It's Not in Your Head: Understanding the Midlife Hormonal Shift
Something shifts in midlife and most women feel it before anyone explains it to them. Sleep gets harder. Weight changes without warning. Moods swing. Brain fog sets in. And yet, time and again, routine labs come back "normal."
In this talk, Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, breaks down what's actually happening hormonally during the midlife transition—from perimenopause through menopause and beyond. You'll learn why your symptoms are real even when your labs look fine, what the hormonal shift actually involves, and what options exist to help you feel like yourself again.
This is the conversation your doctor should be having with you, clear, evidence-based, and zero judgment. Come with questions.
Location: Jefferson Educational Society - 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00-8:30pm
Admission: $10/person; $15 with guest
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Dr. Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP, is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician, certified menopause practitioner, and the founder and CEO of Osteopathic Midlife Health, a telemedicine practice dedicated to midlife and menopause care. With nearly 20 years of experience, Dr. Hertel has provided compassionate, patient-centered care across all life stages. A passionate advocate for women’s health, she is dedicated to advancing education and awareness about the unique changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause. She has also contributed to research in this field, helping to expand the evidence base for improved care and treatment options. Dr. Hertel serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at LECOM, where she teaches medical students and mentors colleagues to enhance care in family medicine. Beyond her clinical work, she delivers menopause education to providers, students, and communities through lectures, panels, and podcasts. She also maintains an active presence on multiple social media platforms, where she shares valuable insights, resources, and encouragement to help women thrive in midlife and beyond. Dr. Hertel is the founder and host of the YouTube series The Founder’s Series and the co-host and co-owner of the podcast The Dusty Muffins™.
