Dr. Felice Gersh, a board-certified OB GYN and integrative medicine physician, enlightens us on the pivotal role of estradiol in maintaining metabolic and immune processes. She debunks misconceptions about natural estrogen and its impact on breast cancer, explores the complexities of hormone-positive tumors, and advocates for a plant-based diet and phytoestrogens to support estrogen receptors. The podcast emphasizes the importance of natural hormone rhythms, challenges the use of contraceptives for menstrual irregularities, and discusses individualized hormone therapy approaches for women's health.

Dr. Felice Gersh, Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, shares her expertise on menopause, focusing on the significant hormonal shifts and their implications for women's health. She discusses essential nutritional strategies to support bone health and manage menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. Dr. Gersh emphasizes the importance of exercise and dietary interventions rich in phytoestrogens to help navigate these changes. Listeners will gain insights into proactive lifestyle modifications for improved well-being during this transition.

Dr. Felice Gersh, an expert on women's hormones, discusses menopause, heart health, and hormone replacement therapy. They explore the impact of hormonal changes on cardiovascular risks, the use of oral contraceptives, metabolic health in menopause, and proactive strategies for supporting the body during this transition. Topics include the role of estradiol, timing of hormone replacement therapy, risks related to circadian rhythm disruption, arterial changes, cholesterol dynamics, gut health, and cardiac wellness.

Dr. Felice Gersh, a women's health physician, and host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, dive into the physiology and evolutionary benefits of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). They discuss the causes and types of PCOS affecting women, including the role of adrenals, metabolic factors, and improving treatment plans. The episode is split into two parts due to the extensive exploration of PCOS.

Dr. Felice Gersh, an integrative OB-GYN, discusses Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), bioidenticals, and the role of lifestyle changes in hormonal balance. Topics include managing symptoms of aging, increasing energy and productivity, understanding perimenopause and menopause, the impact of stress and estradiol on menopausal women, circadian rhythm dysfunction, synchronizing women's cycles with the moon, and understanding hormonal cycles and lifestyle for menopause.