The Haven Difference
We map the biggest unmet needs in women's health to practical answers you can access today— from hybrid scheduling and urgent women's care to menopause expertise, pelvic pain solutions, and minimally invasive surgery.
Women's health: key gaps → Haven's answers
These ten areas capture where outcomes and experience most often fall short—and exactly how Haven closes the gap.
Women spend more years in poor health
What the data show: Globally, women spend ~25–26% more years living with disability than men; they live longer but with more years in poor health.
- Whole‑woman, lifespan care (adolescent → pregnancy → menopause)
- Proactive screening & prevention
- Integrated medical + wellness pathways so more years are lived in good health
Access deserts & OB/GYN workforce shortages
What the data show: 36% of U.S. counties are maternity care deserts; HRSA projects persistent OB/GYN shortfalls (especially outside metro areas).
- Hybrid access (same/next‑day visits + telehealth)
- Streamlined online booking
- Urgent women's care slots (UTI, bleeding, early pregnancy concerns)
U.S. maternal health outcomes lag peers (with disparities)
What the data show: U.S. maternal mortality remains higher than other high‑income countries; racial disparities are large though rates fell in 2023 vs 2022.
- Guideline‑based prenatal care
- Home BP/glucose monitoring for risks
- Fast escalation pathways
- Robust fourth‑trimester follow‑up (lactation, mood, BP checks)
Endometriosis & chronic pelvic pain: long delays, dismissal
What the data show: Average diagnosis delays up to 7–10 years; many patients report feeling dismissed.
- Early evaluation for severe dysmenorrhea
- Advanced imaging coordination
- Minimally invasive surgical options when indicated
- Pelvic floor PT & sexual health support
Menopause care is underutilized
What the data show: MHT use fell from ~27% (1999) to ~4–5% (2020) despite modern, risk‑stratified guidance; lower use among women of color.
- Dedicated Menopause & Midlife clinic
- Symptom mapping & shared decision‑making
- Evidence‑based HRT when appropriate + bone/heart/sexual health
Pain bias and undertreatment of women's pain
What the data show: Women are less likely to receive analgesics and wait longer—even at the same pain scores; sex bias persists across ED datasets.
- Standardized pain protocols for gyn & pelvic pain
- Trauma‑informed communication
- Clear follow‑up plans to prevent bounce‑backs
Pelvic floor disorders are common yet under‑addressed
What the data show: ~1 in 5 women undergo surgery for stress incontinence or prolapse by age 80; large population burden.
- Pelvic floor screening at annuals/postpartum
- In‑house or partnered pelvic floor PT
- Continence counseling & minimally invasive surgical options
Postpartum mental health is the leading childbirth complication
What the data show: ~1 in 8–1 in 5 experience postpartum depressive symptoms; screening and access remain inconsistent.
- Universal perinatal mood screening
- Fast‑track referrals / tele‑behavioral care
- Medication counseling (including newest options)
- Structured 4th‑trimester check‑ins
Research & evidence gaps for pregnant/lactating people
What the data show: Pregnant/lactating populations are historically excluded from trials; PRGLAC recommendations aim to close gaps.
- Transparent counseling about evidence strength
- Shared decisions & use of up‑to‑date guidelines/registries
- Coordination with MFM when needed
Surgical care: need for less invasive options & faster recovery
What the data show: Minimally invasive hysterectomy and vaginal/laparoscopic approaches reduce recovery time vs open surgery.
- Minimally invasive & robotic gynecologic surgery expertise
- Pre‑hab and structured post‑op recovery plans
- Virtual follow‑ups to reduce disruption to work/family