Natural Hormone Therapy Before Menopause (Perimenopause or Premenopause)

Perimenopause or premenopause is the 4-6 years right before women stop having periods (at an average age of 51). Pre menopause symptoms seem to come out of nowhere. Fluctuating estradiol (estrogen) levels and dropping progesterone levels contribute to pre menopausal weight gain, hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, headaches, and many other menopause symptoms - even before actual menopause.

Two hormones might be useful in relieving perimenopause symptoms: estradiol and micronized progesterone. This video goes over the perimenopause symptoms caused by low estrogen in women as well as low progesterone levels. It also reviews the role of estrogen dominance in premenopausal symptoms.

Can you use natural hormone replacement therapy BEFORE menopause?

Steve Goldring, R.Ph. The Hormone Pharmacist

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[Angel-qfif]

My peri has been brutal, it slapped me out of nowhere last year, im 46, soon to be 47. My anxiety and deoression along with insomnia being my worst symptoms. ..brain fog too. I felt like i was dying.. was going to start HRT, now considering just taking the 100mg prometrium cyclically.... ive noticed its way worse the week before and 4-5 days into my cycle. I can barely function. I went from being super active, to just existing, i hate this! What i hate even more is how LITTLE drs know about this subject!!!! So thank you for this video!!

[sylviaking]

Perimenopause and menopause totally sucks for many women. Don't put off seeking help if you become uncomfortable because it only gets worse from there on.

[greenteenguyen]

Currently, I am suffering from premenopausal symptoms that torment me every day. It has been tormenting me for almost three months now, Every day I lose all my energy and I can't go to work, I have insomnia, I'm depressed, I have no energy left to do anything in life, I have to fight with it every day and felt so exhausted, I thought I was going to die. I cried to my gynecologist and begged her to save me during this time. After all the urine and blood tests and all the other examinations, finally my gynecologist I also said I'm in pre-menopause, Finally she decided to give me Hormone therapy (estrogen patch) and progesterone pills, I just started using it 2 days ago, I hope these will help let me get well and have my life return to normal, I really never thought that premenopausal symptoms could be so terrible.

[GiGi-fdom]

Wow! This is such great information. These gynecologists are so uneducated about helping patients with menopause. They are clueless. They don't get any education about it in med school. I've learned a lot on my own from doctors online who specialize in women's hormones.Because of what I learned, I literally told my doctor that I need micronoized progesterone oral caps at 100 mg. I'm 52 and still cycling regularly but have had insomnia and brain fog. Plus super heavy cycles. All indicators of low progesterone. I'm following you because you know what you are talking about. Keep up the great work. Plus women need to know that bone loss will happen if they don't replace their estrogen in menopause. Exercise and diet are not enough. Bone density is very dependent on estrogen!

[ericaaldin]

I started taking estradiol in perimenopause and it saved me! Taking progesterone alone did little for me. Each person is different.

[saracohen]

So far the best explanation
from someone qualified, far more simple and easy to digest than all of the other MD/ menopause experts” videos I’ve watched.. thanks for enlightening us!

[Celeste-.-marie]

I started perimenopause symptoms at 35. Im almost 38 now and started progesterone 8 months ago and testosterone 2 months ago. Both are helping so much!

[Monica-]

Yes it snuck up on me at 50 and I literally thought I needed to be in a white padded room. Now that I know what's going on with my body, it's easier to deal with, however the mood swings, insomnia, brain fog, and hot flashes are my personal challenges. Thanks for the video!

[gymchick]

This is such an amazing lesson. Why didn’t anyone including any doctors teach us this?!?! This channel is helping me navigate this tumultuous time.

[leilanik]

I'm 50 and haven't even hit perimenapause. I had my blood work done. Looking forward to it.

[elizabethconroy]

Hello, Doctor
Interesting information
I started my HRT at the time of my Peri Menopause aged 39
It is marvelous
No regrets
No side effects
New Subscriber here from Amman Jordan Middle East

[aprilepp]

I recently came upon a Hormone video that explained Pre Peri -Post menopause terms. Pre: Puberty to Peri.
Peri: start of menopausal symptoms to end of 12 months of no cycle. Menopause: Day of the 12th month of no periods (just 1 day) Post menopause: Ever After 12 months of no period. Sorry can’t remember by whom the video was.

[lizziebee]

So useful. I haven't found anything as comprehensive on the fluctuation of hormones in perimenopause. The graphs really help to understand precisely the changes that are happening. Thanks so much. I'd really be interested to see a graph of the hormone changes during a month. I only get hit with issues of perimenopause when my period is due but doesn't actually appear - all other days of the month I'm completely fine with only very very minor signs of perimenopause.

[ceciliamarquez]

I tried so hard to find out exactly what was happening to me. I knew for sure it was a hormonal imbalance due to my symptoms but after reading so many books, looking at youtube videos etc I could not find anywhere a simple and clear explanation what happens to womens hormones in their mid 40s. Everyone has so many suggestions but before deciding what to do about it I really needed to understand what exactly is happening at this age. I also keept wondering what happens to the hormones after menopause since nobody talks about that, I even even wondered if the imbalance was going to last for ever. I cannot thank you enough. Do you have any places you would recommend in Los Angeles? Thanks again for giving me hope and clarity and for the awesome graphs.

[silleecat]

This is so detailed and helpful! I think every woman needs to know this information because we all eventually go through this. I’m sharing with my friends! 😊

[adrianamcconnaughay]

Very grateful for having your expertise available on YouTube. You explain perimenopause so well and I really appreciate the way in which you explain the use of HRT as well as its benefits. I am particularly interested on more information on the use of HRT for women like me who have been diagnosed with stage 4 Endometriosis in 2010 when I had a laparoscopy. I had big part of my adhesions removed. Now at 53 and going through perimenopause I would like to consider taking HRT. I have had all kinds of perimenopause symptoms which have been managed to some extend with supplements and herbs however, I feel it could be beneficial to start taking HRT. Any suggestions on HRT for women with Endometriosis and how to approach my GP on my upcoming appointment on Oct. 12. Thank you so much for the great job you are doing!

[gsimmons]

I just stumbled across your video and like other people am so encouraged by how thorough yet easy to understand this presentation is. Hormones have always been such a mystery to me. I will be 51 next week and I have been wondering why I am so absolutely EXHAUSTED all the time. I don't believe I sleep well I do toss and turn a lot. I am reaching out on the off chance you might know someone good in the central CA area I can seek for guidance about my hormones? My Dr. ignores everything I say and it's incredibly frustrating which is why I hardly ever go. I just want motivation back and to have some energy again. I appreciate any help you can offer. Please keep these videos coming. I'm so grateful I can have more understanding about what's happening to me. I too have felt like I'm losing it. Thank you again.

[sylviaking]

This is the best talk I have seen. You go right to the point. I love the graphs as they help one visualize the hormone patterns. One comment I can add is some women have stated that they felt even better when they had a little bit of testosterone added to their HRT. I presume that can go a bit too low as well but many women are not tested for low testosterone.

[cherrypeachsoda]

This is the best educational video I’ve seen on this topic! Everything was well explained and easy to comprehend. Glad I found this.

[energeticsoulhealer]

I'm nearly 53, have zero perimenopause symptoms, and get my menses every month, like normal. I'm considering doing bhrt to get ahead of my change, and beginning to research, which is how I found you.

Thank you for this information!