Theramex, a company dedicated women’s health, recently acquired the Femarelle product licence to treat menopause symptoms. Femarelle will be available in different markets starting in late spring 2022. This commercialisation agreement was reached with Se-cure Pharmaceuticals, the company that developed the product. Femarelle offers non-hormonal therapy to balance oestrogen levels in women from peri-menopause through menopause to post-menopause relieving the symptoms and…
Around 30% of women treated for breast cancer will experience the sudden onset of menopause symptoms, as a result of their treatment. Over 200,000 women every year in England will experience this side effect during their cancer care, with no treatment currently offered as standard. If women do not receive support, a quarter will leave employment as a result of their menopause…
Tabu, a Santa Barbara based sexual wellness company made primarily for women in peri-to post-menopause, just announced that The Kit will be sold on goop. Tabu is committed to helping women embrace sexual wellness routines as a natural way to address common menopausal symptoms including vaginal atrophy, dryness, low libido, incontinence, stress, and more. Tabu was founded by Natalie Waltz, who initially bootstrapped the company…
Biom Pharmaceuticals, a leading microbiome research company and creator of femtech brand VagiBiom, has just launched Vee, a female-focused mobile health app that supports women’s health at each stage of the female journey. Backed by science, Vee offers reliable resources to help women maintain peak health at each phase of womanhood. From tracking one’s period, to planning a pregnancy, to making menopause a time of…
Alloy, a new telehealth company addressing the healthcare needs of women over 40, has announced $3M in seed funding raised from venture studio Kairos HQ and PACE Healthcare Capital, as it prepares to launch later this year. The world population of menopausal and postmenopausal women is projected to reach 1.2 billion by 2030, with 47 million new entrants each year. The issue Alloy…
Lisa Health, a digital health company creating advanced technology solutions for menopause and healthy aging, announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Mayo Clinic to advance its development and product testing initiatives. Mayo Clinic has also invested in the company. Lisa Health’s digital solution for menopause and healthy aging helps to bridge gaps in care and knowledge, empowering…
U.K.-based menopause startup Bia Care has appointed the prominent specialist Dr Juliet Balfour as Chief Menopause Officer. Following the launch of the Bia Care virtual clinic in July 2021, Dr Balfour will work alongside the founders to expand their model and further their mission of providing clinically-led remote menopause care, so more women are less constrained by the expertise and waiting lists…
Hot flashes are the most prevalent and often bothersome symptom of menopause. Oakland-based startup Lisa Health has now been awarded a competitive $255K grant from the National Science a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) to conduct research and development work on novel technology for menopausal hot flashes. The company has created a digital health solution for menopause and…
