It was 2015 when Addyi first came on the market. It took 6 years, nearly fourteen thousand test subjects, and a black box label before it cleared the FDA. It was the first, and until 2019 the ONLY FDA approved drug to treat HSDD in women. Viagra on the other hand was fast tracked in 6 months with just four thousand test subjects. Why? In Episode 9, we talk with Cindy Eckert, founder and CEO of the Pink Ceiling, about her story, from the creation of Addyi, to taking on the FDA, and becoming a voice for the millions of women who suffer from HSDD. 

Millions of women suffer from painful sex, yet they feel alone. Many think it is normal to experience painful sex, and they should learn to just cope. Ohnut Founder and CEO, Emily Sauer and HERmd Founder and CEO Dr. Somi Javaid discuss painful sex and Emily’s story - her experience with painful sex, the founding of Ohnut, and how Ohnut is changing the conversation about painful sex, with a mission-driven wearable that customizes penetration depth.

The female sexual health revolution is here. As the gender gap becomes more widely addressed with respect to health disparities, so does femtech’s power to advance women’s healthcare. Hear from Dr. Lyndsey Harper, CEO and Founder of Rosy Wellness on the evolution of femtech in healthcare and the creation of Rosy - the game changing app that is improving sexual health for millions of women everywhere.

Medical Aesthetics is a revenue stream that shouldn't be ignored. Learn how medical aesthetics can help you build your practice. From improved patient care, to increased revenue, and bringing in new patients, learn how your investment will lead to ROI.

Women's sexual health has been ignored - until now. Women are ready to have the conversation about their sexual health and to seek treatment, yet only 30% of OBGYNs are trained to treat women experiencing sexual health issues. Learn why you should train in sexual health and offer treatment options to your patients in your office.

Starting your own business is an investment in yourself. You have the skills and experience you need to succeed, but how much will you need to invest to get started? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail within their first year and roughly 50% fail by the end of their fifth year. We’ll discuss strategies we implemented to maximize our returns and make sure we didn’t become another statistic. 

How do you grow your practice? From attracting new patients, establishing new services and products, to increasing revenue, an effective marketing and business development plan is essential to grow your practice. Learn how the HERmd team grew their flagship Cincinnati location to 7000 patients in just over 4 years. We’ll provide basic strategies to help you build your business, from branding and lead generation to the use of social media and email marketing.  

Owning a small business is tough enough during normal times. The COVID-19 brought unprecedented challenges to medical practices and other small businesses. We discuss concrete steps our practice took to preserve cash flow, take care of our team and even find new opportunities to better serve our patients.

You dream of opening your own practice, but where do you start? Hear from HERmd founder, Dr. Somi Javaid, on what it's really like to start your own practice, be your own boss, and provide the type of healthcare you always set out to deliver to your patients. She talks about her journey and answers many of the questions you maybe asking like  "What do I need to make my business succeed?" "What are the pitfalls I should avoid?" and "What team do I need in place to open my doors?"