Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The New Menopause, a book written to empower women with evidence-based menopause care. She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical Center and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where she is now an adjunct associate professor.
In 2021, she founded The ‘Pause Wellness, a clinic committed to providing comprehensive menopause care. In 2023, she launched ThePauseLife.com, a trusted resource for women navigating menopause. She is also the host of the podcast unPAUSED with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, where she continues the conversation on women’s health, empowerment, and evidence-based care.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Dr. Haver is a regular contributor to national media and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Today Show, CBS Mornings, and Oprah’s Menopause Revolution, and the 2025 TIME100 Creators list. Her social media presence has grown to more than 7 million followers, where she continues to demystify menopause with relatable, science-backed content.
Her new book, The New Perimenopause, was released in April 2026.
Through her writing, clinical practice, podcast, and digital presence, Dr. Haver has become the trusted voice in menopause care, empowering women worldwide to embrace this life stage with confidence and vitality. When not traveling the globe helping women to lead their best lives, Dr. Haver resides in Galveston, Texas, with her husband, Chris, two daughters, Katherine Claire and Madeline Claire, and their chiweenie, Rex.