Mammograms – Safe or Dangerous in Menopause? – Felice Gersh [Video]

Dr. Felice Gersh is here to tell us about her new research into mammograms. We talk about the risks, the benefits, the alternatives and what a woman going through the menopause transition needs to know to make the best decision on how to monitor her breast health, and keep her risks for breast cancer as close to zero as possible.

Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.

For 12 years, she taught obstetrics and gynecology as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Keck USC School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the Fellowship students for their final exams. Additionally, she is a sought after medical forensic expert and has worked on numerous high profile legal cases. Dr. Felice loves writing and lecturing She has been around the world presenting on women’s health issues and she regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals.

You may have already heard Dr. Felice on the podcasting circuit or in popular media like Cosmopolitan, Shape and Health magazines talking about her specialty – PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), menopause and other issues related to women’s health.

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0:00 – Introduction to Dr. Felice Gersh’s Research
2:30 – Mammograms and Breast Health
4:14 – Evaluating Mammography’s Impact on Mortality
5:40 – Regular Mammography vs No Screening
6:32 – Breast Cancer Industrial Complex
8:18 – Inherent Problem with Breast Cancer
9:52 – Identifying Women at Risk
12:07 – Hormone Blockade
13:46 – Effects of Radiation
14:27 – Overdiagnosis in Breast Cancer
19:50 – Frequency of Mammography Screenings
25:57 – Harms of Over-Treatment and Ongoing Research
36:16 – Breast Composition and Aging
38:13 – Callback Rates in Mammography
40:44 – Advancements in Mammography Technology
43:28 – Grooming Women to Fear Breast Cancer
44:16 – Trauma and Stress Associated with Breast Cancer Testing
47:10 – Chemical Exposure and Menstrual Cycle
50:28 – Estrogen’s Role in Growth and Healing
55:20 – Misconceptions about Estrogen
58:05 – Understanding the Risks and Benefits of Mammograms
1:00:02 – The Uncertainty of Early Detection
1:06:55 – Advice for Women Going Through Menopause Transition

CONTACT
Website: https://integrativemgi.com/
Telephone: (949) 753-7475
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felice-gersh-md-b0422b13/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeliceGershMD
 
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CDC https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/risk_factors.htm
MAYO clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mammogram/expert-answers/mammogram-guidelines/faq-20057759

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