Thriving through Midlife, Perimenopause and Menopause Blog

Am I on Too Much Estradiol?

Am I on Too Much Estradiol?

Am I on Too Much Estradiol?Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 26/08/2025

Wondering if you’re on too much estradiol? Learn the common signs of excess estrogen, why dose matters more than patch size, and the right questions to ask your doctor.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 12/08/2025

Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Midlife Lab Tests: What Women Really Need to Check

Midlife Lab Tests: What Women Really Need to Check

Midlife Lab Tests: What Women Really Need to CheckDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 29/07/2025

Understand the lab tests that actually matter in midlife. This guide breaks down key hormone, thyroid, and metabolic labs—what they mean, why they matter, and how to use them to feel your best.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Midlife, Myths & Mojo: The Truth About Sexual Health After 40

Midlife, Myths & Mojo: The Truth About Sexual Health After 40

Midlife, Myths & Mojo: The Truth About Sexual Health After 40Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 15/07/2025

Intimacy after 40 doesn’t have to fade. Bust the biggest myths about midlife sexual health—and learn how to reclaim pleasure, connection, and confidence in this bold season.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: What Patients and Providers Need to Know

Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: What Patients and Providers Need to Know

Hormone Therapy After Breast Cancer: What Patients and Providers Need to KnowDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 17/06/2025

Can breast cancer survivors use hormone therapy? The latest Menopause Society guidance explores when it's appropriate, what risks matter, and how to prioritize quality of life after cancer.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms
The 2025 GSM Guidelines: What Clinicians and Midlife Women Need to Know

The 2025 GSM Guidelines: What Clinicians and Midlife Women Need to Know

The 2025 GSM Guidelines: What Clinicians and Midlife Women Need to KnowDr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Published on: 06/05/2025

2025 clinical guideline for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)—and it’s a long-overdue update that validates what many women and clinicians already know: GSM is real, it's treatable, and it has a significant impact on midlife health.

Menopause and Perimenopause symptoms