DR. SOMI JAVAID, MD: Menopause Maverick, The Benevolent Disruptor Improving Menopause
Release Date: 11/30/2023
BONUS CLIP: In The G-ZONE with DR. DELUCIA, MD, OB/GYN! The Multitude of Orgasms Explained
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CERVICAL, UTERINE, CLITORAL, AND MORE! Who knew your cervix and your uterus could be an erogenous zone? I did not. Also, Dr. DeLucia tells us that it's not a spot, it's really more of a zone, so let's pin that location! Watch the clip and the full episode here
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BONUS CLIP: Why Women Should Care About Porn with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, PHD, Psychologist + Sex Therapist
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Dr. Kate explains why women should care about ethically produced porn and feminist-produced porn as a means of opening up more space for things that are exciting in the bedroom. WATCH THIS CLIP OR THE FULL EPISODE 2 ON YOUTUBE
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BONUS CLIP: What are Munches? with Dr. Kate Balestrieri, PHD, Psychologist + Sex Therapist
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Dr. Kate talks explains the nature of munches as a strong community where one can go and have a non-judgmental conversation and be met with like-minded folks can feel like a homecoming of sorts. WATCH THIS CLIP OR THE FULL EPISODE 2 ON YOUTUBE
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BONUS CLIP: TED for Thinning Hair with DR. DELUCIA, MD, OB/GYN
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TED uses sound-waves and can be used in conjunction with exosomes for your vagina. TED is a revolutionary technology that can also be used for thinning hair. Alma TED’s proprietary technology offers a non-invasive, non-traumatic option to address the market’s growing hair loss concerns. For more information on this device, listen to the full episode 1, or watch it on
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BONUS CLIP: Sex, Relationships + Mental Health with DR. DELUCIA, MD, OB/GYN
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DR. DELUCIA TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND THE EFFECT SEX HAS ON OUR MENTAL HEALTH-- WATCH THIS CLIP OR THE FULL EPISODE 1 ON YOUTUBE
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DR. TODD DORFMAN, MD CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, REBALANCE HEALTH : Menopause + Losing Sleep - A Non-Hormonal Option
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In this episode, we tackle a common challenge among women experiencing menopause: sleep disturbances. Many women find themselves grappling with insomnia, night sweats, and other sleep disruptions during this transitional phase. Join us as we delve into effective non-hormonal strategies to alleviate these symptoms and promote better sleep quality. Our guest expert, Dr. Todd Dorfman, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Rebalance Health, offers invaluable insights into the causes of sleep disturbances during menopause and discusses non-hormonal options that can provide relief. Dr. Dorfman brings over...
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DR. USHA RAJAGOPAL, MD, PLASTIC SURGEON, FOUNDER, THE V SUITE : Functional + Fabulous: The Many Sides Of Vaginal Plastic Surgery
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Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our esteemed guest, Dr. Usha Rajagopal, a renowned expert in the field of women's health. Dr. Rajagopal is a dedicated advocate for empowering women to take control of their own health and well-being. In today's episode, we get into the topic of physical appearance and its impact on women's health. We explore the societal norms and expectations that often leave women feeling uncertain and unable to manage their own health effectively. Dr. Rajagopal sheds light on both non-surgical and surgical options that women can...
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DR. KELLY CASPERSON, MD UROLOGIST, AUTHOR, PODCASTER : Your Sex Life Is Not Broken
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Kelly Casperson, a renowned urologist, public speaker, sex educator, and top international podcaster, dives deep into the complex world of sexual desire. Dr. Kelly's mission is to empower women to live their best lives by providing better resources and education on sexual health, intimacy, and the science of desire. Through her podcast, she combines education, humor, and candor to dismantle myths and normalize healthy, enjoyable sex, while also offering essential insights on midlife health and hormones. Key topics covered in this episode include the differences...
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REGENA THOMASHAUER, AKA MAMMA GENA, TEACHER, AUTHOR, FOUNDER: Pleasure Revolution
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In this insightful episode, we delve into the profound connection between women's health, pleasure, and self-care. We explore how prioritizing pleasurable experiences and self-care can effectively counteract the negative effects of stress and promote overall well-being. The discussion emphasizes that integrating pleasurable activities into daily routines is crucial for women's health, as stressful life events can significantly impact their well-being. By embracing their own agency and power, women can challenge patriarchal norms and contribute to a more equitable society through...
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PRIYANKA JAIN, FOUNDER, EVVY : The Vaginal Microbiome
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The vaginal microbiome plays a crucial role in women's health, influencing fertility, pregnancy, and the progression of cervical cancer. It is a complex community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microbes residing in the vagina. A healthy vaginal microbiome is dominated by beneficial bacteria like lactobacilli, which produce lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide, creating a protective barrier that prevents pathogens from thriving and safeguarding the reproductive organs. Disruption in the balance of the vaginal microbiome can lead to conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and other forms of...
info_outlineDr. Somi Javaid is the Founder and Lead Chief Medical Officer of HerMD, a passionate team on a mission to make women’s healthcare exceptional by educating, advocating for, and empowering patients to take control of their health concerns.
She is a board-certified OB/GYN, leading women’s sexual health thought leader, menopause advocate, and mother who has defied all odds to build her dream and fulfill a mission to care for women.
Dr. Javaid has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, Well+Good, InStyle, Parents, Refinery29, Mashable, Adweek, and Popsugar. In August 2020, Dr. Javaid spoke about Gender Bias and the Female Sexual Health Revolution on the TEDx mainstage, and in January 2021 she was featured in Women on Top for her work as a trailblazer and pioneer in women’s sexual health.
She is a true menopause maverick, and a benevolent disruptor changing healthcare for women!
If you want to know more about options for getting access to an insurance based model that puts gynecology, menopause, and sexual health under one umbrella, Dr. Javaid is the leading this charge nationwide.
HerMD is a unique evidence-based model aiming to repair that provider-patient relationship with experts in menopause and sexual healthcare.
When they saw patients from 35 states and 3 countries, they knew they had to scale!
On the episode, we talk about
The HerMD Founder Journey
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Dr. Javaid’s personal journey with her mother's health as a medical student
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FemTech / Gender Bias in medicine (changing the status quo) / Barriers to care; how did we get here?
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A 2019 survey found that 45% of females didn’t think their healthcare professionals took their pain seriously
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Studies have found that in the emergency department, men wait an average of 49 minutes before receiving pain medication, while women wait an average of 65 minutes
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Nearly 95% said it was important or very important to be trained to manage menopause
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Fewer than 7% felt prepared to “manage women experiencing menopause”
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20% of respondents reported they had zero menopause lectures during their residencies.
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Lack of specialized care means less effective treatment options are offered to patients, leading to poorer outcomes.
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Key callouts: (Certain barriers underpin the disparities: provider bias, underrepresentation in clinical research trials, lack of access to education, lack of female decision-makers in key spaces, lack of funding)
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Provider Training - Mayo Clinic
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HerMD Model
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Her MD: What makes it different? :
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More time- 40-60 minutes with providers who are expertly trained in menopause and sexual healthcare
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Patients are invited to be a part of a community and a partner in their care and have a place if adverse events/side effects occur
- Robes!!!!
- Lighting!!!
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- Her MD University
- Her MD University: What is it? A “classroom-to-clinic” experience offering enhanced educational opportunities for both HerMD healthcare professionals and patients alike. HerMD University embraces various educational clusters administered in a multidisciplinary fashion to ensure, above all, the most up-to-date and evidence-based treatment options and optimal health outcomes for HerMD patients.
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Botox for Vaginismus - NAMs research
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95% of participants reported improvement in vaginismus symptomatology
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88% reported successful intercourse
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95% of participants reported subjective improvement in their overall GSM symptomatology
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90% of participants reported improvement in their symptoms (incontinence)
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Botulinum Toxin (Botox®) for the Treatment of Vaginismus
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Utilizing Advanced, Innovative Technologies To Improve Symptoms Associated with Sexual Health and Menopause Conditions
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LGBTQIA+ Care - creating safe and inclusive spaces
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Sexual health care + survivorship
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43% of women suffer from some type of sexual dysfunction
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In 2021, 25.8% of Americans reported having no sex at all in the past year
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Sexual health is a state of well-being (physically, mentally, emotionally) with respect to sexuality; Sexual health is a basic human right and can support overall health/wellness and enhance quality of life.
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Sexual Health Care - What is it and why is it important / breaking down the biopsychosocial model of care / brain as the biggest sex organ.
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For more information and to book an appt.
For more on Dr. Somi Javaid and Her MD
Instagram - @HerMDhealth & @somijavaidmd
TikTok - @HerMDhealth & @somijavaidmd
Youtube - @hermdhealth
Linkedin - @hermd & @somi-javaid-md-6834461a1
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