a low dose of HRH and beginning the journey (to be discontinued at age 55 per the doc). Just a long way to say thank you for bringing such a taboo topic to light.

[@wendyhsu192]

I’ve been asking people why nobody has “solved” menopause fallout. I’m a very healthy 55, my back is killing me, I’m pre- diabetic and exhausted ALL THE TIME. The gynecologist at Kaiser in San Francisco said it’s “ normal ageing process”. WTH??

[@sarahsimpson495]

This is an amazing interview. I am fortunate to benefit from a GP who is a member of The British Menopause Society and am prescribed HRT, she has been professional and supportive. I am sad that depending on postcode, this affects womens healthcare and lives. Dr Jane is an inspiration, more women should investigate who is the best person to seek advice and care from.

[@wbyfaith8974]

Medical menopause is suffering Opioid therapy has worked for me in an amazing way!

[@evelynnelavelle2015]

I am getting really sick of men's lightweight opinions on women going through the menopause!! They don't have to go through any of the the menopause, so how would they know what it's like

[@evelynnelavelle2015]

I meant to say, many of the horrible menopause symptoms

[@mayamaker8841]

I had a surgical menopause when I was 48 in 1994. We had no Internet then and I resorted to magazine articles for information. I lived at that time in a developing country. I was sent home post the operation with no information as to what to expect. I went through depression and hot flushes. A young doctor trained in the USA told me to get help and I did. I was put on HRT, as we have osteoporosis in the family. But after 12 years, my well informed doctor took me off it (I was doing very well on it) and put me on osteoporosis medication. It 2022 and I am still on it. Wish this HRT news was out earlier.

[@gabbrielle5241]

Yaaaayyyyy! Thank you! At last some public address on a big big big issue!!! We suffer the greatest - all ignored. Thanks for getting the ball rolling to wake everyone up on this issue 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@karenharkness4847]

Thank you so much for discussing this. I will be 50 this year and had a hysterectomy and BSO in 2019 at the same time as my Hartmann's reversal. I had to deal with a surgical menopause on top of being a Cushings patient with Adrenal insufficiency. Never had a follow up with the surgeon who performed the hysterectomy part, never given information about hrt or any other kind of coping strategies. Just left to muddle through on my own. Even my Endocrinologist never factors in my surgical menopause when assigning my hydrocortisone dose.

[@NannyOggins]

Your introduction is excellent thank you for taking this seriously. Everyone is affected by the menopause, I remember my mother going through it and believe me, the entire family suffered. I went through a surgical menopause in my late 40s and was not offered any help other than HRT which caused other symptoms and my weight which had been within the guidlines until then suddenly went out of control. I admire Dr Newson so much for bringing this the attention it needs.

[@AL-wn2tt]

Joint pain and migraine are hardly ever mentioned.

[@sallyallerton9279]

I’ve been trying to get help from my doctors for well over a year. I’m 57 and have been told by my doctors, following blood tests, that I am where I should be for a post menopausal woman. I keep explaining that I am not post menopausal but they are not interested. Having done my research, it scares me that the drop in hormones can have an effect on dementia and because my mum has Alzheimer’s I really want to get on HRT for that and to help with all the dreadful daily symptoms I suffer from.

[@pilatesyogataichifit]

Sally: at 57, you may still be getting periods but your hormonal levels may be similar to a postmenopausal woman (i.e. you may not be ovulating). According to a book I was reading, it is better to go through menopause before age 60 anyway, because women who go through menopause very late are at higher risk of diabetes. Go figure!

[@livelikeawinner4087]

This alone was worth paying YT premium. This was a suggested video and it has made my day. I’m going to be starting HRT hopefully after my second appt tomorrow with a Dr. Where I live in the USA. Thank you. I just subbed to your channel.

[@moragfrench]

Genuinely best information and well considered discussion about menopause that I have heard to date...and I have listened to a lot as desperately interested!

[@eileenwatt8283]

I would love for there to be a longitudinal study on women who went through menopause and had none of these symptoms and who find menopause to be the best time in their lives. Not all women have negative experiences. Good nutrition very early on and continuously eating well balanced meals, living in none toxic environments and avoiding relationships that are stressful is a hugh factor in going through menopause with healthy positive outcomes. A diet void of processed foods, sugars and unhealthy fats plays a role in healthy menopause. I think menopause gets a bad rap when women don't prepare their bodies for the changes. This should be taught in health and wellness classes around the world. Men also needs to know about Andropause.

[@Katepwe]

Everyone is different. I feel I went into menopause in top health, eating well and exercising and have had most symptoms and have a very difficult time.

[@dixiecat666]

Agree

[@hulabiker21]

I also was healthy…good diet (mainly whole food, plant based, cooked from scratch since age 17), physically fit from my teens up to menopause (both aerobic and weights). I have had horrendous menopausal symptoms, and 7 years later continue to do so. I’ve been on HRT for 6 years, it only helps with some of the symptoms, but some help is better than nothing. This subject hasn’t been studied enough. The information required to help the range of problems in the majority of women just doesn’t exist yet. This will take huge focussed effort-and funding-for many years. @eileenwatt8283 . It would be interesting to do studies comparing women affected differently by menopause, but the scope of factors studied I feel would have to be much wider than you suggest, eg birth control methods, number of children, breast feeding….these all significantly affect your hormone levels for a significant portion of your life, as does type and frequency of exercise, and the health of your brain and your body in general (antibiotics taken, diet, stress, mental health disorders, diseases & medications). Designing and analysing such studies is incredibly complicated. Even analysing the biases in collecting the data is complicated, never mind those in interpreting the results. Look at the debate over analyses of The China Study. Listen at 14:42 to Dr Louise Newson explain how The Nurses’ Health Study data was mistakenly used to justify stopping HRT prescription. The results of any such analysis should be treated with caution until thoroughly peer reviewed.

[@eileenwatt8283]

@@Katepwe were you married or had children. What kind of environment were you living in. All those factors has to be part of the study. Where there trauma and how did the person handle negative experiences.

[@hulabiker21]

@@eileenwatt8283 I’m glad you now acknowledge the scope of the factors you initially considered were much too narrow. Maybe you should wait for the results of any such studies before deciding what lifestyle advice to give to others.

[@tjknz2482]

This is BRILLIANT information, that needs to be shared wide.....half the population of the world would be aided by knowing this. The personal search for answers/ info /figuring this out....led me to find this...thankyou. what a great resource and for doing what you are doing..

[@charlenejefferies9109]

THANKs YOU so much for your sharing. Im 56, still menstruating regularly and have been suffering from weird joint pains for the past seven years and feeling more stiff and inflamed over the past years. I wou in the most holistic way possible. lI would LOVE to know who I can actually trust and then afford to help me regulate my health at this point in my life without the nagging fear that my health will just deteriorate and not having an idea it will affect my overall wellness.

[@nas3426]

What an amazing human being to go above and beyond to help women so much and empower them with such incredible knowledge and information ❤

[@jackiedoherty338]

I changed my diet at the start of my menopausal symptoms and that helped me greatly,and have never felt the need to take any other treatments.

[@曹杨-j5e]

Can you tell more what kind of diet ?

[@jackiedoherty338]

@@曹杨-j5e Found a diet plan in a book called, Superfoods. It was a menu for a week. It increases the dietary intake of vitamin E, vitamin B6, mg, and zn.

[@曹杨-j5e]

Thank you

[@曹杨-j5e]

@@jackiedoherty338 Thank you

[@janettosan3739]

Thanks for having her on your show… I’ve lost everything because of M…

[@dianasmith1398]

This is the second time I listened to this podcast and remarked on it. I had a resent fall and doctor was shocked I didn't break my leg or hip. I am 73 yrs. I believe it is cause I was on hormone therapy for 10 yrs before the doctor cut me off. That time I am sure kept me stronger and I really feel I need to be on hormones again because I have had so many negatives since stopping the therapy. I hope I can find a doctor here in Canada to help me .

[@emmag879]

That's amazing it helped your bones. How are y feeling now. When did u start hrt.

[@TubeTorte]

This is the first I have heard there are now studies that show that HRT does NOT cause problems, mainly breast cancer. I had one sister who took HRT after a hysterectomy , developed cancer within 10 years and died of it after 10 years of treatment. She was the 1st female in my family to have developed breast cancer. Both my mother and my other sister had hysterectomies and neither took hormones. I have not had a hysterectomy, felt great to be relieved of all menstrual issues and welcomed menopause. Lack of estrogen has caused vaginal/tissue issues so I should have used topical hormones sooner but was very paranoid due to my sister's experience. I dipped into osteopenia in my 50s, took Fosomax and my bones returned to those of a 30 yr old. My bones have become problematic again (I now am approaching 75) and am back on bone meds after more than 20 years. I do sleep far less and my memory is definitely problematic now, but do women on HRT not have these same issues? Are these new studies showing that HRT really does improve memory? To say that menopause is not natural is patently ridiculous. How does one explain all women cease menstruating if it wasn't natural? We no doubt live far longer than we used to. I will definitely discuss these new studies at my next gyn appointment.

[@szaritamordiceai7041]

Great program! I am 47 and believe I am exhibiting symptoms of Menopause..incidentally-whilst I had previously conducted my research, it’s my partner that has now taken up the baton-as recent as yesterday! And now my chance I pounce on this-I am absolutely grateful for the address and info broadcasted as it provides insight for me and I can only imagine how many others! Appreciated!

[@dianasmith1398]

I started menopause in my 30 s..I had terrible symptoms and my doctor gave me ant depression pills and accused my marriage , which was crazy..my period stopped at 43 yrs. So a different doctor gave me hrt for 10 yrs which was great and really helped me. Then the doctor told me to stop the hurt cause it was dangerous...so sad..I am now 73 yrs. And had to go on antidepression pills, sleeping pills, blood thinners, blood pressure pills, antihistamines. So I've developed afib with my heart..autoimmune condition..I keep gaining weight..trouble sleeping..get bladder infection often. I probably would not have suffered so much if I could have stayed on estrogen replacement. Plus I still get some hot flashes at night. I find my treatment from the medical doctors very unsettling and sad because I have suffered without the help. This discussion has been great. Is it too late for me to be back on estrogen therapy? Pls let me know.

[@randomroses1494]

Apparently Newson Health company recently prescribed HRT for a lady in her 90s! She was overjoyed🎉 🎉 ❤

[@jessicahitchens6926]

Can you get on Estradiol localized 10mg. Go online and get a prescription. Also Omega 3 and 7 help with lubrication. Pelvic floor excercises and a good pro biotic at least a few days a month. Kefir/Organic Superior Yogurt/High grade Greek Yogurt. I'd recommend a good homeopath as well.

[@wendy1908]

Fabulous presentation. I truely believed HRT was bad for everyone and an absolute last resort. Forwarding this to many and going to seek out a GP to start HRT asap

[@essanjay8604]

I started on HRT some 15 yrs ago and I can tell you it was SO difficult then to get the information I was looking for. However I persevered and came to the conclusion that what I needed was oestrogen gel and micronised progesterone. Luckily my wonderful GP recognised I'd done my own research and was happy to prescribe my (then) "unusual choice"!

[@sailinglass]

I did the same and came to the same conclusion. Unfortunately my GP would not prescribe what I wanted and I went though all sorts that I had to try first. I was an unlucky one - I ended up with breast cancer. l I think it was because I was on systemic i.e. pills rather than the gel +micronised progesterone for the 3 years I was on it, plus years on the contraceptive pill prior to that. Please note my saying unlucky. I am not trying to scare anyone here, and wouId still recommend HRT is your life is unbearable. l wish I could still take it

[@essanjay8604]

@@sailinglass I'm sorry you had to go through all that. Most women approaching menopause in 2022 have it relatively easy though I'm aware some are still having to battle to get what they want.

[@judyridyard2752]

Do you not need testosterone?

[@olivakavishe6285]

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[@emmag879]

My doc had to put me on blood pressure medication since I was perimenopause even though I'm slim and eat okay. Because I developed anxiety I got obsessed with my blood pressure readings as I bought the machine. Would I be able to come off BP med I'm only on small dose 2mg perindopril. Would I be able to come off seeing I've been on hrt 2 years now.

[@mugwarmers]

Thanks for this highly informative discussion. I have a couple of questions that I felt haven't been answered. 1. Should we all take hormones? Based on what was said, whether we are experiencing symptoms or not, it would be beneficial for us women once we're in our forties. Should we get to the point where we take hormone supplements in the same way we might choose to take vitamin supplements? 2. When do we stop taking the hormones? With my all but zero knowledge of HRT, I understood it as something people took to get through the transition, but as was said here, it isn't just a transition, you always have the low hormone levels. So, when do you stop or reduce the hormones to 'natural' levels, and what are the risks of doing so?

[@passionatesingle]

Those who have had cancer in the family should avoid hrt.

[@coolcurly6814]

@@passionatesingle That's not true. Did you watch the video before you commented? At around 17:30 she says that women on hormones are less likely to die from breast cancer if they do get it

[@emilyhops2566]

From my research, if we had thyroid probs or were diabetic, we would be on those hormones for life, thus the same is true of menopausal women. She says she will take it till the day she dies. Re the breast cancer comment, my family has a history of breast cancer but me and my sister take hrt. We spoke to the family nurse at the royal marsden and watched this doctor and others and we feel the benefits outweigh the tiny risk. Thats just us. Its individual.

[@r8chlletters]

1) yes, with caveats that include seeing a doctor and examining your personal health status 2) for your whole life! If you don’t like dementia and bone loss then it’s necessary to keep your hormone levels “normal”. What we are missing right now is a method for measuring a woman’s individual hormone levels (they constantly shift and hard to test for reliably) as she ages so we could, say, provide ongoing hormone replacement starting much younger. This would avoid a number of issues as currently the health care system requires you to be considered absent menstruation for an entire year. Based on your questions your best start is to do your research from legitimate sources and then consult a doctor and get a referral to a specialist if they are unwilling to give you HRT without a valid reason. Good luck! 🍀

[@r8chlletters]

@@passionatesingle this is utterly bogus misinformation. I know women with breast cancer on HRT because their cancer is not responsive to estrogen! There are many cancers and just because it happens in a breast is not a reason not to take HRT. Get your cancer mapped and treat that cancer for what it is. HRT is a total system therapy that prevents bone loss and dementia.

[@VAgnerian18]

Now being in my mid 60s' listening to Dr. Newson I relived my difficult and disfunctional premenopausal years ' and as a consequence was fired from my job due to too much absenteism' by calling in sick' having gone through all the symptoms she mentioned and more, legs feeling paralyzed, fainting spells, dizziness, loss of equilibrium, tingly pins and needles feeling 'crawly skin sensation all over' severe migraines' crying for unreasonable things ' having become short tempered' being sent from one doctor to the other with no clear diagnosis' by the end of about six years' an emergency room female doctor suggested anti anxiety medication' Welbutrin' and gradually it did help to become a little bit functional ' Thanks for this very informative and educational and much needed interview'

[@patriciaharrison4258]

This was so informative and explains so much. So much more than my GP. Thank for your commitment to women's health!

[@monicawinter8591]

I’m so glad I listened to this podcast . I’ve learned some interesting new facts to take to my GP to support my request to resume HRT. I took it for 10 years post hysterectomy, from age 50 to 60 and stopped because of the breast cancer and heart disease scares. I now believe I will benefit by going back on it as I have developed some of the symptoms of lack of oestrogen that Dr Newsom described. I am 66 years old.

[@annoates4221]

I think we are in a similar position. Good luck with your GP. I haven't decided if I want to try hrt again.

[@r8chlletters]

Yes the current findings (2022) show HRT to actually lower these risks not elevate them. Meanwhile low/no hormones can actually lead to bone loss, contribute to dementia and more. It’s very sad how women have not been supported by the healthcare community on this extremely important issue. The earlier you begin HRT the better! Go see your GP!

[@tarabudhu6552]

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[@emmag879]

Very sorry what you went through. When did you develop breast cancer while you were on hrt? We're u taking patches.

[@theflowerpowercompany]

Excellent interview. Thank you and please keep up the good work. It is so refreshing to have such clear details about the facts about the menopause and empowering to feel there are things women can do.

[@lesleydahler2404]

Brilliant information. I was peri menopause at 35 but didn’t realise, then menopausal at 43 luckily my gp at the time encouraged me to take HRT which I took until I was 60. I’m now 71 but in the last 11 years have suffered terribly with osteoarthritis in my back, neck, shoulder, knees, thumbs, and some toes. I now wish I had not been advices to stop talking HRT. I’m certain if I had continued with HRT my osteoarthritis would not be so bad. I felt really well while I was on HRT.

[@jewelleryaddict]

Me too same thing.

[@annelizabethnugent6089]

Wow 43 so young

[@rolypoly7143]

Thank you for this share-worthy video. I am 67 and still on a low dose estradiol. When my pro-hrt doctor retired a no-hrt doctor replaced her. I had to replace her with someone who was interested in my health and well being. My bones are strong and I am in very good health. I believe it is partly because of my continued usage of estradiol and good doctors.

[@RandomJane104]

Edit: I commented before I got to around 34:00 mark where nutrition is brought up. ‐------ I'm 49 and had a lot of these issues. Switching to a keto diet did wonders. Processed foods, sugars, and wheats are apparently highly inflammatory. Maybe part of the answer is also addressing your diet going into this period of your life. Like this lady, I feel 10 years younger.

[@hannahlittler8762]

So interesting now just need to arm myself for a discussion with my GP! Thanks so much Louise and the Zoe team!

[@emilyfarris3510]

Thank you for talking about menopause and answering questions about it. It's much appreciated!🥰

[@auntie44m]

Thank you very much. So many points that are relevant and I’ve come across in discussions with various doctors. Many of whom advised hormone replacement therapy is unsafe, and now I find out their decisions are based on 20 year old studies. I was prescribed anti-depressants. I’ve had my cervix removed and you’ve advised I could benefit from oestrogen. Thank you Dr Louise I’ll be having a serious discussion very soon with my GP. Also, I’ve just retired due to tiredness and memory loss. Good grief I feel like I’ve been programmed by health professionals for failure. Eek. Bless 🌼

[@ageingfeminist]

It is really important to point out that 15-20% of women do not get menopausal symptoms. One needs to be wary of the nocebo effect. This doctor refers to the increased risk of increased mortality from a range of diseases for postmenopausal women BUT women live longer than men. She also says we are genetically primed to reproduce and "fade away" this is not true for the human species and there are some interesting ideas why this is not the case (the grandmother effect)

[@mirandabrunskill7755]

That's right, everyone is different.

[@hayleysmith5077]

This Lady is such an angelic beeing HRT is Life saving God bless her 🌷💝🙏🏻❤️

[@Chopsyochops]

I had an ischeamic stroke at 43 last year and I’m not allowed HRT due to having an open PFO heart hole and the risks of clotting from estrogen. I would love to know more about natural methods for people like me who can’t take hormones.

[@jobell7356]

Yep, one of those women put off hrt because of that cancer scare. Now nearly 70 and struggling.

[@mai_8j888]

Illuminating. Thank you for this. I have been avoiding HRT because of "risks" that were publicized in media. Am going to revisit with my primary care physician.

[@jvahl8747]

Excellent, informative interview. What I would have given in 1993 to have had this information. Early menopause brought on by toxic breast implants...and incompetent doctors in Germany who prescribed an addictive, mind-altering antipsychotic when I requested HRT. (Still suffering to this day - @ 71 yrs)

[@OceanLife772]

There is a Big Different between synthetic HRT vs. Bio Identical HRT. The synthetic comes from the urine of a pregnant mare (sick). Also, it is Very important to have your hormone levels measured at least once a year. I was on them and developed Uterus Polyps (causing me to bleed for 8 months). Had the polyps removed and the bleeding stopped, however, I feel like crap without HRT. I felt so much better while on it and thinking on getting back on it (low Dose). Getting old for women is A pain in the XXX! My husband is 58 and looks better than ever. I am 51 and I am falling apart. WTH?!!

[@terrianncroker1795]

Menopause has been awful ... I had no idea id go thru EVERY symptom ! I havent missed a beat .. One right after the other .. No break .. BOOM ! Dont we go thru enough ? !

[@spicykitchen2083]

Please try and reduce your stress levels. It plays a big role in bringing unpleasant symptoms. I went through the same.

[@sorayapetersen634]

Terri it's a horrible feeling I'm going through the same it's bad I can't stand the hot 🔥 flashes

[@spicykitchen2083]

@@sorayapetersen634 I am sorry to ask you. Have you ever tried yoga and meditation. It helped me a lot. I am leading a normal life. With the grace of God.

[@augustineshigwedha]

Terribly

[@jessicahitchens6926]

VitB complex and VitD3 daily. Homeopathic remedies then try the Magnesium Glycinate at night. Get on bio identicals as well. Or whatever suits

[@hilaryclayton1776]

I wish I was twenty years younger! This is very interesting and exciting. I shall be sharing this with those younger than myself and who will hopefully learn much from this.

[@marjschmitz1836]

Can you please explain when you stop taking HRT? I am in my early 70s and I still have the occasional night sweats and disrupted sleep also. I am a vegan (mostly) any physically active. I have a family history of osteoporosis.

[@Caroline-yj6mf]

Thank you for making menopause make more sense. I'm so glad children are going to learn more about it. People can make you feel miserable about how your body changes and now I can maybe make a difference with your tips.

[@margaretbell3936]

This presentation is so informative. I wish I was 20 years younger and peri menopausal. I was scared to take HRT and didn’t realise that my mental health was impacted at the time and still is. My questions are - why do hot flushes never go away for some women? And is it likely that my low level osteoporosis is due to no HRT in the menopause? Thank you

[@gloriasaliba3395]

It’s not too late to take HRT

[@jemimabennett7552]

This has been truly inspirational to listen to and think it is wonderful that Dr louise has taken this subject to her heart to help women of all ages. It is a subject that GPS need to have a greater understanding of for younger women particularly .

[@poke_n_around]

Brilliant Dr Louise Newson. Thank you for your insight. From your newest fan in Australia 🇦🇺.

[@gytrinarine3352]

I wish my doctor would have disclosed this information before now I am suffering with Osteoporosis and more back issues thank you

[@pschilling5424]

This is very valuable information . I believe that this doctor is correct and have a few years, and many women friends over these years, that needed her medical care. Did not get it, and suffered life changes not to their good. I do hope that changes can be made as This Dr. brings forward. Cheers, to all.

[@sueharris5841]

Thats an eye opener for me and I'll tell my daughter about it thanks so much

[@EileenR11]

Fantastic - so interesting. I have few obvious symptoms of menopause per se but have been conscious of a sudden leap in the pace of biological ageing, which I just assumed I had to live with. I will now rethink and speak to my GP. Thank you.

[@r8chlletters]

Your GP is likely not well informed so do your research and go in there and demand what you deserve to have. Be prepared or you will be waved off as a lunatic wanting “dangerous drugs”. I had to go through 3 GPs and an eventual specialist referral to get what I needed.

[@rachelscottart6908]

I've learnt so much from this, that supports what I thought about HRT - thanks Zoe for puttimg such great information out there.

[@pilatesyogataichifit]

I was surprised by Dr Louise's statements about food: I believe food could have a major effect on how hormones (particularly when supplemented) may break down and the type and quantity of metabolites formed. From a more holistic perspective, we could look at these metabolites and this also helps us understand if hormone use is risky for the person at hand or not. Or how we may be able to assist them avoid negative effects and promote wellbeing.

[@lyndaf1001]

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[@suzybore1847]

I can't take HRT. I was hoping to hear more advice about self help (apart from just diet). This has thoroughly depressed me and now I feel that those diseases are inevitable!

[@Daisy-xl4xu]

Same

[@dorothygale5032]

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[@gillbates9554]

Wow! I wish I'd known all this 10 - 15 years ago when I started losing my confidence, sleep problems etc etc. X

[@cecilyadams4086]

This is so interesting. My concern is lack of support in medically under-served communities.

[@thegreatouv]

Brilliant! Thank you. There is a problem getting hold of the oestrogen gel at the moment. I was going to stop it, but I’m going to go back to my doctor and ask what the solution is.

[@leanderparsons2621]

Hi. This was a great listen. Currently peri menopausal I wasn't aware my symptoms were such. I've used acupuncture to support me through the past 4 years and I'd be interested in hearing much more about non HRT/lifestyle support mechanisms as well as more on biological age research. Thanks for the continued good work.

[@MeeplandHeights]

Acupuncture works on placebo and is based on an ancient Chinese religious belief the CCP brought back last century for propaganda reasons (for example they claim their people always had a cure for cancer in Chinese medicine, yet obviously it doesn't work or they'd use it today). It's really not that hard to look into the politics behind the re-emergence of various Chinese practices and the intensive research on acupuncture (in case you're unaware you should be reading meta studies not just individual studies) and see that the Chinese people obviously advanced beyond primitive pseudo sciences like the English dropped blood-letting. You should probably start increasing the quality of the research you're doing into your health as opposed to looking for confirmation bias as it looks like you're seeking from this comment. Please, it will only be to your benefit

[@germainenewman8526]

Research natural progesterone cream and Judy Evans naturopath.

[@poolfield2]

I wish this video had existed 12 years ago! I wondered why I started with IBS in my early 50s, I had no idea inflammation could be linked to hormone changes!

[@Missmx5mx5]

It would be good if this webinar was shared with GP colleagues

[@sarahsimpson495]

This would be great, my friend has recently had a rubbish consultation with her GP recently, who was also a woman! This information should be widespread.

[@nicolacockett6403]

Such an important discussion. Sadly left me feeling quite desperate - I'm on Tamoxifen after oestrogen receptive breast cancer and just feel like I'm lost.

[@trishcusworth4950]

You should really look at your diet there are lots of estrogen rich foods and excersise this will really help. We can't eat and drink alcohol like we used to when we were younger. There is so much you can do for ourselves without hrt. Food really is the key also good vitamins omega 7. Also mindset is important.

[@adesiyanadenike707]

I'm so greatful to come across this life saving discussion. Much appreciated Dr.

[@marjoriecodner3336]

Im so glad for all this information I'm 55 and I have all of these symptoms its very stressful at times but i try and cope

[@roseygirlsimpson8470]

Thank you so,so much ZOE for bringing on Luis she very very informative and aware of what she is saying I which I could meet her to sit and speak to her.🙏she is such a blessing 🙌

[@mslydieschrepfer7191]

Thank you so much for this video. I just realised I may be premenopausal! When asked on the Zoe questionnaire about menopause if I had any symptoms, I answered no. But my histamine intolerance, weight gain, sugar cravings and heavy periods I developed in the past 5 years are totally within the menopause symptoms. So little is explained to women, it's astounding. Even the consultant I saw who wants me to have a Mirena didn't explain why, apart from helping reduce my periods. Now that I have seen your video, I will definitely ask for HRP if it turns out to be beneficial for me. THANK YOU!

[@pininfarinarossa8112]

Try bioprogesterone say Famenita - it should help with heavy periods...you are perimenopausal not menopausal as periods are there

[@dixiecat666]

9 yrs of hell for myself , I no longer recognise myself . Have become a bad tempered, insomniac recluse . Moving abroad didn't help , not seen a dr for 5 yrs ,my last experience was a complete waste of time & money when I asked how to access health care & was told he didn't know & my returning periods ( twice ) after 14 months was a 'blip ' .

[@kristybarrett5293]

This podcast has been super to watch and listen to. Please can you direct me to further information about HRT and blood clots, Having had a stroke/tia (on blood thinners) and a deep ein thrombosis I have been told I am unable to access HRT but even now am suffering from memory, loss anxiety, etc and as you on the verge of giving up work.