Estradiol formulations for menopausal hormone therapy & what's best for you! | Felice Gersh, MD

If you are on hormone replacement therapy, or if you are looking to start, you know that estradiol preparations are confusing. In this talk, I discuss the benefits of transdermal delivery methods like patches, gels, and creams, and I explain why I never prescribe oral estrogen and pellets. Learn why dose matters, the science behind different delivery systems, and how to achieve balanced, effective hormone therapy tailored to your needs. A must-watch for anyone interested in optimizing health through HRT! Watch for my latest Instagram lives at   / 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 - Transdermal estradiol is best 00:36 - The problem with oral estrogens 04:17 - Estrogen patches 12:47 - Estradiol gels 16:39 - Estradiol spray 19:27 - Vaginal ring 20:56 - Estrogen lotion 21:54 - Trochees 22:49 - Compounded estradiol creams 29:25 - On menopause and replacing hormones