In this episode of the Women Mastering Midlife Podcast, Victoria Byrd, RPh, welcomes Dr. Jordan Emont, an OB-GYN dedicated to raising the standard of care for women in perimenopause and menopause. As the first male guest on the podcast, Dr. Emont brings a thoughtful and clinically grounded perspective shaped by listening deeply to women’s experiences, recognizing gaps in medical training, and advocating for evidence-based, compassionate menopause care.

Throughout this conversation, Victoria and Dr. Emont discuss why menopause care remains underemphasized in traditional medical education, how fear-based narratives around hormone therapy persist despite strong data, and why patient-centered care is essential for improving outcomes for midlife women. This episode highlights both the systemic challenges women face in healthcare and the meaningful progress being driven by clinicians committed to change.

Topics Covered

• Why most clinicians receive minimal training in menopause care

• The importance of listening and humility in caring for midlife women

• How systemic bias contributes to women feeling dismissed in healthcare settings

• Common and overlooked symptoms of perimenopause, including mood changes and heart palpitations

• The importance of maintaining a full differential diagnosis rather than attributing all symptoms to perimenopause

• The overlap between menopause symptoms and thyroid or cardiovascular conditions

• Why standard 15-minute medical appointments are inadequate for menopause care

• How to personalize hormone therapy using evidence, safety data, and patient feedback

• What excites Dr. Emont most about the future of menopause medicine

• Why menopause care must extend beyond OB-GYNs into primary care and other specialties

• The critical role of patient advocacy and informed decision-making

About Dr. Jordan Emont

Dr. Jordan Emont is an OB-GYN specializing in perimenopause, menopause, and sexual health. He currently offers telehealth care in California and Florida, with plans to expand to additional states. He is also a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), an organization committed to advancing education and care in women’s sexual and hormonal health.

To learn more about Dr. Emont’s work, follow him on social media and visit his website for updates on clinical availability.

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