Why You Absolutely NEED Estrogen with Dr. Felice Gersh

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Karen Martel Cert. Hormone Specialist

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Dr. Gersh received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, and studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women’s hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women’s health topics.
As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, she focuses on understanding women’s innate physical and emotional make-up. Through her research and practical experience, she has come to understand that women have internal, natural rhythms that are absolutely essential to female health. These rhythms are controlled by hormones, particularly estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments.
In this episode;
Why Dr. Gersh went from classic OBGYN practice to being a functional doctor.
Estrogen why does it have a bad rap?
Hormonal contraceptives birth control versus natural estrogen
Oral versus topical
The truth about what really causes Estrogen dominance
The role of estrogen in breast cancer
What functions estrogen has in the female body
What type of hormone replacement is the safest
and more!
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Karen Martel is a transformational nutrition coach who specializes in women's hormone health and weight loss.
She is the founder of the OnTrack program for women. OnTrack helps women optimize their weight loss results and balance their hormones.
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@lorenacarlson7706 3 ай бұрын

I found the video very informative, but! it was difficult to understand a lot of the terminology that the Dr used, I understand it can be me but she forgot some of us are trying to learn. This Dr, really knows her stuff, and it is all about science, no script, no looking at the prompter, amazing.

@daniellegrzelecki5222 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this wonderful wealth of information. I wish all doctors were so knowledgable. You are greatly appreciated.

@jenniwoodruff6441 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. My GP is suggesting I come off HRT 4 years after surgi meno. Meanwhile I'm not sleeping and have aching bones. I feel like I need to increase.

@doreneterry4624 2 ай бұрын

Research progesterone... My GP said I only needed estrogen. When I saw a truly informed gyn lady doctor she put me on progesterone... FINALLY I sleep like I did when I was younger.

@jodielee2310 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant. Finally, someone who knows what they are talking about.

@juliestapleton589 3 ай бұрын

Dr Louise newson podcasts are also great. Very up-to-date, evidence-based and pro-women. She's a gem.

@chica2000ok Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! This is a real doc wow wow wow

@theresageiger584 2 жыл бұрын

I'm dying because of no hormones

@juliestapleton589 3 ай бұрын

Can't you get some? Can you afford to have a phone consultation with a private HRT advocate? They give you what you need straight away, no messing. Best of luck. x

@cate499 Ай бұрын

Me too. Been denied them three times.

@marshacondit4661 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!! What a wonderful, knowledgeable doctor. I can’t wait for a follow up part two! Thank you for this.

@daylestevens50 3 жыл бұрын

Super thorough!!! 💛 I love how she explained in super detail how all of it is working and then says "it's so simple!" Lol. She is a wealth of knowledge (as are you, Karen)! I'm going to have to watch it a few times because I'm afraid I've missed something! Thank you for sharing...loved it!!!

@Drd7682 Ай бұрын

Listening to this the second time through. Outstanding presentation & grasp of knowledge! Thank you Dr. Gersh!! VERY impactful lecture. 👏🏼

@kathymacgregor2173 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing conversation!! Can't wait for part 2! So much valuable information! Ty!

@naznow 2 жыл бұрын

Great talk! Please have her back!

@georger1988 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Much useful information.

@Mimi-rv8bt 2 жыл бұрын

this is such great info! ❤️

@123STEP23 Ай бұрын

How do we get out doc to prescribe optimal dose instead of minimal possible dose , ?? and what is the min estradiol dose for cardiac, Alzheimer’s , bone loss, brain health , etc ??!

@MemeMisti 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting about Metformin. Does that mean that Berberine which acts similar to Metformin is a hormone disrupter as well?

@juliestapleton589 4 күн бұрын

I'm a fan of hrt, but estradiol has triggered a debilitating histamine intolerance in me. As this is a known risk of hrt, I would like to see this addressed by these experts. It's ruined my health and life (I can't function as I now have breathing issues, and constant severe fatigue), and no medic is helping me. No one talks about this aspect. Let's acknowledge estradiol induced histamine intolerance. It's not that rare.

@alixptn Ай бұрын

She is the most knowledgeable doctor I have heard talking about hormonal replacement therapy. Unfortunately, she doesn’t get all the likes that some doctors who keep asking for likes and subscribers get, and they do not go as deep as she does.

@melindasieber3735 2 ай бұрын

Good info . I am having so many symptoms. Already on testerone and progesterone. But hormone specialist won't give me estrogen. I am on 3 months no period. Already on vaginal estrogen and it helped in the starting but i can tell my body needs more .

@madelenewhite1576 7 күн бұрын

I'm 10 years past and my doctor knows the wHI study was false, however she felt I'm too old to start HRT. She had to consult with a gynecologist to get the go ahead that it's safe at 60 to take bio identical hormones. I have osteoporosis and my doctor never had the menopause conversation 10 years earlier. I'm in Canada, doctors are slow here too

@alleyjobes4870 24 күн бұрын

Hi, I have only just found your channel. Although this video is 2 years old as I watch tiday, I have found the content very relevant to me. I had hysterectomy aged 30. I have had my family but what they did not do, at the time of my surgery, was give hormone replacement afterwards. Their excuse was that I was still very young and they had left me one ovary, which should have supplied the hormones that I need. I am 60 now, and they finally allowed me to have HRT patches which I started in January of this year. I have also developed autoimmune liver disease, an overlap of AIH and PBC. Obviously these need medication which As you should know are not pleasant. I also have hashimotos.....It's strange that I have had thyroid modules since I was 18, so did my Mum....in Jan 2011, I finally got a diagnosis of Hashimotos, and in April of that year, 3 months after the diagnosis, I became very unwell and was diagnosed with AIH and PBC overlap as well. I still have no treatment for my thyroid and I have a very visible lump in the front of my neck. I blame the untreated thyroid condition for everything else. Is it possible that my being starved of estrogen after my early hysterectomy, is what has upset my immune system ?. Thank you from the UK.

@theresageiger584 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had known

@pennynichols 2 ай бұрын

Have you done a part 2 ?

@loriegreen8840 Жыл бұрын

I recently found this channel & I'm loving it. Im interested I'm in your member group too... how do we join? Thank you both for this... but now, I'm so confused. If we menopausal women are on bhrt...we should cycle doses & stop progesterone each month for a certain time, so we'll have a cycle? I like my dr (she's a functional gyno) & I have my hormones at higher levels (not via pellets), but I take enough progesterone to eliminate thickening of my uterine lining & do ultrasounds annually. She doesn't want me to have a shedding, but she is open-minded & I want to talk to her about this. Is there another video on typical optimal levels for menopausal health protection & longevity... & the cycling?

@indigopisces 2 жыл бұрын

What about Berberine? Is that also an endocrine disrupter?

@setapart27 Ай бұрын

No. metforminchemical ☣️

@shaj5540 7 ай бұрын

Great podcast!Would love information on the best forms of bhrt. Especially best form of estradiol for menopausal women as well as progesterone? Thank you! Has there been a part 2

@karenmartelhormones 7 ай бұрын

karenmartel.com/the-best-ways-to-use-bioidentical-hormone-replacement-therapy-with-dr-felice-gersh/

@jt8142 2 ай бұрын

1. Transdermal Estradiol Patch 2. Oral Progesterone Micro 3. Vaginal Estradiol Cream

@anaf9314 29 күн бұрын

She needs to talk about real optimal dose? She needs to give us an idea of what will be an optimal dose.I understand that it may be different from any woman....but in general

@3hotspuds 11 күн бұрын

@@anaf9314 50 to 150. Depending on the woman. Somewhere in the middle, typically.

@123STEP23 8 күн бұрын

@@jt8142also estradiol cream

@shaj5540 6 ай бұрын

What about testing? What are all the hormones that should be tested?

@CatamaranChannel 3 ай бұрын

Atleast Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone and Thyroid. Postmeno, they all can be close to zero, but you'll see that when you test. Good luck!

@anne-louisegoldie Жыл бұрын

Wonderful information, thank you 💛 I'm 55 and on HRT oestradiol patches, micronized progesterone, and testosterone gel. I know I need more oestradiol, my body tells me it needs more, but I'm on the highest dose my GP allows, 100mcg. I started testosterone in the hope it would boost the oestrogen. It seems to help but if we were given a high enough, optimal, amount of oestradiol that might be so much better and healthier instead of hoping testosterone will do the job of the missing oestrogen as well as its own functions.. These lower doses of oestradiol are keeping us in a state akin to being premenstrual, not ideal at all. Thank you again 💛xx PS I'm not a good oestrogen absorber, so that's another issue. I have M.E., so my mitochondria struggle, and I wonder if starting oestradiol long before might have been a good idea. I instigated all the HRT requests myself, as you need to advocate for yourself here in the UK. But super grateful that HRT is available on the NHS, and that is brilliant ❤️xx

@user-xs9835 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! My gyno just added 25 in addition to my 100 estrogen but I have very painful breasts at the moment , not sure if its from current dosage of estrogen or 200 mg Prometrium? Not sure if I should wait with adding another 25 estrogen?

@theresageiger584 2 жыл бұрын

Please help me

@MsFrancoise01 Ай бұрын

Is the non bio identical estradiol gel not good for you?

@doodieevanshenagan3330 Ай бұрын

Do you think women should do mammograms even though I’ve heard it’s too much radiation.???

@susanrichey6039 2 жыл бұрын

I have so many questions. First of all, aren't both progesterone and estrogen creams made from yams? And yams can't act as either one in the body. And how does the body know that the chemical coming in looks like progesterone or estrogen? If its not ESTRADIOL - then it is a crap shoot what all these creams are doing in the body. The effects will be random based on your unique receptors. The only thing you know is whether it helps your symptoms - which is a crap shoot as well. The only thing I understand FOR SURE - is that if you have a menopausal symptom that requires ESTRADIOL - like bladder trouble or vaginal atrophy - anything else you take is going to be unknown and potentially problematic. I love this doctor - she seems quite knowledgeable.

@cate499 Ай бұрын

They are not both made from yams.

@indigopisces 2 жыл бұрын

Can you pls recommend a list of doctors in hawaii???? I’m having a hard time finding the right person to work with me...

@tamicoburton1504 3 ай бұрын

Dr. Timothy kim. He's God sent 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

@theresageiger584 2 жыл бұрын

They put me on the pill and I was a smoker

@ginaamoroso1882 2 ай бұрын

Discuss adrenal fatigue please. HRT makes it worse

@karenmartelhormones Ай бұрын

No it doesn't it supports it. There is no such thing either as adrenal fatigue it is HPA axis dysfunction. Why would your own naturally occurring hormones cause low cortisol? Estrogen is crucial for the immune system and mitochondria health both of which are important in anyone with HPA axis dysfunction.

@alexandraferreira561 Ай бұрын

Hi from Portugal, um I'm 52, I'm not in menaupause, I'm on progesterone bio,but doc doesn't prescribe estrogen because i have endometriosis,but now,not much symptoms specially after taking 100mg progesterone.🙏@@karenmartelhormones

@theresageiger584 2 жыл бұрын

My mitochondria is dying

@tamibrooks2931 Ай бұрын

What does Dr. Gersh mean when she said you don’t want to take progesterone continuously you want to take it pulsed? What does pulsed mean?

@123STEP23 Ай бұрын

Pulsed progesterone is on 2 weeks off two weeks ,

@chevybabe1999 2 жыл бұрын

What to do if you have hormone driven breast cancer?

@tamicoburton1504 3 ай бұрын

What is that??

@jeanmetcalfe786 2 ай бұрын

But yes most breast cancers are estrogen dependent and therefore adding estrogen in the form of hrt is foolish

@cate499 Ай бұрын

Poor animals being affected by metforman.

@ginaamoroso1882 2 ай бұрын

If you have adrenal fatigue you can’t take estrogen until adrenals are ok

@jamiehoward6906 Ай бұрын

What is adrenal fatigue from a clinical standpoint?

@jamiehoward6906 Ай бұрын

And theoretically if adrenals were “fatigued” they are partially “fatigued” by trying to do double duty to pump out sex hormones when the ovaries fail rather than adrenaline. Exogenous estrogen will rest them rather than keeping them multitasking.