Rethinking Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Felice Gersh: Rational Wellness Podcast 414

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Dr. Felice Gersh discusses the Rethinking Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz discusses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for post-menopausal women with Dr. Felice Gersh, a champion of estradiol. Dr. Gersh addresses the controversial views on hormones influenced by the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, explaining that mainstream medicine is still hesitant to embrace HRT. She emphasizes the benefits of bioidentical hormones and criticizes the limitations of current studies and traditional approaches in functional medicine. Dr. Gersh provides insights into the importance of estradiol and progesterone for various aspects of women's health, including brain function and prevention of chronic diseases. The discussion also covers the potential pitfalls of oral progesterone and alternatives like vaginal administration to achieve natural hormonal balance.   00:26 Hormone Replacement Therapy: A Controversial Topic 01:29 Challenges in Hormone Therapy Acceptance 02:45 The Science Behind Hormone Therapy 06:58 Historical Perspectives on Lifespan and Menopause 08:30 The Modern Healthcare System and Chronic Diseases 15:46 The Role of Hormones in Brain Health 21:44 Debating the Safety and Efficacy of Hormone Therapy 32:44 Balancing Hormones After Menopause 34:39 The Role of Estradiol and Progesterone 35:30 Impact of Hormones on Brain and Immune System 36:32 Menstrual Cycle Insights and Hormone Therapy 38:32 Challenges with Current Hormone Treatments 40:39 Optimal Hormone Levels and Administration Methods 43:44 Progesterone: Oral vs. Vaginal Administration 46:06 Progesterone Metabolites and Their Effects 58:03 Practical Tips for Hormone Therapy _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Felice Gersh is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist and she is fellowship-trained in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Gersh is the Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, where she continues to see patients. The website is Integrativemgi.com and the phone is (949) 753-7475. She also lectures and writes on various topics relevant to women and she is the best selling author of three books, Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know, PCOS SOS, and PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track.  Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.