Confessions of a Male Gynecologist
21: Feminade and Affordable Hormone Testing: Roya Pakzad, CEO
16 Dec 2022
"Honor your body. If something doesn't feel right, it's because it's not right." - Roya Pakzad Being in control of your health is empowering, but often, that's easier said than done. High deductibles, restrictions on insurance coverage, and the cost of working with functional medicine practitioners are just some of the barriers that prevent women from accessing the full range of testing and modalities that could provide them with the help they need. Today I'm joined by Roya Pakzad, CEO and founder of Feminade, to talk about women's health and hormones and how the medical system has minimized women. After dealing with hormonal imbalances and nightmare experiences in the traditional medical system, Roya was determined to create a platform that gives women answers. From that mission, Feminade was born. In this conversation, Roya and I talk about why most women would benefit from annual hormone testing, the problems with access to appropriate testing and understanding the results, why Feminade has been life-changing for so many people, what you can do to support the women-led uprising in Iran, and more. About Roya Pakzad Roya Pakzad is a fierce doer with the mind of an engineer and the heart of an advocate. Her interest in helping all women take charge of their hormones is personal. Her journey led to many naturopathic and functional medicine doctors who listened to her story and helped her get to the root cause of her symptoms. Along the way, she discovered protocols that balance hormones instead of masking them. Because she wasn't satisfied with simply healing herself, she founded Feminade to make holistic healthcare that targets hormonal imbalances accessible and affordable for everyone with a uterus. Highlights Roya's repeated negative experiences with doctors, starting with her first visit to a gynecologist at age 19 The motivation and inspiration behind starting Feminade Highlighting the problems of affordability and access to quality healthcare Getting started with Feminade's extremely accessible options for at-home testing and telehealth The markers tested in Feminade's hormone testing kit Why most women will benefit from hormone testing What you need to know about the current women-led uprising in Iran How you can support the movement in Iran Roya's message for women getting minimized by the medical system Connect with Roya Pakzad & Feminade Website https://feminade.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/feminadeinc/ Twitter https://twitter.com/feminadeinc Resources Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/ Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.
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