Society incorrectly assumes that women’s best years end after their reproductive phase, a stigma that permeates the medical field.

“I think it's wrapped up in ageism and sexism. And I also think this is a time in life where we've just kind of said goodbye to women after the reproductive years. We look at women that are in midlife, and we say, "Wow, their best years are behind them." Society has done that for a very, very long ti”