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Reconsidering Menstruation - Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO of Pandia Health

Reconsidering Menstruation - Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO of Pandia Health

FromRaise the Line


Reconsidering Menstruation - Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO of Pandia Health

FromRaise the Line

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“For anyone with a uterus out there, we're about to blow your mind.” With that, Dr. Sophia Yen set the stage for an interview as fascinating and lively as any of the 100+ we’ve done.  For instance, Yen asks why women should endure 350-400 menstruations in their lifetime when, on average, they only have two babies. Ever thought of that? Yen, a Stanford professor and pediatrician, believes “periods should be optional” as a way to reduce health risks and what can be a significant disadvantage for women in their personal and professional lives. “I want my daughters to be on equal playing ground with everyone next to them. I don't want them randomly hit with menstruation 1 week out of 4 for 20 years.”  While #PeriodsOptional is a passion, the main business of the company she co-founded is making it easier for women to get birth control prescriptions. Pandia Health (www.pandiahealth.com) customers can order online and have it delivered, eliminating the need for a medical appointment or trip to the drug store.  Yen says COVID has made that model very attractive.  Tune in to learn more about those business tailwinds, her cautions about telemedicine and much more in this memorable episode with host Shiv Gaglani. 
Released:
Feb 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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