I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Felice Gersh today for our fourth discussion. Dr. Gersh is a globally recognized expert on women's hormones. As the Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, she often collaborates with numerous research organizations. In our discussion today, we dive into cardiovascular disease risks and menopause, highlighting the metabolic transition that menopause represents and exploring risk factors like preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and PCOS. We get into the use of oral contraceptives, particularly before the age of 20, early puberty, and premature ovarian failure, while examining the role of the RAS system, synthetic hormones, and the differences between estrone and estradiol. We discuss the optimal timing for starting hormone replacement therapy and explain why we should love our menstrual cycles, addressing the risks related to circadian rhythm disruption. We also look at arterial changes, cholesterol dynamics, the autonomic nervous system, gut health and cardiac wellness in menopause, and proactive ways to support our bodies. I am confident you will find today’s conversation with Dr. Felice Gersh most enlightening and informative.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:Why women need to understand basic female physiology How pregnancy-induced insulin resistance and leaky gut can lead to cardiovascular issues later in lifeDr. Gersh highlights the importance of metabolic health in pregnancy and menopauseWhy it is risky for young women to use oral contraceptivesWhat irregular bleeding in perimenopausal women might indicateWhy the inflammatory response is critical for survival, even though it may become problematic if not properly regulatedHow estrogen is a family of hormones, not a single hormoneHow estradiol differs from estroneWhy should menopause be treated like any other hormone deficiency state?The optimal time for hormone replacement therapyWhy post-menopausal women are more susceptible to heart attacks than men Connect with Cynthia ThurlowFollow on TwitterInstagramLinkedInCheck out Cynthia’s websiteSubmit your questions to [email protected]Connect with Dr. Felice GershOn her website: Integrative Medical Group of IrvineInstagramAll of Dr. Gersh’s books are available on AmazonEp. 297 Dr. Felice Gersh: Estrogen, Immunity & Menopause MysteriesEp. 237 Perimenopause and Menopause: What You Didn’t Know with Dr. Felice GershEp. 221 Part 1- An Integrative Approach to PCOS and Menstrual Irregularities with Dr. Felice Gersh