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The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Announces the Appointment of Three New Board of Directors Members

Career, Ecosystem, Gynecological Health, News, Women's Health February 15, 2021
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The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) has recently announced the appointment of three new subspecialty Division Chairs and four new Division Members. They all will begin their terms on July 1, 2021. The Chairs will also serve as ex-officio subspecialty representatives on the Board of Directors.  The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is an independent, non-profit organization that certifies obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States. Founded in 1927, ABOG…

Detroit Medical Center Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital Introduces Sonata, a New, Incision-Free Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Gynecological Health, News, Partnership, Pelvic Health January 23, 2021
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Gynesonics, a women’s healthcare company focused on the development of minimally invasive solutions for symptomatic uterine fibroids, announced today that Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital is the first hospital in Michigan to introduce the Sonata Procedure. Fibroids are benign growths in or around the uterus, with about 70 percent of white women and more than 80 percent of black women…

Runway Growth Capital Announces a Senior Secured Term Loan of $50M to Gynesonics for Their Intrauterine Fibroid Ablation System

Gynecological Health, Investment, News, Pelvic Health, Women's Health January 13, 2021
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Runway Growth Capital, a provider of growth loans to both venture and non-venture backed companies seeking an alternative to raising equity, announced today the closing of a senior secured term loan of $50 million to Gynesonics, a healthcare company focused on advancing women’s health by developing minimally invasive, incision-free, uterus-preserving, transcervical technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Gynesonics has developed and has received FDA clearance for…

Rhia Ventures Invests in OCON Healthcare’s Ballerine, the First 3D Spherical Copper Intrauterine Contraceptive

Gynecological Health, Investment, News, Pelvic Health, Reproductive Health, Spotlight December 19, 2020
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Rhia Ventures has invested in Israel-based OCON Healthcare to assist the US launch of Ballerine, the first and only 3D spherical copper IUB (Intrauterine Ball). Ballerine’s unique shape reduces irritation to the endometrium with fewer malpositions and perforations, which are significant drawbacks associated with current T-shaped IUDs. The financing will also help expand Phase II clinical trials for OCON’s SEAD product, which offers point-of-care…

UTI Awareness Day 2020: An Interview with Uqora Founder Jenna Ryan

Gynecological Health, Pelvic Health, Women's Health November 20, 2020
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September is PCOS Awareness Month, October dedicated to breast cancer awareness and this November aka Bladder Health Awareness Month we are looking to femtech company Uqora, who have declared today, Nov 21, National UTI Awareness Day to put a spotlight on this major health issue that affects millions of women. Uqora makes innovative products for urinary health. It all started in 2014,…

ThirdLove CEO & DTC Expert Heidi Zak joins INNOVO in Advisory Role

Career, Gynecological Health, Pelvic Health, Startup, Women's Health November 9, 2020
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Today Atlantic Therapeutics announces that Heidi Zak, co-founder and CEO of ThirdLove will take on an advisory role in the acceleration of the INNOVO brand. INNOVO is a direct-to-consumer, FDA-approved medical device offering a clinically proven solution to stress urinary incontinence (SUI). INNOVO wants to disrupt the huge SUI category in which millions of women are being told that their only option…

Talking Pelvic Health and Femtech with Dr. Rachel Gelman

Gynecological Health, Interview, Pelvic Health, Sexual Wellness July 21, 2020
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Pelvic health? What is it and why does it matter? Today we’re taking a deep dive into the topic with Dr. Rachel Gelman, who spoke to us about her work in the women’s and more specifically pelvic health space, the trends she sees and which companies she’s following. Dr. Rachel Gelman is a clinician, writer and educator. She holds a Doctorate in…