Panel: Hormones Gone Wild: Sorting Fact from Fiction

This discussion panel is on the myths and misconceptions of menopausal hormone therapy and the menopause transition.
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ABOUT THIS LECTURE

Target audience:  any doctor taking care of women and any doctor with women in their lives.

Learning objectives:

– to recognize common misconceptions regarding the menopause transition

– to recognize common misconceptions regarding menopausal hormone therapy

– to update their knowledge on the management of patients who have had a risk reduction oophorectomy

– to update their knowledge on the management of patients who have completed their breast cancer treatment

The Speaker

Panel: Hormones Gone Wild: Sorting Fact from Fiction
Aoife O’Sullivan, MD MSCP (moderator) is a board-certified family physician and certified menopause practitioner dedicated to empowering women through their midlife health journeys. Originally trained in Ireland, she completed medical school and a family medicine residency there before moving to the United States in 2004, where she completed a second residency at the University of Maryland. With a diverse clinical background spanning general medicine, HIV care, gender-affirming care, urgent care, and emergency medicine, she brings extensive experience to outpatient care and each of her patients.

Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified menopause practitioner, as well as the founder and CEO of Osteopathic Midlife Health, a telemedicine practice dedicated to midlife and menopause care. With over 20 years of expertise, Dr. Hertel has provided compassionate, patient-centered care across all life stages since completing her residency in 2009. A passionate advocate for women’s health, she is committed to advancing education and awareness about the unique changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Hertel has also been an active contributor to research regarding women’s health in perimenopause and menopause, helping to expand the evidence base for improved care and treatment options.

Heidi Snyder Flagg, MD, MSCP is a founder and managing partner of Spring ObGyn, a private practice in NYC. Since completing her ObGyn residency at Brown’s Woman & Infant’s Hospital in 1999, Dr. Flagg’s clinical interests have spanned the woman’s reproductive cycle with a current focus, as a certified menopause specialist, on peri menopausal and menopausal issues, challenges and treatments. Dr. Flagg sits on the Every Mother Counts Founder’s circle as a medical advisor and speaker. She holds positions on the HL Snyder Medical Foundation and The Experimental Science Now boards. In addition, Dr. Flagg is a medical advisor to Flow Health and Let’s Talk Menopause. Dr. Flagg lives in New York City with her husband, Chris, and two kids.

Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience specializing in menopause, hormone therapy, and metabolic health. Based in Miami, she is dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care to help women thrive at every stage of life. Dr. Jila completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and has served as an assistant professor at the University of Miami. She is fluent in English and Spanish, bringing a multicultural perspective to her practice. As the founder of JilaMD and the Miami Menopause Collective, she integrates the latest research from the North American Menopause Society into tailored treatment plans focused on longevity and wellness. A recognized leader in women’s health, she is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. Dr. Jila is also a published author in gynecologic surgery and adolescent medicine. Known for her compassionate approach, she empowers women with innovative, patient-centered care.

The Speaker(s)

Panel: Hormones Gone Wild: Sorting Fact from Fiction
Aoife O’Sullivan, MD MSCP (moderator) is a board-certified family physician and certified menopause practitioner dedicated to empowering women through their midlife health journeys. Originally trained in Ireland, she completed medical school and a family medicine residency there before moving to the United States in 2004, where she completed a second residency at the University of Maryland. With a diverse clinical background spanning general medicine, HIV care, gender-affirming care, urgent care, and emergency medicine, she brings extensive experience to outpatient care and each of her patients.

Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP is a board-certified osteopathic family medicine physician and certified menopause practitioner, as well as the founder and CEO of Osteopathic Midlife Health, a telemedicine practice dedicated to midlife and menopause care. With over 20 years of expertise, Dr. Hertel has provided compassionate, patient-centered care across all life stages since completing her residency in 2009. A passionate advocate for women’s health, she is committed to advancing education and awareness about the unique changes women experience during perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Hertel has also been an active contributor to research regarding women’s health in perimenopause and menopause, helping to expand the evidence base for improved care and treatment options.

Heidi Snyder Flagg, MD, MSCP is a founder and managing partner of Spring ObGyn, a private practice in NYC. Since completing her ObGyn residency at Brown’s Woman & Infant’s Hospital in 1999, Dr. Flagg’s clinical interests have spanned the woman’s reproductive cycle with a current focus, as a certified menopause specialist, on peri menopausal and menopausal issues, challenges and treatments. Dr. Flagg sits on the Every Mother Counts Founder’s circle as a medical advisor and speaker. She holds positions on the HL Snyder Medical Foundation and The Experimental Science Now boards. In addition, Dr. Flagg is a medical advisor to Flow Health and Let’s Talk Menopause. Dr. Flagg lives in New York City with her husband, Chris, and two kids.

Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 20 years of experience specializing in menopause, hormone therapy, and metabolic health. Based in Miami, she is dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based care to help women thrive at every stage of life. Dr. Jila completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and has served as an assistant professor at the University of Miami. She is fluent in English and Spanish, bringing a multicultural perspective to her practice. As the founder of JilaMD and the Miami Menopause Collective, she integrates the latest research from the North American Menopause Society into tailored treatment plans focused on longevity and wellness. A recognized leader in women’s health, she is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Society. Dr. Jila is also a published author in gynecologic surgery and adolescent medicine. Known for her compassionate approach, she empowers women with innovative, patient-centered care.

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