Known as “Dr. K,” Phenology’s Chief Medical Advisor is a practicing gynecologist specialized in menopause care. In addition to being a Medical Doctor and a fellow of both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. K is also an expert in functional medicine and the use of herbs to treat medical conditions. She is committed to listening to patients first, to ensure she deeply understands their needs, and tailoring treatment plans to the individual. Part of the reason she was drawn to specializing in menopause was seeing how women were unnecessarily suffering through years of symptoms after being dismissed by providers who didn’t have the expertise to help them. She has helped shape Phenology’s product line, the clinical assessment in our app, and our coaching program.

Dr. Armas has almost 20 years of experience managing women’s hormonal health as an endocrinologist. Fundamentally, menopause is caused by a shifting balance in women’s hormones as the reproductive stage ends and progesterone and estrogen levels decline, which impacts every area of a woman’s life. In addition to practicing and teaching medicine, Dr. Armas is also an active researcher. Her current study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, focuses on the impact of Type 1 Diabetes on the bone health of post-menopausal women. She consulted on the formulation of Phenology’s supplements and ensures that the science behind our claims adheres to the highest standards.