The Dusty Muffins
The Dusty Muffins
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We're here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you're curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us. Remember: while we're clinicians, we're not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs. This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
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Content Themes
The podcast addresses a range of themes centering around menopause, including myths about perimenopause, the importance of hormone therapy, and personal journeys in menopause expertise. Episodes feature discussions on topics like the necessity of contraception during menopause, managing hormone therapy safely, and preparing for doctor visits, all infused with humor and actionable advice.
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We’re here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you’re curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us.
Remember: while we’re clinicians, we’re not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs.
This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
CONTACT:
Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Osteopathic Midlife Health
Rebbecca Hertel Consulting, LLC
Aoife O’Sullivan, MD, MSCP
Portland Menopause Doc LLC
Christine Hart Kress, DNP, MSCP
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This week, The Dusty Muffins – Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP) – are getting real about the hormone therapy issues patients are actually facing right now. From frustrating patch and gel shortages to wild fluctuations in estradiol levels, they’re pulling back the curtain on what’s happening in pharmacies and what it means for YOUR care.
They dive into:
💊 The real-world shortages affecting estradiol patches, progesterone, gels, and vaginal estrogen
🔄 Pharmacy workarounds – from mail-order services to local transfers and switching routes
📧 Why reporting shortages to the FDA matters (Christine shares the email!)
💰 Pricing differences across HRT Club, Femring, oral estradiol, and compounded testosterone
🧪 The upcoming FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women – and why removing it from the controlled-substance list is a game-changer
📋 How DEA rules and 300-day prescriptions make access harder (and less safe) than it should be
💡 Brand changes, sublingual use, and why your tablet might look different but work the same
And because no Muffins episode is complete without heart:
🎸 A beautiful tribute to Dolly Parton – her advocacy, her honesty about menopause and endometriosis, and her quiet strength
🏔️ A shoutout to Vonda Wright’s Climb79 effort for women’s research
From menopause misinformation to religious rhetoric around hormone therapy, this episode is packed with truth bombs, practical tips, and the empowerment you need to advocate for yourself.
Remember: Our hosts are sharing knowledge, not medical advice. For personal care, consult your provider.
Connect with the Ladies:
✨ The Dusty Muffins: @thedustymuffins
🌳 All Links: linktr.ee/thedustymuffins
👩⚕️ Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan: @portlandmenopausedoc
👩⚕️ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel: @drrebbeccaherteldo
👩⚕️ Dr. Christine Hart Kress: @christinehartkress_dnp
#HormoneTherapy #MenopauseMatters #TheDustyMuffins #DollyParton #FDA #WomensHealth
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