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An Overview of the Emerging Sexual Wellness Ecosystem

Last week we got to talk about all things sexual health and wellness in our Inner Circle webinar focused on the Sexual Wellness Ecosystem. If you missed it, don’t you worry! For those of you who were unable to attend, we are summarizing some of the main topics we covered in our brief today. First up… ➡️ Understanding Sexual Wellness Often misunderstood as merely…

Spotlight: Ovarian Cancer

As we highlighted last week, September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. After exploring the landscape of challenges and opportunities in gynecological cancer treatment, this week we’re zeroing in on Ovarian Cancer. Specifically, we’ll introduce you to the startups making waves in diagnostics and care for this often-fatal condition. A Quick Recap: What is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer originates in the ovaries, the female reproductive glands responsible…

Innovation in Gynecological Cancer Diagnostics and Care

September is recognized as Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month, making it an especially important time to focus on these significant health issues affecting women. Gynecological cancers are a significant concern in women’s health, affecting millions globally each year. These cancers are unique to the female reproductive system and can manifest in various ways, depending on the organ affected. Early detection and treatment are critical for…

Femtech Investment Round-up (August 2023)

At the beginning of each month, we look back and share which companies have announced new funding rounds. Below is August 2023’s round-up. Investments Nevia Bio secures $3M in seed funding to advance machine learning in women’s health diagnostics You’ve found some of our exclusive Inner Circle Content. This article is only available for our Inner Circle Members. To read on: Sign…

The Future of Contraception

First Things First: Why Do We Need Innovation in Contraception? Contraception is far more than a healthcare niche; it’s a transformative instrument with broad societal impact. It enables more sustainable and healthy family structures through family planning and has a profound influence on women’s empowerment by allowing for greater educational and career advancements. In terms of health, it can significantly impact both maternal and child health and from…

Femtech Investment Round-up (July 2023)

At the beginning of each month, we look back and share which companies have announced new funding rounds. Below is July 2023’s round-up. Investment Round-up Béa Fertility secures £2.5M to launch its at-home fertility treatment in the UK. HerMD adds $18M to expand its women’s health clinic network. Peppermint launches its online clubhouse for active adults 55+ with $8M in seed funding.…

Neuromodulation and Women’s Health

Image: Myoovi Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been researching period pain and stumbled across Neuromodulation. A trailblazer in this space using Neuromodulation to bring relief to those struggling with dysmenorrhea is Myoovi. In Myoovi’s case a gel pad is placed on the abdomen or lower back delivering small pulses to prevent the pain signals from traveling to the brain. The result? Instant pain relief according to…

IVF Access: Today’s Challenges and Tomorrow’s Innovations

The wish to start a family is a common one; unfortunately, not everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill it. In-vitro fertilization (IVF), an increasingly popular solution for those struggling with fertility, remains prohibitively expensive and unpredictable, with costs ranging from £5,000 to £10,000 in the UK and $12,000 on average per cycle in the US— and no guarantee of success. And as World…