This is a conversation, both men and women NEED to listen to! Can I ask you all a favour? If you enjoy this episode, could you please hit the like button 👍🏾 it helps us massively. Appreciate you all! 🙏🏽

@Fulfilled-leaders

4 ай бұрын

Just did💫👌😊

@kittydeleo4043

4 ай бұрын

Agree! Thank you for doing this podcast!

@froufou100

4 ай бұрын

Oh wow, I never thought you would discuss such a subject. Thank you. I am going through peri-menopause, and it's pure hell even with HRT and anti-depressant...

@carnivoreheals

4 ай бұрын

Hey, Steven, I would love it if you would interview Dr. Ken Berry and/or Dr. Anthony Chaffee on the carnivore diet. I’m in a group with Dr. Berry that has thousands of members. We are getting our health back at all ages beyond our wildest dreams. This could help so many people in your audience. Thank you!

@aj68725

4 ай бұрын

Thank you again for another great interview. I really appreciate the fact that you do your homework and read the material related to your guests. There’s nothing worse than interviewing knowledgeable guests without proper preparation- makes you look like an incompetent idiot. (Unfortunately, there are a few KZreadrs whom you’ve interviewed 🙄who make this elementary mistake 😐).

I started menopause at 53 and did it without any supplements. I fasted often. I was also very aware not to fan myself when having hot flashes - especially in the corporate environment where I worked (also with family) because of the stigma. I was told at 56 that I am getting too old to be promoted. Started my own companies at 59😊 healthy and energetic at 61 and going strong.

@annielin2894

4 ай бұрын

I agree I am 49 I fasted too frequently! This allow me to slow my menopause!

@workhardplayharderx2

4 ай бұрын

Everyone has diff. symptoms, I was at my BEST at 49.... 52 has been a struggle with insomnia@@annielin2894

@vchgs2872

4 ай бұрын

Too old to be promoted 💔 Things women have to contend with. I'm so happy you started your own company. That's where I'm headed too, 51, and I no longer have the patience for corporate stuff and performance reviews 😅 All the best to you.

@gardyloo3093

4 ай бұрын

I'm the same! I'm 60 now, and had the symptoms at age 56-57. Fasting got rid of it. Also a healthy lifestyle. Menopause is a natural transition. Our bodies were perfectly designed to go through it all without taking artificial hormones.

@gardyloo3093

4 ай бұрын

@@vchgs2872 I think men in their 50's get just as discriminated against as we do. Ageism sees no gender.

My wife is 49 and perimenopausal but doing all the right things to deal with it, exercise, diet, sleep, hormones. We talk about it a lot and even discussed this podcast while soaking in the tub together this evening. It is hard to know if you are doing everything you can but we talk and I do my best to support her. Guys need to step up and be more supportive and understanding. Thanks for discussing this topic.

@NBnNC

4 ай бұрын

Your wife is blessed to have you!

@squirrelboss7067

4 ай бұрын

lol

@tarawiselove

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting. You describe what a husband does... He husbands.

@ladybug3380

4 ай бұрын

You’re a great husband 🤗I hope she appreciates you.

@brightspacebabe

4 ай бұрын

She is blessed to have you as a husband!!Menopause symptoms come on fast, are worrying and frustrating, and cannot be “cured” with A magic pill or HRT. God bless and much more success with her knowledge and healing and your patience ❤❤❤

Pretty freakin cool that a young man is doing a deep dive on an issue that touches the life of every woman in her 40's & 50's.

@decimustv4257

17 күн бұрын

The big problem I have with your comment is that you are praising someone who is untrustworthy and unreliable. Just look at his other videos, and if you are honest and objective you will clearly see that he often gives the spotlight to quacks and conspiracy theorists. Such a person cannot be deemed as a trusted source of information. This particular woman, however, may be legitimate. I don't know, so I reserve judgement on her. Finally, another black mark against the CEO guy is that he's the face of Heul, which as you probably know is junk food masquerading as cheap health food. If you truly want to be healthy, eat natural foods, not chemical concoctions like Heul.

@lorrainefryer

13 күн бұрын

@@decimustv4257I also love this guy, we are all entitled to our own thoughts and opinions, please remember that.

@gilliandowney5225

5 күн бұрын

30s 40s and 50s

Had I not found these videos I would be convinced that I was dying. Heart palpitations, migraines, itchy skin, insomnia, pure rage, crying spells, the list goes on and on! I’m 43 and I literally do not recognize myself. Thank God for KZread… because the 800.00 a month that I pay for health insurance is absolutely USELESS! My husband needs to watch this with me. I think he thinks I’m crazy 😌

@KS-un3pi

Ай бұрын

The insurance game is busted!! I hate insurance controls how your visit is coded, if they will pay for it and that goes for medicine/supplements too. Seems the only reason to have it is for meds and catastrophic events. Otherwise it is a bust.

@vickywitton1008

Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@DetroitKim

Ай бұрын

I've had multiple issues related to endometriosis and perimenopause - nearly everything that helped or fixed issue was not covered by insurance - in many ways insurance is a big fat scam imo

@SA-sb7rt

Ай бұрын

Same here 💔

@Linesthat-defineMe

Ай бұрын

Also My husband thinks I am crazy , nobody is there to tolerate you.

When I was going through menopause, my husband told me to "fix it" and to "stop making excuses" , that "other women" didn't experience the same things that I was experiencing. There was no compassion or empathy no matter how much I tried to explain what was happening inside of me. We are no longer married. Maybe if I told him it was the equivalent of his testicles shrinking to nothing, he would have been more receptive.

@melanatedandlovingit1305

4 ай бұрын

Shocking behaviour from these neanderthal men. Ewwww... glad u got rid

@susanbowman3865

4 ай бұрын

Feel free to add to his “testicles shrinking to nothing” that he stops ejaculating. Since we lose the ability to make babies why shouldn’t they. That’ll get their attention and quick.

@hope4truthlight162

4 ай бұрын

Same. Mine told me I was making it all up so I didn’t have to go get a job. It came on just as the last children were leaving homeschool. I’d have divorced him too, God took him away. But it hurt at the time. Grateful to have moved beyond. I’ve reprogrammed my mind. I got you.

@MariaRomero-wf6kc

4 ай бұрын

I am sorry. Thank you for sharing. At least I don’t feel alone now. I am still trying to figure this out and try different hormone therapy. I am sorry. hang in there. 🙏🏻

@Waya420

4 ай бұрын

with the way he sounds he would have most likely said you are overreacting my ex was the same way. just horrible people.

My spouse and I are separating after 25 years of marriage and 28 years together. Why? I boil it down to menopause. I helped him through a decade of Lyme Disease issues; I was his "patient advocate" to the point that doctors and I emailed each other to help with his care, from fitness, diet, and naturopath to specialists. I'm a year into menopause, and I'm "too much." It breaks my heart.

@sarahclement3679

3 ай бұрын

So sorry

@1STBUCKLEY

3 ай бұрын

I can't take drugs, highly reactive but I have been using bio identical progesterone from wellsprings. USA company. Not licensed in UK been available over 30years no side effects. It's given me a bit of life back. Also a estrogen progesterone version.

@nmartins7714

3 ай бұрын

Forget about that trash man. And learn a lesson from all of this. 1st The person has to think about herself and then about the other.

@GermanShepherdDaphne

3 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry. You deserve better

@joincoffee9383

3 ай бұрын

Most marriages are like that. That’s why in some places in the world girls started not getting into marriages or partnerships cause they foresee the end.

Sweating I can deal with, hot flashes I can deal with. What I can’t deal with is the paralyzing fear, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.

@susandixon8778

2 ай бұрын

I went through it all. It was absolutely horrible! Thank God for HRT!!

@taliadavis4297

Ай бұрын

I understand.

@carrier7399

Ай бұрын

St. John's Wort and some natural supplements helped me, immensely. Watch some of Dr. Berg's videos.

@user-cc5od3zk4p

Ай бұрын

The fear and anxiety hit me and I have always had nerves of steel. Especially with driving. It went away after a couple of years. Magnesium tablets and topical magnesium helped and still help now. Takes the edge off.

@Callitout-kl1uq

Ай бұрын

I didn’t realize how much menopause had negatively impacted my ability to manage stress and my emotions until I went on HRT for temp regulation and sleep issues. It’s been amazingly helpful.

My wife asked me to listen to this podcast. I am glad I did. I will do what I can to be more supportive of her but I hope the medical industry does the same.

@JubeeBijou

2 ай бұрын

I just sent it to my husband.

@Elhastezy888

Ай бұрын

Thank you sir 🤍 for posting and for trying. Wishing you both many many blessings

@tdmccoy1211

Ай бұрын

I know my husband wouldn't 😢

@SANNAsewglam

Ай бұрын

That is the Best Gift you could give to your wife! Listening to the podcast. My husband watched a Dr Phil episode on menopause. I believe it's saving our marriage. When I told my husband buckle up...we're in for a bumpy ride😅 He looked at me with fear. The toughest part for me is the anxiety that he doesn't love me....but then he does something sweet and with empathy and my world is back to normal.

@Elhastezy888

Ай бұрын

@@tdmccoy1211 hope/pray/wish somehow that changes..... whether through his kindness/understanding or your getting relief...... somehow 💕

When I first hit menopause, I actually gained 18 lbs and couldn't lose it for the longest time. Tried pills, vitamins, and just made things worse. Now, I'm using the Aspect Health sensor, watching my diet, keeping tabs on my hormones, and even doing a bit of exercise, even though I'm already 53 yo

@angeliadelossantos88

4 ай бұрын

Six months ago I began seeing a functional medicine doc and it has been a game changer. Finally someone taking me seriously and Im now on HRT! Of course, the expensive health insurance I pay a premium on every month will not cover my doc visits. Proof that the current system wants us drug dependent and chronically ill.

@annelbeab8124

4 ай бұрын

.... "even doing a bit of exercise". I can only recommend resistance training with weights (can easily be done at home) and walks. Both changed my life.

@suzh4187

4 ай бұрын

@@angeliadelossantos88wow…but viagra for men is paid by insurance. 🙄

@DNACHOST

4 ай бұрын

Go exercise and stop taking pills

@a.leehilliard4716

4 ай бұрын

Ramp up the exercise. It will make a big difference.

I started perimenopause at 37, then like a text book countdown I started dropping one menstrual cycle a year for ten years. 47 was apparently "early" to be fully in menopause and my doc recommended a bone scan as it could increase my risk of osteoporosis. Interestingly, my bones were strong and perfectly fine and the lady who did the scan told me she sees this in many overweight women like me, and its one of the very few advantages to being heavier. Basically, we are constantly weight lifting due to the excess body mass we carry, so our bones are stronger. Im carrying an excess of around 30lbs. Im now 52, and have suffered what I would call challenging, but not crippling symptoms. I have never felt the need to take HRT as I didnt ever feel that debilitated by menopause. I had almost every "symptom" but luckily to a lesser degree than some ladies who I know struggle terribly. I feel absolutely fabulous at 52, most symptoms have now left and Im loving this new phase. I have made a few lifestyle and nutritional changes that Im happy to share if it helps others..... Vit D daily - 4000iu Marine collagen suppliment in my morning coffee - this has had a very beneficial impact of the aches and pains for sure. Stopped using so many chemicals on my body, quit dying my hair and went silver and started making my own organic soaps as a hobby. I use the 16.8 fasting routine which has helped my gut massively. Daily serving of blueberries and apple with a good prebiotic natural yoghurt. Eat good quality meats and make a lot of bone broth and collegen based soups from organic animal joints. Grow my own veg - (I dont have a huge space but I try my best) Walk at least 30 mins a day, mostly more than that with my dog. Limit alcohol for special occasions, also watch caffine intake. Drink enough water (this makes such a difference to my mental clarity) Get a good night's sleep, have a good sleep routine (I dont have a TV in my bedroom) Dont watch the news - its always bad and depressing. Practice gratitude, count your blessings in life. Get out with friends, laugh, and certainly NEVER say "Im getting old" Most of all ladies, keep a positive mindset as much as you can, we can often talk ourselves into feeling low by our attitudes to what we are facing. Im here as proof that there is a fabulous life after menopause, its not a "decline" , its a freedom!!

@carliebeau5329

4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on you. But the point is that is your body . It's very personal as your story tells. Your advice because your body succeeded will not help another women's body as we are all made different . But enjoy. It's a crap shoot

@porshacohen7941

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comprehensive list of recommendations ❤

@Elena-fe3os

4 ай бұрын

After 35, realized I do not tolerate the hair colour..stopped and for a while I just have highlights. I had some problems with a knee, felt tired, stressed, had delays in period..I ignored most of the things , did not give importance, did not thought much about them. Then , around 40 gained a lot of weight. 60lbs, along a year.. thought is the change in lifestyle, a more sedentary life. 2022 started gym again, abandoned. Beginning of 2023 , so, 3 years overweight, went again , lost weight , lifting weights, gained strength. .. discovered that I am less tolerant to people, started to cut many from my life, changed a lot, had hot flushes, for a bone graft had some blood tests and had vit D very low..then , I realized that my period is gone.. missing for months. Only then I put all together , thought about menopause and realized that I knew nothing , I was not ready.. I entered in another stage of my life and had no clue. 44 . Thank you for your advice. Will make bone broth and seek collagen powder ...bought vitamins . I think the face saw major changes and do not think is from losing weight..but, loss of collagen and estrogen.. I woke up looking to an older self, overnight.

@carolinehill8325

4 ай бұрын

Your bones are good because your extra adipose tissue produces estrone.

@Junkinsally

4 ай бұрын

@@carliebeau5329-I think if women would actually DO the things this woman is doing they too would feel better. Most just are complaining because they don’t want to change their lives to handle it.

My 92 year old nanny mae took HRT until she was 71 and says this is way she is still thriving and out walking every day and has all her mental faculties ✨

@Davina29080

Ай бұрын

When did your nanny Mae start taking HRT?

@keekeemyfirstcat8410

7 күн бұрын

I started at surgical menospause, age 43. I am 69 now and will not quit HRT.

@Melh05

4 күн бұрын

@@keekeemyfirstcat8410 What type of HRT are you taking? My Ob-Gyn just prescribed me oral Estradiol and progesterone. I’m a little concerned about blood clots although I’m not a smoker, 55 and in good health

I’ve been a nurse for 12 years and she’s right…most providers are clueless on this topic, which is why I’m here listening with all of you. God bless this woman and God bless my husband for putting up with my MAN-O-pause (zero desire).

@stj971

2 ай бұрын

Most providers are clueless, period.

@lisalebeau2684

2 ай бұрын

The nurses are the backbone and the brains in so many offices. I love you peeps

@paulmuaddib3470

2 ай бұрын

I believe my wife 47 has been going through this for a about 6 months now, we have be very close and married for nearly 25 years, we now are like strangers she hardly looks at me and I'm sleeping on the sofa, my frustration and lack of connection makes makes me angry anxious and I actually cried at work a few days ago, I'm a stand up man but my best friend and life partner is 99% gone , I'm trying very hard to understand buying her roses telling her I'm here for her etc but she's not even interested in going for a coffee with me, I'm trying hard to control the resentment of detachment but its extremely powerful mix of emotions from my end, I love and miss my best friend the mother of my children my wife, I'm on my own with this in real pain, it seems selfish but the effect of this seems to be hurting me more . My beautiful wife has lost who she was , its like her shine has gone for me only and work etc she is her normal self, We used to spend every single minute after work together loving our bubble just us even holding hand feeling blessed for what we have, she struggles to even make eye contact now I feel iv lost my wife .

I had only one symptom of menopause and that is my periods simply stopped. My doctor did blood tests and asked me if I wanted hormones. I said, "No". I was around 51years old. To this day, I have never had a hot flash or any other problems. I just turned 80 years old.

@HannahPartington-lu9bn

4 ай бұрын

My mum had a bad menopause , heart palpitations, anxiety, but she declined HRT . Mum is 86 now and very healthy ( on no medication for anything )

@PeaceIsYeshua

4 ай бұрын

@@Judith, what is your diet? Do you eat lots of animal fats? That’s supposed to really help. ​ The carnivore women are sailing through menopause _without_ any HRT! I recommend everyone listen to Elizabeth Bright and Lisa Wiedeman (carnivore Doctor). They recommend LOTS of saturated animals fats-like the equivalent of 1-2 sticks of butter a day. Your adrenals, thyroid and hormones all need saturated fat!s ❤

@judithgallegos1748

4 ай бұрын

@@PeaceIsYeshua I have skipped breakfast since I was a child, except for one cup of coffee, a sandwich for lunch and a dinner from scratch. I eat meat, but prefer fish. Lots of olive oil. My family is from Spain and I tend to prepare foods from Spain. Also, my favorite food is chocolate!

@PeaceIsYeshua

4 ай бұрын

@@judithgallegos1748 That’s awesome! Thank you!! ❤️

@TheSimaralynn

4 ай бұрын

Que suerte la suya. Que bueno

Who knew that the only thing worse than having a period is NOT having a period? Thank you for the interesting podcast.

@fostertheweekend

4 ай бұрын

this

@ivalani

4 ай бұрын

Well said!👍👍👍

@tamasynclare913

4 ай бұрын

This made me laugh out loud. It's hilariously true!

@lolaispure4296

4 ай бұрын

Right?

@emh8861

4 ай бұрын

I miss my period. 🤣

I am one suffering in silence. Divorced and scared to start a relationship with a great man because I'm afraid of all my menopause baggage. Thinning hair, hot flash, low libido, night sweats, brain fog etc etc etc. It is truly depressing. Great interview. Thanks for helping share the light on this.

@nolamama3558

2 ай бұрын

Girl. Don't do that! Let this be your moment to take care of YOU! This video made me finally look for a doctor who specializes in HRT. Appointment is up-coming, but I am now actually hopeful for the first time in years. Please, don't let one more day go by without looking into it. It's so hard to take time to focus on ourselves, I know. I see your username says mom, so as one mom to another, you can't take care of everyone else the way you want to unless you are in a good place yourself. I wish I could reach out and hug you. You are NOT alone.

@maribenevidess

2 ай бұрын

A woman at any age can have health issues that can affect relationships. If you a have a great men that wants to start something with you just go for it. Life is just too short to be losing those chances. Start your treatments, take care of yourself and enjoy the new guy.

@rosegomez6591

Ай бұрын

Hi, don't suffer for now until you look into a HRT try this natural Therapy Hormones Estradiol, and progesterone is what I start with and a form of omega, a vitamin, D, C your magnesium a good quality pillow. Brisk walks and eat small meals through day. , I promise it will help you. I know how you are feeling, and I care. I was there. DR, PLATT wellness center. you can buy his hormone therapy online and its natural helps 100 percent. I plan to try HRT but for now this is a great start. Water aerobics in the summer. Its ok not to be okay

@travelpro23

23 күн бұрын

@@maribenevidesslove this advice. ❤

@mypointofview1111

19 күн бұрын

Get a cat not a man. They're loving, loyal and don't demand sex when you're not in the mood

As I listen to this podcast I am infuriated. For 12 years I have suffered a litany of symptoms that doctors claimed were in my head. I have been told nothing is wrong with me, that I eat too much, that I don’t exercise enough, that I had bipolar disorder. I have been dismissed by over 50 doctors. And all along I have been suffering with perimenopause. My marriage has suffered and my quality of life has been sub par. I sit here and think that if one of these doctors listened to me I could have gotten HRT and my life would be oh so different. I’m with Dr. Mary Claire Haver with this needs to change. I’m on board with this movement!

@randl7423

Күн бұрын

I'm so sorry you've been on such a frustrating journey. Being diagnosed with bipolar isn't something insulting or negative, though - BP meds changed my life for the better. That may not be the case for you; I assume there are plenty of reasons you disagree with the diagnosis. And hormone imbalance may in fact be all that's going on for you. But I just wanted to weigh in that an accurate bipolar diagnosis can be an amazing gateway to a better life, for some.

“Are we not as important as we were when we were fertile? Do our lives not matter?” THANK YOU for asking these questions! ❤

@lilianawebb8687

4 ай бұрын

😊 I was so happy when my period left. We are all different. Thank you for taking about it And for the good advise.

@annehathaway2107

4 ай бұрын

Not acvording to mothetnatire your purpose is ovet..sigh

@user-en2ct8ql4g

4 ай бұрын

No you are not, the same thing applies to men, there is a physical and cognitive decline in men, and eventually they no longer are part of the workforce.

@kellyprice1024

4 ай бұрын

​@@lilianawebb8687 I was too. It was the best part. 😊

@nmartins7714

3 ай бұрын

seWhen I heard this question coming from a doctor, I even thought it was strange, since the issue is not that women matter during their childbearing years. If they undergo fertility treatments, they are not or are not. But the real issue isn't even the person, it's the money. So, no, it doesn't matter at any age. The way any crime against women is not even taken into account shows this.

I'm a 47 year old woman and I've never cried so hard watching a podcast. All of the unnecessary confusion, pain, isolation, cruelty, it's criminal. Thank you, both of you, for raising the bar. ❤

@aprilkitten

3 ай бұрын

I agree. Its time that we all wake up to the truth and realize that our government and our medical system was not designed to keep us happy or healthy or to protect us from unnecessary suffering unless they could profit by doing so. Hiding the truth and causing suffering is essential for their business to be successful. The system is rigged so that they can profit off of our ignorance. None of this was a mistake, no, it was all intentional. I'm 66 a nutritionist and just retired from the UC Hospital's Center for Women's Health and have been watching this happen for decades. We can't depend on MDs anymore, except to provide catastrophic care, or the government. We can only depend on ourselves and therefore we must educate ourselves and our children extremely well. There's a lot of good books out there and a lot of educational material including alternative options for health and happiness including the infinite power of our consciousness. They do not want you to know the the truth or to find the answers, but all the answers are out there, you just need to know where to look and many of those wonderful healers are right here on KZread! I wish you well & encourage much reading! 🤗🌸🌿

@innagotavita6117

3 ай бұрын

47? I was swinging off chandeliers! It was the best time in my life. This woman is way too dramatic

@helenalovelock1030

3 ай бұрын

@@innagotavita6117 no she’s not she’s a professional in the field so she sees thousands of women. I’m pretty sure she knows a lot more than you do. You clearly were lucky swinging from your chandelier and not having problems but many women don’t just sail through it

@redlady3123

3 ай бұрын

@@innagotavita6117 Be thankful and less judgy. Your experience is just that. Yours. This woman is now validated. You can’t take that away from her.

@fifitheflowerpot

3 ай бұрын

​@@innagotavita6117😂I was playing football and men of my age were looking like What 😮did she really kick the ball over that big high wall. At 47 I was fit slim sexy as hell 😅

This woman needs a humanitarian award. This information is so eye opening!

This stuff is life-changing. I asked for help and guidance. I felt so lost and out of control. Thank you for your help. I have been a bedside nurse for 20 years. I have spent my life helping care for people yet when I needed help, no one was there for me. I cried out for help. Your videos landed on my laptop.

It’s refreshing to see a show hosted by a man in his youth with this as the focal topic. I salute you.

@wannabrew8718

4 ай бұрын

It's on purpose

@mojo2679

4 ай бұрын

He's 31

@charkk1228

3 ай бұрын

Me too. I’m impressed. Kudos to him!

@AnnaMcMurray

2 ай бұрын

yes he is young @@mojo2679

@lizakroberts

2 ай бұрын

Yes 👍

I came here because I turned 58 yesterday. I am at the height of my misery with menopause. But instead of the symptoms diminishing, they continue to get worse. This started already 14 years ago with missed periods. Now I can’t sleep for more than three hours at a time because of the Inferno that breaks out inside when I try. I sweat so hard some nights. I change pajamas three times. Even my socks and my pillow are soaked. I have always been denied estrogenbecause I have a heart condition. But now I’m demanding it. I’m going to die from the sleep loss if something else doesn’t get me first. Please pray for me I can’t stop crying.

@mjbreeze

4 ай бұрын

Me too !!!

@knyghtsword

4 ай бұрын

Have you tried wild yam? It's a progesterone cream. Research the benefits of it. You may find relief by going to natural sources.

@nancydennis_wright8342

4 ай бұрын

Hush Mama,there's something called soursop leaves and molasses. Maybe u could try some

@DarkAngel2512

4 ай бұрын

Oh sweetheart. Im so sorry. Ive had insomnia that bad but Im not meno yet so dreading it if my sleep will get worse. Pls dont leave it even if youre too tired to follow up doc app. As youre putting your heart under pressure if you dont sleep well. I hope everything works out for you xx

@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786

4 ай бұрын

@@DarkAngel2512 thx 🙏 I see the cardiologist this week. I’ll also be starting estrogen this week. Fingers crossed it’ll stop the inferno

I am not sure when my menopause started, but I think it was around the age of 44, or 45. I am now 49; I have been on HRT on and off for almost 2 years. Some of the symptoms eased, like my endless night sweats and hot flushes, but I have a plethora of other ones: aches and pains, terrible brain fog, gastrointestinal issues, bladder issues, and tiredness because I can't sleep properly. But above all, I am constantly irritable. Anything and everyone annoys me. I turned into a different person, one that I don't recognise and don't like. I feel like my old self has gone and someone else has taken over my body and my soul. I hate every single minute of menopause.

@fiesta5840

Ай бұрын

Me too. I am 47. Not sure it's perimenopause as my periods are still regular but all symptoms I have

@brmcnallen

Ай бұрын

Did your HRT include testosterone?

@danifrade1403

Ай бұрын

@@brmcnallen I don’t think so; I use Evorel sequi patches

@amyschiavo215

Ай бұрын

I was on HRT for a few years and found that my body was not absorbing them. I switched to bio identical hormones and I feel way better. I also got on testosterone which I wasn’t on before and it changed my life. My libido is way better, I have more energy, I feel stronger! Currently I get the estrodial and testosterone pellets and take progesterone by mouth. Find a good hormone doc and get some current bloodwork done to determine what you need. I’m sorry you’re struggling. It is not easy to figure out at first. Don’t give up! You might just need to change up your treatment that works better for your body.

@danifrade1403

Ай бұрын

@@amyschiavo215 thank you! what are bio identical hormones? Out of curiosity, are you in the UK?

I’m married to a gynecologist and I had do advocate for myself both to him and my endocrinologist. I found myself apologizing for my moods when I could physiologically not control how my body was reacting to my environment. Finally went to a woman clinic and HRT is awesome

@crystalmasters8582

28 күн бұрын

Sad that men in the field married to women can't or won't help them.

My mum started acting like a bear with a sore head and was in her late 40s at the time. My dad and i took it for as long as we could, thinking it might just be SAD (it was during the winter months) but eventually it was clear something was seriously wrong and we had to stage a kind of 'intervention' and make her go to the doctors. I'm sure she was peri-menopausal too but this was her thyroid and she was VERY deficient. There are so many things that can hit you at this time of life, like a brick. Be nice to middle aged ladies. They are probably hanging on by a thread for one reason or another.

@heatherhall3452

4 ай бұрын

SAD as in sudden adult death syndrome - like sudden infant death syndrome ❓ and you can’t connect the dots 🤯💉💉💉⚰️🕳️🪦 💐 ever heard of a Lie ?

@FebbieG

3 ай бұрын

​@@heatherhall3452Seasonal Affective Disorder. People get it during the winter when the sun isn't up as much and they stay inside more. Some people in really hot places can get it in the summer if they get reclusive to stay out of the heat.

@kernow1273

3 ай бұрын

Well done you! I was the same. I think I wad peri menopausal for a decade. My poor family🫣

@MoonPhaze5

3 ай бұрын

​@@FebbieGI get that. 😳 it's horrible.

@jlf6803

3 ай бұрын

Yay for your intervention and you didn't just leave like others.

Summary: HRT, vitamin d, fasting (16:8), fibre, protein, creatine, strength training. What a great Dr and Stephen thank you for such an informative chat

@TheWBWoman

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@annehathaway2107

4 ай бұрын

If you take hrt do you have to take it for life? Otherwise all symptoms come back again surely?

@lucillesmith3798

4 ай бұрын

​@@annehathaway2107apparently it doesn't work like that. But also many people chose to stay on HRT long term

@shaunalarrabee2372

4 ай бұрын

Just want to mention that fasting is not a good idea for those of us with gallbaldder issues. Made mine worse.

@klarap.7260

4 ай бұрын

Was ist HRT?

I just want to cry at how badly the medical industry has failed me.😢

Im a 58 year old woman went through menopause at 54. Had no supplements for support, experienced all the symptoms including hot flushes. Had a fan at work and talked about it weather ppl wanted to hear it or not. I needed to validate myself..that im not going crazy...just doing menopause. Sooo yes...talk about it. People do support each other. Thank you both 🙏

@Shay3356

2 күн бұрын

I also went through menopause without any medical help/medication etc. I’m happy I just trusted the process, I are better, worked on my mental health etc. 👌

Just amazing that a man on a leading podcast is talking about this I absolutely love Stephen for this because I'm sure a lot of his core audience aren't very interested in this topic so it was very brave of him. As a 48 year old woman this was truly a fantastic episode for me ❤❤❤❤

@alliecravulz

4 ай бұрын

That is sad if it is the case. His audience has mothers, grandmothers, aunts... everyone should care to an extent

@bigblue2019

3 ай бұрын

thinking the same!

@KN-ms4xk

3 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more❤ Thank you Stephen!!!

@loveschile7339

3 ай бұрын

Agreed! I was shocked to see this topic. Amazing man.

@horsenaturalbaby

3 ай бұрын

Carnivore diet has been so helpful in perimenopause

I’m so thankful for this video. I turned 45 this year and peri-menopause hit me like a brick. Starting in January was my first menstrual cycle change after being like clockwork my whole life. Starting the end of February I started to bleed - then I kept bleeding. I gained like 40lbs, can’t sleep, digestion was crap, felt like crap, and quite honestly felt more mentally out of sorts. In total this year I’ve spent 9 months with no break of menstruation. By April I went in to my OB for my Pap smear with the thought they were going to check my hormones at the visit as I specifically noted on the appointment of my never ending period. During that visit they weren’t even going to do it!! I’m like, are you kidding? This is not normal and something is wrong. I forced them begrudgingly to order the labs, while being brushed off to be told “well your heading in to menopause and this is just what happens”. Such horse shit that I have to advocate for myself to get care. Wouldn’t you know it, I have extremely high estrogen (which, I know is opposite of menopause) but maybe someone else has gone through what I’m still going through. Basically to sum up my entire year: I’ve had multiple biopsies and ultrasounds, I have/had polyps in my endometrial lining of my uterus, I’ve had one procedure to have it all cleaned out, they put me on 10mg of progesterone, and all of that didn’t do crap. I’ve been in at least 5 times this year and every time they say my only option is bloody birth control or having a hysterectomy. I tried to ask them about some sort of hormone therapy or if they even checked to see if my testosterone is out of whack with the rest. I’m changing my provider in the new year since Kaiser has epically let me down. The audacity of any doctor telling me that my condition is just something I’ll have to deal with until I hit actual menopause? Bleeding every fucking day for like the next 5-10 years? Or having my uterus removed? Are you fucking kidding me? The medical profession is beyond letting us down, demand for your self ladies, don’t let them sell you on that “well it’s just apart of you getting older” b.s.

@lollian2782

4 ай бұрын

I hear you. It's almost as though if the computer says you're fine, despite all evidence to the contrary, medics say you're fine.

@utualan

4 ай бұрын

😢well your insistence on treatment has worked. Traditional medicine has its limitations but the medical profession also needs to wake up.

@sunmoonstars3879

4 ай бұрын

I’ve come to the realisation that main stream medicine is utterly clueless when it comes to women’s hormones. In fact I think it scares most doctors. You have to self advocate and on many occasions self prescribe. Thank god for the internet.

@denisea.9033

4 ай бұрын

Good for you for not letting up 👏🏼. I went with similar symptoms to my doctor 3 yrs ago and she said my only options were birth control, uterine ablation or hysterectomy. I thought, surely those are not my ONLY options - she also didn’t test my hormones or even ask about my diet & lifestyle. I left disgusted in the medical system once again. I’ve since been researching a lot on my own and just trying things to see what might help, so far finally finding some relief this year of many symptoms with a low carb/high fat & protein, meat heavy, whole food animal based diet - will continue to advocate for myself and experiment on myself - I won’t settle for their “only options”.

@tresjolieme81

4 ай бұрын

Weird Kaiser saved me they ran an FSH and that's all it took for the meds.

Thank you so much! My sister has been suffering for years. There is a disconnect in women's health, it doesn't feel like a priority. Let's change this. 💚🌼✌

@kathymcmc

Ай бұрын

Women's health has never been a priority.

Peri menopause, menopause, and post menopause practically ruined my life

@shellyreid2613

6 күн бұрын

I feel like it's completely disabled me as a person. Worst thing I've ever experienced/experiencing.

I gained 30 pounds, night sweats, depression, anxiety, hair loss, lack of motivation, lack of energy. nightmare scenario. doctors gave me anti depressants, and anti anxiety meds. never helped me with hormones. it ruined my life. family thought I was crazy. this should not have to happen in the 21st century.

@redrock740

4 ай бұрын

The only thing that has helped me was weekly fasting along with daily yoga and meditation. I have learned to accept I'm getting older and will have to be more careful with my lifestyle.

@fingerprint5511

4 ай бұрын

Its because its women and the Patriarchal Capitalist isn't supportive of women.

@zamev

4 ай бұрын

I hope you were able to get HRT. I did and gave my life back.

@user-rb6cp5pe1b

4 ай бұрын

I read HRT causes cancer and eating aorganiccarrot adayhelpswithhormones??

Dr. Haver: For the last couple of years, I’ve been telling my male doctors that if their testicles just dried up over night, they would also feel very ill physically & emotionally. Meno is precisely that. I’m glad you put that out there on this interview because it is 100% true!

@bushkarogfa

4 ай бұрын

💛💛💛

@SusannMarieDye

4 ай бұрын

Amen to that! I know two men that have gone through prostate cancer treatment that are experiencing basically menopause and/or post menopause. They get hot flashes because they are on hormone suppressant drugs to ward of reoccurring cancer. They also feel weaker and have lost muscle mass just like women do when not on hormone therapy. The men you are speaking of should connect with a man that has survived prostate cancer and they will have a better understanding of what we go through as women if our health is neglected and marginalized over the duration of our lives starting with perimenopause onward by the health care community. I assure you survivors of prostate cancer wish they could have their hormones back.

Women have not been a priority in this man, male world system. I have been suffering in silence for so many years. Menopause is a beast. Women need special medical health for Menopause. Mood & persnality change, Bipolar, skin itching issues, sleep, urinary issues, hot flashes, etc. The list goes on, and on. I started early 40's. Thank you for this video. I hope this conversation continues! Women matter!! ❤

I’m listening to this a second time. It’s jam packed with such great information. I am 52, menopausal & so frustrated with my PCP. I have changed my diet (Mediterranean) & starting to feel better. Smoothies & healthy fats, whole grains, fresh veg & fresh fruit. And nuts! I am walking & geting fresh air & sunshine daily. Taking my vitamin D supplement. I feel like this podcast may have extended lifespan. It certainly is going to make my remaining years more fulfilling.

@juliecarter2048

2 ай бұрын

Be careful if your getting sunlight, too much vitamin D can cause incontinence .

I was offered no relief. I was made to be afraid of hormones. My own mother suffered through it and didn't take any hormones so I too thought that was best. When I told my FEMALE doctors that I was having mood swings and hot flashes they offered me psych drugs, I thankfully refused. It is disgusting how we are treated by the medical profession and by female doctors as well. Shameful

@nataliaratnikova9963

4 ай бұрын

That's why they taught in medical school that hormones is cased cancer? I think you are smart about it. Company just promote those stuff make billions. No study at all.

@nattypatty3667

4 ай бұрын

Ah yes, it's because you're a woman ofc. HELLO, that's what's what the medical industry does. They don't take the time to truly understand their patient's issues. It's a numbers game and all about prescribing meds.

@cristinacrowe9037

4 ай бұрын

Same experience

@jennieoh8543

4 ай бұрын

You have to look a it in this perspective. A 49 year old women goes into OBGYN she is still cycling and asks to have her rx for birth control pills refilled. They are synthetic doses are pretty high she never got cancer. A 50 year old women goes to same OBGYN asks for HRT due to suicidal thoughts and all the other awful symptoms. He says no. The hormones for hrt are body identical and made from wild yams and are a tiny drop compared to BC pills. If it was not for the misreporting of WHI OBGYN would still be handing hrt to their menopausal women.

@toussalelady2234

4 ай бұрын

From my understanding some of the depression drugs are used off label, at lower doses, to reduce severe hot flashes

A huge THANK YOU to this young man for not shying away from this conversation! Thank you for discussing this topic! You really have no idea how much this means to your female viewers!

Reading the comments of women whose husbands aren't supporting them is heartbreaking. I'm im the THICK of perimenopause and I am blessed that by me explaining to my husband what's happening he has been extremely supportive.

I'm 56 and been in full menopause going on 6 years. When I was 46 I began to get round and thick. I started a structured weight lifting program and started adjusting my diet. Now I'm lean and muscular, and I'm not on any hormone therapy. I have been taking an over the counter supplement for women for over 10 years. It has reduced by hot flashes significantly. My skin is firm, no acne or blotches. Even my gynecologist is amazed I have no issues

@cheryl7688

2 ай бұрын

So what’s the over the counter supplement that works for you? Curious, thanks

@sherrydixon6204

2 ай бұрын

What supplements

@natikalucas3747

2 ай бұрын

And you're lucky!

@Qiyamah-xm4cz

2 ай бұрын

What supplement?

@justb5132

Ай бұрын

Do you mind sharing the supplement. Thank you!

It's about time this conversation was had. Women do suffer in silence. This issue is more taboo than being Republican, gay, and into S&M. So tired of women being shamed for being women. So tired of women being shamed for ageing. To the interviewer: thank you so much for being bold and brave, diving into this thought provoking topic, and asking poignant questions. To the doctor: you are a heroine ❤️.

@homemade6950

4 ай бұрын

No one needs to know any of that information. What is wrong with ppl?!

@kathleenking47

4 ай бұрын

Not all women have these symptoms..my periods just STOPPED

@zofiajaneczek184

4 ай бұрын

It’s the USA where aging is pretty much a disease and not a normal part of life. There’s a double standard out there in work places too, as older women are more apt to be dismissed from jobs compared to men. The issue is with a youth, looks, and money obsessed society. You must create your own value as you age in this nation in order to get any respect!

@kathleenking47

4 ай бұрын

@@zofiajaneczek184 there are herbs which work with menses/menopause as well

@jennifermoffitt7294

4 ай бұрын

well you don't have the protection of estrogen but your husband does.. That ok w you?@@kathleenking47

After simply watching the opening moments - I want to scream thank you! Do you have any idea what it means to an aging female to see a young man such as yourself give this topic the attention it deserves? Especially after watching the women I've loved throughout my lifetime struggle without understanding or adequate support. Women have been dying (literally) waiting for this level of acknowledgement, attention, understanding and support.

@alypat3443

4 ай бұрын

Well said, Totally agree 👍

@user-qm5nq9wg3d

4 ай бұрын

YeS!!! I have been commenting for some time requesting for Steve to get someone on to talk about Menopause because he has such a huge following and these individuals whom are taking to media platforms to get the subject of menopause and hrt and how it impacts relationships aren't getting the exposure they so desperately need!!!. I almost cried with tears of joy when I saw this video today. THANK YOU STEVE!!!!

@user-xg9nu8do6b

4 ай бұрын

well said, 100% concur

@dianebell8677

4 ай бұрын

Hallelujah, men should understand that it affects all the people around us , not just us . I have been chatting to my son , making him aware for the future , for the lovely lady in his life . I sometimes think I’m going mad ! It’s really frightening.i am on a strict healthy diet , exercise down the gym most days go to bed early , HRT and I still feel I’m treading water .The worse is when I go away and I can’t do these things so much , the wrong food , not so much exercise , any alcohol and interrupted sleep.My irritability returns , lose confidence in myself and lack positivity. It does impact my new relationship, as my partner doesn’t understand what’s going on and I’m quite good at explaining to him what I’m going through .But unfortunately his a different generation and thinks it’s a Womens problem , keep it to yourself .iv even promised not to talk about it any more , to keep the peace .I am sure my divorce had something to do with the menopause and I’m trying my best to not let it affect this new 7 year relationship . Big Thank you Steve ❤️ a very mature conversation,I take my hat off to you . Good luck lady’s your going to need it ❤️❤️🙏 xxxx

@gloriakummer5357

4 ай бұрын

I wonder if it translates into his personal life though…

I’ve started noticing all of these symptoms, I’m 43. This is hugely eye opening. The staying afloat theory is massive 😮

This is one of the most amazing interviews that I have had the privilege to watch. Thank you so very much for bringing the topic of menopause to light. I am 62 and was very unfortunate to have been married for 37 years to a man that was completely insensitive to any and all health issues that I experienced. Perimenopause and menopause for me were not only a physical nightmare, but an emotional one as well. I tended to keep to myself anything that I was experiencing, as even the Doctors often labeled most issues as “unexplained” or “in your head”. I suffered decades with severe and often debilitating endometriosis until I was finally diagnosed through a laparoscopy in my 40’s, even then, my treatment options were slim and my ex-husband could have cared less as he blamed anything that I was experiencing as me either having cramps or a hot flash. I pray the generations of young women going forward are treated with more dignity and better understanding and treatment than I was.

The whole "Whining Woman" thing really struck a chord with me. As I hit the menopause I also started to suffer with the symptoms of a Phaeochromocytoma (an adrenal tumour) so my body no longer felt like my own. My GP definitely labelled me as a whiner, I had to have my heart almost stop from the effects of Beta blockers before anyone took me seriously. Doctors need to learn that most women know their own bodies better than them!

@elizabethabbott2982

4 ай бұрын

Gosh Amanda what an ordeal; bad enuf to be ill and then endure mockery. Glad you shared and it proves that it does pay to do ones own research and shop round for a better doc if the current one is brushing you off. My Mother went through years of distress before a new doc found out she was allergic to eggs. A huge change for the better.

@xannaz9226

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I won't forget WW. Chilling.

@lola.t.6399

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information. It’s still startling how little MDs know about this. They still quote that stupid “evidence” that HRT causes cancer.

@HappyCat1111

4 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry you went through that. Sadly it’s so common. Medical gaslighting is terrible. I went through gaslighting when I had breast cancer at 46. No woman should be brushed off or labeled for wanting her best health.

@debrandw246

4 ай бұрын

Oh yes. Same here. Absolutely

Peri menopause was hell on earth for me. Insomnia, chronic fatigue, extreme brain fog, body aches and pains, inability to regulate my mood, anxiety attacks, suicidal thoughts to name a few. I was utterly terrified as I had no idea what was going on. It was a psychologist who said to me you are at the severe end of peri menopause. Get on HRT now. HRT has been a total game changer. I only wish I had gone on it when my symptoms started at around 46. It wasn’t until I could barely function and was ready to end it all that I went on HRT at 49. And then I felt so ignorant about not knowing what was going on in my body. Thank you so much for speaking out on this issue. One thing find quite upsetting is that it’s not just men who don’t understand or support. Some of the harshest judgement and dismissal has come from women who had an easier journey through peri menopause / menopause. Not everyone has the same experience.

@annatetiad.4991

4 ай бұрын

HRT does not work for everyone. I gained 10 kilos in one week on it. Needed to stop it immediately.

@ZSC92

4 ай бұрын

Women are our worst enemies, those smug, judgemental ribs of their (usually cheating) men.

@emilypeppers748

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found your way but yeah, it's brutal. Strength to you and all going through this process!!

@fingerprint5511

4 ай бұрын

@@emilypeppers748 Brutal is an understatement :/

@katiecox8128

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing so openly 🤍

I'm from Germany and I found out for myself, that I've been in Perimenopause since I was 35 years old. Now I'll be 41 and have been pregnant and became a mom with 37. Had to find it all out by myself via internet. No support. Nothing. Also in Germany there is no knowledge coming from gynecologists, or whatsoever since they themselves don't study it and our health-insurances can't bill that kind of information from them. So you as a woman have to do the work. Since three years now, it finally becomes a topic. Thank you!

@stepbrown2000

2 ай бұрын

We are around the same age. It’s so scary and I just don’t know why my face is so hot these days. It’s a lot to take in.

@jayde0014

2 ай бұрын

I am grom germany top. I feel the same way.

@vickywitton1008

Ай бұрын

That is surprising, I always thought the German health system was quite good

@Verena.Fleissner.Unlimited

7 күн бұрын

@@vickywitton1008 that used to be the case loooong time ago. now it's that bad, that it's almost a health risk to go to see a doctor.

My hot flashes were so frequent and intense, I could no longer safely drive, but still my OBGYN told me “welcome” to your new life. I found another doctor fast! I am too active for patches, which fell off and have only had success with pills. I was intrigued by the mentioning of pellet implants and am calling my dr tomorrow to see if this is a safer option, thank you! So tired of being treated like the punch line of a joke.

I started menopause at 45. I have been fit and in good shape and health all of my life before menopause. Life has been a downhill battle since menopause, I have had every symptom that was mentioned in this program so far. I literally thought I was going crazy and everyone else thought I was making it up. Thanks for shining some light on the elephant in the room.

@nouchthom9546

4 ай бұрын

what were the symtoms you had that made you feel like you were going crazy ?

@beckyfrechette4439

4 ай бұрын

When you say you “started menopause” do you mean at 45 you went a year without a period?

@arethagrassi6420

4 ай бұрын

@@beckyfrechette4439 yes.

@arethagrassi6420

4 ай бұрын

@@nouchthom9546 mostly the depression, migraine, joint pain, lack of energy, frozen shoulder, teeth and gum problems.

@woundedhealer999

4 ай бұрын

That early? I'm really terrified of it. I'm 38.

I'm 60 and have been on HRT for 15 years. I will NEVER voluntarily go off it. I also strength train and eat a clean, high-protein diet. But without the hrt it wouldn't make much difference. Without it, I suffered every symptom on the list, on a scale of 11 out of 10. I educated myself when I was going through this and I have advocated for myself with a long line of (sometimes really ignorant) doctors. I live in fear that I will be unable to keep finding doctors willing to prescribe, or that the hormones will no longer be available- because the pharma companies by and large have stopped making them. They want us to be on a whole list of meds for each separate symptom, rather t han just one or two that ABSOLUTELY FIXED EVERYTHING. Women- and everyone who loves a woman going through this- need to kick up a fuss about this and not take no for an answer. It's life or death. Literally. Without my hrt I would have no interest in living. Go back to that hell? Never. Society DOES not value post-fertile women, so we HAVE to value ourselves.

@nosebot

4 ай бұрын

Do you get your HRT through your doctor or do you use an online service? Also do you use bio-identical hormones or synthetic hormones? I’m trying to figure out my own path here because what you’ve gone through with menopause describes my current experience.

@successandspirit

4 ай бұрын

100% women put way too much faith in "drs." and allow them to push them over. that is part of the problem.

@Maevelikeschampagne

4 ай бұрын

@@nosebotI get bioidentical testosterone gel and progesterone which is bioidentical. I’ve only been on it 6 weeks at a low dose and it’s making such a difference. I have all of the symptoms and I am watching them diminish

@nosebot

4 ай бұрын

@@Maevelikeschampagne Are you getting those via your regular doctor or an online provider?

@wendyrancourt1993

4 ай бұрын

So far I've been able to find drs (ob-gyns) to prescribe, and it's been the regular pharma version not the bioidentical because no drs in my area prescribe those. I've been extrememly happy- and healthy- on the hrt I'm taking. @@nosebot

I started perimenopause @ 36 4 months after I stopped breastfeeding my 22mth old. I literally thought I was going crazy!! So glad that the medical community is realizing it's more than just hot flashes. This conversation is needed along with research and hopefully real solutions.

As I was watching this, and reading the comments. I thought to myself, why hasnt anyone tried eating less? Finally, she started talking about fasting. I knew she would was say fasting. Fasting is tremendously helpful. It has helped me tremendously. Ive noticed that the less i eat and what i eat cuts down on symptoms. I've also become more gut conscious and I'm eating fermented foods/ more meat.

@reganschiestel1576

Ай бұрын

Yes! Fasting is what is getting me through this Era. 19:5 🎉

@shandytown7019

Ай бұрын

Eating less is hard though because your appetite goes up.

@danskdna8550

10 күн бұрын

I did very strict keto with fasting. It made no difference during the tornado of menopause I went through. I gained huge weight within 6 months, no sugar and no food cheats. Hrt instantly helped, started losing weight.

00:00 🌡 85% of women experience menopausal symptoms, but only 10.5% receive treatment. 01:12 💪 Strength training can help counteract muscle mass loss during menopause. 08:24 🔄 Perimenopause can start 7-10 years before menopause, affecting women in their 30s. 21:49 💔 Menopause can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and various health issues. 22:28 💪 Frozen shoulder is common during menopause and may take about 2 years of therapy to improve due to estrogen level drops. 24:05 🌼 Starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during perimenopause or within 10 years of menopause reduces diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia risks. 30:07 💔 Menopause research is underfunded, leaving 1.2 billion women with inadequate support. 36:22 🥦 A diet rich in fiber, vitamin D, and magnesium can reduce inflammation during menopause; fasting may benefit inflammation and neuroinflammation. 45:10 💔 Hip fractures during menopause can lead to severe consequences, but preventive measures can help. 46:05 🩺 The Women's Health Initiative study initially suggested hormone replacement therapy might increase breast cancer risk, but it's been reevaluated. 50:54 💊 Hormone replacement therapy can include various forms like gels, creams, patches, and pills, with different considerations for each. 01:05:16 🩺 Menopausal women are often prescribed antidepressants over hormone therapy due to medical training and unfounded fears. 01:05:59 🧘 Meditation apps can help alleviate mental side effects of menopause. 01:07:21 😴 Sleep disruption is significant during perimenopause and menopause, affecting overall health.

@VBoo459

4 ай бұрын

This is so handy, thanks.

@janeevans1859

4 ай бұрын

Love this summary, thank you.

@christinaknowles3338

4 ай бұрын

Very much appreciated 😊

@1mochadelightable

4 ай бұрын

Jesus Christ thank you😂

@lizbertify

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I am now 57. I haven’t felt the same since I went through the menopause. The hot flashes were uncomfortable but bearable…but I suffered from 2 to 3 years of terrible insomnia…crippling anxiety attacks that would happen just as I was falling asleep…a black hole of loneliness, no joy in life, brain fog….and I was teaching and felt like I was too busy to look after myself. I didn’t talk to my husband about the depression and loneliness because I didn’t want to worry him…and I knew it was because of hormone changes and would pass…if I could ride it out. My sympathies with anyone struggling with peri menopause/menopause.

@kristingoettlicher3503

4 ай бұрын

This is very relatable. I am 41.

@dawnadaves3254

4 ай бұрын

I'm right there with you and understand my journey started at 45, then around 55 got worse, now I'm 57, weight gain, insomnia anxiety depression, I do fast but because I'm diabetic, it xan be tough Migraines have increased body aches, joints I just feel less of a human For those who had mild to no problems God bless you, this has been a very tough journey for me.. God bless those who are being tormented by this change in our lives, my heart goes out to you all..

@leighrogers1383

4 ай бұрын

@@dawnadaves3254 yep…exactly.

@tigerspiritjourney

4 ай бұрын

I have found that taking magnesium really helps with the anxiety. 🤗

@leighrogers1383

4 ай бұрын

@@tigerspiritjourney thanks for that…I strongly suspect that some supplements would help.

It infuriates me that an entire generation of women weren't allowed to even consider HRT due to flawed research. When I started it a few years after menopause, multiple people told me that I needed to stop it, because it would give me cancer. So much misinformation out there, it's so sad. My GP (male, 60s) told me I should think twice because it would cause me to gain weight - no thought to me feeling insane, my depression and anxiety going through the roof, painful sex, brain fog and hot flashes, not being able to sleep and irrational rage. Thank goodness my GYN was so strong and gave me so much great information. I am so thankful to her.

I had to fight for HRT - Finally demanding a Male doctor and got the HRT that I needed. I see so many friends who think HRT is bad and they are given antidepressants - they sleep but have no energy and have weight gain. I don't know why we can't get doctors to prescribe HRT, WTF??? I have been on them for 10 years and feel great. No depression, brain fog, weight gain, or hot flashes. Plus I sleep great every night! If your doctors make you feel like HRT is bad - try another one. Women OBGYN's why aren't you helping menopausal women?????

I started at 40, but I "manned" through it with no help. At 47, I am finally out of the bad parts, but I have aged so much. I never knew menopause sucked the energy out of you. No one talks about it. I feel kinda robbed at a young age. I felt like my body started dying around me.

@karynnotkaren693

4 ай бұрын

You can still get hrt. It can help your skin, bones, heart which would help with feeling low energy. I would talk to a doctor to find out the options. Good luck 🍀

@MrsShimmyOnDown

4 ай бұрын

Did you get the Covid jabs? Because if you did, your experience may be stemming from adverse effects of these.

@-Free.Spirit-

4 ай бұрын

I started at 42. Doctor didnt even consider it to be "early" menopause and offered me nothing. But I didnt need anything. Menstruation simply stopped. I had little to no issues at all, just the odd "hot flush". Guess I am one of the lucky ones. I do wonder if THE PILL interferes with the female hormones and I was hardly ever on the pill since I had one son when 25 an left his dad when he was 6 and have been on my own ever since, mostly sex free so didnt need to be on that poison that fks with your hormones. Am in my 50s now so well past it all.

@CarolinaCarolina-ph9mx

4 ай бұрын

@@-Free.Spirit- I didn't do the pill for more than a few weeks because it caused me to have pretty serious depression in a very short time, so I said forget it to that stuff, so I may be a good counter to your experience to say, at least not in all cases, having taken the pill may not be the problem in menopause. Maybe, I don't know. But my time with it was so short as to be a nonuser, and when menopause hit me at about 47-48 years of age, it hit hard. I had the worst hot flashes for years, and 8 years later, I still deal with them on occasion. I would get a hot flash at night when I was trying to sleep, I'd push the covers off of me until I finally cooled off, then, as I was pulling the covers back up, just that little activity would cause me to have another one! Forget turning - guaranteed hot flash. I had really horrible myclonus start around that time, so turned to taking some CBD and THC to get sleep, and was surprised to see that they helped with the hot flashes, so I kept doing them for a while. They knocked them back to where I could function somewhat, and after a while, I was grateful I was able to stop taking the supplements. I appreciated this doctor's talk, and definitely want to look into HRT and other supplements now.

@sunnievictoria9917

4 ай бұрын

lol@@MrsShimmyOnDown

As a poor, low income, working class woman I have been let down by the medical community multiple times throughout my life. I’ve been uninsured the majority of my life due to lack of money. I’ve been forced to take my medical care into my own hands. I’ve been forced to educate myself and go the natural route. Low cost and free medical care doesn’t work, access to it is difficult when you don’t have a living wage income. You become invisible as a woman as you age in this nation and disregarded medically too. I’m surviving and not because I’ve gotten any tangible help. The information is out there to help with many issues but you have to want to find it and learn on your own. I have a regimen now that I’ve figured out for myself. WOMEN BECOME INVISIBLE AS THEY AGE in this nation. This is for everything! YOU must take things into your own hands. As a lower income woman, you matter even less in this society. Especially if you have no family, few friends, and a threadbare support system.

@ct2co2AZ

4 ай бұрын

You are so correct. It’s a good thing you are intelligent enough to do the research and take charge. It’s a sad state of affairs

@carliebeau5329

4 ай бұрын

I have government health care. It's excellent. Better then regular health care. So I think it's a personal choice to say your invisible

@LGee-ue1rq

4 ай бұрын

Just listen to the lady for a change and stop being so judgmental! You seem to be a great gaslighter towards people you don’t quite understand! Just chill and become a better listener!!!

@GLifestyle50

4 ай бұрын

Very sad and so true…the health care system in this country is broken.😞

@thenextcountry

4 ай бұрын

@@carliebeau5329 What a terrible thing to say to someone. Not everyone is qualified or has enough funds to get on "government health care".

Just heard you for the first time time on the Mel Robbins pod and I’m so grateful to have found you and this episode on menopause. Thank you so much for doing a show about this. ❤

Oh my gosh I think I shook my head 10,000 times during this video. I am sharing this with every friend and family member that I know!

DYING...That's literally what I was mentally preparing myself for. Every single symptom mentioned, I have it... Back and forth to the er with dizziness, palpitations and fatigue that just appeared!!! And no one to explain why/what it's from! Every test.... Negative. From echocardiograms to brain scans!!! Negative. Never even heard of brain fog...Everyday bodyaches with very little relief from OTC's. I've been in the medical field for 30 years and over half was in an OBGYN office, yet the only thing you hear when the word menopause is mentioned is hot flashes, absolutely nothing else!!! Until this video, I felt I was losing my mind. I can't even watch it in its entirety because I get overwhelmed that there is an answer, and I keep choking up! I hope it's not to late for me as its been 2 years of misery!! Thank you for this from the bottom of my ❤️

@ck868ck

3 ай бұрын

It's not too late! It's been three years for me. I'm only 41 but my aunt and my grandma hit perimenopause in their mid thirties. It's been five days and I feel so much better it feels like a literal miracle. I cry when I think about how much I suffered and it feels good to cry because I'm experiencing a clear emotion. I really thought I was actually going crazy and that was so depressing. I felt so lost and I feel so much better now. It's not too late.

@jessicamack4442

3 ай бұрын

I too have been suffering for 4 yrs I have no life with these symptoms. I feel like I’m losing my mind and I’m not getting any help from my doctors

@MAGATriumph

3 ай бұрын

I do hope you have had no vaccines. God bless

@silviak.s.8236

3 ай бұрын

It‘s not too late. I can deeply related to your story. We are in this route right now, yes, changing what we can. Better days are coming 🌿🌷

@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD

2 ай бұрын

​@@jessicamack4442 Find another Dr. I searched the many many Dr's in my area through their websites and found a female Gyn who specializes in HRT. I prepared myself by reading studies and listening to Dr Tabatha here on KZread. Thankfully I started HRT last week and it's been great!! Go advocate for yourself

As a dermatologist, I can honestly say that this is one of THE BEST interviews I have seen in the past year! Congratulations!

❤First of all, Thank you for hosting an episode just like this. Just so happens today, I am home with a second cycle in less than 20 days. I have been online all day trying to find any answers. Thank you so so much!

Talking about it alone is comforting. It’s so different for everybody so being compassionate is helpful.

As a man who knows a lot about hormones. this is GOLD. everyone, and I mean EVERYONE over the age of 30 should listen to this doctor and watch it a few times.

@SharonRasco

4 ай бұрын

Also Dr. Louise Newman in the UK. She's brilliant and doing so much to inform people around this significant topic. See her website, podcasts, instagram lives etc 🌟

@eggandchips4t

4 ай бұрын

​@@SharonRascothank you for the information x

@currypowder15

4 ай бұрын

I've educated my daughters and told them not to wait until menopause, start before. Diet, exercise and vitamins.

As a 34 year old woman going through peri-menopause (brought on early due to chemotherapy 10 years ago) I appreciate this so much. This year has been the hardest of my life and every day is a fight against my own mind to just stay alive. Thank you for seeing the importance of this EXTREMELY necessary conversation. It literally saves lives to talk about it

@youngwt1

4 ай бұрын

Are you in the uk? I couldn’t recommend newsom health enough, they’ve been fantastic to my wife it’s a shame so much health care is private these days but that’s the way the world is turning

@upendasana7857

4 ай бұрын

@@youngwt1 NO its not inevitable that there is thsi private/public healthcare two tier system,we need to fight for our NHS and make sure we don't end up with an American type healthcare system.If you are happy with that then think about all those who fought for the NHS and trained in the NHS,without the NHS we do not have a functioning society and go back to Victorian England...are you really happy with that !!!

@libertyrose92

4 ай бұрын

I can relate to this too, I'm 31 and also went through chemo 10 years ago. I was told I'd likely go through menopause around the age of 30, I brushed it off and didn't think it would be that bad. I completely underestimated just how difficult it would be! I hope you're doing okay ❤

@stevejenson2161

4 ай бұрын

would it be fair to say that you were on hormonal birth control for many years prior to all these problems?

@ChristinaBastilla-yx3hj

4 ай бұрын

My mom had breast cancer and chemotherapy put her into early menopause too.

So glad that someone is talking about these issues! This is a great service to us all.

Love this talk! I had frozen shoulder and it took a very long time to break up! I’m 55 and it happened when I was 53. I’m so happy you are speaking about this! ❤🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

I’m 54 and just about one year ago I looked for a new obgyn because the one I had before didn’t listen and didn’t help with all my struggles with menopause. My new doctor prescribed me HRT and my life has changed dramatically for the better. It’s absolutely frustrating the amount of doctors who know nothing about menopause and who gaslight women about it’s symptoms. Enough is enough. Amazing interview, thanks!!

@jenniferfortin4657

4 ай бұрын

I have had a couple of conversations about hormones with my OBGYN this year and he doesn't even seem to understand what I am talking about- it feels like the blind leading the blind and the best education I am actually receiving as a 45yo woman is from Stephen and his guests! I am so grateful that this is finally becoming a topic of discussion 🩵

@sharonconner8648

4 ай бұрын

It is the blind leading the blind….find a new doctor that knows about hrt treatment. Balance is the answer!

@tl6932

4 ай бұрын

​@@jenniferfortin4657 Do you think an older female OBGYN will better understand?

@ubermoc

4 ай бұрын

This is why my wife and I only see women doctors who are competent. Women get treated like animals by most male doctors. Like we want to help you but not put too much effort into it. It passed me off when my wife would go to the er, and they wouldn't listen to her if I'm not there to speak up for her. We all have mothers, and most of us have daughters, so why don't we treat women like equals? It is mind-blowing.

@sandye6278

4 ай бұрын

@@sharonconner8648 Not everyone can take HRT. Esp those who had cancer. Theres not enough research done on any of it.

I "muscled" through 2 yrs of symptoms before deciding to ask for HRT. 7 months after started and about 60-70% of my symptoms gone, I switched insurance companies. Saw a female doctor who said "I don't practice medicine like that" when I told her I still wanted medicine regardless of the "risks" she was so concerned about. It was insane to hear. Her comments made me feel like I was asking for euthanasia and her "beliefs" were to save me by lengthening my life. I told her I choose quality over quantity. Anyway, I ended up getting a second opinion and will continue my HRT treatment. Doctors are NOT listening to patients. Advocating for ourselves is an uphill battle. Thanks so much for this video!❤

@Scor-ah

2 ай бұрын

ME TOO, I finally got HRT from Alloy an online team of Drs that will treat you and get you the therapy you need. I am 3 months into HRT at age 67 and I feel like I am 35 again. Running, cycling, weight lifting, building bone mass and sleeping through the night. Plus I feel like having sex again with my very patient husband.

@Dian-gk4us

2 ай бұрын

the thing is, every provider have the right to practice "by the book" and the right to deny treatment, you just have to find the one who's in agreement with you

@nownowbrowncow52

Ай бұрын

Your telling my story.

@BronwynDeFraine

Ай бұрын

That’s because HRT can cause cancer. My mom stopped taking it years ago because of this 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Scor-ah

Ай бұрын

That theory has been proven wrong quite a long time ago@@BronwynDeFraine

“Strength over skinny.” I needed that. Thank you! ♥️

So thankful for this woman breaking ground to help us. Thank you for giving her space to speak, and listening and seeking to understand 🙏🏻

I am so impressed with Steven and his channel. He is a wonderful example of a “modern man”. This IS such an important topic for all of us women and for the men who support us through this inevitable life stage.

I really liked when she said "it maybe contributing to increase of divorce rate but in a good way". My thought exactly! I thank the universe for having these 5 years of menopause symptoms that no doctor associated with menopause (still mad at the doctors). I was able to confirm that I was living with a very bad partner who did not care for me at all. Just separated 4 months ago and now taking care of my menaupose.

@rosemarymontero7891

2 ай бұрын

I’m going through this one separated recently I’m in my 40s it’s funny how you’re there for a person but when it’s rivers, the same treatment it’s not given . So now it’s time to take care of myself.

@rosegomez6591

Ай бұрын

HI, I went through the exact same thing as you stated above. The doctors and family made a mockery out of me. Now I see who cares about me and that is God , Myself and my dog.

Thank you for sharing. I have saved this podcast and have shared it with others too, especially my husband as we're both clueless and I'm perimenopausal at 56! I'm sorry for your loss Dr Haver. Thank you for serving women everywhere! 😍

Best show yet. I had a hysterectomy at 18 and it really messed up my life in literally every area. So when I hear anything about menopause, I pay attention. But this? I now have information I’d never heard before. This one’s a keeper! Thanks again.

We are being lied to about everything. Everyone has their own opinions on certain things. Best way to navigate life is to be aware of everything and to use your own discernment. Different strokes for different folks.

@elizabethabbott2982

4 ай бұрын

we really need to; I have seen some real medical goof-ups

@hello3146

4 ай бұрын

I must disagree with that advice. Yes, there are medical screwups, corrupt studies and strong medicines can have side effects etc. BUT our bodies are very complex and even with many years of training, MD’s (and clinical studies) disagree. The responsibility for your health is yours but you must rely on their knowledge to guide you in decision making. Not only do you not have their knowledge, emotional factors like fear,denial and bargaining, magical thinking, & rebellion against authority figures,for example,and human tendencies to rely on anecdotal “evidence” rather than huge studies and statistics can interfere with making the right choices. You are a babe in the woods when your health is at risk so ask questions but follow the numbers and hope for the best. I have seen people die regretting ignoring medical advice and handling things on their own. Medicine is not perfect but it is what we have.

So great to share all these information to help all women going through menopause or will go through it. 15 years ago when I went to see my GP about menopause, she told me to just get on with it

Thank you for having these conversations about Peri and menopause. This was great for my husband to watch also, and have some compassion what I am dealing with.

So pleased people are speaking out about menopause, I literally thought I was losing my mind.

@user-xc7iq4cm8t

4 ай бұрын

Exactly!! We’ve been suffering unnecessary for decades. I asked my dr about HRT years ago. Was dismissed immediately.

@bridgetc.marinaccio8024

4 ай бұрын

Me too! I was losing myself, I feel tremendously better.

@patriciamharris5664

4 ай бұрын

I think I m going through this..61 yrs old. Insomnia, flushing, osteopena, depression....

@blacksongbird100

4 ай бұрын

I think we all do. People act like we are. The doctors act like we are. And people who have been through it tend to stay quiet like it's a secret. When I asked my mom about it she responded like she didn't have any symptoms. 🤷🏿‍♀️ So, I have to figure it without her help.

@user-xc7iq4cm8t

4 ай бұрын

@@blacksongbird100 Exactly! My mom never spoke about it

I'm in tears. My mother died of breast cancer and I have been terrified of HRT for this reason. My meno smptoms are all over the place. Still have not passed the one year no period mark. I've blamed myself for my weight gain, depression, mood swings since the pandemic. My first call after the holidays will be to find a provider who specializes in menopause.

@dragonfly1430

4 ай бұрын

My mother died in 2014 from uterine cancer believed to be caused by HRT. She basically made me swear on her death bed I would not take hormones. So went through it all natural. I suffered through perimenopause and now have been in full menopause now at 58. I spent years of horrible sleep, weight gain, skin issues, etc. I still have symptoms. I wish I knew more.

@avril.227

4 ай бұрын

BioIdentical hormones. Natural hormone therapy doesn’t have the same risks

@margaretqueenofscots9450

4 ай бұрын

@@avril.227Yeah, not all hormones are equal

@PeggyMitchell64

4 ай бұрын

Just go carnivore, your body knows what to do to heal

@thelikomagallery5080

4 ай бұрын

I honestly wouldnt take this doctor's advice. HRT is not healthy for you at all. I would try whatever natural method is out there. My mom is 65 and doesnt take any of these HRT stuff and she is doing just fine. I am 39 and i know menopause is around the corner maybe and i plan to start working on myself now

I'm experiencing many symptoms, and I am exhausted by it all. I've made some notes from this video, and will speak to my Dr. On Monday! Thanks for sharing this👋🏾

Shared this with so many friends. She explains it so well. Thanks for focusing on this issue that affects so many of us

At 51 I literally thought I was going insane----couldn't sleep. Hot flashes woke me up constantly, anxiety, strange sensations in my body, and I was exhausted so I couldn't exercise. My mental health began to deteriorate. Could barely hold down my job working in healthcare....it was all so insidious and weird. I felt so scared that it would be the rest of my life. After about a year of suffering, my gyno finally convinced me to go on HRT. It has been miraculous!! It infuriates me that there are so many jokes in our culture about women going through this time in life---particularly about hot flashes. It is such a disturbing feeling and not funny at all.

@user-jn3no3gw7e

4 ай бұрын

Try evening, prime rose oil…amazing

@lombmusic07

4 ай бұрын

What kind do you get, you need to put a space character between each letter, and what company makes it please as they change the names thanks! I've never had a word said to me and I'm 5 years post men.

@dietzyfly

4 ай бұрын

@@lombmusic07 Estrogen patches and progesterone pills. ... you have to play with dosages until you get it right

@leadbelly1495

4 ай бұрын

I found HRT to be miraculous although I have been without for the last 6 weeks due to massive shortage because of the transgender takeover…I’m in U.K.

Yeah, I personally felt like used up, damaged goods after menopause. I felt like I had lost what made me a woman and, like I was no longer valued in our society. I became invisible. The worst part was that no one ever prepared me about the emotional impact of menopause. No one from my generation had any idea what to expect.

@dsszerothlaw

4 ай бұрын

That is so sad 😓 I'm post menopausal now, no periods for 3 years. They just suddenly stopped. No variation. I had one then a gap of 6 months, then one more, then nothing. I've had very few symptoms that can't be attributed to external factors (e.g. stressful events) I feel extremely lucky.

@gillw8988

4 ай бұрын

This is s so true I feel invisible and useless

@user-fl8hw7dt9w

3 ай бұрын

This depleted hommonal imbalances has sad side effects 😢

@JaneH3675

3 ай бұрын

What you said is how I have felt. Like my body turned against me and I felt useless, and didn't feel like a woman anymore. I'm 60 years old now, don't have much energy, and just prefer to stay home. Age 48 to 55 were the worst years.

@WendyTalkRadio

8 сағат бұрын

So sad

I cried when I listed to you, because finally someone understands what I'm feeling. Thank you ❤

This is such a great video. Thank you both so much. ❤ Dr Haver, your family history is unbelievably heartbreaking, yet the way you've channelled your grief to help others is just wonderful. You're inspirational. Thank you. Sharing this in my Facebook menopause group with gratitude.

Menopause was DEVASTATING for me. You’re SO right - NO ONE talks about it!

@Alien_at_Large

4 ай бұрын

I had NO IDEA it would be this bad. If I had known how I would be feeling, I would have started HRT ten years ago. I have become a "hypochondriac".

@carolynkeller8888

4 ай бұрын

Same

@kimberlyfaubion-boulanger9027

4 ай бұрын

😢 Going through this right now. I've been searching for the right help and my world has been upside down due to parimenopause. Thank you so much for this informative video. ❤❤❤

@johirsty7392

4 ай бұрын

I've been going through it since I was around 45 and I'm nearly 50 now. It is and has been horrendous! Mood swings, low mood off the scale, hot flushes, cold sweats, weight gain. As you say, no one talks to us about it and no one warns us of what is coming.

@jeffbrooks1513

Ай бұрын

my mental health and overall general health took a toll. being treated has made such the difference for me!

At 63, i absolutely feel betrayed by the medical system. No doctor EVER offered HRT to me until this year. Im feeling much better because of it. For all you know-it-all's, HRT is beneficial even if you have no symptoms. Get educated.

@MizzMM

4 ай бұрын

It’s changed my life! Low testosterone contributed to a terrible, two-year, chronic fatigue episode that I could not fix… Two weeks on bio, identical, hormones to fix my low testosterone… I’m back at the gym, I work every single day, I’m not tired, my life is coming back! My doctor refused to check my testosterone for two years, and now I’m reporting him to the college of physicians and arts… We have to advocate for ourselves! A functional doctor was key for me regarding that.

@cherylannebarillartist7453

4 ай бұрын

Me too! I just turned 65 and neither of my drs are yet to have a single conversation with me!!!!!!!

@z00011001

4 ай бұрын

@@MizzMMdid you try diet change? No? Why not? Humans are supposed to be carnivore but we are addicted to carbs and sugar and then we have audacity to complain that others are not funding your diseases or issues.

@TheClairegrant

4 ай бұрын

Oh mygosh this just makes me ill and very angry. Being 63 and nothing being addressed by any of my doctors and now I guess I am screwed. I will go and demand estrogen like I had to demand Fosamax.

@upendasana7857

4 ай бұрын

Did you access this through the NHS ? your GP or did you go private ?

This man is ahead of most! Thank you kind sir for validating and bringing this subject to your viewers💗😇🙏🏼

Love to see it! Been in Surgical Menopause for over 15 yrs since the age of 30. It has been such difficult rd. because of the lack of knowledge, understanding, & belief in all the issues that accompany Surmeno. I volunteer to help others through it & have seen a light start to come on thanks to those such as Dr. MCH & others finally making voices heard.

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥹 Every word of what she said is true. It’s a disgrace how the medical community has let down women. Our men are leaving us because of these issues. We are suffering in silence. Mental, physically . 🙏🏾

@ZsuzsaKarolySmith

4 ай бұрын

Half the medical community is women! Do they not face the same issues?

@9Mountains9

4 ай бұрын

It’s terrible that men are not staying and loving you through thick and thin.

@krustysurfer

4 ай бұрын

Women are leaving their men.... 70% of divorce is initiated by women going through some part of menopause... I am a personal victim of it.

@sharmainetheblackbarbie8126

4 ай бұрын

He wanted to leave anyway sis, he just waited until he had the right opportunity.

@DK-zu6tt

4 ай бұрын

@@krustysurfer "Victim." Not. My husband has been there supporting me, even before I knew I was going through menopause. Either you love her and will help her, no matter where she is or what she is going through....or not.

I’m 37 and trying to get a doctor to take me seriously when I talk about the incredible pain in my back and elbows and wrists which started happening a year ago during my period. And the sudden acne when I’ve not had it all my life. The incredible wave of emotion I feel the week before my period. Every time I’ve seen a doctor in the UK I feel like I’m being gaslighted and condemned for wasting their time with my appointment.

@youngwt1

4 ай бұрын

Sad to say it but I’ve had a much better experience with private healthcare. My wife uses a private menopause clinic and they have been wonderful, maybe if you can afford it start there and get some tests?

@melissaw815

4 ай бұрын

I'm in the same situation in the U.S. healthcare system.

@24galia

4 ай бұрын

You are not alone. It's not just in UK like that. And we live in western Europe! Imagine elsewhere!

@educational1651

4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry. I’m in the UK too. I had undiagnosed severe anaemia for 3 years. My doctor refused to do blood tests. I was given prescription after prescription of pills to treat the symptoms I was experiencing, when they didn’t work, my doctor decided that I was having viral infections back to back for years. This was caused by the hormonal contraceptive in my arm. Since having it put in, I would bleed non-stop. That surely should have given him a hint about what my problem was? Apparently bleeding profusely wasn’t a side-effect (he lied, it was). How doctors can be so negligent and uncaring? It’s unbelievable.

@kellibodony1077

4 ай бұрын

I had no mental changes but physically I would never let my husband touch me again due to pain. Are we both supposed to live our life like that when BIOIDENTICAL HRT can correct it??!! I ended up going to Carnivore (eating only animal products and dairy) and my hormones corrected so I no longer need HRT. It may not work for everyone AND the elites don't want us eating meat. I wonder why?!!🤔 I also no longer need any meds and my arthritis, anklyosing spondylitis, joint pain, Ulcerative colitis and psoriasis has all cleared. That's a huge money loss to the pharmaceutical companies and to doctors.🤔 Follow the money!!💰 My husband also joined me on the Carnivore WOE (way of eating). We both got super trim and have more muscle than we did 10 years ago. We are 57 & 58. A friend in my neighborhood went Carnivore and he is fit, no longer a diabetic and no longer needs blood pressure meds!! 😁💪

I cannot thank you enough for bringing Dr. Mindy on. I believe this will absolutely change my trajectory in life and my personal journey with menopause. From the botttom of my heart... THANK YOU.

I can't thank you enough for this!! So needed. Coming at the perfect time in my life!! Bless you both!💛

I’m almost 41 and feel totally different to how I did 2 years ago. I don’t recognise myself, wake up early hours, skin changes, joint bursitis after intense exercise, sore feet, fatigue, lack of desire to do anything, heavier/weight gain, irritability, paranoia, anxiety all of which worsen in the days leading to a period. I don’t feel youthful like I did, I don’t have the same energy and light that I did. It’s hard and it’s emotional.

@shin-ishikiri-no

4 ай бұрын

Ah, the humble transition to old hag. Beautiful. It reminds me of why men with money play with younger women instead.

@cdawnd1672

4 ай бұрын

I feel for you. I had a panic attack out of no where over a year ago that jump started all of those symptoms for me. I now take a plethora of supplements. Magnesium glycinate which has helped the anxiety, heart palpitations, vitamin d3 & k2 to get the calcium into my bones, ashwagandha for stress, and others for overall health. What I recently found that has helped my sleep and well being is melatonin before bed and maca root to balance my hormones and help with hot flashes. And I am strength training. I really hope you get the help to feel better.

@shin-ishikiri-no

4 ай бұрын

@@cdawnd1672 Magnesium isn't enough to defend you from the wall.

@kellibodony1077

4 ай бұрын

I had no mental changes but physically I would never let my husband touch me again due to pain. Are we both supposed to live our life like that when BIOIDENTICAL HRT can correct it??!! I ended up going to Carnivore (eating only animal products and dairy) and my hormones corrected so I no longer need HRT. It may not work for everyone AND the elites don't want us eating meat. I wonder why?!!🤔 I also no longer need any meds and my arthritis, anklyosing spondylitis, joint pain, Ulcerative colitis and psoriasis has all cleared. That's a huge money loss to the pharmaceutical companies and to doctors.🤔 Follow the money!!💰 My husband joined me on Carnivore and we are both trim and have more muscle than we did 10 years ago. We have a neighbor that went Carnivore about 4 years ago who is also trim and no longer a diabetic and no longer needs blood pressure meds!! 😊💪

@merakiwellbeing6955

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, that’s super helpful!

I hit post-menopause at age 39- Im 41 now. I missed my pre menopause stage as far as knowing that’s what was happening to me because no doctors would check my hormones - they refused to believe it was hormone related at my age. I was told my brain fog and feeling hot (like I was going to pass out) was just me having anxiety. Thanks to them I almost lost all bone density in my left leg and I got lost trying to find my way home one day. Oh and one summer I felt like I was having a stroke episode which prompted me to finally demand testing. I suffered for four years before I was able to get someone to listen to me. I would write. A book if I told you the thing va my body went through. It was pure misery- I told my doctor that I didn’t want to live anymore because I had no quality fo life. I was mocked by nurses and doctors when I would describe my symptoms. It was horrible. Four years of misery that I can’t get back. I could have just been on the estrogen and progesterone and be doing fine. I feel great now with it. If I miss a day or two I will feel it almost instantly. The medication literally keeps my body in line. People need to stop diagnosing females as mentally unstable every time we have a concern.

@Nonybusinessxxxxxx

4 ай бұрын

Wow, I've learned you have to put pressure on these egotistical doctors. I had a situation that dealt with Lymes disease, the "Doctor" didnt believe that my headaches at the back of my head along with painful bug bite could be related to lymes because I didnt have the rings. I insisted they do the test and what do you know? I had Lyme, couldve progressed to permanent severe symptoms or death if I did not advocate formyself. Since then I lost all faith in Doctors (esp after the push for the untested money generating covid VAX)

@lisasargent2841

4 ай бұрын

This 87

@Elena-fe3os

4 ай бұрын

I did not recognized my symptoms. Only when my period stopped,months ago, I put all together. I was not prepared, nor informed

@LG-oq4dy

4 ай бұрын

I'm done with male doctors due to the way I've been treated by so so many. Been yelled at, laughed at abilled with 0 treatment, just for going in over symptoms. My mom used to talk about how horrible she was getting treated after a certain age, getting called hypochondriac. I didn't get it, and now I'm 49 and have experienced it myself. Not saying all male docs are like this but I'm not willing to go to any more.

@TracyLynn1962

4 ай бұрын

This sounds just like my experience.

Finally i feel like someone cares. I am 39 years old and i did have a thick full head of hair 2 years ago and it is half gone! Cognitive problems, very nauseous befor period and very painful ovaries and many more symptoms. If this helps someone because any doctor said that you're too young, no you're not.

I started watching this video at my daughter's house at the weekend and found it really very informative, it was good to see a woman give this attention it deserves and knowing she had grown with her patients through this age, was even more showing her understanding and want to help, definitely worth a watch 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️