In what could mark a significant shift in fertility treatment, Celmatix has announced the nomination of its first lead compound in its oral Follicle Stimulating Hormone receptor (FSHR) agonist drug development program. The breakthrough, announced during the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) annual meeting in Denver, could potentially transform fertility treatments by replacing traditional hormone injections with oral medications. The development…
Perelel, a women’s health company offering stage-specific hormonal and reproductive support, has acquired LOOM, an educational community platform for reproductive health, sexual wellness, and parenting education. This acquisition combines Perelel’s medically-backed approach with LOOM’s community-driven educational platform. Founded in 2020 by Victoria Thain Gioia and Alex Taylor, alongside Medical Co-Founder Dr. Banafsheh Bayati, Perelel offers targeted nutrition for different stages of a…
Laiqa Wellness, a femtech startup based in Gurugram, has successfully raised ₹15 crore ($1.78M USD) in its seed funding round led by IvyCap Ventures. This investment marks a significant milestone for the company as it continues to innovate and expand its tech-based solutions focused on personalized hormonal health tracking and holistic wellness. Founded in August 2023 by Monica Bindra, Harmeet Bindra, and…
Great Many, a New York City-based startup, has successfully raised $3.6 million in pre-seed funding to transform hair loss treatments, offering a much-needed solution to both men and women grappling with this often-overlooked issue. While hair loss is frequently associated with men, a significant number of women also suffer from this condition, which can have profound effects on their self-esteem and overall…
The following guest post was written by Sylvia Kang, CEO of Mira. A biomedical engineer with passion for entrepreunership, Sylvia founded Mira to help women and people with ovaries take control over their hormonal health and fertility journeys. Women’s health is a tricky landscape to navigate. Did you know that – despite living longer than men on average – women spend a startling…
INTIMINA, the Swedish women’s intimate health brand, has announced the launch of its first two supplements, Balance and Clear. These new products are designed to help women maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, aligning with INTIMINA’s mission to provide medically informed products and knowledge for women at every stage of life. Jo Travers, INTIMINA’s medical expert, dietitian, and nutritionist, comments: “B vitamins…
It’s 2024. We still don’t know what causes PCOS. We don’t know how to cure it. And we have a limited understanding how to treat it properly. PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. It’s a syndrome because we don’t really understand it. It’s a syndrome because in medicine ‘syndrome’ refers to a group or collection of symptoms and signs that consistently occur…
Mira, a hormonal health company providing at-home reproductive health solutions, launches an online Hormone Health Clinic for Fertility aimed to help people – struggling to conceive. The clinic provides personalized support from fertility professionals throughout the conception journey, focusing on addressing hormonal imbalances, streamline nutrition and gut health, setting up effective exercise routines and improving mental health. 1 in 5 people in the US are affected by…
