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Cycle Insights: Oura Ring Launches New Menstrual Health Tracking Features

The Oura Ring, known for its health-tracking capabilities, is now doubling down on menstrual health with a new feature – Cycle Insights. This upgrade provides menstruating Oura members with detailed insights into their menstrual cycles, going beyond the traditional focus on the actual period to offer a deeper understanding of the follicular and luteal phases. Holly Shelton, Chief Product Officer at Oura,…

Four Years and Counting

Femtech Insider is four years old today. Time, as it does, has flown by, transforming moments into milestones and plans into profound impact. Four years of Femtech Insider offers a moment to pause and ponder. A moment to look back, evaluate our path, our approach, and most importantly our impact. Have we navigated the landscape of women’s health innovation effectively? Are we…

FimmCyte Joins BII’s Venture House Program to Continue Work on Its Novel Endometriosis Treatment

Danish biotech startup FimmCyte is joining BioInnovation Institute’s (BII) Venture House, a program designed to further support former BII Venture Lab companies in their next phase of growth. As part of the Venture House Program FimmCyte will receive a convertible loan of €1.3M in addition to the €500K the company received during its participation in BII Venture Lab. FimmCyte is committed to…

FDA Approves Daye’s Nude Tampon as a Medical Device

Daye is a female-founded gynecological health startup on a mission to close the gender gap in medical research and innovation by creating convenient products and services for period pain, at-home STI testing, and the treatment of vaginal infections. Since its inception the startup has been dedicated to raising the standards in gynecological health and making it easier for everyone to understand, monitor,…

Loneliness Is Killing Us, Yet Community-Focused Femtech Startups Can’t Seem to Make It Work

Community has always been the cornerstone of human existence. It defines us, shapes us, and in a world that’s more digitally connected than ever, it keeps us grounded. The Harvard Study of Adult Development, an 80-year-long happiness study, unequivocally showed that embracing community living can add years to our lives, painting a strong link between community, happiness, and longevity. It is not…

Hertility Health Review: Everything You Need to Know! (2023)

Reproductive and gynecological health has often been a subject surrounded by societal taboos, misconceptions, and general lack of awareness. Despite this, statistical data reveals that approximately one in three individuals will experience a reproductive or gynecological health issue at some stage in their lives. The need for reliable, accessible, and comprehensive healthcare solutions is evident and in my search for such a…

Femtech in Japan: An Industry on the Rise

In recent years femtech has emerged as a promising field in Japan. Femtech focuses on leveraging technology to address the unique health challenges faced by women, including menstruation, infertility, and menopause. With the aim of providing better solutions and support for women’s healthcare and innovation, Femtech Community Japan has created a comprehensive map highlighting the key players in the industry. The following…