Weight Gain, Hair Loss - Menopause Symptoms? Hypothyroid Symptoms? Or BOTH?

Symptoms like weight gain, dry skin, muscle weakness and pain, thinning hair, hair loss . . . might be related to the loss of estradiol and progesterone at menopause . . . but they can also be related to another set of hormones. This video explains testing, treatment, and re-testing to eliminate the hormone-related symptoms that all seem to come at the same time.
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Perimenopause/Menopause symptoms in 40s and 50s
01:44 Low thyroid (hypothyroidism) symptoms
02:42 The root problem in menopause
03:14 Same symptoms - menopause and hypothyroidism
03:35 Most effective solution
03:57 Hormone optimization specialist
04:12 Testing hormone levels
04:26 Perimenopause testing
05:27 Menopause testing
06:18 Thyroid function testing
07:15 Treatment of hormone deficiencies
07:42 Menopause treatment - HRT
08:26 Perimenopause treatment
08:46 Hypothyroid treatment
09:36 Thyroid treatment with both T3 and T4
09:47 Re-testing hormone levels
10:28 The art of medicine
10:53 The good news and better news
11:20 Are hormones risky?
11:38 The Menopause Solution course
12:07 THYROID: It's That Simple course

[@janecarey3088]

This has made so much sense to me! Doctors fail women daily sadly. The hormone nurse new more than the doctors. I am going get my thyroid levels tested.

[@melindasieber3735]

Thank you for your work. This is exactly what I am going through. I am in perimenopause already on progesterone and testerone but all of a sudden tons of hot flashes and dizziness and fatigue. My thyroid numbers are lower now .

[@Homa_w]

Estrogen helps with hot flashes.

[@shaynebetts7243]

Steve - THANK YOU! Absolutely, EXCEPTIONAL information. I greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into these. You are truly bringing HOPE to so many of us!
Still looking for a hormone optimizing doctor in the Florida panhandle 😉 but your information is a huge help while I continue this journey.
Thanks again!

[@rachaela5519]

Great video. Concise!

[@SimpleHormones]

@rachaela5519 Glad you think so!

[@irideCrossTraining]

Love Steve's passion for women's health! Keep the videos coming ❤

[@SimpleHormones]

@irideCrossTraining Thanks for watching! I'll do my best.

[@crh251]

Thank you Steve. You explained everything so well! I’m on HRT, but I’m still very tired. I’m getting a full thyroid panel done just to see where my thyroid levels are.

[@SimpleHormones]

@crh251 Sounds like a strong direction to head.

[@vanessad.8755]

Steve, thank you for all the helpful info you share with us! I’m in pero and started BHRT. I noticed Progesterone makes my veins pop up more and I even got bad varicose veins since I started BHRT. I do remember not being able to take birth control pills when I was young because I noticed my veins would become very noticeable. Not I’m dealing with varicose veins and pain in the back of my legs. I feel like we should add this to the list of Progesterone side effects. A lot of women don’t know about it and I think there should be more research or info about it. I guess my question for you is, have you ever had any women complaining about the same issue due to P? Thank you.

[@karieviola]

My thyroid numbers are still in range, but on the lower side. My doctor thinks it's fine. 🤦

[@lupepena8138]

Getting old sucks. Especially if you have other medical issues!😮