557: What Every Women Needs to Know About Hormone Replacement In Their 40s and Beyond with Felice Gersh

When you hit perimenopause, your body goes through all kinds of physical changes. But what about mental and emotional changes?  So many women reaching this point don’t recognize that their mood swings and rage are a totally normal part of entering menopause. I invited Dr. Felcie Gersh on the show today to discuss female hormones and mental health, and how hormone replacement therapy can help.  Hormone replacement has tons of benefits– even for women in the perimenopause transition. So why wait until menopause to start dealing with symptoms of hormone imbalance?  Join Dr. Felice Gersh and me to discuss all things hormones, and learn how to navigate perimenopause and menopause with ease and grace.  Tune in to take charge of your health, no matter what stage you’re in! Felice Gersh, M.D. Felice Gersh, M.D. is an award-winning physician board-certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She’s the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine– a comprehensive women’s healthcare practice. Dr. Gersh is the bestselling author of the PCOS SOS series and has published several articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. IN THIS EPISODE Identifying changes during perimenopause and menopause Indications for hormone replacement in perimenopause  Conventional medicine’s view of hormone replacement therapy Recognizing perimenopausal mood changes and mental health  Hormone levels throughout stages of the menstrual cycle  Dietary recommendations for hormone balance  Birth control’s implications and long-term effects  Preventative measures for optimal hormone health  RESOURCES MENTIONED Integrative Medical Group of Irvine Website  Dr. Gersh’s Instagram Dr. Gersh’s Youtube Channel PCOS SOS Summit Check Out Dr. Gersh’s Books:  PCOS SOS  PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track  Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know RELATED EPISODES  #404: Do Women Need To Wait Till Menopause To Begin Hormone Replacement Therapy? With Esther Blum #550: Metabolic And Hormone Secrets To Staying Hot, Happy And Thriving After 40 And Beyond With Dr. Tyna Moore #506: Optimizing Testosterone, Growth Hormone And Other Metabolic Hormones In Our 40s And Beyond With Dr. Stephanie Estima #485: 7 Non-Negotiable Supplements, Minerals And Adaptogen Herbs For Women 40+ To Increase Longevity