Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh - Part 2
Dr. Felice Gersh on the complexities of different formulations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Integrative OB GYN's Insights on Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh - Part 2
Dr. Felice Gersh on the complexities of different formulations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
In this conversation, Dr. Felice Gersh discusses the complexities of different formulations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the benefits of cycling on and off progesterone versus a continuous dose. She emphasizes the importance of considering the whole body when addressing menopause and not waiting until someone is fully menopausal to address the problem.
“Hormones are foundational, but not sufficient to healthy longevity.”
Dr. Gersh also explains the different types of estrogen and their effects on various receptors in the body as well as the benefits of hormone therapy in terms of growth factors, immune system regulation, and cancer prevention. She highlights the need for adequate hormone dosing and the importance of shedding the uterine lining through cyclic progesterone use. Additionally, she discusses the role of lifestyle factors in achieving optimal health as well as the need for informed consent with the use of hormone replacement therapy.
Watch The Conversation!
In this conversation, Dr. Felice Gersh discusses the complexities of different formulations of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the benefits of cycling on and off progesterone versus a continuous dose. She emphasizes the importance of considering the whole body when addressing menopause and not waiting until someone is fully menopausal to address the problem.
“Hormones are foundational, but not sufficient to healthy longevity.”
Dr. Gersh also explains the different types of estrogen and their effects on various receptors in the body as well as the benefits of hormone therapy in terms of growth factors, immune system regulation, and cancer prevention. She highlights the need for adequate hormone dosing and the importance of shedding the uterine lining through cyclic progesterone use. Additionally, she discusses the role of lifestyle factors in achieving optimal health as well as the need for informed consent with the use of hormone replacement therapy.
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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.
