Description:

We are speaking with Dr Felice Gersh about some of her recently published work on glucose and insulin metabolism and how a better understanding and appreciation of insulin can help with early detection and improve the management of female health concerns with a particular focus on health through menopause. Topics include a deep dive into an integrative approach to women’s health and hormones as well as important nutritional considerations including time restricted eating, plant-focused diets and the microbiome. This interview is rich in clinical pearls for your practice.

Guest:

Dr. Felice Gersh

About our guest:

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 gynaecology as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Keck USC School of Medicine, where she was honoured 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.

Felice is a prolific writer and lecturer who speaks globally on women’s health issues and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed medical journals. She has been featured in several films and documentary series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams and Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D. Felice is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS, the PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know.

Guest website and links: 

https://integrativemgi.com

Selection of our guest’s publications: 

Parker J, Briden L, Gersh FL. Recognizing the Role of Insulin Resistance in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Paradigm Shift from a Glucose-Centric Approach to an Insulin-Centric Model. J Clin Med. 2025 Jun 6;14(12):4021. 

Parker J, O’Brien CL, Yeoh C, Gersh FL, Brennecke S. Reducing the Risk of Pre-Eclampsia in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Using a Combination of Pregnancy Screening, Lifestyle, and Medical Management Strategies. J Clin Med. 2024 Mar 20;13(6):1774. 

Gersh F, O’Keefe JH, Elagizi A, Lavie CJ, Laukkanen JA. Estrogen and cardiovascular disease. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2024 May-Jun;84:60-67. 

Parker J, O’Brien C, Hawrelak J, Gersh FL. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Evolutionary Adaptation to Lifestyle and the Environment. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Jan 25;19(3):1336.

Gersh FL, Lavie CJ. Menopause and hormone replacement therapy in the 21st century. Heart. 2020 Apr;106(7):479-481.