Women, especially millennial women, are feeling dismissed by healthcare providers at an alarming rate. This is according to a new report from Mira, a women’s health company that provides a personalized and lab-quality tracking system for reproductive health. Medical gaslighting occurs when a patient’s concerns or symptoms are dismissed or minimized by healthcare professionals. Over the past year, there has been growing…
When it comes to talking about periods, the right words can change the conversation. Thrive Agency have teamed up with linguists from the University of Nottingham to explore the language used by Gen Z and Millennial women when they talk about menstruation. This was compared to the language used by period product brands in their communications. The results expose stark differences and surprising similarities, highlighting…
Maven Clinic, a leading virtual clinic for women’s and family health, has released a study’s findings that examine the present state of fertility patient care. The report drew on the feedback of 500 women in the US who either pursued or considered fertility treatment, and it revealed that patients often lack crucial financial, emotional, and clinical support throughout their fertility journey. The…
A new report from Carrot Fertility highlights the challenges faced by employees around the world who are actively seeking to grow their families and their desire for more support from employers. The report, which surveyed 5,000 people across Canada, India, Mexico, the UK, and the US, found that financial and workplace challenges are the biggest barriers to family-forming. Financial challenges were cited…
Mirvie is shaping the future of pregnancy health by providing women, expecting parents and their doctors with an early detection window to intervene before unexpected pregnancy complications become a crisis. One in five pregnancies is impacted by complications that lead to lifelong health consequences for expecting parents and babies. The proprietary company’s RNA platform uses a simple blood test to reveal vital…
Lisa Health, the company behind the Midday menopause app and Work-Life Balance Program has published new research on the impact menopause can have on both women and employers. According to the white paper over 60% of women believe that menopause symptoms significantly impact their work performance leading some to abandon their careers. Menopause-age women account for over 25% of the U.S. workforce,…
A new survey commissioned by women’s health company Hologic revealed a lack of awareness among U.S. women about uterine health, including uterine fibroid symptoms and treatment options. The company is also launching Hey, U!, a educational campaign focused on uterine health. Uterine fibroids are very common, affecting up to 80% of women by the age of 50. Even so, Hologic’s survey found that 48%…
Healthcare marketplace Zocdoc makes it easy for people to find and book in-person or virtual care across more than 200 specialties and 12,000 insurance plans. A few days ago the company has now released its first women’s health-focused report, a comprehensive data analysis, of women’s health-related appointment booking trends. For the report Zocdoc explored how American women are engaging with healthcare professionals, and how…
