Answering the Most Common Questions About Hormones | Empowering Midlife Wellness

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  • čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
  • I receive so many questions about hormone replacement through the “Ask Dr. Susan Live” platform that we decided to answer the most common ones all at once today! If you have questions about hormone replacement, I bet they are answered here!
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Komentáře • 66

  • @jjkatz
    @jjkatz Před rokem +6

    Love that you mentioned how cruel Premarin is to horses.😢
    No need to take that when estrace is available.

  • @DebbieDooo
    @DebbieDooo Před 2 lety +1

    Always so much great information! Thank you again!

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @geanineedmiston2333
    @geanineedmiston2333 Před 2 lety +10

    Thank you for your videos! I started on estrogen 6 months ago & I feel great❤️

  • @kathryncurry8728
    @kathryncurry8728 Před rokem

    Such helpful information!

  • @bellakim9404
    @bellakim9404 Před 2 lety

    New subscriber. I immensely enjoyed listening to your knowledge
    Thank you!

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for being here 💞

  • @nushins
    @nushins Před rokem

    Thank you for this video🙏🙏🙏

  • @sarahapollo4527
    @sarahapollo4527 Před rokem +4

    I’m curious why you recommend the non-FDA approved company of Bio-Te.
    Also, what are your thoughts regarding the recent pub med and gov studies showing that post-menopausal women gain more abdominal visceral fat due to ratio change of higher testosterone compared to estradiol.

  • @sk0710
    @sk0710 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so very much! This is very informative:) from Virginia:)

  • @jillharris3883
    @jillharris3883 Před 2 lety

    Great information. Thank you.

  • @cynthiaporcaro9937
    @cynthiaporcaro9937 Před 11 měsíci

    Your so informative, things my old male gynecologist never brought up during my visits. I hope I'm not behind the timeliness of starting HRT 🙏 Just starting a week ago

  • @sunnysunnydays
    @sunnysunnydays Před rokem

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @justjosie99
    @justjosie99 Před 2 lety

    Also, thank you for answering my question :)

  • @marthaspikes9669
    @marthaspikes9669 Před 2 lety +2

    Would love a video on HRT / Testosterone pellets with perimenopausal women that suffer from PCOS. There is so little information on this topic. I’ve searched. I just started pellets last week and have always been told T is my enemy, but my current Dr wanted me to have 150 with very little estrogen. Should I be concerned?

  • @michsand
    @michsand Před 2 lety

    I was so interested to hear your answer to the migraine question. So to be clear as I have the same problem and really want to stay on my HRT should I be on a low dose of estrogen. It seems that the day I change my patch 75 I get a migraine and days after a dull headache follows, I also have the Mirena. Been on HRT now for 5 yrs am 57 and this has been an on going issue.

  • @islagoo
    @islagoo Před 11 měsíci

    I’d love the link to the study sent mentioned! ❤

  • @deborahlove3006
    @deborahlove3006 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! Maybe there is hope for me.

  • @katemurtagh3432
    @katemurtagh3432 Před 2 lety

    Hello, Dr Susan, I find your videos so reassuring. I am 55, it is 7 months since my last period and I have just been prescribed hrt. I was doing a bit of research and came across a study suggesting that heart attack risk is elevated in the first year after stopping hrt. This worries me in case I have to stop for any reason. Have you any advice? Thank you.

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      Hi Kate! Thanks for watching! You can submit your question at drsusan.com/ask/

  • @chowceo
    @chowceo Před 2 lety +1

    Did anyone catch the two resources she mentioned regarding finding a Dr who savy in hormone treatment?

  • @belleweather
    @belleweather Před rokem

    You mention a british study with all forms of estrogen and blood clotting will be linked below but I do not see the link. Is it possible to provide it?

  • @bonnyh2o
    @bonnyh2o Před rokem

    Any advice on HRT in Canada? I'm taking Premarin by mouth and have the Progesterone IUD. The gel my my breast very very painful and so I switched. Thank you for any advice!

  • @sarahapollo4527
    @sarahapollo4527 Před rokem +2

    What exact amount of testosterone in mg dosing, do you recommend if I opt for using topical cream. I am not interested in pellets.

  • @nancysantiago9619
    @nancysantiago9619 Před 2 lety

    This video is amazing. I started the biodentical pellets inserted 3 months ago. I had to have a biopsy due to thickening of the lining in my uterus. I am waiting for my results. Should I be concerned about cancer? Do you think this was caused by the hormones?

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and for your question! Please submit your question to www.drsusan.com/ask 💞

  • @janemasini2810
    @janemasini2810 Před rokem

    I'm on HRT estradot 100mg patch and mireena coil I had a uterine biopsy everything was good!
    I started HRT at 53 as I was on the combined pill in my forties for heavy periods perimenopause!
    Now on this combination patch and coil I'm having sleep anxiety, anxiety, low mood , no sex drive, I'm having periods every month , sore breasts, and spotting whole year , it stops for 2 weeks then restart s again! I've got underactive thyroid as well as fibromyalgia, had full bloods even for my estrogen bloods were fine, they are doing a scan this month to check my uterus for the bleeding , they said if that fine , they are going to add uttragestron at night for sleep and anxiety?❤

  • @patriciapyper4617
    @patriciapyper4617 Před rokem

    I am on evorol Conti patches do Thay give you the hormones post menopause please thanks ♥️

  • @almafletcher5871
    @almafletcher5871 Před rokem

    Thank you for your compilation of questions and answers! I will look to see if you have more like this! At the end of the vid, you mentioned that the Juliet Laser can help restore sexual drive....Is this physiologically bec estrogen is restored , or is this mentally due to the elimination of pain of intercourse (or both?)

  • @SF-oz9kf
    @SF-oz9kf Před rokem +1

    I take estrogen via a troche (dissolves under tongue). Do those increase risk of blood clots, too?

  • @joannepigliavento7930

    What would you recommend for a healthy 61 year old who has occasional migraines with aura? Worst symptoms are low libido and vaginal dryness. Testosterone only sound interesting

  • @shirleykennedy1619
    @shirleykennedy1619 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Dr Susan I love all of your videos. I have a question I’m 57 six years menapausal I was scared to take HRT like a lot of women. Now thanks to your videos I want to start. I’ve been to a cardiologist and had stress test and EKG for starting exercise and he said my heart is good had the ultrasound too of it no problems. My Lipid panel shows that my cholesterol is high but not terribly high but she wants me to start Statins but I’m trying to lower it myself thru diet and exercise would it be a good idea for me to take hormones. I have appt in May with my Gyno I hope I can still take them these last few years I have just not felt like myself and really feel like I have no joy in my life since menapause

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and for your question! Please submit your question to www.drsusan.com/ask 💞

    • @Dandelion_flight
      @Dandelion_flight Před rokem

      You are a very very good doctor. 🤩

  • @user-tp9pq1ft9w
    @user-tp9pq1ft9w Před rokem

    Hello am from jamaica and i have not seen my period over the pass two month going on to 3month this june

  • @belleweather
    @belleweather Před rokem +1

    You mentioned you'd link the studies below but I don't see them.

  • @candacedaniels3453
    @candacedaniels3453 Před 3 měsíci

    What about with cervical cancer

  • @mimidang3632
    @mimidang3632 Před 11 měsíci

    Hi Dr. Susan,
    Have you ever given patient HRT troche? I put it under my tongue, take about 1/2 hour to dissolve. I heard you are not recommended oral HRT, I thought I asked. Thanks!

  • @Corrans
    @Corrans Před rokem

    Now after hearing this at the end, I really want a uterine ablation! I am sick and tired of having periods! Are there any risks to having a uterine ablation?

  • @Dansdoc
    @Dansdoc Před rokem

    are you only discussing Bio identical hormones? or are hormones like the combipatch equally effective and safe?

  • @lyrical-feline
    @lyrical-feline Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for educating us about Premarian and the unnecessary “torturing of mares” to make this product. How barbaric. Animal cruelty should be avoided in the choices we make about products and services.

  • @veronica2764
    @veronica2764 Před 2 lety

    I have a small goiter, and suspected Hashimoto disease. I have been menopausal since 35, I’m 52 now. I am taking bio denticle estrogen and progesterone. I also have a complete hysterectomy done 4 years ago. My question is: taking estrogen and progesterone will it make the Hashimoto disease and my thyroid problem worse?

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and for your question! Please submit your question to www.drsusan.com/ask 💞

  • @graceperiod5352
    @graceperiod5352 Před 7 měsíci

    What are the danger of taking synthetic hrt poses in women's health long term? Thanks

  • @lindawest1776
    @lindawest1776 Před rokem +2

    I am 72 years old and I went through menopause about 25-27 years ago, never had any any HRT now I’m involved with a man and am experiencing virginal dryness, how can I relieve the dryness at my age? Am in pretty good health even though in a type 2 diabetic!

  • @cami5054
    @cami5054 Před 2 lety

    Hi Dr. I'm having breast fullness/sensitivity on patch doses any higher than 0.025mg (6 months) Can I try to go up to 0.05 mg with more progesterone than I'm using ?
    Is a tablet better than a patch perhaps since it goes up and down each day ? How about Duavee instead in a non-osteopenia/ non-osteoporotic gal ? Is Duavee ok to use for hrt ? It might be the answer since Bazedoxefine does not allow breast stimulation.

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and for your question! Please submit your question to www.drsusan.com/ask 💞

  • @teresashelley
    @teresashelley Před 2 měsíci

    I had a period after my ablation and I have had spotting using HRT periodically. Does that mean mine wasn’t done correctly?

  • @lorimurphy8262
    @lorimurphy8262 Před rokem

    I am losing my hair and feel like it’s from elevated Testosterone and dht will my hair comeback if I stop testosterone?

  • @MEBKRSD
    @MEBKRSD Před 2 lety

    Hello Dr Susan🙋🏻‍♀️
    I live in Sweden, how can I keep in touch with you if I have a question?
    //Caroline🇸🇪

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      You can submit your question at drsusan.com/ask/

  • @deborahc7113
    @deborahc7113 Před rokem

    do u mean test if too high cuz weight gain?

  • @cami5054
    @cami5054 Před 2 lety

    Hi Dr. Can you tell me if a pill might work better than a patch or is it the dose as far as breast fullness/pain ?

    • @drsusan
      @drsusan  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching and for your question! Please submit your question to www.drsusan.com/ask 💞

    • @DR17dede
      @DR17dede Před rokem +1

      I really wish that you could answer some of these questions in the chat, even if it’s done in a general way.

  • @rachelteeuws1241
    @rachelteeuws1241 Před 2 lety +2

    But isn’t progesterone the hormone that makes women feel yucky? You say progesterone is a good hormone. Why would a women without an uterus take progesterone when majority of health providers state you only need to take estrogen……

    • @carolyn4407
      @carolyn4407 Před rokem +2

      because like she said in the video, for some women it really helps them with sleep and moods

    • @lindapleasants2581
      @lindapleasants2581 Před 11 měsíci

      Total hysterectomy/oopherectomy at 40 years old (currently 57). I was immediately put on estrogen, testosterone and progesterone (bioidentical HRT) because my Gyn was of the belief that I needed to replace all hormones that I lost with surgical menopause. They work as a system. Progesterone not only assists with balancing estrogen (which is vital for women who had estrogen dominance issues, like endometriosis, as I had), it helps with mood, sleep (huge for me!), and it assists on bone growth. Unfortunately, the majority of mainstream healthcare providers are way behind on what the latest research is, unless they are hormone specialists.