MasterClass has announced “The Magic of Menopause,” a new course featuring Oscar winner Halle Berry and four leading women’s health experts aimed at breaking stigmas around menopause. “I am so honored to launch the first-ever women’s health class on MasterClass. It’s time we dismantle the culture of silence and shame around this life stage that affects half of the population,” said Berry.…
In this series of women’s health reports the Global Women’s Health Innovation Conference 2024 in India presents the overview of the situation, the challenge, a pioneering study by Elda Health and the potential for global femtech innovators to address this challenge in India. How big is the challenge of menopause health gap in India India’s female population, exceeding 700 million, faces a…
Foria, known for its nature-backed wellness and intimacy products, has acquired sleep health brand Ned, expanding its portfolio beyond intimacy, menopause care, and period relief to include solutions for sleep and stress management. The acquisition brings together two brands focused on natural wellness solutions and ingredient transparency. Foria, recognized for products such as Awaken with CBD and Everyday Vulva Moisturizer, will now…
Alloy Women’s Health, a menopause care platform offering telemedicine services and treatment plans, has secured $16 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Kairos HQ, with participation from PACE Healthcare Capital, Emmeline Ventures, and Amboy Street Ventures. The funding announcement comes as Alloy marks its three-year anniversary and achievement of profitability, with the company reporting 300% year-over-year growth in…
Tesco, the UK’s largest grocery retailer, is launching a new healthcare concept that brings essential health services, including menopause care, directly to customers while they shop. The pilot program, starting at the refurbished Cheshunt Extra store, introduces dedicated health zones featuring private consultation rooms for both in-person and virtual healthcare appointments. Among the services offered is a partnership with Stella, an online…
Scottish technology company iGii has announced a multi-million pound partnership with health monitoring company Prymexa to develop an at-home toolkit for early perimenopause detection. The collaboration aims to address a significant gap in menopause awareness and monitoring, with 60% of women under 40 reporting they don’t feel informed about this life stage. The toolkit will leverage iGii’s proprietary Gii technology, a sustainable…
Venture Life Group has announced the acquisition of Health & Her (H&H) for an upfront cash consideration of £7.5 million, with additional payments of up to £2.5 million tied to performance and retention milestones. The acquisition strengthens Venture Life’s position in the rapidly growing hormone health market. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cardiff (UK), H&H has established itself as a leading…
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.…
