Dr. Berkson's Best Health Radio Podcast

Mammograms, birth control and body rhythms with Dr. Felice Gersh (#126)

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Synopsis

This exciting and factoid packed show is a true meeting of the minds and hearts of two docs that have spent their lives studying hormones every which way. You can’t help but hear loud and clear their passion for keeping women around the world safe. In this show Dr. Felice Gersh tackles mammograms and birth control pills. Dr. Gersh has a brick and mortar practice in Irvine, California. She writes, is an investigative researcher, forensic expert witness plus regularly sees patients. Dr. Gersh explains the pitfalls of mammography and the ups and downs of ultra sound. While doing the interview Dr. Gersh texted Dr. Berkson, “Are you my long lost cousin, we’re two peas in a pod. Your “voice” is so like mine on science, hormone-altering-chemicals and hormones, I was floored.”  In this show you will hear explored: Mammograms, the truth about whether they save lives or not. What is ionizing radiation and how it both saves and/or causes cancer. Should women be given “informed consent” forms before getting a mammogram?