Dr. Somi Javaid thought she had her career path all figured out, until reality hit, and she realized that she could do better by her patients.  Her passion for women's health, from gender disparity in healthcare to female-focused research studies, has allowed her to educate and advocate for women.  Listen to this trailblazer and pioneer in women's sexual health in this episode where we cover:Defining perimenopause and menopauseThe broad role of estrogen and the ABCs of hormone therapyMenopausal weight gainWhat to look for in your own healthcare providerSomi Javaid, MDhttps://hermdhealth.com (Additional locations opening around the country)InstagramSomiJavaidMD@hermdhealthcampsite.bio/somijavaidmdFacebookHerMDSomi Javaid MDFind a menopause and sexual health provider at:North American Menopause SocietyInternational Society for the Study of Women's Sexual HealthFollow Asking for a Friend on social media on Instagram and Facebook!#womenshealth #sexualhealth #menopause #healthadvocate #hormonetherapy #50+women #midlifewomen #nojudgement #justanswers #thebettersideof50Follow Asking for a Friend on Social media outlets:https://www.instagram.com/askingforafriend_pod/https://www.facebook.com/askforafriendpod/Please provide a review and share. This helps us grow! https://lovethepodcast.com/AFAF