# 30 Million Women, One Overlooked Problem with Dr. Kate Stephenson

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Podcast: [The Healthy Enterprise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-healthy-enterprise-7243627)
Published: 2026-05-19T15:45:52+00:00
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Dr. Kate Stephenson explores the often-overlooked reality of women’s health—particularly vaginal infections that impact millions each year—and why better solutions are long overdue. She introduces CERN’s innovative device, designed to treat these conditions without the side effects of traditional medications, and breaks down the science behind how it works. The conversation also tackles the cultural stigma that keeps these issues in the shadows, the regulatory hurdles of bringing new medical technologies to market, and the importance of building strong networks to advance women’s health innovation. Kate shares her journey as a female engineer and entrepreneur in a male-dominated field, offering insight into resilience, leadership, and the need for more diverse, patient-centered solutions. Chapters: 00:00 The Unspoken Health Crisis for Women 03:00 Innovative Solutions in Women's Health 06:06 Breaking the Silence: Cultural Barriers in Women's Health 08:56 The Science Behind the CERN Device 11:56 Navigating Regulatory Challenges 14:52 The Journey of a Female Engineer in MedTech 17:50 Building a Network for Change 22:47 Navigating Women's Health in Tech 28:53 Overcoming Challenges as a Woman in Engineering 36:40 The Journey of Entrepreneurship and Consulting 41:36 Building Connections in the Bullpen Network 45:58 Future Directions for CERN and Personal Growth Guest Information: Guest's Name: Dr. Kate Stephenson Guest's Title/Position: VP Engineering Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyadengineering/ Company / Affiliation : CERN Device https://cerndevice.com/ Guest's Bio: Dr. Stephenson is a Stanford Engineering PhD with a deep technical consulting background in the design and development of products at life science startups. She has a twenty-year history of str…

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