Navigating Menopause and Hormone Therapy with Dr. Mindy Goldman and Joanna Strober of Midi Health

In this inspiring episode of SHE MD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi welcome Dr. Mindy Goldman and Joanna Strober, founders of MIDI Health. Dr. Goldman shares her expertise on individualized hormone therapy approaches, while Strober explains how Midi Health is revolutionizing access to menopause care through telemedicine and more. The episode provides valuable insights for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, as well as healthcare professionals seeking to improve their understanding of hormone therapy. 

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MIDI HEALTH’S KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Evaluate Breast Cancer Risk: If you have a family history or genetic predisposition, consult with a specialist about hormone therapy and preventive measures.
• Consider Vaginal Estrogen: For vaginal dryness, vaginal estrogen can help, even if you have a history of breast cancer or a breast cancer patient.
• Assess Heart Health: Get a coronary calcium scan to evaluate heart health before starting hormone therapy. 
• Consider Hormone Therapy Under The Age of 60: Discuss the potential benefits of bioidentical hormones with your doctor, 10 years before your menopause. The timing hypothesis says that the benefits of hormones tend to outweigh the risks if you start people within that 10-year window.
• Explore Non-Hormonal Alternatives: Lifestyle, dietary changes, and non-hormonal alternatives like CBT can help in managing menopausal symptoms

IN THIS EPISODE:  

• (00:00) Intro
• (01:27) How the Midi Health Founders got together and started Midi Health
• (06:50) HRT for Breast Cancer Patients
• (12:16) Hormones and breast cancer risk explained
• (24:55) How does Midi Health work?
• (33:16) Non-hormonal options for breast cancer patients
• (46:33) Can you use estrogen on your face?
• (48:18) When should you be on hormones and for how long?
• (57:51) Do you prefer estrogen patch or gel? 
• (59:05) Testosterone, HRT, and menopause to improve libido
• (01:07:53) How to join Midi Health?

RESOURCES:

Visit MIDI Health website joinmidi.com: http://joinmidi.com

Joanna Strober’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/midi-health/mycompany/

Mindy Goldman’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-goldman-9b7a8930/

GUEST BIOGRAPHY:

Joanna Strober is the CEO and founder of Midi Health, a virtual care platform for women in perimenopause and menopause. The company