The Menopause Gap: Why 70% of OBGYNs Aren't Trained to Help You | Komel Caruso

"We will spend about 40% of our lives in a menopausal state, yet only 30% of OBGYNs are trained to treat it." Komel Caruso, co-founder of HerMD, is on a mission to end the 7-year delay in diagnosis that millions of women face.

Episode Summary: In this episode, Sarah sits down with Komel Caruso to discuss the underserved specialties of menopause and sexual health. Komel reveals the staggering statistics behind the "menopause gap" and how she and her sister (a board-certified OBGYN) are reimagining the patient experience. From raising $40 million in venture capital to pivoting from brick-and-mortar clinics to a national virtual care platform, Komel shares the blueprint for building a mission-driven empire in a space that many investors initially called "niche."

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Key Topics Discussed:

• The 40% Statistic: Why menopause isn't an "old lady problem" but a state we spend nearly half our lives navigating.
• The OBGYN Training Gap: Why the medical system is hyper-focused on fertility and delivery, leaving 70% of providers unprepared for menopause.
• Sexual Health & Libido: Breaking the stigma around sexual dysfunction—which affects 43% of women.
• The $40M Fundraise: How two sisters beat the odds (where only 2% of VC goes to women) by telling a universal story.
• The HerMD Patient Experience: Moving from 8-minute rushed visits to 60-minute appointments that actually heal.
• Pivoting to Digital: How HerMD is training the next generation of providers through an innovative educational platform.

Connect with Komel & HerMD:

• Website: HerMD.com
• Instagram: @hermdhealth

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