Historically, women’s health has been an afterthought, understudied, underfunded, and often misunderstood.
From medical research that prioritizes the male body to a lack of education around female health and intimate wellness, the gaps in knowledge have left women with more questions than answers.
But here’s the thing: we’re not waiting for permission anymore.
Through the power of digital spaces, women are reclaiming their narratives, sharing their experiences, and building communities rooted in knowledge and empowerment.
We’re turning to each other to help fill in the blanks that institutions have ignored, demanding better research, and redefining what it means to care for our bodies on our own terms.
And we’re not alone.
Today, we want to celebrate four incredible women who are bridging these gaps in their own unique ways—leading conversations, breaking barriers, and creating the change they want to see in the world of women’s health.
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi AKA Doctor A
When it comes to women’s health, knowledge is power but too often, that knowledge is inaccessible, overlooked, or simply not prioritized.
Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, a world-renowned OBGYN and board-certified physician, is on a mission to change that.
Specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, Dr. A has dedicated her career to giving women the answers they’ve been searching for.
Her passion for filling the gaps in women’s health led her to launch Ovii Health, a once-a-day PCOS supplement designed to support those navigating polycystic ovary syndrome, one of the most common yet misunderstood hormonal disorders affecting women today.
But she didn’t stop there.
Determined to make expert knowledge more accessible, she’s teamed up with women's advocate and influencer Mary Alice Haney to launch the SheMD podcast dedicated to candid, educational conversations about female health.
From PCOS to postpartum depression, breast cancer to endometriosis, no topic is off-limits.
Dr. A welcomes both everyday women and some of her high-profile patients, including SZA, Kim Kardashian, and Tiffany Haddish, to share their personal health journeys, proving that no matter who you are, advocating for your well-being is essential.
In a world where women’s health concerns are often dismissed, Dr. Aliabadi is not only providing answers—she’s giving women the tools to advocate for themselves.
Laura McDonald & Dr. Christy Lane
Navigating fertility and reproductive health can be an overwhelming, and often costly, experience.
Despite the advancements in medicine and technology, access to affordable care remains a significant barrier for many women.
That’s exactly what Laura McDonald and Dr. Christy Lane set out to change with Flora, the first direct-to-consumer insurance solution designed specifically for women’s health and fertility.
With backgrounds in finance, insurance, and digital health, the two women saw a glaring gap in the industry: while traditional insurance models often overlook fertility treatments, Flora is reimagining how women and families across North America access and afford reproductive healthcare.
For Laura, the mission is personal. As a mother of four, she understands the deep emotional and financial toll that fertility struggles can take and is passionate about creating solutions that make the journey easier for others.
Dr. Christy, an insurtech and digital health expert, has spent her career focused on using data and technology to close healthcare gaps—particularly for women, who have historically been underserved by insurance policies.
Together, they’re redefining what fertility and reproductive healthcare coverage should look like, putting women’s needs at the forefront and ensuring that no one is forced to put their future on hold due to financial barriers.
Tiffany Broadway
Pelvic health is one of the most overlooked aspects of women’s wellness, despite the fact that millions of women experience conditions like endometriosis, fibroids, incontinence, and other pelvic floor disorders.
These issues are often dismissed or misdiagnosed, leaving women without the answers or support they need to empower themselves sexually, psychically, and emotionally.
That’s why Tiffany Broadway founded The Pelvic Awareness Project—a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness, providing education, and making expert care more accessible.
With a background in women’s health advocacy and experience at Caldera Medical, a company specializing in pelvic floor disorder treatments, Broadway saw firsthand just how many women were struggling in silence.
She launched The Pelvic Awareness Project as both an educational platform and an event series to spark conversations around pelvic health and empower women with knowledge about their bodies.
The initiative goes beyond awareness, it’s also about access. Through their Physician Finder, The Pelvic Awareness Project helps women connect with specialists, making the often-daunting journey of seeking medical care easier.
They also offer professional medical advice on commonly overlooked aspects of pelvic health, from the role of diet and sleep to the impact of mental well-being.
By breaking the silence around pelvic health, Tiffany Broadway is ensuring that women no longer have to navigate these challenges alone and that they get the care they deserve.
Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl
For decades, women seeking contraception had few options beyond hormonal birth control pills, IUDs, and other medical interventions—many of which come with unwanted side effects, from mood swings and depression to long-term hormonal imbalances.
As more women speak out about the impact of these methods, the demand for hormone-free alternatives has never been greater.
But for a long time, those alternatives were limited or unreliable.
That’s where Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl comes in. A Swedish particle physicist who was part of the groundbreaking team that discovered the Higgs boson at CERN, Berglund applied her scientific expertise to an entirely different field: reproductive health.
Frustrated by the lack of non-invasive, hormone-free contraceptive options, she used her data analysis skills to develop an algorithm capable of tracking fertility with remarkable accuracy.
This algorithm became the foundation of Natural Cycles, the world’s first FDA-cleared and CE-marked birth control app.
By analyzing daily body temperature readings, Natural Cycles identifies cycles of fertility, helping users understand when they are most and least likely to conceive.
This science-backed, hormone-free method gives women greater control over their reproductive health without the side effects of traditional contraceptives.
Today, Natural Cycles remains the only digital form of birth control available in the U.S. and Europe, with regulatory approval expanding to Canada, Australia, Singapore, and South Korea.
Beyond contraception, it also includes NC° Recovery, a feature designed to support women through pregnancy loss and postpartum recovery, another area of women’s health that has been historically under-discussed.
Dr. Berglund Scherwitzl’s work has not only provided women with an alternative to traditional birth control but has also contributed to a larger movement: one where women have the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, without compromising their well-being.
Closing the Gap: The Future of Women’s Health Is in Our Hands
Women’s health has been overlooked for far too long but the tide is finally turning.
Thanks to trailblazing women like Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, Laura McDonald, Dr. Christy Lane, Tiffany Broadway, and Dr. Elina Berglund Scherwitzl, the landscape of women’s health is undergoing a profound shift.
Their groundbreaking work has not only challenged outdated norms but also help create space for companies like Dott—brands that prioritize women’s well-being, autonomy, and pleasure.
By dismantling barriers, creating innovative solutions, and sparking critical conversations, they are reshaping the future of women’s health.
And in doing so, they are empowering us all to take control of our bodies, demand better care, and rewrite the narrative of female wellness.
While the gaps still exist, with each story shared, every boundary broken, and every woman who steps forward to advocate for herself and others, we are closing them, together.