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Ask Barbie: “Bio-Identical” Hormones - Fact or Fiction?

Menopause Taylor

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Everybody’s talking about “bio-identical” and “body identical” hormones for menopause. Why do you need to know what these terms mean? As usual, I take you beyond the buzz and into the molecular biology of reproductive hormones. And, as usual, I show you why you need to listen to your own body and not what everyone else is saying.

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14 Comments

@lisah1507 2 months ago

I started taking HRT back in 2020 because of your education through your YouTube videos and also your book I studied for one year before I made a decision and it’s all because of you. It’s sort of scary when I see on social media on Instagram, the marketing buzz words like you mentioned people need to do their research and educate themselves. I just don’t think people want to take the time to do that you’re the best.

@knackfulknitter 2 months ago

As a lifelong student of Menopause University with you as my teacher…I knew this and appreciate someone asking and you giving this thorough explanation. It was a great refresher for me. 💕

@Ducky-b8y 2 months ago

Great clear explanations - fortunately here in the uk we are not subjected to overt marketing for medications

@pennyrobbins4285 1 month ago

Thank you! Always very educational and honest!

@lareelongtin444 1 month ago

Thanks for the excellent explanation and a great video, Dr. Taylor! You always make things clear to understand! 😊❤️🌸❤️🌸

@limeladybug 2 months ago

Thank you for this video! I asked a question related to this recently. I appreciate the info!

@ElaFilali 1 month ago

Thank you 🙏

@cjsands716 1 month ago

Wonderfully informative as I have come to expect! Thank you Dr. Taylor. You discuss so many subjects relating to hormones / menopause and I wish you would discuss HRT after breast cancer and DCIS diagnosis. I only get one option and opinion from Drs when I say I want to continue my hormones... NO! And they all treat you as if you are an outlaw if you want to continue with your HRT. Please do a video for us on this topic, I know I'm not the only woman in this situation!

@kathleenmariealexander 1 month ago

Pristine audio, thank you!

@R-anne7375 1 month ago (edited)

WoW ! So much new information. I've been researching on line for 10 yrs. about hormones & HRT. That's how many yrs. I've been in menopause. You were the first Menopause teacher for me and I hung on your every word. This is the first time I've ever heard any doctor say Bio Identical hormones are synthetic. And that these hormones ( HRT) are steroid's. I want to thank you very much Dr. Barbie for being totally up front and truthful. I haven't heard this explanation anywhere. I think my patch is going right in the trash. (I think🤔). Thanks again !!!

@VeronicaMDC74 2 months ago

Since the mirena iud is a progestin, is that a safe alternative if one can’t take promitrium due to sensitivity?

@jotaylor1684 1 month ago

Absolutely brilliant. I think bio- has become confused with bio or organic food. Its strictly a bio chemical term. As you say, ALL hormones we get prescribed are SYNTHETIC, some are synthetic bio- identical, and some are synthetic non-bio identical . Bit like synthetic sucralose from sugar beet is the same as synthetic sucralose made from sugar cane. The end molecule sucralose exracted or 'synthesised' from both are identical molecules, tho from different natural sources. Am I right? Got me thinking 🤔

@mariadejucilene7659 3 days ago

Your explanation on how to get human natural hormones 😂😂😂 omg … squeezing gonads!!!
Oh dear 😂😂😂😂
I just love you too much ❤
Once again, thank you for another great video 🤗