The most at-risk Age Range for women to ‘unalive’ is 45 to 55. Thank you for addressing this vital issue.
@SimpleHormones
5 ай бұрын
@echase416 The statistics around menopause, depression, and suicide are deeply shocking and sad. When I first heard about them, I found it difficult to grasp.
@ReasonablySpeaking9808
5 ай бұрын
@@SimpleHormonesthis video has been mind-blowing for me! I had to watch it twice over. You are saving sanity, saving lives! In Arizona. How do I get male gyno to give me testosterone? I asked him for progesterone to battle insomnia, he writes a script for metro progesterone 2.5 for ten days. I don’t want it. I want the pure testosterone. He’s being dismissive, but we have a shortage of women HRT specialists here. Please advise a more effective way. I’m in the verge of tears.
@rebeccaketner816
2 ай бұрын
I’m 65. I started HRT less than a month ago and it’s a freaking miracle. I’m very happy, yet I lost 25 years post menopause when I could have had a far better quality of life. I was offered statins, Xanax, anti depressants, pain meds, etc etc…but NEVER HRT!
@SimpleHormones
2 ай бұрын
@rebeccaketner816 I've gotten messages with that word "miracle" multiple times from women in menopause, referring to HRT. Thanks for sharing your story.
@koraldaoust3319
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I talk about menopause with everyone. I have been on HRT for almost two years and it’s working for the hot flashes and mood swings. No help with the sleep or sex drive. I have mentioned several times to my family doctor (old boys club doctor) about my lack of sex drive and want something to help me feel better, he would not even test my testosterone level until I threatened to go and see a female doctor. Which was 0.5 nmnol/L I am in Canada so I know there are different options. I have to tell women to read read read!!! “Sexually Woke” was a great help. Don’t take no for an answer. I wanna feel like me, not a version of me. I want 100@%
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@koraldaoust3319 Great for you! Don't take "No" for an answer. I will say that testosterone seems to be the devil in Canada, especially for women. Several people have mentioned that Canadian doctors are scared of prescribing it. Good luck!
@echase416
5 ай бұрын
Can you tell me where you are in Canada? I’m between Toronto and Ottawa Ontario. I know some resources.
@orcuttcat
Жыл бұрын
2 weeks on estradiol patch and im already feeling SO much better ! i was having hot flashes every 40 minutes
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@orcuttcat Great to hear that it's making a difference already. Every 40 minutes! That's about 36 a day! Must be awful.
@dianamoore4822
Жыл бұрын
I was having hot flashes at night so bad I couldn't sleep longer than an hour at a time. I started Estrogan which helped a lot, but didn't make it go completely away. I found out that taking iodine supplements helps with hot flashes. OMG, I can't believe how well it works! I basically have zero hot flashes now! I took the sea-iodine capsules every night. It took about 3 weeks or so to start working. Now I take one every other night. It still seems to work. Try it!
@orcuttcat
Жыл бұрын
@@dianamoore4822 oh , thanks or that advice
@barbierockmagic2365
5 ай бұрын
Is Estrogel the same as Estrodial? plesse help Grateful ❤
@pammackenzie8629
Жыл бұрын
I have always said I am fortunate because I had such horrible menopause symptoms I had to do something about it and I found BHRT. It has not been easy dealing with providers who are not educated in hormones but I feel very comfortable with the knowledge I have acquired.
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@pammackenzie8629 I made a video a while back that said hot flashes are the best thing women in menopause can experience. That’s because severe symptoms make you motivated to take action. The women who sail through menopause with no apparent problems are the most likely to develop osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. You’re absolutely right about providers not being educated. It’s not their fault. There are some who can help. kzitem.info/news/bejne/22N7m4R9faqekqQsi=7oQfhOhND7c_5qni
@b.f.2581
Жыл бұрын
It is not their fault. Moreover, it is not our fault either. We are just the poor patients who suffer. Not just a provider who is willing to prescribe the best HRT, the dosage needs to be right, it needs to be done in the right way. As Steve, you said, “Someone really knows what he/she is doing.” It gets involved in so much education of post-medical school training and the appropriate patients experience. Finding such a skilled provider is not an easy task. Of course, it will be just easier to ignore us. Thank you for all that you do for women❤️.
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@b.f.2581 Well said! You're welcome. Glad to be of service.
@nicolemerz1731
9 ай бұрын
Thank you from Germany for enlightening women around rhe world about menopause and HRT!!! 🙏🙏🙏
@robynturner730
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all you do! I'm 50 and just noticed changes this year (15 lb weight gain, night sweats, major sleep issues). My primary care and GYN not interested in helping me. I found a lovely NP at an integrative med/spa that's finally listening. My only complaint is the compounded meds are pricey and not covered by insurance. But if that's my option, I'll take it!
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@robynturner730 As you've discovered, mainstream medicine is often not at all willing or able to help with menopause hormone optimization. Paying cash for a qualified hormone specialist and compounded BHRT is the best and most effective way to take care of menopause issues yourself. Like you, my wife and I are not putting our trust in insurance to take care of us. Insurance companies don't care about your health! kzitem.info/news/bejne/zoKi26qnoWSkdXYsi=AeZcARy-iUXbz4c6
@eviltwinnancy4561
Жыл бұрын
It might be different where you live but my NP prescribes me generic Divigel and micronized progesterone. Both are bioidentical hormones that are covered by my insurance. My NP did not know this. II tried the compounded HRT and it did not work for me.
@TheClipperchip
Жыл бұрын
So grateful for the information you are providing 🙏🏻. Hard to believe how poorly information has been communicated to women since the WHI study. You have helped me more than you know. Thank you.
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@TheClipperchip You're so welcome! Glad to be of service.
@grishkotoe
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. I’m an older woman, have friends that have been told there is no need for progesterone after hysterectomy, that menopause is “natural”, “just deal with it” (told to me by a female physician). The arrogant neglect of physician training and the failure to educate women is another chapter in the endless realm of disrespect for the female sex. Thank you for your enlightening videos and for your courage in being willing to stand apart from those who believe that while every mature adult male is entitled the enjoyment of viagra, it’s enough for women to be happy as sweaty, exhausted grandmas. Thank you.
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@grishkotoe Thanks so much for watching! Just had a conversation with a great new nurse practitioner friend about that topic yesterday - men who are on your side.
@calmvibesnamaste9946
4 ай бұрын
It is devastating.I have hot flashes every half an hour.I am sweaty and stinky.
@wodasodowa
Жыл бұрын
There is so much confusing info on internet, contradicting. If doctors are not agreeing on ways to treat menopause - how can I - with no medical background trust anyone??
@Countygirlhere
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. Ive been suffering from this a while
@j.a.1239
11 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!!!
@shaynebetts7243
Жыл бұрын
Another excellent information video Steve - THANK YOU!
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@shaynebetts7243 Happy to help as always!
@jennifersaye2596
Жыл бұрын
Hi, I am interested in the HRT questions! Thank you!
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@jennifersaye2596 That’s a great step! Here’s the link. www.simplehormones.com/hrt-questions/ Fill out that form and get the questions. Then talk with your provider. I’d love to hear how it goes.
@bondjane007
2 ай бұрын
Well can U suggest someone in Santa Monica,Ca. who does hormones right? I am worried my insurance would not cover them, but feel I need to try some to see if I can get rid of insulin resistance, bone issues & other problems like trouble sleeping well, peeing 4 times a night which ruins my quality if sleep & lots more issues.. Of course I am worried about the plaque in my carotid artery now... I still think hormones might fix problems I am having before they R so bad I can't take care of me alone anymore.!
@hph1763
Жыл бұрын
Why is this transition so difficult when it’s a natural part of aging? It seems odd that it primarily exists in countries where women don’t eat the natural diet intended for us….. my husbands physical therapist told me she routinely has female patients who suffered strokes from hrt … excess estrogen causes blood clots…
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@hph1763 I’m not so sure there is a country where women eat a natural diet. Menopause definitely affects women in every country. I’m actually working on a video for The Menopause Solution course that explains the nuances of blood clots in relation to Premarin (estrogen from horse pee) and estradiol (the most prominent human estrogen). There is a difference.
@survivormary1126
Жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHormones I'll look forward to seeing that as my mother took HRT and we warned her and she did indeed have a stroke recently. Could be from many things. Her diet is horrible and when I say Organic she said it makes her think of cow poop and "I like GMO" I don't eat fruit from her trees either as she sprays with round up.
@wendyfarrowartist
8 ай бұрын
This is the question I ask myself when I watch videos about menopause. It is a natural phase of life and should not be so troublesome. I am 61 and began menopause at 53. I have not had a single hot flash or any of the arm’s length list of symptoms whatsoever so I am very grateful. I was just glad my periods finally ended. I weigh the same as I have all my life. I did have a bit of vertigo recently and wanted to find out if there was a connection. Yes, I agree it’s about balancing the hormones obviously, but I wonder if I’m doing the magic combination of things that keeps that in check naturally. I just wanted to point out that it is possible to not have such a difficult time with it. I wish I could be more helpful than that.
@baypawbay476
Жыл бұрын
I’m new subscriber
@crh251
Жыл бұрын
Steve is very knowledgeable on women’s hormones. You’ll learn a lot. 😊
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subbing
@cozinha8945
Жыл бұрын
Steve is knowledgeable, helpful, and empathetic
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the shoutouts!
@angm5266
8 ай бұрын
I have heard a few people say your estrogen needs to be a certain strength in order for you to get all the benefits. I am starting on 0.025 of estradiol is that a good enough dose to help with all the benefits of HRT.
@catmaclaggan
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these helpful videos. I understand that progesterone is important for health, but what is your perspective on synthetic progesterone/progestins?
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@catmaclaggan Great question! I think about synthetic progesterone/progestins in few different ways. 1. Synthetic progestins are extremely similar to progesterone except they've been chemically altered only a tiny little bit. That tiny chemical change is almost always enough to completely change both the good things and the bad things that happen when women take these close-but-not-identical versions of progesterone. That tiny change also makes progestins MUCH more potent (powerful), which is why they require dosages that are up to 100 times less than progesterone. 2. I put synthetic progestins in 2 groups. One is medroxyprogesterone and similar progestins that are mainly used to sort of kick-start the reproductive cycle, stop serious vaginal bleeding, or treat other gynecological issues. The second group is "progestin-only birth control." There's some overlap between these 2 groups. 3. Synthetic progestins all have similar side effects. Most, if not all are completely useless when it comes to helping with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Medroxyprogesterone and progestin-only birth control don't affect sleep at all. Hope that helps. Maybe I'll make a video on this at some time?
@catmaclaggan
Жыл бұрын
@@SimpleHormones I *greatly* appreciate your knowledgeable reply! My gyn has put me (51) on a birth control pill of nomegestrol acetate/estradiol for peri symptoms (migraines, heat, sweating, anxiety, insomnia, etc.), but 4 mos in, I am still not feeling better -- and am now dreading the hormonal turbulence of stopping this medication. I wish I had found your videos sooner, but am sharing them with my friends. A progesterone/progestin video would be wonderful!
@mm669
Жыл бұрын
My provider insists I have to stop taking hormones after I have been on them five years.
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@mm669 Unfortunately, that’s a very common recommendation that has little basis in the research. I address that idea in at least 2 videos inside The Menopause Solution. It’s all about fear of heart disease.
@Fatbum11
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like pituitary and thyroid problems,
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@Fatbum11 Those can certainly be a factor and should definitely be evaluated as a part of overall hormone optimization. But the genetically programmed loss of ovarian hormones - estradiol and progesterone - are the biggest issues in menopause.
@landerosee5264
Жыл бұрын
New subscriber ❤. I'm 44 years old and currently experiencing perimenopause symptoms. Vaginal atrophy has been the most challenging. What do you recommend as i still have monthly periods? Vaginal estrodial alone, or both estradiol and progesterone to prevent the thickening of the uterine lining? Thank you.
@SimpleHormones
Жыл бұрын
@landerosee5264 Thanks for watching! That's a great question, one I've heard from other women. I have a video that addresses this question. The bottom line is that vaginal estradiol or vaginal DHEA (also called prasterone) can be very helpful for vaginal dryness and painful intimacy issues. It's usually not necessary to take both estradiol and progesterone until after you're actually post-menopausal. Here's the link to that video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/w4Ouz3-lh2iJqJg
@Karikk72
6 ай бұрын
My estradiol has been
@rlweidner6656
5 ай бұрын
@Karikk72 try to find a hormone specialist in your area . The BHRT. cream is totally different than the patch. I’m extremely sensitive to meds and the patch made me feel dizzy and brain fog. The cream had been life changing!!
@Karikk72
5 ай бұрын
@@rlweidner6656 thank yu so much. We did check on the gel but it’s almost $200 a month. My doctor is on a menopause team ( my new doctor) and watching me closely this time. She has increased my patch to the 0.0375mg and I will start that tomorrow. I’m hoping for a miracle. I’m just struggling! Existing…not living !
@lapazgirl7207
Жыл бұрын
Progesterone makes me have really vivid weird dreams, is this common??
@keithnelson8578
9 ай бұрын
My wife in full menopause causing her anxiety to go very high. Also, her hormones are very low and causing her blood pressure to go very high as put her in a hospital during pre-menopause and also in full menopause she is also on blood pressure pills twice a day. and I know it’s all from her menopause. What can we do??
@SimpleHormones
8 ай бұрын
@keithnelson8578 That must be an awful experience for both of you. I’m so sorry to hear that. Two things I tell women in menopause (and sometimes their husbands) . . . 1. You’re not alone 2. There IS HOPE! I would suggest that both of you take a look at my course, The Menopause Solution, which details the only real way she can eliminate all her menopause symptoms and avoid the long-term health risks that go along with menopause. simplehormones.com/decision There are other treatments besides HRT for menopause. They just don’t solve the problem.
@trelawishon6582
6 ай бұрын
Please send me the questions to all my doctor about menopause.
@SimpleHormones
6 ай бұрын
Visit my request form here: simplehormones.com/hrt-questions
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