They Said Women's Health Data Didn't Exist. So She Built a $Million Practice to Prove Them Wrong

For years, women struggling with menopause symptoms, low libido, brain fog, urinary issues, and hormonal changes were told there wasn't enough research, enough data, or enough solutions. Dr. Somi Javaid refused to accept that answer. In this episode of the Wellness & Growth Journeys Podcast, Dr. Somi shares how she left academic medicine, built HerMD from the ground up, collected the real-world data the industry said didn't exist, and created a healthcare model that attracted women from 35 states and 3 countries. Dr. Somi is a board-certified OB-GYN with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She's also the founder of HerMD, the host of the Webby-winning Disrupt Her podcast, and one of the most respected voices in sexual health care. We discuss the menopause care gap, sexual health stigma, women's health research, medical education, patient experience, entrepreneurship, and what it really takes to build a healthcare practice that changes lives. Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, running a women's health practice, or advocating for better healthcare, this conversation is packed with insights. In This Episode ✔ Why Dr. Somi left academic medicine ✔ The shocking gaps in menopause and sexual health care ✔ Why women are still being underserved by healthcare systems ✔ The real reason women's health data is lacking ✔ How HerMD grew into a nationally recognized women's health company ✔ What clinic owners can learn about patient experience and retention ✔ The future of menopause care and FemTech ✔ Why women need to stop suffering in silence Connect with Dr. Somi Javaid Instagram: @drsomijavaid Free Resource If you're a women's health practitioner or clinic owner wondering where patients may be slipping through the cracks in your practice, download the free Patient Experience Gap Report: WellnessGrowthAgency.com/gap-report