Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh - Part 1
Dr. Felice Gersh on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health
Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh - Part 1
Dr. Felice Gersh on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health
In this conversation, Dr. Polly Watson interviews Dr. Felice Gersh on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health. Dr. Gersh clarifies the difference between bioidentical hormones and non naturally occurring hormones, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health. She discusses the Women’s Health Initiative study and its impact on the perception of hormone replacement therapy as well as the larger implications of how this study was designed.
“I think at this stage everybody would agree that exercise is good for people, sleep is important and we need to eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables.”
Dr. Gersh emphasizes the importance of proper dosing and the need for individualized hormone therapy based on the specific needs of each woman. She also highlights the lack of clinical data and the need for more research in this area.
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01:43 Introduction & Bio Dr. Felice Gersh
02:39 What is the difference between Bioidentical and Non-bioidentical hormones?
05:21 Dr. Gersh shares the History of the Women’s Health Initiative
07:00 Progestin (fake progesterone)
16:14 Cardiovascular Disease Prevent and HRT
17:31 Dose Relationship
19:18 History of Developing the Estrogen Patch
21:47 Vaginal Estrogen Backstory
25:12 Estrogen & Cardiovascular Doses
25:38 Making Things Happen
29:10 Cardiovascular Decline in Women
29:50 Dr. Gersh’s Definition of Menopause
33:09 Reasons to Treat Women Early
In this conversation, Dr. Polly Watson interviews Dr. Felice Gersh on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy and cardiovascular health. Dr. Gersh clarifies the difference between bioidentical hormones and non naturally occurring hormones, particularly in terms of cardiovascular health. She discusses the Women’s Health Initiative study and its impact on the perception of hormone replacement therapy as well as the larger implications of how this study was designed.
“I think at this stage everybody would agree that exercise is good for people, sleep is important and we need to eat fresh, organic fruits and vegetables.”
Dr. Gersh emphasizes the importance of proper dosing and the need for individualized hormone therapy based on the specific needs of each woman. She also highlights the lack of clinical data and the need for more research in this area.
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Meet the Guest Speaker!
Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women’s hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. After receiving her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, Dr. Felice Gersh studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the CREOG top resident award every year.
After graduating, Dr. Gersh launched her private practice, founded on her passionate belief in holistic women’s healthcare. From the earliest years, way back before alternative medicine was popular, her practice included acupuncture, massage, and Chinese medicine.
About twelve years ago, she pursued her interest in holistic healing and graduated from the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona to become one of the first dual board-certified Integrative Gynecologists in the United States.
I believe a doctor and her patient are equal partners in health.
Meet the host!
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has additional training in menopausal medicine, sexual medicine and functional medicine.
She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you to help find a solution to address the imbalance in your system and restore your health.
In 2019 I left my job as an employed physician with a large organization and started Hormone Wellness MD. I started with no staff working out of a single room. Since then, my staff has grown to a team of 5 and we’ve helped over 1,100 people on their health journey.
Meet the host!
Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women’s hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. After receiving her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, Dr. Felice Gersh studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles, where she was honored with the CREOG top resident award every year.
After graduating, Dr. Gersh launched her private practice, founded on her passionate belief in holistic women’s healthcare. From the earliest years, way back before alternative medicine was popular, her practice included acupuncture, massage, and Chinese medicine.
About twelve years ago, she pursued her interest in holistic healing and graduated from the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona to become one of the first dual board-certified Integrative Gynecologists in the United States.
I believe a doctor and her patient are equal partners in health.
Meet the host!
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has additional training in menopausal medicine, sexual medicine and functional medicine.
She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you to help find a solution to address the imbalance in your system and restore your health.
In 2019 I left my job as an employed physician with a large organization and started Hormone Wellness MD. I started with no staff working out of a single room. Since then, my staff has grown to a team of 5 and we’ve helped over 1,100 people on their health journey.
