Why Menopause Deserves Better Care — Insights from Dr. Janet Choi & Progyny

In this episode of SHE MD Podcast, Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice welcome Dr. Janet Choi to discuss menopause health, women’s wellness, and Progyny’s whole-woman approach to care. They explore the impact of menopause on mental, physical, and emotional health, practical strategies for personalized care, and workplace advocacy to break down stigma. Listeners gain actionable guidance to navigate menopause, improve hormonal health, and take control of their wellness journey. This episode delivers expert insights into menopause care, empowering listeners to access evidence-based, connected solutions across all stages of women’s health.

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Sponsors:

 Personalized Menopause Support at Work | Progyny

What You’ll Learn 

Menopause impacts mental, physical, and emotional health, requiring specialized care

Personalized care is essential—Menopausal Hormone Therapy is not one-size-fits-all

Progyny’s whole-woman approach connects preconception, fertility, parenting, and menopause care

Workplace advocacy can break stigma and improve care pathways for women

Timestamps

00:00 Intro and overview of menopause awareness

05:23 How to get started with Progyny

08:45 How menopause affects the whole woman

13:10 Progyny’s integrated approach and personalized care strategies

19:50 How IUDs can help those dealing with perimenopause

23:53 What to expect when starting Hormone Replacement Therapy

35:50 How progyny is bridging the gap to ensure treatment for women’s health

42:50 Differences on how society handles menopause across the world

45:40 Progyny’s 2025 Menopause Awareness Month Initiative

Key Takeaways (5 Items)

Menopause is more than hot flashes—it impacts mental, physical, and emotional health

Few doctors receive specialized menopause training; Progyny fills this gap

Every menopause experience is unique; care must be personalized

Progyny supports women across all stages—from preconception to menopause

Workplace advocacy improves care and breaks stigma for women everywhere

Guest Bio

Dr. Janet M. Choi is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN and serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Progyny, where she drives clinical strategy to ensure members receive the highest quality care in family building and women's health. A Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP), Dr. Choi emphasizes that menopause is far more than hormone replacement therapy—it impacts mental health, sleep, cognition, and long-term wellbeing. She has written, published, and lectured extensively on infertility, oncofertility, and fertility preservation, and is recognized by New York Magazine, Castle Connolly, and Super Doctors as a top physician.

Links:

🌐 Progyny – Integrated care for fertility, parenting, and menopause

Menopause Awareness Month 2025 – upcoming resources for women (COMING SOON)

🌐 Progyny LinkedIn

🌐 Progyny Instagram

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