Welcome to the HerVana Health Journal
For too long, women’s health has been underfunded, under-researched, and underserved. Despite making up half the population, women receive less than 2% of global healthcare R&D funding. That lack of focus has left countless women struggling with unanswered questions, overlooked symptoms, and solutions that were never designed with us in mind.
I know this firsthand.
When I entered perimenopause, I felt like my body changed overnight. This once vibrant, strong and healthy body was suddenly flooded with fatigue, brain fog, body aches, and sleepless nights that became debilitating. I was told my hormone levels were normal because they fell within the textbook range of normal, but what I was feeling was anything but “normal.” Something had to change. I had confided in a close friend about what I was experiencing and she had been through a similar experience and found relief with hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I met with hormone specialist to explore the possibility or HRT and I began to feel not only validated but empowered. Not because HRT is a one-size-fits-all solution, but because I finally had access to information, options, and was able to take charge of my own care.
That experience opened my eyes to just how many women are navigating these same frustrations in silence. We deserve better.
That’s why I created the HerVana Health Journal.
This newsletter is a space where science, wellness, and lived experience come together. My goal is to help close the women’s health gap by sharing clear, approachable, and trustworthy information that makes you feel supported, not dismissed.
Here’s What You Can Expect
Deep Dives into women’s health topics. Everything from fertility, perimenopause, and menopause to chronic conditions and mental health.
Spotlight on Innovation with the latest in FemTech, health apps, wearables, and medical breakthroughs designed for women.
Medication Matters where we translate the science of prescriptions, over-the-counter options, and supplements into practical insights for women’s health.
Real Stories & Voices that reflect the lived experiences of women navigating their own health journeys.
The HerVana Health Journal is for every woman who has ever felt dismissed or overlooked in her health journey. It’s also for the healthcare professionals, advocates, and innovators who want to see change.
Together, we can build a future where women’s health is not treated as an afterthought but as a priority. Where knowledge becomes power, and where no woman has to feel unheard or unsupported.
Thank you for being here at the very beginning of this journey. I’m so excited to grow this community with you.
— HerVana Health Journal
