Felice Gersh MD

07/22/2025

There is currently a black box warning on vaginal estrogen that says that the medication carries a risk of breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, and probable dementia. There is also a growing movement to remove the warning, which recently got a big boost by the FDA’s menopause panel that convened a few days ago.

⏰ Live Tuesday, tune in for my talk.

Tues, 7/22 at 7:30 PM Pacific
Watch live on Instagram.
Or check YouTube for the recording in a few days.

In this talk, I’ll explain the history behind the black box warning, the current evidence, and the reasons that I am a strong proponent of removing the black box and increasing access to this important medication.

I’ll be checking Instagram for questions so if you have any additional questions that you’d like me to address, please add them to the comments of this post.

Let me know what questions you have! And tune in for this upcoming talk!

07/18/2025

Check out my latest talk,
Why the lowest dose of estradiol is NOT the best
https://youtu.be/ul0JmZQfqM4

In this talk, I explain why the long-standing recommendation to use the “lowest dose of estrogen for the shortest time” is outdated—and potentially harmful. ...

07/15/2025

For some women, just the tiniest whiff of estradiol (E2) is enough to stop hot flashes and night sweats. Even so, I rarely prescribe what I consider to be micro-doses of estradiol. Find out how I think about dosing and why I prefer higher, more biologic doses.

⏰ Live Tuesday, tune in for my talk.

Tues, 7/15 at 7:30 PM Pacific
Watch live on Instagram.
Or check YouTube for the recording in a few days.

In this talk, I’ll explain why I treat menopause, not just hot flashes. We can talk about dosing, effects, and also, how I monitor and protect uterine health with higher E2 doses.

I’ll be checking Instagram for questions so if you have any additional questions that you’d like me to address, please add them to the comments of this post.

Let me know what questions you have! And tune in for this upcoming talk!

06/20/2025

I had a wonderful time talking with about menopause, metabolism, mitochondria, and more!

Check out the episode,
Mitochondria, Menopause & Metabolism: The cellular secret to more energy after 40
https://drmariza.com/653-mitochondria-menopause-and-metabolism/
LINK IN BIO

06/16/2025

There are real and meaningful differences between men’s and women’s metabolism that affects how we respond to fasting. Some of these differences really matter and some may be more “tinkering around the edges.”

⏰ Live Monday, tune in for my talk.

Mon, 6/16 at 6:15 PM Pacific
Watch live on Instagram.
Or check YouTube for the recording in a few days.

In this talk, I’ll explain why gender and hormonal status affect fasting and I’ll help you understand what’s important and what you can ignore. I’ll also give my top tips for getting started and also for maximizing the benefits of your fasting routine.

I’ll be checking Instagram for questions so if you have any additional questions that you’d like me to address, please add them to the comments of this post.

Let me know what questions you have! And tune in for this upcoming talk!

06/06/2025

Going through menopause can be stressful, but do the hormonal changes associated with menopause actually cause stress outside of life circumstances? In this weekend’s Instagram Live, I’ll discuss the intersection of hormones and mental health

⏰ Live Sunday, tune in for my talk.

Sun, 6/8 at 4:00 PM Pacific
Watch live on Instagram.
Or check YouTube for the recording in a few days.

In this talk, I’ll explain how ovarian hormones affect mental health and why menopause can trigger worsening mood for so many women. We’ll also discuss the strengths and limitations of hormone therapy for improving mood.

I’ll be checking Instagram for questions so if you have any additional questions that you’d like me to address, please add them to the comments of this post.

Let me know what questions you have! And tune in for this upcoming talk!

06/05/2025

Don’t miss this podcast with Michael Zeldin!

On iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-said-with-michael-zeldin/id1548483720?i=1000711072001
On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tHxFoYQANKnByTcPoRjyo
Link in bio

05/27/2025

Early Bird Pricing for the Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) Conference 2025 is ending soon!

🔗 Secure your spot today: https://www.immh.org/immh-2025/
LINK IN BIO

I’m excited to be one of 30+ incredible speakers at the upcoming IMMH conference in San Diego, Sept 11-14. I’ll be talking about progesterone and its underappreciated role in brain health.

IMMH is the leading global conference in integrative medicine offering transformative explorations of hormones, neurobiology, psychoneuroimmunology, nutritional psychiatry (+ much more) and cutting-edge, integrative treatment approaches.

05/23/2025

My latest talk is live!
Early menopause, HRT, and cognitive decline
https://youtu.be/MDqWeQyVDGE

A new study came out (https://conexiant.com/obgyn/articles/early-menopause-linked-to-longterm-cognitive-decline-study/) showing that early menopause is associated with cognitive decline and higher rates of depression. So what can you do if you (like me) go through an early menopause? And what if your menopause is normal time-wise — is it then okay for brain health? And how does HRT affect this risk?

Dementia consistently ranks as one of the top health fears that people face when aging. And the information around brain health, hormones, and aging is sparse, inconsistent, and sometimes alarming.

In this talk, I explain how to interpret the data and how to think about your own risk and the interventions that make the most sense for you.

A new study came out (https://conexiant.com/obgyn/articles/early-menopause-linked-to-longterm-cognitive-decline-study/) showing that early menopause is assoc...

05/22/2025

Last night, I gave a talk on hormonal imbalances in women and natural therapeutic approaches. Thanks to for sponsoring and thanks to all the lovely people who came out on a Wednesday night to hear me speak.

05/22/2025

A new study came out (https://conexiant.com/obgyn/articles/early-menopause-linked-to-longterm-cognitive-decline-study/) showing that early menopause is associated with cognitive decline and higher rates of depression. So what can you do if you (like me) go through an early menopause? And what if your menopause is normal time-wise — is it then okay for brain health? And how does HRT affect this risk?

⏰ Live Thursday, tune in for my talk.

Thurs, 5/22 at 7:30 PM Pacific
Watch live on Instagram.
Or check YouTube for the recording in a few days.

Dementia consistently ranks as one of the top health fears that people face when aging. And the information around brain health, hormones, and aging is sparse, inconsistent, and sometimes alarming.

In today’s talk, I’ll explain how to interpret the data and how to think about your own risk and the interventions that make the most sense for you.

I’ll be checking Instagram for questions so if you have any additional questions that you’d like me to address, please add them to the comments of this post.

Let me know what questions you have! And tune in for this upcoming talk!

05/20/2025

My last talk is on testosterone for women in menopause is live!
https://youtu.be/K9_8k98pTSs

Testosterone for women has become very trendy, and if you’ve listened to some of its enthusiastic proponents, you might think that all women in menopause sho...