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Old 09-30-20, 08:32 AM  
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when i first saw this thread title, i thought Mattel came out with a doll that i could identify with!!

apparently, she changed her name to Menopause Taylor - maybe Mattel didn't like it.
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I was picturing a sweaty barbie with a little bit of a pooch in the belly area. Ha ha.
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I like Angie's videos but she is another (so is Dominique Sasche) who do a lot of things like procedures and injections etc to look younger. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with that if that's what you want to do but I also think that people can be healthy and live long lives without outside interventions including HRT. So I think of course Angie is promoting HRT if it helps you look younger among the other things she claims it does. JMHO.
I also totally thought someone had come up with an actual menopausal doll! I was fishing in my bag for my credit card.

I love Dominique Sachse, but I had to stop watching her because I just cannot/will not/don't want to spend that much time, energy and money on my appearance. I do think Dominique is great--I think she promotes a very healthy perspective on aging, but all the maintenance is just not for me.

I'm 48 and just went through menopause. We trend a little on the early side in my family. I'm sort of curious about HRT, but I don't know.... I kinda feel like this is a normal, natural part of life. Do we really need to screw around with our hormones to be healthy? I don't really have any interest in trying to look younger, but I am concerned about heart health, bone health, alzheimers, as all of those issues run in my family. I guess I sort of prefer to try to address any issues through lifestyle, rather than taking hormones. I am really trying to lose weight, in large part because I've read that adipose tissue produces estrogen, which is not helpful at the moment.

What do you guys think? Is is naiive to think I can just roll with it? Should I be embracing modern medicine on this? My symptoms are not that bad. The odd hot flash, weight gain (~20lbs in the past five years.)

Tugger, I'd love to hear more about your skin care routine!
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Old 09-30-20, 10:11 AM  
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What do you guys think? Is is naiive to think I can just roll with it? Should I be embracing modern medicine on this? My symptoms are not that bad. The odd hot flash, weight gain (~20lbs in the past five years.)

Tugger, I'd love to hear more about your skin care routine!
I have to say that I am doing just that. I went through menopause at 42. I have been "rolling with it" the whole time. No HRT and I have lost weight over that time (26 lbs) and kept it off. I've only really had night sweats and hot flashes during the day to deal with and I didn't want to do HRT just for that. The hot flashes are pretty much gone and my night sweats come and go; some nights are better than others. I am trying OTC options for the night sweats and I sleep with a fan going for most of the night.

As far as heart health, osteoporosis, etc, I am sticking to a whole food, plant-based diet (which we can't talk about) and really emphasizing my strength training. I am now 50 and everything is fine.
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Old 09-30-20, 10:31 AM  
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I'm sort of curious about HRT, but I don't know.... I kinda feel like this is a normal, natural part of life. Do we really need to screw around with our hormones to be healthy? I don't really have any interest in trying to look younger, but I am concerned about heart health, bone health, alzheimers, as all of those issues run in my family. I guess I sort of prefer to try to address any issues through lifestyle, rather than taking hormones. I am really trying to lose weight, in large part because I've read that adipose tissue produces estrogen, which is not helpful at the moment.

What do you guys think? Is is naiive to think I can just roll with it? Should I be embracing modern medicine on this? !
This is where I fall.

For bone health, hormones are only delaying the decrease in bone density, unless you plan to take hormones until death, which I don’t.

And I don’t think they help with weight control. Wouldn’t that be nice? But I feel this is part of life too. Even without any or many extra pounds, nobody seems to get away without the change in weight distribution.

I think it’s an individual decision. Studies show this or that, but on huge numbers of people. But each of us is different in our family history and what problems we may be more prone to and in what is most important to us. The uncertainties about breast cancer alone make me very hesitant about hormones.
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Old 09-30-20, 10:50 AM  
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I'm 60, and have never taken HRT. I started pre-menopause in my mid-40's and was done at age 50.

I had no hot flashes, or mood swings. I have gained about 10 pounds, but I could lose it if I tracked my eating. I get tired of tracking, and stop, and then gain it back. The worst thing I have experienced is the vaginal dryness. I guess the estrogen cream would help with that.

I'm not sure my GP would prescribe HRT for me, as she thinks I have high BP. I'm pretty sure my BP is normal, and I have very bad white coat syndrome. But I don't think I could get a prescription for HRT because of my white coat syndrome. My bone density is good, and my test results were all normal from my checkup last February. Also, there is no history of osteoporosis or heart disease, but my mother did have breast cancer around age 70. Because of the breast cancer risk, I'm nervous about taking HRT.

However, it's been over ten years since I went through menopause. I guess I'm over the time limit, and HRT has more risks than benefits. It would have been helpful to know about that sooner, but I never had a doctor mention it.
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Old 10-02-20, 07:38 AM  
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If anyone is interested, I will update you after my phone consultation with her next week. I've already received a fabulously helpful personalized 81-page document to read before the appointment. I'm learning so much and am already starting to make some changes. I can't wait to make more. Without going into details, some of the stuff pertaining to me has been mind-blowing.
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Old 10-02-20, 10:26 AM  
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If anyone is interested, I will update you after my phone consultation with her next week. I've already received a fabulously helpful personalized 81-page document to read before the appointment. I'm learning so much and am already starting to make some changes. I can't wait to make more. Without going into details, some of the stuff pertaining to me has been mind-blowing.

Thanks. Yes. I'm afraid of hormone threrapy, but I hate the 'internal' dryness.
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Old 10-05-20, 05:02 PM  
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Just updating in case anyone is interested. the phone consultation was fabulous. I would say that it is by far the best $200 that I have spent in the longest while. I learned so much. She's sweet, approachable, helpful ... you name it. I'm so thankful to my husband who encouraged me to do all this. I'm also thankful for all the helpful feedback.

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Dr. Taylor is quirky for sure, but she has also been invaluable to me. Her interview with Hot and Flashy is more straightforward than a lot of her own videos and it is DEFINITELY worth watching:
Because of her, I asked my gp for a bone density scan, and I learned much more from her than my doctor about how to interpret it. I also knew what I wanted to say to my gp about HRT. (Everyone has different ideas about HRT, not meaning to start a debate here.)
After my next physical, I plan to schedule a consultation with her. It's $200 for an hour, but given my family history of osteoporosis, heart attacks, and dementia, it will be money well spent. For me. Definitely not saying what is right for me is right for anyone else.
Your post was so helpful. Thank you.

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Thanks. Yes. I'm afraid of hormone threrapy, but I hate the 'internal' dryness.
I hear you. Not trying to pressure you or anything, but her videos are so helpful and informative. However, they really do need to be watched in order.
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Old 10-07-20, 12:02 AM  
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I'm 48 and just went through menopause. We trend a little on the early side in my family. I'm sort of curious about HRT, but I don't know.... I kinda feel like this is a normal, natural part of life. Do we really need to screw around with our hormones to be healthy? I don't really have any interest in trying to look younger, but I am concerned about heart health, bone health, alzheimers, as all of those issues run in my family. I guess I sort of prefer to try to address any issues through lifestyle, rather than taking hormones. I am really trying to lose weight, in large part because I've read that adipose tissue produces estrogen, which is not helpful at the moment.

What do you guys think? Is is naiive to think I can just roll with it? Should I be embracing modern medicine on this? My symptoms are not that bad. The odd hot flash, weight gain (~20lbs in the past five years.)
I'm similar to you, I thought it was a natural part of life too, and my symptoms were not bad either. Now I'm wondering if that was a good thing, because if they were bad, I would have asked for HRT! As it is, no doctor ever mentioned that there were benefits if you took it within ten years. It's been almost 11 years since my period stopped, so I guess I'm out of the window to take HRT. However, my mother took HRT for 20 years after a hysterectomy, and had breast cancer around age 70. Fortunately, it was small and she had a lumpectomy and recovered well. She lived until she was 86, and didn't have altzheimers, heart disease or osteoporosis. Although, perhaps the HRT helped to prevent that. But because of her breast cancer, I would feel I was at risk.

I only watched a few of Menopause Taylor's videos, but I got the impression she also recommends positive lifestyle changes, even if you are taking HRT. In fact, I have the impression that lifestyle matters more in the long run.

TBH, watching her videos made me feel depressed. Since I thought menopause was a normal part of life, I wasn't that worried about it, and didn't think of it often. Now I'm concerned I'm at risk for osteoporosis and heart disease, because I didn't take HRT during that ten year window.

The medical profession sadly doesn't inform us well about menopause. I hope that changes soon.
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Old 10-07-20, 02:49 PM  
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I only watched a few of Menopause Taylor's videos, but I got the impression she also recommends positive lifestyle changes, even if you are taking HRT. In fact, I have the impression that lifestyle matters more in the long run.
TBH, watching her videos made me feel depressed. Since I thought menopause was a normal part of life, I wasn't that worried about it, and didn't think of it often. Now I'm concerned I'm at risk for osteoporosis and heart disease, because I didn't take HRT during that ten year window.
The medical profession sadly doesn't inform us well about menopause. I hope that changes soon.
I've been thinking of you a lot.

If a friend were to ask me, after learning what I've been learning, I would suggest:
a. either watching this video with a Gynecologic Menopause Specialist
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b. looking for a Gynecologic Menopause Specialist in your area (she has info on that). If it's not in the video, I can share that here.
or
c. booking a one-hour session with Menopause Taylor.

The medical professional doesn't inform us much about menopause, because menopause is barely touched upon in medical school.
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Old 10-07-20, 03:42 PM  
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I've been thinking of you a lot.

If a friend were to ask me, after learning what I've been learning, I would suggest:
a. either watching this video with a Gynecologic Menopause Specialist
or
b. looking for a Gynecologic Menopause Specialist in your area (she has info on that). If it's not in the video, I can share that here.
or
c. booking a one-hour session with Menopause Taylor.

The medical professional doesn't inform us much about menopause, because menopause is barely touched upon in medical school.
Thanks for the link, I will watch the video. However, I won't have regular health insurance in a month, we can't afford it. I will join a sharing program, but that's more for catastrophic care, and I won't have the money for a specialist. Since I'm not having any health issues, I will probably just continue with what I'm doing. But if my insurance situation changes, I will look into it.

But thanks for caring, I appreciate it. I apologize for the venting. Aging is not for the faint hearted!
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