Thyropause: When Menopause and Hypothyroidism Overlap

What do fatigue, weight gain, and depression all have in common? They can all be rooted in hormone imbalance. But understanding which hormones are involved makes all the difference - especially during transitional seasons like menopause. In this video I’m going to explain how to assess and address thyropause, the overlap of thyroid dysfunction and sex hormone decline - so keep watching!

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[hillarylively]

You are the first physician I have seen that approaches these issues in this logical “get to the root of the problem” way. I only recently discovered my suspicions about my thyroid levels being off during the menopause transition were even a valid possibility. This was after a great deal of suffering, sadly. I have never been so low on energy and up until recently I even woke every morning at 4:00am to go weight train before teaching all day. Once this “shift” began it was like a steam roller that took over and knocked me down….it has been a huge struggle to feel completely exhausted, even after a full night of sleep. I am hoping I can feel more like my old self soon and get back to lifting weights. Thank you for showing me I may be on the right track with testing my thyroid levels!

[sagek]

My mom experienced this, hypothyroidism during menopause, I feel so sorry for her 😢

[allisondougherty]

I wish that my gp was like you. I am so frustrated! I am in Australia and currently on hrt estrogel and mirena. I have low ferritin 37, significant hair fall, terrible fatigue, puffy eyes, etc.

[copywriter]

This makes so much sense!! Thanks for explaining it clearly and concisely :)

[aimeeannvasile]

Wow I feel like I ran across this at the right time!

[ACAC-lljh]

This happened to me...perimenopause, hashimotos and menopause ...mixed in with stress, new job abd Covid years

[kgriess]

I’m 55 and in menopause as of a couple of months ago. Recent labs showed my thyroid is a little off - hypo. My sister had the same issue and they treated her with HRT before thyroid to see if that would help her thyroid work better and 6 months later, her thyroid numbers were in the normal range. My doctor wants me to treat my thyroid before trying HRT. I have the added issue of low aldosterone/adrenal issues (although my gyne thinks my adrenals are fine). I don’t know how to get better or what to treat first, but I thought it was interesting how the approach was different on the thyroid between my sister and me. She lives in a different state.

[pernille]

Thanks a lot for this video - greate content!

[debramadden]

Can wild ym cream help balance out our hormones..
I have had hysterectomoty and i am 62...

[suejaneuk]

I am on HRT patches and Utrogestan but I am having real problems with losing weight, even though I am following a healthy low Carbohydrates, sugar and fat diet. My mum and sister are on the same diet and have lost a lot of weight. I am due a blood test in 3 weeks, I have been borderline for 15yrs. I am tired, depressed and have recently had severe groin pain.

[JS-zcij]

Hi Doctor, how can I make an appt with you?

[JLU-wmir]

i went though menopause and done with all my periods by age 49 no more periods. have had thyroid problems since i was a teen but not treated until age 57.

[MaryLove-dw]

What about post menopausal thyroid problems. I’m 6 years post menopausal and now I’ve got a thyroid nodule. I’m 55 but went through menopausal at 49 due to chemotherapy. I’d love to know why I’ve got this problem now. My weight hasn’t changed just very tired and mood up and down.

[dorymarten]

How do deal with this if Ive had a Complete thyroidectomy? I m at my wits end with all the weight gain and fatigue etc.

[margaretsledziewski]

when on a thyroid replacement and a need for estrogen (low levels) what types of estrogen will impact thyroid levels and what dose increase is required to use patches or vagianl products? How to do the half life reduction in a thyroid dose as well please.

[Yori]

do you do consultation if im overseas, Canada?

[wendyking]

hi i have been dealing with my thyroid for over 20 years i had two episodes where i had hyperthyroidisum and had to go on meds to lower my heart rate after the second time i was given radioactive iodine and told to take tyroxine now at 51 menopause has joined the party its horrid eating certain foods like bread is an issue acid reflux, hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia not taste in mouth constipation the list goes on i just wanted to share it feels like your alone but your not dont give up 😀😀

[amandaj]

Wow. I’m 51- dx Hashi’s. This hits home. Maybe I need my hormones done again. 😬

[bricksanimated]

The deep dive tutorial link is not working. Can You please 🙏🏽 send the link.

[ReneeOfTheFae]

I'm a Hashimoto chick beginning my journey into perimenopause. At least I'm already used to most of the menopausal symptoms because there are more in common with hypothyroidism than just those three she mentions. I have to say, though, it's been lovely not being cold for a year straight! I'm not fighting what my body is doing, and I'm not complaining about it. Instead, I'm going to lean into the symptoms, and just do what I can to make my life and myself healthier as we go along together. I'm not interested in pumping more hormones into my body that it doesn't need anymore (as opposed to the thyroid meds that I do need.) I'm happily looking forward to my Crone Stage of life (have been since I was kid, actually.)
Good luck, All!