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If you want the full episode: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast/the-great-estrogen-debate
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-estrogen-debate-with-dr-felice-gersh-dr/id1438772276?i=1000661314092
Dr. Felice Gersh, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, Dr. Lindsey Berkson, and Dr. Julie Taguchi join us in this episode. Today, we're going deep into the complex world of HRT for women with these four leading experts, debating the nuances of different estrogen types and their roles in the body. We discuss the pros and cons of estradiol-only treatments versus combined approaches with estriol, and the importance of maintaining natural hormone rhythms. We'll help you understand how specialized hormone ratios might offer protective benefits, and check out pioneering studies that have shaped modern hormone therapies. Plus, we'll examine the potential of estrogen receptor beta agonists in cancer prevention.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why understanding the roles of estrone, estradiol, and estriol is essential for effective hormone therapy.
- Why starting hormone supplementation in the perimenopausal phase can support natural hormone rhythms.
- Why some of us prefer to use a combination of estriol with estradiol while others prefer to use estradiol only HRT.
- How estriol impacts the immune system during pregnancy.
- Why specialized hormone ratios might offer protective benefits against breast cancer.
- How historical and contemporary studies have shaped modern hormone therapies.
- Why the potential of estrogen receptor beta agonists in cancer prevention is significant.
- How proper dosing, ongoing learning, and specialized training in hormone therapy are crucial.
- How systemic inflammation affects hormone conversion and overall health.
- Why maintaining natural hormone ratios is important for cancer prevention.
- Exploring the importance of closely emulating nature in hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
- How estrogen affects various health aspects like bone, brain, and cardiovascular health.
- Why individualized treatment plans and proper hormone dosing are necessary for effective HRT.
- How holistic health optimization, including nutrition and lifestyle, supports effective hormone treatment.
- How to achieve therapeutic levels of hormones for comprehensive protection and effectiveness.
- Why proper education and training are essential for safe and effective hormone therapies.
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