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How Dr. Sophia Yen is Changing the Landscape of Women's Healthcare


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“One in five women with menopause have considered dropping out of work, have foregone promotion. And we are just at the top of our game and to take us out at 50 is not okay. It's about empowering women to be the best that we can possibly be.”


When Dr. Sophia Yen co-founded Pandia Health, the idea was to provide free birth control delivery to anyone with insurance, from private options to Medicaid. But when Pandia Health started advertising their services, Dr. Yen was shocked to find that 60% of respondents didn’t even have prescriptions—and that’s when the company’s true mission was born. Now, Pandia Health offers birth control prescriptions for just $30 once a year for an expert consultation with one of their on-staff physicians. Today, Dr. Yen serves as chief medical officer of Pandia Health—the only woman-founded, woman-led, and doctor-led birth control delivery service. Founded initially with birth control in mind, Pandia Health has since expanded to include treatments for menopause and acne. As a leading researcher in reproductive health, Dr. Yen is a passionate advocate for reproductive rights and has pioneered the “period's optional” concept. By utilizing AI to tailor hormonal care to individual needs, Pandia Health is committed to elevating hormonal health standards and empowering everyone to receive the personalized care they deserve. Tune in and hear what our conversation with Dr. Yen is all about.


What we talk about:  

  • Breaking barriers as a female founder in the medical realm (04:46)
  • Getting through to male investors in the venture capitalist world (08:37)
  • Using the birth control model of prescription writing  to instruct the menopause model (12:01)
  • Birth control and hormone replacement tourism can provide to those outside of coverage areas (19:21)
  • How Pandia Health tailors their treatments (22:09)

  • Connect with Dr. Yen:

    • Pandia Health
    • Pandia Health Instagram
    • Dr. Sophia Yen Instagram

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