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From Urban Streets to Social Feeds: Communities Fight Back Against Women’s Health Censorship in London and Beyond

In her book, “Invisible Women,” Carolina Criado Perez eloquently points out the pervasive gender biases that shape our public spaces: “When planners fail to account for gender, public spaces become male spaces by default.” This observation lays the groundwork for a broader discussion about the systematic marginalization and censorship faced by women and subsequently women’s health initiatives in both physical and digital…

TMRW Life Sciences Launches CryoLink, a Digital Management Solution for Fertility Clinics’ Frozen Specimen Storage

Fertility tech company TMRW Life Sciences has introduced CryoLink, a workstation designed to facilitate the digital management of frozen specimen inventories in fertility clinics. This solution allows clinics to integrate TMRW’s Digital Specimen Management system into their existing storage infrastructure, offering a safe and efficient upgrade to their current processes. Previously, access to TMRW’s Digital Specimen Management system was limited to clinics…

Global Insurance Company Manulife Commits $1 Million to Support Women’s Mental Health Research Initiative

Manulife, a global life and health insurer, has pledged $1 million over three years to bolster the Women’s Health Research Cluster (WHRC) at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). This financial commitment aims to address critical gaps in mental health research and advocacy, particularly concerning women’s mental health needs. The WHRC is an international network of professionals spanning 29 countries,…

What’s New in Femtech This Week? (March 21, 2024)

Every Thursday we send out a curated newsletter on all things femtech and women’s health innovation. This is an excerpt from the latest edition. If you’d like to subscribe, you can do so at the bottom of this page. Highlights Baby food brand Amara secures $20M in Series B funding. Villie secures $700K in pre-seed funding to enhance support for expecting parents. Menopause virtual clinic Midi Health and caregiver support platform Cleopartner to…

Menopause Virtual Clinic Midi Health and Caregiver Support Platform Cleo Partner to Enhance Support for Women during Midlife Hormonal Transition

Midi Health, a virtual care clinic specializing in women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, has teamed up with Cleo, a global caregiving platform, to provide comprehensive support for women facing hormonal changes. The collaboration aims to address the specific healthcare needs of women during this critical phase of their lives. The partnership between Midi Health and Cleo allows for personalized guidance and…

Baby Food Brand Amara Secures $20M in Series B Funding

Amara, an organic baby food brand, recently announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed $20 million Series B funding round. The minority financing was led by HumanCo Investments, with participation from Melitas Venture Capital and Touch Capital, among others. Founded by Jessica Sturzenegger, Amara has garnered attention for its proprietary methods in creating shelf-stable baby food. The company plans to utilize the…

Bayer’s Elinzanetant Shows Promise in Alleviating Vasomotor Symptoms Associated with Menopause

Bayer has announced positive topline results from the Phase III OASIS 3 study, shedding light on the potential efficacy and safety of their investigational compound, elinzanetant, in treating moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) linked to menopause. These findings bolster the case for elinzanetant’s marketing authorization submissions, which Bayer plans to present to health authorities. In the OASIS 3 study, elinzanetant demonstrated…

HelloGina and The Pelvic People Partner to Advance Pelvic Health

In the field of sexual wellness and pelvic health, discussions often revolve around physical treatments or mental health strategies in isolation. However, in a strategic move towards comprehensive care, The Pelvic People and HelloGina have teamed up to provide a holistic toolkit addressing both physical and mental aspects of pelvic pain. The Pelvic People, formerly known as Ohnut, is committed to tackling…