Today, we welcome Dr. Lindsay Shirreff, OB-GYN, member of the Menopause Foundation of Canda medical advisory board, and Chief Medical Officer of Blair Health.

Dr. Shirreff shares her journey from traditional medicine to healthcare innovation, focusing on closing the specialist gap for menopause and women’s health through technology and AI.

The conversation dives into why access to menopause care is so limited, how Blair Health’s platform works, and the importance of personalized, evidence-based treatment for women at midlife.

Key Topics Covered

• Dr. Shirreff’s background and motivation for founding Blair Health, a tech-enabled women’s health clinic
• How Blair Health uses AI to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment plans
• The importance of compassionate, proactive care and symptom tracking
• What “verticals” mean in women’s health (menopause, urology, nutrition)
• The nuances of menopause hormone therapy (MHT), including risks, benefits, and misconceptions from the WHI study
• The importance of individualized care—why no two women’s menopause journeys are the same
• The role of employers in supporting menopause care and the economic impact of untreated symptoms
• Success stories of reaching women in remote areas and those dismissed by the traditional system
• Underrated symptoms, healthy habits, and what gives Dr. Shirreff hope for women’s health

Resources & Links

• Learn more about Blair Health: Blair Health
• Menopause Foundation of Canada workplace guidelines: Menopause Foundation of Canada

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