Strong. Healthy. Empowered.
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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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 has dedicated her career to supporting women’s health across the entire lifespan. She emphasizes that menopause is far more than hormone replacement therapy—it impacts mental health, sleep, cognition, and long-term wellbeing. With few OBGYNs trained in menopause, Dr. Choi is helping shape Progyny’s integrated platform that brings together preconception, to fertility, to parenting and menopause care one whole-woman solution.
Dr. Choi has written, published, and lectured extensively on infertility, oncofertility, and fertility preservation. She sits on the medical advisory boards of The Chick Mission and Respin Health, and is an active member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has been recognized annually by New York Magazine, Castle Connolly, and Super Doctors as a top physician in her field.
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
Dr. Janet Choi's 5 Action Plans
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
