My OBGYN did not believe me when I said I had brain fog (I am 46 years old). He told me instead “I am worried about your mental health”. I was so shocked about his comment. I rarely go to the doctor, I don’t like going to the doctor so if I go see one it is for a good reason. Having peri menopause symptoms is reels and should not be denied.

@funUrth4all

3 ай бұрын

Omg! I fell at work and hurt my shoulder and the male nurse practioneer told me 3x he was concerned with my anxiety about not sleeping because it is in your head, you need to calm down. After 2 more months of PT I said I was worse and got MRI at 13 weeks. I had 2 tears within the rotator cuff. I filed a formal complaint and the Medical Board said he did nothing wrong. 😢

@raewise6345

3 ай бұрын

He sucks.

I love your righteous anger! Cutting thru the BS and speaking the TRUTH! God bless you Dr. Haver ♥

Peri menopause has been like the nail on the coffin for me, especially with my Adhd. And nobody talks about these things in my country!

You are THE BOMB!!!!!! Thank you Dr. Mary! You are so accurate! Our pain has to be validated!!! Ridiculous! I didn’t know about brain fog until today! I thought I was experiencing severe cognitive decline! And silently suffered!

I've never been a follower, but I'd follow this woman anywhere. 💯

Im only 15 mins in and Im SO grateful already for this video!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 serious brain fog and no libido are my only symptoms but the brain fog as been so severe i started to think at 54 i have early alzheimers 😢

I have to bring my husband with me to every doctor appointment, because they listen to him and always question what I say!!!

@maxinereed7667

4 ай бұрын

That is shocking!!

@raewise6345

3 ай бұрын

That is BS! Fire that doctor!

Thank you for pointing this out. I turned 50 in June and months before that I noticed I couldn't concentrate or remember anything. It's now October and I notice I can't remember many things. I can do the basic things but I can't even do things I used to do. I don't drink or smoke never have. Lord please help me.

Brain fog , wake up late night, difficulty to go back to sleep. Anxiety,headache, no orgasm , lack of sex, off balance,hot flashes.

I've had such bad brain fog!! It's really scary!

It’s the same that I experience while in the hospital having my children. If I say I’m in labor or in pain, I’m not believed. I was 8 cm once and my son was crowning the next. “She’s too calm..everyone thinks they are in labor” Listening should be a requirement to be a medical professional. Thank you for talking about this and dedicating your talents toward women’s wellness. 🥰

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome.

@mamacitabambi3558

2 жыл бұрын

That happened to me on my last child. I literally labored for 5 days. My son was bruised when he was born, from contractions. When I was having a c-section, I said, please give me something because (I can't recall now what it was, but it was serious). I wasn't listened to. I was later told, I was screaming and crying out. I was given something at that point, from what I'm told, because I don't recall anything. I reminded them, that I said I needed something for... The response was, but you didn't sound serious. I was so surprised that I wasn't believed because I had just labored for 5 days, my unborn sons heart rate was dropping and I was in the middle of an emergency c-section. Why couldn't I be believed, just because I sounded calm? I thought it was just me, so I'm glad I'm not the only person.

@christelelang7250

5 ай бұрын

The same happened to me. Giving birth to my daughter. They wanted to send me back home. I was crying. twi hours later she was on earth lol

Omg Marie Clare , I have 3 brothers. You lost 3 brothers?! 😣. I’m so sorry. This is such a wonderful, informative podcast. I see why you’ve gone crazy (good crazy) with nutrition. Thank you so much. And I DEFINITELY had brain fog and the estrogen helped.

I conssult a neuro psycjologyst , an OBG, my mom, a psychologist for having brain fog, lack concentration and loss memory. No one mention perimenopause😢 incredible.

@lindajones4849

4 ай бұрын

Hi Marie : you will be interested in the lectures by Dr. Lisa Mosconi who has done PET scans on women's brains in perimenopause / postmenopause. The female brain has a 30 %drop in glucose utilization during perimenopause so of course the brain fog is real .

I bought the Life Extension brand of L Threonate on Amazon and felt better right away. I'm waking up feeling more lucid and I have more energy. One of the worst things about menopause for me was brain fog and fatigue. It can't be a coincidence that I'm not as forgetful and annoyed as I was before taking this form of magnesium. Now I'm really overdue for a visit to the gyno due to the pandemic and a bit of procrastination. I'm hoping she can help me more but it really feels like the fog is lifting. I feel so stupid about not preparing for menopause. My regular doctor didn't do anything for me. She even forgot to include my d3 level in my last blood test. I have a feeling that watching more of Dr. Haver's videos is going to be very beneficial in helping me recover from this absolute misery of loss of energy, concentration, and just not feeling like the old me.

My father was a neurologist. No true dementia before menopause, so if you have memory issues, it's perimenopause.

Ordered the mag will try it-thank you! I can say that brain fog is super difficult when you are required to be super sharp at work as like before.

I’m so sorry about your brothers and dad, I lost my brother 2018, worst day of my life. I’m so glad I found you on utube , you’ve really helped me as I have just turned 52 🥴

Sad about your family for sure. So brave you chose the route to help yourself and then others. Thank you!

MHT helps with brain fog and sleep but I never imagined getting good sleep would be so much work.

We are running out of estrogen-it affects our neurotransmitters-HELLLLOOOOO BRAIN FOG! I’m a speech language pathologist who is in perimenopause and now have executive functioning issues!!!! I’m so I’ll by our healthcare system. Dr. Mary THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Magnesium, L - threonate generally comes in 2000 mg, which is 144 mg of elemental. Do you recommend taking that dose all before bedtime if one suffers from menopausal, insomnia?

I had every menopausal symptom possible until I started HRT. It saved my life. I still struggle with fatigue and low libido with very painful sex 🤷‍♀️

@tlgdds

22 күн бұрын

Are you using estradiol vaginal cream?

Brain fog, insomnia, no orgasms, no desire, can't lose weight, muscle wasting. 😢

Thank you doctor for all your support and help!

Love love LOVE your passion Dr. Haver! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with us. So incredibly grateful. (Only disappointed that I live in Canada and can’t have you as my Doc.

I feel better just listening to you! It's good knowing that iam not loosing my mind !

I love this woman so much !

Love your passion for everything you do!! You have changed many people's lives, including mine ❤

So helpful, thank you

You are such a fountain of knowledge! All this information is s helpful and makes us feel slightly more human! Thankyou so much for you suggestions, they're all so helpful xx

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have different medical conditions which already come with brain fog and cognitive issues. In the past few months I almost feel like I'm dealing with a brain injury (I've had post-concussive syndrome more than 1x so I know what that feels like). I also have ADD, and so it's all really frustrating. I paused your video and emailed my new PCP right away to see if he'll rx HRT. I'm 54 and have been taking Estroven night time formula. It helps a little less lately. I can't exercise b/c I have severe MECFS, so it's a bit of a shit show. Luckily my weight is under control. Because of the MECFS (and pandemic) it's extremely hard for me to get to any medical appts, and haven't been to IRL primary care or OBGYN since late 2019 (virtual PCP, yes). I appreciate your video and also the emphasis that many women's complaints are "waste basket" complaints. Just look at the severity of debility of MECFS and lack of tx/research/funding to combat this devastating condition. Oh, btw, more women than men get MECFS (just proportionally). Thanks for taking the time for the info. I'm 54 and no one has offered HRT yet. 🤷‍♀ Haven't had a period since around March, I think. I've started to have more heart palpitations which I can't tell are POTSy or menopausal. My guess is it's probably a combo. Thanks again, it's very hard having compounding medical issues.

Thank you for what yo❤❤❤u do to help women. I think more doctors should take your approach with being certified in nutrition. Makes total sense where the end goal is healthy eating then followed by supplements before jumping to medication. Keep doing what you are doing. Thanks again!

Just set a reminder to change my patch as per the schedule that came with the patches…brain fog is real

❤❤❤your passion and YOU!!!

Great information! Thank you!

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Queen! Thank you! We feel so alone!

Super super helpful video. Lots of love from India 🇮🇳

I thought I was going crazy. Thank you for all this info.

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

Any time!

@theresageiger584

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryclairehavermd8473 please help me

@theresageiger584

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryclairehavermd8473 please 🙏 help me

Woohoo, appreciate your passion especially it seems you have to be a menopausal woman to get it!

I love your passion

I love your passion ❤

Thanks to your advocacy, we are a little farther down the road.

Thank you for helping us a lot.Your face is like a silk.Share with us your beauty routine pls❤❤❤

I just got in the patch! I am so excited! I use to have hot flashes and they are already gone.❤

Hi, Thank you! 🗣We are obviously not believable 🙄😡. I have been healthy and fit all my life. Never had a problem with PMS and except for painful periods- my body has been like a clock. 4 children all born naturally. I am now in menopause, had my last period over a year ago. Going in to menopause totally changed my life! Night sweats was part of it, no sleep. But worst of all brain fog, I thought I had an early onset of Alzheimer’s. I even lost my job due to not functioning normally. That of course put extreme stress and did not help the symptoms at all. I finally found a good doctor that understood my problem and put me on HRT. I am functioning a lot better now (a lot) but, I have a problem with weight gain have had the same weight since 16. I do intermittent fasting about 16 hrs, and still the weight keeps creeping on. Still I do not feel like I use to. I feel low, no energy. Even though I am on the highest HRT dose. I want to feel normal again! Want my sexdrive back. Should I try testosterone?

@mommabear5059

2 жыл бұрын

I so relate to this, Anna. I hope Dr. Mary answers. I will say though that I have found IF to be helpful but if I wander out of “my zone” for just a couple of days, it’s like climbing back up a mountain.

Love you Mary

Here in the UK we can get HRT for free. In my experience the GP was very supportive and suggested the Mirena coil and oestrogen gel, both of which are provided free of charge. The government issues a certificate which permits the pharmacy to dispense monthly oestrogel. I’m sorry to hear it’s not the same in the US.

Yes! I’m on combined continuous HRT and I’m in peri. I was on phone with a contractor the other day and when asked my address, I drew a blank! I’ve lived here for 12 years and couldn’t remember my darn address! This is one of many similar occurrences. It’s bad..depressing. It’s like I’m walking through life in a fog. When will this go away! HRT does not help this. I am very fit and eat low inflammation. I do IF.. I’m suspecting an adrenal issue.

@muse3241

Жыл бұрын

@TAZSWIGCHARM What kind of dose is your HRT?

@TAZSWIGSNACKS

Жыл бұрын

@@muse3241 Combipatch 50/140

Nutrition is the best..Continue learning new things and have positive in life .

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! Learn more at our blogs at www.galvestondiet.com

I wished I had insurance that you accept I’m in Houston and I’m not yet on HRT and I’m needing it badly . I’m suffering from joint , bone issues , hot flashes, brain fog all that . I’m so over it .

I’ve been going threw menopause now for a year. It’s not fun. I’m only 46 and love watching you explain different things we can do. The magnesium you was taking about is there a current brand I need to get. I’m tired in the afternoon and I don’t sleep well.

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps! Learn more at our blogs: www.galvestondiet.com

❤thank you

@Mary Claire Haver, MD, Thanks so much for the very informative video! I have been on HRT for about a year now…it has been a lifesaver. I am also on Losartan/HCTZ for my blood pressure. That said, can I safely take a 250 mg magnesium citrate supplement? I look forward to your response.

Yes I am having those symptoms an I’m only 38. These symptoms along with many others

Omg I freaking love you!

My grandmother and mother were in 50s and my last menstrual cycle was age 53.

At what time of day do your take Magnesium L-Threonate? Before bed? As always a brilliant & informative video. Thank you 🙏🏻

Hi this is true..Base on my experiences i had these brain fog.. I make my sleep habit and eat less at night.stay happy and do some exercises daily.

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Learn more at our blogs at www.galvestondiet.com

Yes

I've been going through multiple symptoms for over 20 years after my uterus was taken out. Even told my doctors my symptoms. Wanted my hormones checked, all she checked was estradiol. Growing hair 2 years after my uterus taken out. Finally going to a hormone specialist this summer even though I have to pay out of pocket cause my doctor has no clue about anything! I just use her to get my yearly blood work that she wants me to get. Also, I cannot fast, I get light headed, very hungry and almost pass out. There is no hope, lol.

For your list: Dr. Pattamokam in Ventura and Camarillo is an excellent menopause doc and also urogynecologist Dr. Takese-Sanchez in Ventura!! They are treating me and are sooo good!!

Dr has HRT improved your anxiety and depression?

Hi DR Haver , can you please link the supplement form Amazon ( Zinc) you mentioned? Thanks 🤗

44years old had a historectomy, iam 63,quality live everyday what to use.?pretty healthy. Thanks Julia sa

what should I do? Menopause hit me like a ton of bricks at age 48, threw my thyroid out of balance for a whole year (hashimotos), gained a ton of unwanted weight really fast, at the same time discovered I have metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes. I'VE NEVER BEEN MORE SICK IN MY LIFE! It's been going on for 3 years. I am on HRT, metformin, statin & synthroid. Healthy diet, intermittent fasting & exercise are helping some of the symptoms, but NOT enough to lose ANY weight or ANY of this belly! So what should I do? Just more healthy eating & exercise?

I'm in the UK I was suffering alot, nobody told me about even the perimenopause it was not even a thing, but even when I was young I suffered from fainting with periods. I thought finishing periods would be great for me. It took me 4 yrs to get onto HRT cos I was going through terrible life symptoms but my doctor wouldn't give me HRT cos I had a lump in my breast, but luckily nothing. I've had depression all my life. Too many things to tell you, my father just died he's in texas of dementia. I cannot sleep at all. I think it's more I have lots of trauma in life. I'm trying to get out of it.

I am 54 shy of 55 in September 2022 and still get my period. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in August 2015 at 48 years old, 1 month shy of 49 years of age. My mother passed away the month prior, July 2015. I was hospitalized in a severe flare of my UC in March 2017, got a DVT blood clot April 2017, and have been on Warfarin since. So, I am a catch 22 patient, that in the height of Peri Menopause that cannot use HRT, leafy green, vitamin K because of blood thinners. I used to be a athlete, gym rat, and worked out all the time until my diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis. I have extreme symptoms of Peri Menopause on top of a chronic disease. Symptoms, fatigue, mood swings, period short and long, migraine with it, heart racing and slowing (Afib), bloating, and feel like some days are just out of control. So, I am that unique patient, and have to suffer. I am already higher risk of colorectal cancer from UC. I am checked routinely with colonoscopies.

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Big hugs to you.

@Michbeachlover

2 жыл бұрын

@@maryclairehavermd8473 I wish I was in Texas to see you. I live in Boston, MA. I am so glad I came across your videos. They are spot on and made me feel better. I knew I wasn't going crazy, but feel like it sometimes. Love your videos and continue to talk about this subject. I have told my daughter because it is not talked about at all. It's your in peri menopause and then your period will stop for 12 months and then your in menopause. Thank you for what you do!!

Great content- you are intense- man when u tap it looks and feels and sounds like you have a bat in your hand and ur abt to take off. Love your content.

Can people with HBP take Magnesium L-Threonate for Menopause ( brain fog 🧠 )

Yup, yup, yup, you are 1000% right!!!!!! My ob ordered estrogen and progesterone for me. Thank you so much for all your feedback !!!

How long do you stay on HRT? Does insurance cover it?

How do I integrate the diet into daily meals for my husband and 28 year daughter that also need to lose some weight?

Mary Claire, what are your thoughts about bio identical hormone replacement therapy? Thank you

@crh251

Жыл бұрын

She’s on the E patch and oral P. I am too.

Texas is about to be the statistic State for the longest living and most healthy women in history in about 20 years.

HELL YES!!!! Thank you!! So tired of the fucking side eye when I talk about this! Even with personal trainers!!!

What if I have ibs and gastritis and jave to eat low fodmap. So many foods give me bloating and tummy issues. The fiber thing is hard, fiber gives me issues.

Can you share the studies with links?

Can menopause be affected by having a micro pituitary adenoma? How can HRT help if you are estrogen dominant that led to fibroids and endo.?

I heard what you said about tamoxifen. Would you say the same about Raloxifene? I’m postmenopausal and on that due to high risk of breast cancer and secondarily, osteopenia.

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

It is great for bones and spares the breast tissue.

i have been dealing with brain fog , muscles tightness and tired all the time. i had a ovary cyst removed i have only one ovary . my doc put me on a menopause match to start my period again

Good evening doctor, what's the best HRT combo ( estrogen and progesterone) that are available? And which ones are you taking right now? Thank you!

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

It depends on the patient, her needs and budget.

how do I know if my estradial patch is high enough??

I’m 56 I had a hysterectomy got to keep my ovaries back 10 years ago. So my question is am I post menopausal and if that’s the case I have this brain fog can I take hormone replacement therapy? Would I be candidate for that in this scenario or is it too late for me?

Help!!! Had full hysterectomy, plus fibromyalgia. Taking LyricA ? Does that make my memory issues worse ?

Depth perception and balance issues

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

My dr put me on gabapentin for sleep and pain. ugh! Makes me feel like crap. cant do it!!

How do you know if you are candidate for HRT? I am doing it but not sure if it works. I have been doing it for a year with not much change.

Question, if your body naturally goes through menopause, why would we want to put anything back to replace what it’s supposed to do naturally, and if you do go on hormone replacement, are you supposed to take it forever ?

Sleep! What’s that? I no longer sleep as a result of menopause 😢

Can I take HRT if I got thyroid cysts, noduls on the left thyroid .The left part of thyroid was removed.U also have breast cyst.Pls help Dr Marie . Yvonne

Morning doctor, what do you mean about you're not getting off HRT. Do you mean you will be on HRT for the rest of your life? Is it ok for someone in their 80s who've gone through menopause but had total hysterectomy within the last 2 years with no signs of cancer in the biopsy and no follow up medication.

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

No one recommends starting HRT for a new patient at that age, but continuing someone who has done well since menopause may be an option.

So, my mom is 82, African-American, has had 5 kids. Long story short. A surgeon gave her a full hysterectomy including fallopian tubes at about 80.5 years old. She has always looked about 20 years younger than her age even right before the surgery. Well after the surgery she aged very quickly and she feels like she is dying. Not only is her hair thin, skin extremely lax and wrinkling, but she has anxiety, balance issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, brain fog, and emotional. Doctors will not refer her for bioidentical HRT or any HRT because "it could cause cancer". She is in Las Vegas. Can she get a telephone appointment with you?

@debbee18

Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to your mom. I hope you can find the right doctor who can give her what she needs to be well. There is a doctor out there. Don’t give up!

@sesame7551

Жыл бұрын

Hope you were able to find help for your mom ❤

@VivSees

7 ай бұрын

Surgery like that on an 82 yr old!!! Omg! What an unethical doctor. Sounds like the doctor needed to be paid for an unnecessary surgery. Despicable!

According to this great information, German doctors are malpracticing....i am about to fly abroad to get a normal ethich OB gyn. That is so unfair for us women....having an under low quality of life during all these years.

Can you start HRT at 56 of age? You mentioned why is a 70 yr old still on HRT. Can I start HRT at 56 and continue for how long?

I’ve “heard” that HRT should be avoided due to stroke risk. Can you comment somewhere on this?

@maryclairehavermd8473

2 жыл бұрын

There is no increased clotting risk with transdermal/transmucosal forms of estrogen

I had trouble with Word finding

I am worried about taking HRT because of my mom’s breast cancer

I happen to go to a place that specializes in LGBTQ community and because of if this they are way more informed about hormones. My Male Dr. listens to me and prescribed me T gel with no argument. My female gyno (not affiliated with same clinic) told me to go to a pellet place because she won’t prescribe T as it’s not FDA approved for women. She also tried to get me to switch my bio identical hormones to Premarin! The trans community is pushing women’s menopausal health forwards!

What can I do if I can't take estrogen

I had a moment a week ago where I looked at my son and was like "Oh yeah, he has braces". My anxiety has been so bad it's been so it's making it so much worse. I have an appt with my OB next Friday. I hate it! You mentioned not to do HRT with liver disease. Does that mean "fatty liver"?