The transition to menopause has long been a black box of women’s health, with many experiencing symptoms for years before recognition. Now, smart ring maker Oura is shedding new light on this critical life stage through an unprecedented analysis of data from over 100,000 users. The company’s first Perimenopause Report offers a detailed look at the physiological changes women experience during perimenopause.…
RH Capital, a pioneer in women’s health investing, is taking a significant step forward in its evolution. The team behind the fund – Elizabeth Bailey, Stasia Obremskey, and Alice Zheng – has announced the launch of Foreground Capital, a new venture firm dedicated to advancing women’s health innovation. This move builds on five years of experience and success at RH Capital, which…
In the world of women’s health, few areas have been as overlooked and underserved as pelvic health. For decades, patients suffering from chronic pelvic pain and related conditions have faced outdated treatments, limited options, and a lack of understanding from the medical community. Enter Hyivy Health, a Canadian startup that’s not just disrupting the status quo – it’s completely redefining how we…
Helaina, a biotechnology company focused on human equivalent bioactive proteins, has announced a $45 million Series B funding round bringing the company’s total equity funding to $83 million. Avidity Partners led the round, with participation from Spark Capital, Ingeborg Investments, Tom Williams of Heron Rock, Barrel Ventures, Siam Capital, Relish Works, CF Private Equity, and Primary Venture Partners, among others. The funding…
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In a significant move that’s turning heads in the fertility benefits industry, e-commerce giant Amazon has reportedly chosen Maven Clinic to replace Progyny as its primary fertility benefits provider. This development, highlighted in a recent J.P. Morgan analyst report, marks a notable moment in the competitive landscape of digital health and family care services. Anu Duggal, an investor in Maven through Female…
Pomelo Care has announced its acquisition of The Doula Network, the largest network of credentialed doulas in the United States. This acquisition positions Pomelo as the only maternity care model to offer both virtual and in-person services throughout the U.S. The Doula Network is recognized for its substantial in-network support with major commercial and Medicaid plans. The acquisition comes at a time…
Paxman has announced the publication of the largest real-world study on scalp cooling to date. The study, known as the Dutch Scalp Cooling Registry, spans 13 years and includes data from 7,424 patients across 68 hospitals in the Netherlands. The findings, published in The Oncologist, provide crucial insights into mitigating chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) and solidifying the understanding of factors that contribute to…
