Global insurance company MAPFRE and femtech startup WOOM HEALTH have joined forces to improve women’s well-being and reproductive health. WOOM Health uses AI and machine learning techniques backed by medical professionals. The alliance seeks to foster, on behalf of women, a greater and better knowledge and understanding of the functioning and needs of their bodies in the different phases of their reproductive life. WOOM…
Guided by Glow, a new sexual wellness company focused on sophisticated auditory sensory stimulation has launched its erotic app for Android and Apple devices. Guided by Glow seeks to elevate sexual wellness through guided meditation soundscapes designed to ignite the imagination. Where other erotic audio apps focus on sexual education and familiarity with the physical body, founder Sayra Player created Guided by…
Proov, a science-based hormone testing company and the leader in testing urine for PdG to confirm ovulation, has announced that it has received patent issue notification for its second utility patent for a lateral flow assay test. The patent covers Proov’s novel device to detect the analytes of progesterone and other hormones in a single lateral flow assay. As a first-of-its-kind device…
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When it comes to fertility treatments, the Ovidrel trigger shot is a commonly used medication to help stimulate ovulation in women. This injectable hormone plays a vital role in fertility treatments, but like any medical procedure, there are potential mistakes that can be made during its administration. In this article, we will explore the common mistakes to avoid when using the Ovidrel…
Elidah, with the first non-intrusive device to treat incontinence at home, announced that its ELITONE device is now covered by Medicare. Women dealing with bladder leaks can treat their leaks rather than simply covering them up with pads or diapers. Urinary incontinence symptoms often start after childbirth, but the symptoms usually progress and become more bothersome as women age. Medicare is the…
Women’s health startup Natalist makes doctor-approved fertility and pregnancy essentials with a net-zero plastic footprint. Today the company announced an expansion to nearly 6,000 retail locations nationwide. Following a successful initial launch in select Target stores in March 2020, Natalist’s 2021 retail expansion includes a much larger footprint in Target stores across the US plus rollouts in Rite Aid, Albertsons, Safeway, and Shaw’s.…
Organon, a global women’s healthcare company, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Alydia Health, a commercial-stage medical device company focused on preventing maternal morbidity and mortality caused by postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) or abnormal postpartum uterine bleeding. Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the most common complications of birth, requiring pharmacologic treatment in up to 10% of mothers and potentially resulting in…
