About this episode
Dr. Felice Gersh discusses bioidentical hormones and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We also redefine menopause and talk about the different symptomatic changes and sexuality that we see in menopause. As well as mood and brain changes in Perimenopause. Get the full show notes here. Thank you to our sponsors: Athletic Greens - athleticgreens.com/stephanie Orion Red Light Therapy - Use promo code STEPHANIE10 for 10% off - https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Social: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Membership Site: https://hellobetty.club/ Episode Overview: 7:30 Introduction 9:30 Reframing Definitions 13:30 Metabolic Changes In Decade Before Ovarian Senescence 23:08 Is There A Reason To Try To Extend Reproductive Years? 32:45 Defining Bioidenticals and Hormone Replacement Therapy 54:31 Fear Around Hormone Replacement 57:15 Human Identical Hormones or Synthetics For Most Woman 1:11:18 Start With Progesterone or Estrogen? 1:16:00 Conclusion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.