Did you know that hormones play a pivotal role in directing the course of your health throughout your lifetime? From physical growth and development to emotional well-being and reproductive health, these chemical messengers are vital for our overall well-being. Understanding how hormones function and seeking appropriate medical guidance can help us navigate through the various stages of life while maintaining hormonal balance.

 

Dr. Felice Gersh joins me as we take a closer look at the different types of estrogens, their individual impacts on the body, and the importance of understanding their nuances for overall health. We also discuss how reproduction is the prime directive of life and how hormones act as 'hormonal glue' to enable reproductive success. Plus, we dive into some of the benefits and complexities of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), including when to start and the potential risks associated with it.

 

Dr. Felice Gersh is board-certified in both OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. Always passionate about learning and education, she taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Dr. Gersh now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. Dr. Gersh is a globally recognized expert on a wide range of female and integrative health topics. 

 

 

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What we discuss:

(0:00:03) - The importance of women's hormones

(0:16:18) - Understanding the different types of estrogens

(0:20:05) - The effects of hormone therapy

(0:27:25) - Exploring hormone replacement and natural alternatives

(0:34:47) - The benefits of cyclical hormone therapy

(0:45:23) - Benefits of vaginal estrogen and hormone replacement therapy

(0:53:58) - The complexities of hormone replacemen