We last spoke about Astellas Pharma in February, when the company made headlines with its menopause ad that ran during the Superbowl LVII in the US. The ad focused on vasomotor symptoms (VMS), which are hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause. Now the company is back with more news regarding its efforts in the menopause space as the FDA has…
We last talked about menopause startup Gennev last October when menopause startup Gennev was acquired by Unified Women’s Health, a company that operated, affiliates, and invests in women’s health businesses. Now the company is back with some partnership news as it expands the scope of is platform. During perimenopause and menopause, women often experience emotional health challenges, including depression and anxiety. Recognizing…
It’s been two years since we last spoke to Liz Gazda, CEO of Embr Labs. Back then the company had just released Wave 2, the second iteration of its wearable and app. The bracelet, designed to help women going through menopause with hot flashes, deploys cooling or warming sensations or “waveforms” to the temperature-sensitive skin on the inside of the wrist, detected…
Medherant, a startup created as a spinout from the University of Warwick, has raised £3M to commence clinical trials for its hormone patch designed for women experiencing menopause symptoms. The patch provides an alternative method of administering testosterone to women going through menopause, who typically produce lower levels of the hormone. While medical experts advocate testosterone supplements as a means of addressing…
Longevity Venture Partners (LVP), a venture capital firm focused on investing in companies that develop technologies and solutions to support the aging population, has closed a $30M fund. The fund is backed by high net worth individuals and families who share LVP’s commitment to support aging technologies and advancing the field of longevity. LVP will use the funds to invest in early-stage…
Last week our webinar on innovation in menopause took place. If you missed it, don’t you worry – we’ve got you your back! In today’s brief we share a short overview of the key trends and talking points from the event with you, want to share our insights where the menopause market is going and why now is a great time to build or invest in those building…
Joi Women’s Wellness (Joi), a new femtech company, has launched in the US. The offering incluses hormone optimization and peptide therapy treatments available through a telehealth platform that is personalized and goal-based. Joi aims to provide a comprehensive approach to women’s healthcare that addresses the root causes of symptoms and creates customized treatment plans. Joi offers personalized coaching and treatments that are…
Ovia Health, the digital health platform for women and families, has announced the expansion of its Ovia app to include menopause symptom tracking and resources to support women during menopause. Ovia’s application is available to consumers and through its enterprise offerings for employers and health plans. The app provides educational content on symptoms, natural and medical treatment options, and tips on how…
