Cyclic HRT: benefits of cycling estradiol & progesterone for women in menopause | Felice Gersh, MD

Most doctors prescribe low static doses of estradiol and progesterone because that is the easiest way to treat hot flashes without period bleeding. And this approach is much, much better than nothing. But! Low-dose static HRT does not give you enough hormones to optimize healthy longevity. Instead, I prefer to prescribe estradiol and progesterone in a cyclic manner at levels similar to those found in reproductive-aged women. Likely benefits of this approach include: * building healthy bone * building healthy neurons * repairing and rejuvenating the cardiovascular system * lowering inflammation * suppressing cancer tumor growth * lowering the risk of cancer metastasis To learn more about my approach to Cyclic HRT, including detailed information on dosing, check out my HRT Course: https://felice-gersh-md-courses.teachable.com/p/prescribing-hormones-for-menopause-a-quick-intro-for-healthcare-providers Watch for my latest Instagram lives at https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh I am a full time practicing doctor. I see patients in my office in Irvine, CA and worldwide via telemedicine. If you need more healthcare assistance than I can provide in a video series, please contact my office: https://integrativemgi.com/​​ ----- Contents of this video --------------------------- 00:00 - traditional HRT 04:32 - Cyclic HRT for healthy longevity 05:50 - Estradiol helps the body grow 09:23 - Progesterone is the opposite 10:57 - The beauty of the period 14:34 - You want a pretend period