Navigating the changes that come with perimenopause and beyond can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding how these transitions impact your health. From concerns about bone density and stress incontinence to the best ways to care for intimate areas, there’s no shortage of questions—and misinformation—out there. To help, we turned to Felice Gersh, M.D., a board-certified integrative gynecologist and menopause expert, for her doctor-approved advice. Here, she clears up common myths about birth control and bone health, shares simple tips for feminine care and offers practical solutions for stress incontinence to help you feel your best at every stage.
Felice Gersh, M.D., is a board-certified integrative gynecologist and founder of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine (California), which combines conventional, naturopathic and holistic medicine. She is also the author of Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know. To ask Dr. Gersh a question, send an email to [email protected].
