Hormones, HRT, and Sleep Quality: How you can sleep better! | Felice Gersh, MD

Video Description

Menopause is a sleep crusher for many women. In this talk, I explain the relationship between estradiol, progesterone, and sleep, and why HRT can help women in menopause sleep. And I'll also discuss research that I've been looking at that calls into question the current protocols surrounding oral nighttime progesterone. If you struggle with sleep, you'll want to listen to this talk. Join me to explore the complex relationships between menopause, hormones, HRT, and sleep. 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 - Sleep is important 02:15 - Sleep and menopause 04:12 - Estradiol supports quality sleep 12:33 - Hormones and anxiety 14:06 - The role of progesterone 16:36 - Modern MHT approaches 18:16 - Oral progesterone is a sedative and antidepressant 20:23 - Considering new approaches to progesterone 24:00 - My recommendations