Author page: Kathrin Folkendt

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…

Breaking Taboos: IVF and the Shift in Societal Perspectives

Infertility, once shrouded in silence and stigma, has become a subject of open discussion and understanding thanks to a gradual shift in public perspectives over the past couple of years. World IVF Day on July 25th is an opportunity to explore how IVF has contributed to breaking taboos surrounding infertility and reshaped societal attitudes towards assisted reproductive technologies. So today in honor…

The Misrepresentation of Women’s Health in Stock Imagery: A Call for Change

In a world where we consume huge amounts of digital content day in and day out, the significance of visuals in narrating the human experience is huge as well. Images speak louder than words and instill a deep, almost imperceptible imprint on our collective view of the world. However, when it comes to representing women’s health, there is a gaping chasm between…