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April 30, 2024 42 mins

In this episode of the Color of Success Podcast, Dr. Stephanie J. Wong welcomes Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Pandia Health. 

Dr. Yen, a seasoned expert with over two decades in medicine, dives deep into women's health issues, focusing on menstrual health, menopause, and acne solutions. 

From the inception of Pandia Health to the revolutionary approach to birth control and beyond, Dr. Yen shares her journey and the transformative health services her company offers to women across various stages of life. 

Tune in to uncover the barriers to traditional healthcare solutions and the innovative ways Pandia Health is addressing these challenges, ensuring women have access to necessary health services seamlessly.

Host: Dr. Stephanie J. Wong
Guest: Dr. Sophia Yen, co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at Pandia Health

Episode Highlights: 
1. Origin and Mission of Pandia Health:
Dr. Yen shares her personal and professional motivations behind creating a women-founded, women-led birth control delivery service.

2. Insight into the challenges of accessing reproductive healthcare and how Pandia Health addresses these issues.

3. Expanding Services Beyond Birth Control:
Overview of Pandia Health's expansion into treatments for acne and menopause, emphasizing holistic care throughout a woman's life.

4. Menstrual Health Innovations:
Discussion on making menstruation optional and the health benefits associated with fewer menstrual cycles.

5. The relationship between hormonal changes and mental health, with a focus on the effects during periods and menopause.

6. Entrepreneurial Challenges and Achievements:
Dr. Yen's experiences navigating the venture capital world as a woman of color and strategies for overcoming systemic barriers.

7. Educational Outreach and Advocacy:
The importance of comprehensive sex education and Dr. Yen's efforts to change healthcare policies to better serve women's needs.
Conclusion:

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Learn More:
To learn more about Pandia Health and to explore their services, visit pandiahealth.com.

Connect with Dr. Sophia Yen on social media for regular updates on women's health issues and advancements.
https://www.tiktok.com/@drsophiayen
https://www.instagram.com/pandiamenopause/
https://www.tiktok.com/@pandiahealth
https://www.instagram.com/pandiahealth/
https://www.tiktok.com/@pandiamenopause 
https://www.facebook.com/pandiahealth/
https://twitter.com/pandiahealth
https://www.youtube.com/pandiahealth

Pandia Health
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pandia-health/

Dr. Sophia Yen:
https://www.instagram.com/drsophiayen
www.pandiahealth.com/periodsoptional  TEDx talk on the bottom

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