Kindra, the US-based wellness brand specializing in menopause essentials, is expanding into the UK. Aiming to cater to the needs of 13 million women seeking hormone-free menopause solutions, the company’s products will be available on OurKindra.co.uk from June 15, followed by a debut on QVC UK on June 17, and on Amazon.co.uk by mid-July. Kindra’s Founder & CEO, Catherine Balsam-Schwaber, shares: “The…
Bolstering their focus on women’s health, US-based Cosette Pharmaceuticals has acquired the global rights to Intrarosa from Endoceutics, a subsidiary of Endorecherche. Intrarosa is a drug for the treatment of moderate-to-severe dyspareunia, a common symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA) due to menopause. According to Cosette Pharmaceuticals it is unique for being the only prescription drug providing both estrogen and androgen.…
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…
Introduction Menopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life that marks the end of her reproductive years. Along with hormonal changes, menopause brings about various physical and emotional symptoms. One of the most common and bothersome symptoms experienced during menopause are Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS). In this comprehensive guide, we will delve deep into the world of VMS, exploring its causes, symptoms,…
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…
