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Why Vasomotor Symptoms Are More Than Just “Hot Flashes”

August 12, 20250 min read
 Woman experiencing hot flash during menopause, wiping sweat and looking distressed, symbolizing vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause. Woman experiencing hot flash during menopause, wiping sweat and looking distressed, symbolizing vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause. Woman experiencing hot flash during menopause, wiping sweat and looking distressed, symbolizing vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause. Woman experiencing hot flash during menopause, wiping sweat and looking distressed, symbolizing vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause. Woman experiencing hot flash during menopause, wiping sweat and looking distressed, symbolizing vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause. Woman experiencing hot flash during menopause, wiping sweat and looking distressed, symbolizing vasomotor symptoms in perimenopause.

Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, is a board-certified osteopathic physician and certified menopause practitioner specializing in midlife women’s health. As the founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health, she blends evidence-based care with real-life insight to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Through her blog Thriving Through Midlife, Dr. Hertel shares expert guidance on hormones, weight changes, libido, sleep, and the often-overlooked realities of midlife. She’s also the co-host of The Dusty Muffins™ podcast and the creator of the Midlife Magic on substack. Her mission: informed women, better care, no more medical gaslighting.

Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP

Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, is a board-certified osteopathic physician and certified menopause practitioner specializing in midlife women’s health. As the founder of Osteopathic Midlife Health, she blends evidence-based care with real-life insight to help women navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Through her blog Thriving Through Midlife, Dr. Hertel shares expert guidance on hormones, weight changes, libido, sleep, and the often-overlooked realities of midlife. She’s also the co-host of The Dusty Muffins™ podcast and the creator of the Midlife Magic on substack. Her mission: informed women, better care, no more medical gaslighting.

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