Menopause-trained specialists are crucial—but rare. Ovia makes them accessible.

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Every year, 2.19 million U.S. women enter menopause—that’s 6,000 every day.¹ Yet menopause remains stigmatized and often overlooked in routine care. Many women feel uncertain about how to discuss symptoms with providers, or may not realize that their symptoms are related to menopause.²

Access to specialized care is limited. Only about 4,100 clinicians nationwide are certified by The Menopause Society, and fewer than one-third of OB/GYN residency programs provide menopause training.³ This shortage leaves women managing disruptive symptoms on their own, while preventive screenings are missed, emergency services are overused, and costs rise unnecessarily.

Women ages 45–54 have 47% higher medical and prescription costs than their peers, with elevated use of health services often linked to unmanaged menopause symptoms.⁴ Vasomotor symptoms can persist 4–10 years, prolonging both health challenges and avoidable costs.⁵

Behind every number is a woman struggling with sleep, mood, or daily comfort—often without clear guidance on where to turn. For health plans, this signals a critical opportunity: closing the care gap supports healthier members, stronger engagement, and smarter resource use.

Ovia’s key menopause solutions

Ovia delivers a clinically guided menopause program that tackles two of the biggest barriers members face: limited access to trained specialists and the stigma that keeps many women from speaking up. 

Our Care Team includes health coaches with backgrounds as certified menopause practitioners who normalize the conversation, validate symptoms, and guide members through every stage. Ovia+ members can connect with them 365 days a year via phone, video, or in-app messaging—at no additional cost.

17% of Ovia’s menopause users who responded to a survey are actively seeking menopause-trained providers—or don’t have a provider at all. Ovia’s CareFinder service bridges this gap by connecting members to in-network providers with menopause-specific training. 

The Care Team considers member preferences—including provider race/ethnicity, gender, visit type (virtual or in-person), and insurance benefits—to deliver a personalized list of providers at no cost.

Changing the conversation around menopause

By making specialized menopause support accessible, scalable, and evidence-based, Ovia ensures women aren’t left to navigate symptoms on their own. Our platform helps shift the narrative by delivering stigma-free support that builds trust, improves outcomes, and reduces costs. Together, we can close one of the most persistent gaps in women’s health and give members the support and confidence they deserve.

References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau. Population Estimates and Projections, 2020–2022. Accessed September 29, 2025. https://www.census.gov/data/tables.html
  2. Office on Women’s Health. Menopause and Perimenopause: Symptoms and Stigma. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Accessed September 29, 2025. https://www.womenshealth.gov/menopause
  3. The Menopause Society. Certified Menopause Practitioners and Training Programs. 2024. Accessed September 29, 2025. https://www.menopause.org/certified-practitioners
  4. Milliman. Healthcare cost and utilization for women in menopause. Published June 2, 2023. Accessed September 29, 2025. https://www.milliman.com/en/insight/healthcare-cost-utilization-women-in-menopause
  5. Avis NE, Crawford SL, Greendale G, et al. Duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms over the menopause transition. JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(4):531–539. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.8063