Tampons from several brands, potentially used by millions of people each month, can contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium, according to a new study led by a UC Berkeley researcher. Tampons are a particular concern as a potential source of chemical exposure because the vaginal skin has a higher potential for chemical absorption than skin elsewhere on the body. Additionally,…
Gynaecological health startup Daye has announced the launch of a comprehensive gynaecological health consultation and pharmacy service. This new service aims to provide women with faster access to healthcare, offering advice, diagnosis, and prescriptions. Specialist nurses, vetted and NHS-trained with over 20 years of experience, will offer in-depth, personalized advice on period pain, vaginal and sexual health, fertility, and menopause. This service…
UK-based women’s health and wellbeing platform Unfabled is launching Unfabled Labs, a new consumer insights and research platform aimed at driving innovation in the women’s health and wellbeing industry. The platform will leverage data from over 400,000 women and non-binary individuals to support the development of new products and services tailored to their specific health needs. “Significantly increasing the safe collection of…
TiumBio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in South Korea, recently unveiled encouraging findings from its Phase 2a clinical trial of Merigolix, an oral gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist, aimed at alleviating moderate to severe endometriosis-associated pain. This announcement comes on the heels of a successful $12 million funding round, earmarked to advance the company’s clinical pipeline. The Phase 2a trial showcased promising…
Samphire Neuroscience, a medtech startup, has announced a successful $2.3 million pre-seed funding round for its pioneering neurotechnology wearable, Nettle. Designed to manage premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual pain, Nettle represents a significant step forward in at-home neurostimulation treatment. With over 90% of women affected by menstrual pain and PMS at some point, the demand for such solutions is evident. The funding…
The Essence App, focused on improving workplace environments for women and individuals with menstrual cycles, has completed a $600K funding round. Participants in the round include Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, Davidovs VC, Growing Well Partners, and notable angel investors like Eugenia Dunaeva and Ksenia Kapoor, among others. This financial boost aims to refine the app’s capabilities, broaden its customer base, and explore the…
Diva’Me, a femtech company co-founded by Prashant and Nadine Audi, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding led by Verde. Based in Dubai, the company is committed to revolutionizing women’s health by advancing societal norms surrounding menstruation and offering innovative, technology-driven solutions. Central to Diva’Me’s mission is the development of an AI-based personalized counseling app. This forthcoming app is designed to connect…
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