IMG of Irvine

Felice Gersh
About Dr. Gersh

After receiving my medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, I studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles, where I was awarded the CREOG award as the top resident every year. Soon after graduating I became Board-Certified, and over the following years as a practicing OB/GYN, I developed a unique take on women’s healthcare.

From the beginning of my career, my approach to medicine has been inclusive, which is why I have always incorporated treatments rarely found within the confines of conventional American medicine.

I followed my interest in holistic approaches to healing, and graduated from the two-year Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

My primary job is Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which focuses on understanding women’s innate physical and emotional make-up. Through my research, using state-of-the-art procedures and technology, I have come to understand that women have an internal natural rhythm.

This rhythm is affected by hormones, namely estrogen, and may be kept in balance through both conventional and holistic treatments. While pharmaceuticals deal with symptoms, they can also disrupt the body’s natural ability to heal and affect women’s reproductive functions.

At the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, we help our patients understand what drugs can and can’t do for the body to enable them to take control of their health.

Outside of my practice, I speak at various lectures, host webinars and appear on numerous podcasts. I’m a prolific writer on numerous topics relevant to women’s health.

I am also currently writing my first book, on PCOS, which is due to be released in the fall. My goal is to provide the very best care for my patients, using every tool available, and to teach doctors around the world about the importance of creating a healthy environment within the female body.

I’m very proud to have been recognised for my work. I have been awarded the Orange County Medical Association’s ‘Physician of the Year’ Award for the last 13 years consecutively, and Southern California’s ‘SuperDoctor’ Award for the last several years.

In my role as a physician teacher, I served as Assistant Clinical Professor of OB/GYN at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years, for which I was awarded the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award.

I also serve my medical community, and have been active in organized medicine; I have served on the Legislative Committee at the Orange County Medical Association and as a delegate to the California Medical Association numerous times.

I`m so excited to be a guest this afternoon on the amazing @tanaamen`s Insta Live.

We`ll be talking about one of my favorite topics, PCOS.

We`ll be covering...
🌸 symptoms
🌸 hormones
🌸 nutrition
🌸 supplements
and more!

Find us on Instagram
@tanaamen
@dr.felicegersh

3:45 PM Eastern / 12:45 PM Pacific

#PCOS #polycysticovarysyndrome #femalehormones #fertility #diet #nutrition #integrativemedicine #PCOSnutirition #PCOShormones #estrogen #PCOSsupplements #myoinositol #inosital #femalefertility
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I am always asked, what do you recommend instead of hormonal contraception? For painful periods, irregular periods, acne, and other hormonal issues, I recommend getting to the root cause of the problem and solving it, not covering it up with birth control pills.

For contraception, I`m the first to say that we need better, safer options. When possible and appropriate, barrier methods are the least inflammatory and have zero effect on natural hormone production. For a more hands off contraception, I recommend the copper IUD. It has no hormonal products so it doesn`t affect ovarian function, but it does create a slightly inflammatory environment within the uterus that is toxic to sperm, which is how it works.

Listen to my full discussion of birth control pills and breast cancer on youtube.
LINK IN BIO

A new study just came out showing that oral contraceptives increase breast cancer risk. I`ve been sounding the alarm on "hormonal" birth control for some time and this is one more study showing why we need better contraception options for women.

Did you know...
* Hormonal birth control does NOT contain human hormones!
* Hormonal contraceptives are endocrine disruptors that lower or even shut down your natural hormone production.
* Your natural hormones are anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, but the hormone-mimickers in birth control are pro-inflammatory and increase blood pressure, blood clotting, and breast cancer.
* Birth control pills put you in a state of mild premature aging!

Go to my bio to find the link to my full talk.

#birthcontrol #birthcontrolpills #contraceptives #hormonalbirthcontrol #thepill #estrogen #menstrualhealth #reproductivehealth #womenshealth #estradiol #femalehormones #pcos #breastcancer #acne
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Birth control pills increase blood pressure, blood clotting. They negatively change the gut microbiome. They increase body-wide inflammation. By shutting down your natural hormones, they put you in a state of accelerated aging!

Listen to my full discussion of birth control pills and breast cancer on youtube.
LINK IN BIO

A new study just came out showing that oral contraceptives increase breast cancer risk. I`ve been sounding the alarm on "hormonal" birth control for some time and this is one more study showing why we need better contraception options for women.

Did you know...
* Hormonal birth control does NOT contain human hormones!
* Hormonal contraceptives are endocrine disruptors that lower or even shut down your natural hormone production.
* Your natural hormones are anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, but the hormone-mimickers in birth control are pro-inflammatory and increase blood pressure, blood clotting, and breast cancer.
* Birth control pills put you in a state of mild premature aging!

Go to my bio to find the link to my full talk.

#birthcontrol #birthcontrolpills #contraceptives #hormonalbirthcontrol #thepill #estrogen #menstrualhealth #reproductivehealth #womenshealth #estradiol #femalehormones #pcos #breastcancer #acne
...

Insta Live today at 7PM. A new study just came out showing that hormone replacement therapy reduces the risk of Alzheimer`s Disease. What you need to know.
Thurs, 4/6 at 7PM Pacific
IG @dr.felicegersh

I have so much to say about this study:
* The neuroprotective properties of HRT should not be surprising. I`m happy to see more confirmation.
* Earlier rather than later start is known to be beneficial and it`s great to see this further confirmed.

But also...
* WHY is anyone still studying conjugated equine estrogens and progestins?!?
* WHY are we still prescribing "hormones" that aren`t human hormones and that have known health risks?!?

Join me tonight to discuss what this does and doesn`t mean for HRT, menopause, and Alzheimer`s Disease.

You can find the study here:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2802791

And a CNN article about it here:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/03/health/alzheimers-hormone-replacement-therapy-wellness/index.html

#hrt #bhrt #humanhormones #estradiol #premarin #cee #progestins #menopause #alzeimersdisease #alzheimers #dementia #neuroprotective #hormones #hormonereplacementtherapy
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One reason birth control pills increase cancer risk is because they shut down natural, rhythmic ovarian hormone production. These hormonal peaks and waves turn on tumor suppressor genes that reduce breast cancer incidence. The artificial bleeding that the birth control pill produces does not trigger cells` anti-tumor behaviors in the same way.

Listen to my full discussion of birth control pills and breast cancer on youtube.
LINK IN BIO

A new study just came out showing that oral contraceptives increase breast cancer risk. I`ve been sounding the alarm on "hormonal" birth control for some time and this is one more study showing why we need better contraception options for women.

Did you know...
* Hormonal birth control does NOT contain human hormones!
* Hormonal contraceptives are endocrine disruptors that lower or even shut down your natural hormone production.
* Your natural hormones are anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, but the hormone-mimickers in birth control are pro-inflammatory and increase blood pressure, blood clotting, and breast cancer.
* Birth control pills put you in a state of mild premature aging!

Go to my bio to find the link to my full talk.

#birthcontrol #birthcontrolpills #contraceptives #hormonalbirthcontrol #thepill #estrogen #menstrualhealth #reproductivehealth #womenshealth #estradiol #femalehormones #pcos #breastcancer #acne
...

Birth control pills are NOT health pills. They don`t "fix" your hormones. They replace your natural hormones with endocrine disrupting chemicals. They also don`t "fix" your period. They replace your natural period with a chemically-induced bleeding window that has none of the benefits that your real period has.

Natural hormonal cycles are especially important for young women. In the teen years and early twenties, estradiol is critically important to building bone and supporting cardiovascular, neurological, and immune health. Suppressing natural hormones increases the risk for many diseases and health conditions, including breast cancer.

Listen to my full discussion of birth control pills and breast cancer on youtube.
LINK IN BIO

A new study just came out showing that oral contraceptives increase breast cancer risk. I`ve been sounding the alarm on "hormonal" birth control for some time and this is one more study showing why we need better contraception options for women.

Did you know...
* Hormonal birth control does NOT contain human hormones!
* Hormonal contraceptives are endocrine disruptors that lower or even shut down your natural hormone production.
* Your natural hormones are anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, but the hormone-mimickers in birth control are pro-inflammatory and increase blood pressure, blood clotting, and breast cancer.
* Birth control pills put you in a state of mild premature aging!

Go to my bio to find the link to my full talk.

#birthcontrol #birthcontrolpills #contraceptives #hormonalbirthcontrol #thepill #estrogen #menstrualhealth #reproductivehealth #womenshealth #estradiol #femalehormones #pcos #breastcancer #acne
...

Am I too late to start hormone replacement therapy?
I get asked this all the time! The official guidelines say you must start hormones within the first 10 years after your last period, but why? What happens after 10 years? Nothing. It`s arbitrary. There is no mechanism by which estrogen over time goes from being beneficial to harmful. In fact, the opposite is true. We know that estrogen receptors in the vagina remain active because when we start older women on vaginal estrogen, their vaginal and bladder symptoms improve. It`s completely reasonable that every other organ and structure in the body would likewise respond positively to estrogen regardless of age.

Did you miss the Osteoporosis & Bone Health summit last weekend? If so, no worries!
I`m so excited to announce a free encore weekend, Apr 8-12.
Sign up now so you don`t miss out!

Registration link in bio.
Please share this with anyone who can benefit!

@margiebissinger
#osteoporosis #osteoporosisprevention #osteoporosistreatment #menopause #strongbones #musculoskeletalsystem #bonehealth #HealthMeans #osteoporosis #summit #happybones #happylife
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You are never too young to start optimizing for bone health and you are never too old to conserve and protect the bones you have.

Did you miss the Osteoporosis & Bone Health summit last weekend? If so, no worries!
I`m so excited to announce a free encore weekend, Apr 8-12.
Sign up now so you don`t miss out!

Registration link in bio.
Please share this with anyone who can benefit!

@margiebissinger
#osteoporosis #osteoporosisprevention #osteoporosistreatment #menopause #strongbones #musculoskeletalsystem #bonehealth #HealthMeans #osteoporosis #summit #happybones #happylife
...

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Here are a few of the integrative therapies that we are proud to offer in conjunction with conventional medical therapies and pharmaceuticals.

  • IV therapy
  • Fasting, including the ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet
  • Therapeutic use of cannabis, hemp, and CBD
  • Nutraceuticals
  • PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
  • LED light therapies
  • Far Infrared Sauna
  • HeartMath biofeedback system for emotional health and stress reduction
  • Essential oils/Aromatherapy
  • Breath work
  • Therapeutic massage
  • Guided imagery
  • Nutritional therapies and menu planning
  • Herbal therapies
  • Body composition analysis and interpretation
  • Fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, and exercise classes
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In this revolutionary book on one of the most common disorders to affect women, Dr. Felice Gersh offers simple and effective steps to living with PCOS, drawing on her vast experience as a gynecologist, obstetrician and expert in integrative medicine, and her own struggle with the disorder.

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