# FemTech World

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For all the innovators involved in closing the gender health gap.

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## Posts

- [AI and VR could improve access to menopause therapy, researchers say](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/ai-and-vr-could-improve-access-to-menopause-therapy-researchers-say/): A small study suggests AI and VR could improve access to menopause therapy, although it has not shown whether the technology reduces symptoms.
- [AI-powered preconception platform Soonr named finalist in digital health awards](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-powered-preconception-platform-soonr-named-finalist-in-digital-health-awards-vesp26/): Vespexx Inc., the AI femtech company behind Soonr, has been named a finalist in the Digital Health Hub Foundation Digital Health & AI Awards 2026 at HLTH, in the Rising Star track, Women’s & Family Health category.
- [Trump signs executive order to establish NIH women's health division](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/policy-regulation/trump-signs-executive-order-to-establish-nih-womens-health-division/): US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating an NIH women's health division and a White House task force.
- [New study explores role of exercise in managing endometriosis pain](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/new-study-explores-role-of-exercise-in-managing-endometriosis-pain/): An Australian trial will test whether yoga and walking can ease endometriosis pain, with more than 350 women already registering interest.
- [Hormone tracking startup Unravel Health raises €2.96 million](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/hormone-tracking-startup-unravel-health-raises-e2-96-million/): Unravel Health has raised €2.96m to develop a home hormone device designed to measure multiple hormones from a saliva sample in minutes.
- [Why the first trimester is women’s health’s most underused screening window](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/why-the-first-trimester-is-womens-healths-most-underused-screening-window-ul26/): The most detailed look most parents in England get at their developing baby arrives around the midpoint of pregnancy. The NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme offers a screening scan between 18 and 20 weeks, and that scan screens for eleven physical conditions. It is a well-run, well-audited programme, and for the overwhelming majority of pregnancies it does precisely what it was designed to do.
- [NHS leader warns 20 maternity units may need to close](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/nhs-leader-warns-20-maternity-units-may-need-to-close/): Up to 20 maternity units in England may need to close or change their role to keep mothers and babies safe, an NHS leader has warned.
- [Microwaves, cold and heat: what body contouring technology can and can't do for women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/microwaves-cold-and-heat-what-body-contouring-technology-can-and-cant-do-for-women/): Women's health technology has moved quickly, from cycle-tracking apps to at-home hormone testing. Aesthetic medicine has followed a similar path. Non-surgical body contouring now uses cold, heat, ultrasound, radiofrequency and microwave energy to reduce stubborn fat without a single incision. For many women, the appeal is easy to understand. There are areas that do not
- [How Employers Can Make Women's Health Support Easier to Use at Work](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/how-employers-can-make-womens-health-support-easier-to-use-at-work/): Women's health support at work covers a wide range of needs, including periods, fertility, pregnancy, menopause and gynaecological conditions, and those needs change across a working life. Many employers already provide some of it through health plans, helplines or workplace policies, yet that support only helps when people actually use it at the moment they
- [Short term HRT may raise blood clot risk - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/short-term-hrt-may-raise-blood-clot-risk-study/): Short-term oral HRT was linked to a 60 per cent higher rate of serious blood clots in women aged 50 to 69, a large study found.
- [Tech enables men to experience what a hot flush feels like](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/tech-enables-men-to-experience-what-a-hot-flush-feels-like/): Partners of women going through menopause will be invited to experience hot flushes using a MenoVest at a support event in Hull next month.
- [Xella Health announces Oura data integration](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/investment-deals/xella-health-announces-oura-data-integration/): Xella Health has integrated Oura wearable data into its women’s health platform, allowing members to share trends with clinicians alongside diagnostic results.
- [Chronic pain after caesarean delivery linked to ongoing poorer quality of life](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/chronic-pain-after-caesarean-delivery-linked-to-ongoing-poorer-quality-of-life/): Chronic pain after caesarean delivery is associated with poorer quality of life and disrupted daily functioning months and years after birth.
- [In Europe, women are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease — but more likely to die from it](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/in-europe-women-are-less-likely-to-develop-cardiovascular-disease-but-more-likely-to-die-from-it-wao26/): Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death across European Society of Cardiology (ESC) member countries. Yet the latest 2025 ESC Atlas project report tells a story of progress.
- [Menopause leaves fingerprint that may predict dementia risk - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/menopause-leaves-fingerprint-that-may-predict-dementia-risk-study/): Blood markers that change during menopause were linked to poorer memory and higher Alzheimer’s disease risk in older women, a study found.
- [Clue partners with Flora to bring fertility insurance to 100m users](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/clue-links-cycle-data-to-new-fertility-insurance-cover-clue26/): Cycle-tracking app Clue has partnered with insurer Flora Fertility, giving policyholders free premium access while introducing its 100 million users to fertility insurance
- [AI to co-read 250,000 breast scans yearly in Stockholm](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/ai-second-reader-stockholm-breast-screening/): Stockholm Region is rolling out AI as an independent second reader across its breast screening programme, covering up to 250,000 mammograms a year.
- [NHS urges pregnant women to get RSV vaccine at 28 weeks](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/nhs-urges-pregnant-women-to-get-rsv-vaccine-at-28-weeks/): The NHS is urging pregnant women to have the RSV vaccine at 28 weeks to help protect newborn babies from serious respiratory illness.
- [Does anaemia during pregnancy affect newborns’ risk of heart defects?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/does-anaemia-during-pregnancy-affect-newborns-risk-of-heart-defects-fert25/): New research found that mothers who are anaemic in early pregnancy face a higher likelihood of giving birth to a child with a heart defect.
- [Telehealth may help women with incontinence after giving birth](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/telehealth-may-help-women-with-incontinence-after-giving-birth-mat25/): Women who experience urinary incontinence after giving birth may get just as much relief from telehealth as they do from physical therapy, a new UC San Francisco study has found.
- [Is health innovation for women keeping pace with a changing cancer landscape?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/is-health-innovation-for-women-keeping-pace-with-a-changing-cancer-landscape-ark26/): September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of symptoms, screening and early detection. It should also prompt a broader question: Is innovation in women’s health keeping pace with a changing cancer landscape?
- [Vespexx named quarterfinalist in the 2026 Digital Health & AI Awards](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/vespexx-named-quarterfinalist-in-the-2026-digital-health-ai-awards-vesp26/): Vespexx Inc., an AI femtech company building Soonr, a preconception health platform designed for couples, today announced that it has been named a Quarterfinalist in the 2026 Digital Health & AI Awards in the Rising Star track, Women's & Family Health category.
- [Expensive menopause supplements 'no better than cheap multivitamin,' analysis finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/expensive-menopause-supplements-no-better-than-cheap-multivitamin-analysis-finds/): Some menopause supplements costing more than £400 a year offered no better nutrient coverage than a £22 multivitamin, an analysis by Which? found.
- [New fertility law accreditation for Scottish solicitors launched](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/fertility-in-focus/new-fertility-law-accreditation-for-scottish-solicitors-launched/): The Law Society of Scotland has launched a fertility law accreditation for solicitors working in fertility law and family creation.
- [The new front door to women's health: How GenAI is rebuilding access and trust](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/the-new-front-door-to-womens-health-how-genai-is-rebuilding-access-and-trust-sma25/): By Morgan Rose, chief science officer at Ema
- [Ark Surgical secures FDA clearance for LapBox POWER](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ark-surgical-secures-fda-clearance-for-lapbox-power-ark25/): Ark Surgical, a women’s health-focused medical device company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for LapBox POWER, a breakthrough tissue containment system (TCS) for use with power morcellators in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. This expanded indication builds on the company’s 2023 clearance for manual morcellation, making LapBox the first and only FDA-cleared dual-wall containment system for
- [Sponsorship vs mentorship: Why both matter for career acceleration](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/sponsorship-vs-mentorship-why-both-matter-for-career-acceleration-wao26/): Women receive advice. Men receive advocacy. If we want to close the gender gap, it’s time to be intentional about sponsorship.
- [Research reveals underlying causes of recurrent bacterial vaginosis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/research-reveals-underlying-causes-of-recurrent-bacterial-vaginosis/): Researchers in Australia have identified two contributors to recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) infections, a common sexual health condition that affects about a quarter of women around the world. Recurrent BV may result from the condition persisting after antibiotics or from reinfection by a sexual partner, researchers found. BV, occurs when the balance of naturally occurring
- [RISE @ ESC Congress 2026: Building a future where every woman in cardiology can lead](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/conditions/heart-metabolic-health/rise-esc-congress-2026-building-a-future-where-every-woman-in-cardiology-can-lead-wao26/): Growing and thriving as a woman leader in cardiology was the central theme at RISE @ ESC Congress 2026 in Munich, Germany. Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Julia Lueg, cardiologist at the Deutsches Herzzentrum der Charité, Berlin, welcomed hundreds of women in cardiology and their allies from around the world to connect, learn and build a community for the future.
- [Gloriah raises £600k for UK growth and US expansion](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/investment-deals/gloriah-raises-600k-for-uk-growth-and-us-expansion/): Gloriah has raised £600,000 in an oversubscribed funding round to expand its UK retail presence and prepare for growth in the US.
- [Extreme heat putting pregnant women and newborns at growing risk, medics warn](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/extreme-heat-putting-pregnant-women-and-newborns-at-growing-risk-medics-warn/): Medical professionals are reporting pregnancy and newborn complications linked to extreme heat, according to a five-country survey.
- [Government partners with UK's largest breast cancer charity](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cancer/gov-partners-with-uks-largest-breast-cancer-charity/): The government has launched a three-year Breast Cancer Now partnership to improve breast cancer awareness and support for women during and after treatment.
- [Women report more pain than men across all types, major global study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ageing/women-report-more-pain-than-men-across-all-types-major-global-study-finds/): Women report more pain than men across all 11 body sites assessed in a global study involving more than six million people.
- [GLP-1 prescriptions on rise among new mothers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/research/glp-1-prescriptions-on-rise-among-new-mothers/): GLP-1 prescriptions among new mothers in the US rose sharply between 2018 and 2025, particularly among women with type 2 diabetes.
- [Breast cancer rising among under-50s, charity warns](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cancer/breast-cancer-rising-among-under-50s-charity-warns/): Breast cancer rates among women under 50 in England rose between 2001 and 2023, an analysis of NHS data found.
- [Virtual clinic to widen access to urinary incontinence care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/virtual-clinic-to-widen-access-to-urinary-incontinence-care/): Women experiencing urinary incontinence will have access to a new virtual care pathway through a partnership between Dry Days Health and Parkview Health
- [Pregnancy complications linked to higher risk of cardiac and renal health conditions](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/pregnancy-complications-linked-to-higher-risk-of-cardiac-and-renal-health-conditions/): Pregnancy complications were linked to higher rates of heart, metabolic and kidney conditions in later years, a study of more than 1.4m women found. Complications in a woman’s latest or previous pregnancies were associated with increased rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. Gestational diabetes, high blood pressure during pregnancy
- [Women cyclists face higher crash and fracture rates than men - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/research/women-cyclists-face-higher-crash-and-fracture-rates-than-men-study/): Women professional cyclists appear to be more likely than men to be injured in crashes, with a new study finding higher rates of falls, medical intervention and fractures in women’s races
- [Earlier detection could drive $527bn in women’s healthcare spending - report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/care-services/earlier-detection-could-drive-527bn-in-womens-healthcare-spending-report/): Earlier detection could generate US$527bn in additional potential US women’s healthcare spending by 2030, according to a Deloitte analysis.
- [Study challenges treatment approach for rare triple-negative breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cancer/study-challenges-treatment-approach-for-rare-triple-negative-breast-cancer/): A rare form of triple-negative breast cancer may not need the same treatment approach as more common forms of the disease, a study suggests.
- [WHO launches global roadmap to tackle hypertension in pregnancy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/who-launches-global-roadmap-to-tackle-hypertension-in-pregnancy/): WHO has launched a global roadmap to tackle hypertension in pregnancy and reduce deaths and serious illness among women and babies.
- [Leeds menopause specialist offers free workshops to West Yorkshire schools](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/leeds-menopause-specialist-offers-free-workshops-to-west-yorkshire-schools-jp26/): A Leeds menopause specialist is offering free workshops to West Yorkshire school staff on symptoms, treatment and workplace support.
- [Google partners with Flo Health to develop women’s health wearables](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/google-partners-with-flo-health-to-develop-womens-health-wearables/): Google has partnered with Flo Health to integrate menstrual health data into Google Health and develop future women’s health wearables.
- [NHS inherited cancer register exposes gaps in genetic testing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-inherited-cancer-register-exposes-gaps-in-genetic-testing-ul26/): NHS England has launched a National Inherited Cancer Predisposition Register, a national record of people carrying gene variants that raise their cancer risk. It covers around 120 cancer susceptibility genes. People on it are tracked, invited for screening and offered faster access to personalised treatment and trials, and those with BRCA variants are automatically called for breast screening.
- [Women with autoimmune conditions more likely to have symptoms dismissed as psychological](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/women-with-autoimmune-conditions-more-likely-to-have-symptoms-dismissed-as-psychological/): Women with autoimmune conditions were more likely than men to report psychiatric or psychosomatic misdiagnoses and longer delays to diagnosis, research suggests.
- [Hers launches hair loss service for UK women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/hers-launches-hair-loss-service-for-uk-women-af26/): Hers has launched a clinician-led hair loss service for women in the UK, offering online assessments and personalised treatment plans
- [Collective X Health launches with US$3.2 million pre-seed round](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai/collective-x-health-launches-with-us3-2-million-pre-seed-round/): Collective X Health has launched with US$3.2m in pre-seed funding to expand its women’s health data platform and support further research.
- [New Clue initiative transforms period tracking into gateway to healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/new-clue-initiative-transforms-period-tracking-into-gateway-to-healthcare-clue26/): Clue has launched an in-app healthcare access service connecting users with providers across several areas of women’s health.
- [Report calls for digital referral technology to tackle NHS dentistry delays](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news-topics/care-services/report-calls-for-digital-referral-technology-to-tackle-nhs-dentistry-delays-nec26/): Digital referral technology could help tackle delays across NHS dentistry by reducing rejected referrals, cutting administrative workloads and giving clinicians greater visibility of patient pathways, according to a new white paper
- [Menopause challenges women leaders but boosts empathy - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/menopause-challenges-women-leaders-but-boosts-empathy-study/): Menopause symptoms may leave women leaders feeling depleted, but nostalgia for their premenopausal selves could also increase empathy, research suggests.
- [EIB to invest €250m in Bangladesh to expand women’s healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/eib-to-invest-e250m-in-bangladesh-to-expand-womens-healthcare/): Bangladesh and the European Investment Bank plan €250m to expand women’s healthcare for around 47 million women and adolescent girls from 2027 to 2031.
- [Maternity ward closures surge across US as Medicaid cuts take effect](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/maternity-ward-closures-surge-across-us-as-medicaid-cuts-take-effect/): US maternity ward closures are increasing as federal Medicaid cuts take effect, with further closures expected ahead of wider changes in 2027.
- [Allara raises US$30m to improve access to hormonal and reproductive healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/allara-raises-us30m-to-improve-access-to-hormonal-and-reproductive-healthcare/): Allara has raised US$30m to develop AI tools, expand access to women’s healthcare and fund research, bringing its total funding to US$75m.
- [Women warned against self medicating during HRT shortage](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/women-warned-against-self-medicating-during-hrt-shortage/): Women have been warned against self-medicating as HRT shortages affect supplies of two menopause treatment patch brands across the UK.
- [UNICEF and Sweden offer up to US$100,000 in funding for femtech startups](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/unicef-and-sweden-offer-up-to-us100000-in-funding-for-femtech-startups/): Femtech companies developing technology to improve the health and wellbeing of girls and women could secure up to US$100,000 in funding, a year of expert technical support and access to UNICEF’s global network through a new initiative backed by Sweden and UNICEF. Applicants to the UNICEF FemTech Ventures programme must be registered in a UNICEF
- [Gender gap in treatment persists even when men and women have same condition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/gender-gap-in-treatment-persists-even-when-men-and-women-have-same-condition/): Women with the same medical conditions as men were less likely to receive the same treatment across several specialties, a global research review found.
- [At-home ovulation test nearly as accurate as ultrasound, research finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/at-home-ovulation-test-nearly-as-accurate-as-ultrasound-research-finds/): A new clinical study has found that an at-home device for tracking reproductive hormones can identify ovulation with an accuracy that closely matches hospital-grade ultrasound scanning, in what researchers describe as a significant step for women's health technology.
- [Scottish gov to consider IVF for single women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/scotland-gov-to-consider-ivf-for-single-women/): The Scottish government has launched a national review into whether NHS IVF access should be extended to single women.
- [Trust apologises for 'human error' after maternity data loss](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/trust-apologises-for-human-error-after-maternity-data-loss/): Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has apologised after a human error caused 11 years of maternity data to be overwritten.
- [KOVE Medical raises €1.7 million to improve safety of foetal surgery](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/kove-medical-raises-e1-7-million-to-improve-safety-of-foetal-surgery/): KOVE Medical has raised CHF1.6m to support first-in-human studies of an implantable device designed to reduce preterm birth risk after foetal surgery.
- [Paracetamol use may impact future fertility, studies suggest](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/paracetamol-use-may-impact-future-fertility-studies-suggest/): Paracetamol use in pregnancy was not linked to autism or ADHD, while separate research found reproductive differences in girls exposed before birth.
- [Why health AI needs to read between the lines](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-health-ai-needs-to-read-between-the-lines-ema26/): Sahar Abid is a Science Associate at Ema EQ, where she works on cultural sensitivity and bias in AI.
- [Peripear wins Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/peripear-wins-innovate-uk-women-in-innovation-award/): Medtech startup Peripear has won an Innovate UK award for developing a wearable designed to prevent perineal trauma during childbirth.
- [anna perimenopause app launches across 39 markets](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/anna-perimenopause-app-launches-across-39-markets/): A perimenopause app that maps existing smartwatch data to the menopausal transition has launched across 39 markets in the UK and Europe.
- [Should men be talking about periods? Absolutely. Here is what every man should know](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/should-men-be-talking-about-periods-absolutely-here-is-what-every-man-should-know-wuka26/): Every time we post a dad talking to his daughter about periods, the internet seems to split in two.
- [One week left to apply: W Accelerate with Merck KGaA and M Ventures](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/one-week-left-to-apply-w-accelerate-with-merck-kgaa-and-m-ventures/): Applications close 2 September at 12pm BST for W Accelerate with Merck KGaA and M Ventures, a fast-track programme offering startups, scaleups and spinouts in reproductive and maternal health direct access to decision-makers at one of the world's leading reproductive health companies.
- [Scotland's birth rate hits record low for third year running](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/scotlands-birth-rate-hits-record-low-for-third-year-running/): Scotland recorded its lowest number of births for a third consecutive year in 2025, with 45,067 live births registered.
- [Women's Health has waited long enough for innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/womens-health-has-waited-long-enough-for-innovation-jp26/): By Dr Fran Conti-Ramsden, clinician at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, academic at King’s College London, and chief medical officer of MEGI Health.
- [Far from ‘boxed in’: The innovative design transforming at-home testing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/far-from-boxed-in-the-innovative-design-transforming-at-home-testing-burg26/): Alexander Parker is head of wellness at packaging design and manufacturing company, Burgopak.
- [Rising number of young midwives quitting NHS due to burnout](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/rising-number-of-young-midwives-quitting-nhs-due-to-burnout/): More young midwives are leaving the NHS before 35 as burnout adds pressure to stretched maternity services.
- [New pregnancy treatment shows promise for at-risk twins](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/new-pregnancy-treatment-shows-promise-for-at-risk-twins-ftcomp26/): A high-powered ultrasound treatment could help identical twins affected by a rare and serious condition during early pregnancy, an initial study suggests.
- [Higher doses of common fertility drug may increase pregnancy risks](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/higher-doses-of-common-fertility-drug-may-increase-pregnancy-risks/): Higher cumulative doses of a common fertility drug may increase pregnancy loss risks, according to new research.
- [The technology exists: Why are women still waiting?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-technology-exists-why-are-women-still-waiting-jp26/): For years, the conversation around women's health has rightly focused on recognition.
- [We built Ema like a nurse: Here's why that matters](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/we-built-ema-like-a-nurse-heres-why-that-matters-ema26/): Every year, Gallup asks Americans which professions they trust most. Every year, nurses win. Not doctors. Not scientists. Nurses. And if you spend any time thinking about why, the answer is not hard to find.
- [First patients dosed in miscarriage trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/first-patients-dosed-in-miscarriage-trial-res26/): The first patients have been dosed in a UK miscarriage trial testing a new intravaginal drug delivery platform for threatened miscarriage.
- [Elation Health acquires EHR startup Aster](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/elation-health-acquires-ehr-startup-aster-ftsu26/): Elation Health has acquired Aster, a Black-founded women’s health EHR startup created by sisters Fifi Kara and Dr Lailah Kara-Newton.
- [Liverpool uni secures £18.m for women's health studio and life-saving tech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/liverpool-uni-secures-18-m-for-womens-health-studio-and-life-saving-tech-mens26/): The University of Liverpool has secured £1.8m to test a device for postpartum bleeding and launch a new women’s health studio.
- [Why advocacy-orientated CPD matters for the future of cardiology](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/why-advocacy-orientated-cpd-matters-for-the-future-of-cardiology-woa25/): At the 2026 Alliance Annual Conference, Women As One presented a poster that asked a powerful question: What if continuing professional development (CPD) did more than teach clinical knowledge— and instead helped shape the future of the workforce itself?
- [What Maternal Mental Health Month reveals about where postpartum support actually breaks down](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/what-maternal-mental-health-month-reveals-about-where-postpartum-support-actually-breaks-down-ema26/): May is Maternal Mental Health Month, and every year it surfaces a familiar set of statistics: 1 in 5 new mothers experiences postpartum depression or anxiety, most go unscreened, and the majority who are screened don't receive adequate follow-up care.
- [Femtech’s next chapter: Building a truly equal and comprehensive health tech category](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/femtechs-next-chapter-building-a-truly-equal-and-comprehensive-health-tech-category-onc25/): FemTech is moving from a promising niche to a foundational part of modern healthcare. Over the next decade and beyond, its real promise will not only be better products, but a more equitable system: one where women’s health is treated as an equal area for innovation, investment, clinical care, and public policy.
- [GLP-1 drugs do not increase pregnancy risks, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/glp-1-drugs-do-not-increase-pregnancy-risks-study-finds/): GLP-1 drugs taken before conception were not linked to higher pregnancy risks in new research, which suggested they may even offer some protection.
- [The 0th trimester: Reshaping the start of your pregnancy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/the-0th-trimester-reshaping-the-start-of-your-pregnancy-ul26/): For many years, formal clinical involvement in a pregnancy began at the point of confirmation, typically around eight to ten weeks. The concept of the '0th trimester' represents a shift in thinking: that the period before conception is itself a clinically significant window, during which health optimisation, risk identification and informed planning can meaningfully improve pregnancy outcomes. Guidance from Tommy's and the NHS both recommend pre-conception care as part of responsible reproductive health management.
- [Genetic carrier screening before pregnancy: What to know](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/genetic-carrier-screening-before-pregnancy-what-to-know-ul26/): For the majority of couples planning a pregnancy, genetic testing is not something they think about until a problem arises. Pre-conception genetic carrier screening challenges this approach by identifying risk before pregnancy begins. As panel sizes have grown and at-home testing options have become widely available, carrier screening is transitioning from a niche clinical referral into a mainstream component of reproductive planning.
- [Q1 momentum: Female founders are advancing, but the system still hasn’t caught up](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/q1-momentum-female-founders-are-advancing-but-the-system-still-hasnt-caught-up-ff25/): The first quarter of 2026 tells a familiar but evolving story for female founders in the U.S.: measurable progress, paired with persistent structural gaps.
- [Emotions are data: The missing layer in femtech’s measurement era](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/emotions-are-data-the-missing-layer-in-femtechs-measurement-era-vea26/): We are living through a measurement boom.
- [Colposcopy explained: What happens and what to expect](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/colposcopy-explained-what-happens-and-what-to-expect-ul26/): Each year in England, approximately three million women take part in cervical screening. While the majority receive a reassuring result, a proportion are referred for further investigation following an abnormal finding or a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) test. For these women, the next step is a colposcopy. Despite being a widely performed procedure, colposcopy remains poorly understood by many of the women referred for one, often because they receive limited information between the letter of referral and the appointment itself.
- [India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/indias-top-court-rejects-menstrual-leave-petition-mens26/): India’s top court rejected a menstrual leave petition for women and female students, saying such a law could mean “no-one will hire women”.
- [Copper coil vs Mirena: Which is right for you?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/copper-coil-vs-mirena-which-is-right-for-you-ul26/): Both the copper coil and the Mirena are more than 99 per cent effective as contraceptives — but they work in completely different ways, have opposite effects on periods, and suit very different people.
- [Empowering women's health with music](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/empowering-womens-health-with-music-azk26/): Powering Wellbeing Innovation With Music: What’s New?
- [Korean firm launches plant-based period pads in US](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/korean-firm-launches-plant-based-period-pads-in-us-mens26/): A South Korean femtech firm has launched plant-based period pads in the US, replacing synthetic superabsorbent polymers used in most pads with a plant-derived alternative.
- [Study reveals how oestrogen protects women from high blood pressure](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/study-reveals-how-estrogen-protects-women-from-high-blood-pressure-cvh26/): Oestrogen helps protect premenopausal women from hypertension by relaxing and widening blood vessels, according to new research examining why women develop high blood pressure less often before menopause.
- [Second pregnancy alters the female brain](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/second-pregnancy-alters-the-female-brain-fert26/): A second pregnancy alters the female brain in ways distinct from a first, according to research examining how motherhood affects brain structure and function.
- [AI nose detects ovarian cancer early](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/ai-nose-detects-ovarian-cancer-early-onc26/): An electronic nose using machine learning can detect early signs of ovarian cancer in blood samples with 97 per cent accuracy, according to researchers.
- [Embryos saved after patients win high court consent case](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/embryos-saved-after-patients-win-high-court-consent-case-fert26/): Fertility patients have won an embryo storage ruling to stop embryos, eggs and sperm being destroyed after consent paperwork errors.
- [Digital tools could cut endometriosis diagnosis delays](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/digital-tools-could-cut-endometriosis-diagnosis-delays-res26/): Digital symptom checkers could reduce endometriosis diagnosis delays by more than four years and save over US$5,000 per patient, according to a modelling study.
- [Typical Cost of EMR Implementation: A Complete Guide](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/typical-cost-of-emr-implementation-a-complete-guide/): Healthcare CIOs have spoken - 38% of them rank EMR integration and optimization as their main capital investment priority over the next three years. EMR systems represent a major financial commitment for healthcare organizations. The software costs swing dramatically based on practice size and requirements.. We'll explore everything about EMR system costs here - from
- [First UK baby born after womb transplant](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/first-uk-baby-born-after-womb-transplant-fert26/): A baby boy is the first in the UK to be born after a womb transplant from a deceased donor, a development doctors say could offer hope to women born without a womb.
- [Tackling systemic gaps in women’s healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/tackling-systemic-gaps-in-womens-healthcare-alpha26/): To mark International Women’s Day, Women’s Health X released a new eBook exploring one of the biggest challenges in healthcare today: the sex difference data gap.
- [Matresa raises £315k for maternal health platform](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/matresa-raises-315k-for-maternal-health-platform-ftsu26/): Matresa has raised £315k in pre-seed funding to build a maternal health platform offering personalised screening and support in the UK.
- [Maternal antibodies protect against newborn infection](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/maternal-antibodies-protect-against-newborn-infection-fert26/): Maternal antibodies may protect babies from severe newborn infection caused by E. coli, after a study found the sickest infants had far lower levels.
- [The NHS doesn't have a productivity problem: It has a precision problem](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-nhs-doesnt-have-a-productivity-problem-it-has-a-precision-problem-jp25/): Spend enough time in the NHS and you stop flinching at the word "productivity”.
- [Women’s Health Week Europe 2026 to take place at the home of Arsenal football club](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/womens-health-week-europe-2026-to-take-place-at-the-home-of-arsenal-football-club-sis25/): Women’s Health Week Europe is returning to London this year, from the 6–8 October, with the Emirates Stadium now confirmed as the official venue for the event.
- [Awards to spotlight leaders in menopause innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/awards-to-spotlight-leaders-in-menopause-innovation-mnpcat/): Femtech World is to celebrate game-changing menopause innovations at its global awards event
- [The $128b paradox: Corporate wellness vs women's burnout](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-128b-paradox-corporate-wellness-vs-womens-burnout-vea26/): The global corporate wellness market reached US$70.65 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit US$128 billion by 2033 - Europe leads the charge, capturing over 39.5 per cent of market share.
- [AI mammography leads to fewer advanced breast cancers, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/ai-mammography-leads-to-fewer-advanced-breast-cancers-study-finds-ftai26/): AI mammography finds more cancers at screening and cuts diagnoses between screens by 12 per cent, a major trial has found.
- [Innovation cuts ovarian cancer risk by nearly 80%](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/innovation-cuts-ovarian-cancer-risk-by-nearly-80-onc26/): A surgical procedure developed in British Columbia reduces the risk of the most common and deadly form of ovarian cancer by nearly 80 per cent.
- [The hidden cost of “business as usual” in gynecologic surgery](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-hidden-cost-of-business-as-usual-in-gynecologic-surgery-ark25/): A Common Surgery with Outsized Consequences
- [70% of UK mothers feel overloaded, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/70-of-uk-mothers-feel-overloaded-study-finds-fert26/): Seven in 10 UK mothers feel overloaded and almost half have a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, new research finds.
- [Pregnancy and breastfeeding linked to higher cognitive ability in postmenopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/pregnancy-and-breastfeeding-linked-to-higher-cognitive-ability-in-postmenopausal-women-res26/): Pregnancy and breastfeeding are linked to stronger cognition in postmenopausal women, a long-term study suggests.
- [Women's health could unlock US$100bn by 2030](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/womens-health-could-unlock-us100bn-by-2030-ftcomp26/): Addressing women's health could unlock US$100bn by 2030 in the US alone, a report has found.
- [Most NHS regions in England limit IVF to single cycle, research finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/most-nhs-regions-in-england-limit-ivf-to-single-cycle-research-finds-res26/): Nearly 70 per cent of NHS regions in England fund only one IVF cycle for women under 40, breaking national guidelines, new research has found.
- [France urges 29-year-olds to start families now](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/france-urges-29-year-olds-to-start-families-now-fert26/): France is urging 29-year-olds to have children as part of a 16-point plan to boost fertility and raise birth rates.
- [Women As One Award winner leads the charge in VESALIUS-CV results](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-as-one-award-winner-leads-the-charge-in-vesalius-cv-results-woa25/): When the VESALIUS-CV trial was conceived in 2018, it began a multi-year effort to answer a critical question in preventive cardiology.
- [Higher nighttime temps linked to increased risk of autism diagnosis in children - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/higher-nighttime-temps-linked-to-increased-risk-of-autism-diagnosis-in-children-study-ftmh26/): Nighttime temperatures during pregnancy may be linked to a higher chance of an autism diagnosis in children, a study suggests.
- [Best menopause apps and products for 2026](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/best-menopause-apps-and-products-for-2026/): Menopause apps and products are moving beyond lifestyle tracking into clinical tools designed to work alongside healthcare.
- [How Women in Tech Switch Off Without Switching Off](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-women-in-tech-switch-off-without-switching-off/): Modern tech work blurs the boundary between focus and fatigue. Notifications spill into evenings, side projects jostle for attention, and the same screens we use to ship code stream our downtime. The answer is not to disconnect completely. It is to design small, protective rituals that restore energy while keeping a gentle sense of control.
- [Higher maternal blood pressure increases risk of pregnancy complications, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/higher-maternal-blood-pressure-increases-risk-of-pregnancy-complications-study-finds-cvh26/): Higher maternal blood pressure is linked to more pregnancy complications, a large genetic study of over 700,000 pregnant women finds.
- [Women’s health enters a new era - the trends shaping femtech in 2026](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/womens-health-enters-a-new-era-the-trends-shaping-femtech-in-2026-ftai26/): Almost 10 years after the term ‘femtech’ was coined, is the sector on the brink of its biggest transformation yet?
- [Pomelo Care raises US$92m at US$1.7bn valuation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/pomelo-care-raises-us92m-at-us1-7bn-valuation-comp26/): Pomelo Care raises US$92m in Series C funding at a US$1.7bn valuation as it expands its virtual maternity model into wider women's and children's healthcare.
- [War in Gaza 'indermined' maternal and neonatal health, research shows](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/war-in-gaza-indermined-maternal-and-neonatal-health-research-shows-res26/): The war in Gaza has undermined maternal health and caused a surge in preventable deaths among pregnant women and newborns, a report finds.
- [Number and timing of children linked to biological ageing, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/number-and-timing-of-children-linked-to-biological-ageing-study-finds/): Women with two to three children live longest, while having more than four is linked to shorter lives, research on biological ageing suggests.
- [Breastfeeding linked to lower anxiety in later life, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/breastfeeding-linked-to-lower-anxiety-in-later-life-study-finds-ftmh26/): Breastfeeding was linked to lower anxiety and depression over 10 years in Irish women, a study suggests.
- [Unplanned cesareans may double risk of acute stress after birth](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/unplanned-cesareans-may-double-risk-of-acute-stress-after-birth-res26/): Patients who undergo unplanned caesarean deliveries face higher odds of acute psychological stress (intense short-term distress), a study finds.
- [Blood pressure care after giving birth could protect brain health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/blood-pressure-care-after-giving-birth-could-protect-brain-health-mnp26/): Women with high blood pressure in pregnancy may protect their brain health through better blood pressure management after giving birth, research has found.
- [Exposure to wildfire smoke late in pregnancy may raise child autism risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/exposure-to-wildfire-smoke-late-in-pregnancy-may-raise-child-autism-risk-ftmh26/): Exposure to wildfire smoke in late pregnancy may raise the chance a child is later diagnosed with autism, a study has found.
- [Stroke during pregnancy linked to long-term heart and mental health risks](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/stroke-during-pregnancy-linked-to-long-term-heart-and-mental-health-risks-cvh26/): Pregnancy stroke, including postpartum events, is associated with higher long-term risks of cardiovascular events and depression, a study has found.
- [Joy Parenting Club acquires Heba Care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/joy-parenting-club-acquires-heba-care/): Joy Parenting Club acquires Heba Care, widening its parenting support platform, and will roll out an AI tracker for feeding, sleep and nappies to all Joy users in 30 to 60 days.
- [OTO launches AI fertility prediction platform](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/oto-launches-ai-fertility-prediction-platform-fert2/): OTO Fertility says it has launched what it claims is a world-first AI fertility prediction platform and wearable to forecast treatment outcomes.
- [Smart menstrual cup firm Emm secures US$9m](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/smart-menstrual-cup-firm-emm-secures-us9m/): Bristol-based femtech firm Emm has raised US$9m in seed funding for its smart menstrual cup that tracks and analyses the menstrual cycle.
- [The science behind the scar: What’s really in our period products](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-science-behind-the-scar-whats-really-in-our-period-products-wuka25/): Over the past year, headlines about “toxic period products” have been hard to ignore. Stories about PFAS, heavy metals, and hormone disruptors in pads, tampons, and underwear have sparked global concern, and for good reason. But behind the fear, there’s a scientific story worth understanding.
- [The hormone disruptors hiding in period products](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-hormone-disruptors-hiding-in-period-products-wuka25/): When we think of period products, the usual concerns are comfort, absorbency, cost and maybe sustainability. But there is another dimension — one less talked about but increasingly evidenced: chemical exposure via intimate-use products, and what this might mean for hormones, fertility, our microbiome and long-term health.
- [Early prenatal support cuts postpartum depression by over 80%, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/preventing-anxiety-and-depression-in-pregnancy-a-landmark-trial-from-pakistan-ftmh26/): Early pregnancy therapy can cut postpartum depression and anxiety by tackling prenatal anxiety, a Pakistan trial shows.
- [Cannabis compounds kill ovarian cancer without harming healthy cells, research finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/cannabis-compounds-kill-ovarian-cancer-without-harming-healthy-cells-research-finds-onc26/): A combination of THC and CBD derived from cannabis was shown to kill ovarian cancer cells without harming healthy cells in laboratory studies.
- [New research centre aims to tackle gender health gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/new-research-centre-aims-to-tackle-gender-health-gap-ftcomp26/): Wales has opened its first women's health research centre, backed by £3m to tackle health inequalities through research and innovation.
- [Why period pain feels worse in winter](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-period-pain-feels-worse-in-winter-wuka25/): If you have ever noticed that your cramps feel sharper, your mood dips harder, or your energy seems to disappear during the colder months, you are not imagining it. Winter can genuinely make periods feel more painful and more difficult to manage. The combination of cold weather, less sunlight, increased tension in the body, and reduced activity creates the perfect storm for stronger cramps and heavier emotional symptoms.
- [From platforms to people: The next era of femtech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/from-platforms-to-people-the-next-era-of-femtech-vea26/): By Katrina Zalcmane, head of partnerships and growth, Véa
- [Menstruation linked to longer football injury recovery](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/menstruation-linked-to-longer-football-injury-recovery-mens26/): Menstruation does not raise injury rates in footballers, but injuries during periods are more severe and take longer to heal.
- [75% of new mothers struggle with body image, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/75-of-new-mothers-struggle-with-body-image-study-finds-ftmh26/): Up to 75 per cent of Australian women report concerns about their body image after giving birth, with many feeling pressure to "bounce back" to pre-pregnancy shape.
- [UK gov responds to report into failings in black maternal health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/uk-gov-responds-to-report-into-failings-in-black-maternal-health-ftai26/): The government will introduce a system to track maternity care failures and rejected cultural competency training, after a black maternal health report.
- [Caesarean births overtake natural vaginal deliveries in England for first time](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/caesarean-births-overtake-natural-vaginal-deliveries-in-england-for-first-time-comp26/): Caesarean births (surgical births) have overtaken vaginal deliveries in England for the first time, with 45 per cent of births now by caesarean, NHS data show.
- [COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/covid-19-vaccine-significantly-reduces-risk-to-pregnant-women-and-baby-study-res26/): Pregnant women who received a Covid-19 vaccine were far less likely to experience severe illness or deliver prematurely, according to a major new study.
- [Opinion: Emotional load is the new glass ceiling](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/opinion-emotional-load-in-the-new-glass-ceiling-vea26/): Women are achieving more than ever, yet many feel constantly mentally stretched and overwhelmed.
- [University of Leeds IVF spinout raises £3.5m](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/university-of-leeds-ivf-spinout-raises-3-5m-fert26/): University of Leeds IVF spinout IVFmicro has raised £3.5m in pre-seed funding.
- [Femtech in 2025: A year of acceleration, and what data signals for 2026](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/femtech-in-2025-a-year-of-acceleration-and-what-data-signals-for-2026-ftsu26/): The past year marked a turning point in femtech.
- [How Westminster is finally talking about toxic period products](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/how-westminster-is-finally-talking-about-toxic-period-products-wuka25/): For years, campaigners, scientists, and brands like ours have been calling attention to a hidden issue: the chemicals, metals, and toxins found in everyday menstrual products.
- [What’s ‘normal’? The hidden burden of heavy menstrual bleeding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/whats-normal-the-hidden-burden-of-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-lin25/): Hosted by Lindus Health co-CEO Meri Beckwith, Off Protocol is the podcast that challenges the status quo of clinical trials.
- [Acceptable use vs exploitation with ‘free’ digital health tools](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/acceptable-use-vs-exploitation-with-free-digital-health-tools-oncogenomics/): “Free” digital health tools are rarely free. In most cases the user – healthy or patient - pay with something far more valuable than a subscription fee: intimate, high-granularity data about their bodies, behaviours, and vulnerabilities. As digital health platforms grow into critical infrastructure for care, research and consumer wellness, a central ethical question has become unavoidable: When does data use enable public good - and when does it cross the line into exploitation?
- [Acceptable data use vs exploitation when women receive ‘free’ digital health tools](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/acceptable-data-use-vs-exploitation-when-women-receive-free-digital-health-tools-oncogenomics/): In women’s health, “free” digital tools occupy an especially sensitive space. Period trackers, fertility apps, pregnancy platforms, menopause programs, pelvic-floor wearables, contraception reminders, mental-health chatbots and symptom diaries have become essential resources for millions worldwide. For many, these tools fill longstanding gaps in clinical care, offering information, monitoring and community.
- [NHS rolls out maternity signal system to spot and stop emerging safety concerns](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/nhs-rolls-out-maternity-signal-system-to-spot-and-stop-emerging-safety-concerns-ftcomp26/): The NHS is rolling out a new safety signal system across maternity services in England to spot emerging concerns and prevent tragedies.
- [Round up: First wearable detects symptoms of perimenopause, and more](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/round-up-first-wearable-detects-symptoms-of-perimenopause-and-more/): Femtech World explores the latest business developments in the world of women's health.
- [Planned birth at term reduces pre-eclampsia in high-risk women - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/planned-birth-at-term-reduces-pre-eclampsia-in-high-risk-women-study-ftai26/): Planned birth at term reduces the incidence of pre-eclampsia in high-risk women without increasing emergency caesarean rates or neonatal unit admissions, a trial has found.
- [NHS maternity care delivered 'unacceptable' treatment, report finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-maternity-care-delivered-unacceptable-treatment-report-finds-res26/): Women across England have received "unacceptable" maternity care leading to tragic outcomes, according to a new national investigation report.
- [Risk to women of severe bleeding after birth up almost 20% since 2020](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/risk-to-women-of-severe-bleeding-after-birth-up-almost-20-since-2020-res26/): The risk of women in England suffering severe post-birth bleeding has risen to its highest level in five years, prompting fresh concerns about NHS maternity care.
- [Doctors push back on ‘data-free’ ruling on menopause hormone therapy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/doctors-push-back-on-data-free-ruling-on-menopause-hormone-therapy-mnp26/): Medical experts say the FDA bypassed standard procedures to remove black-box warnings from hormone therapy without adequate scientific evidence.
- [Why women’s health tech is crucial in bridging the gender health gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-womens-health-tech-is-crucial-in-bridging-the-gender-health-gap-mnp25/): Menopause remains one of the biggest taboos in women’s health.
- [Half of countries lack endometriosis care policies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/half-of-countries-lack-endometriosis-care-policies-su25/): Nearly half of countries lack national policies or clinical guidance for endometriosis care, new global reviews find.
- [Swimming, periods and finding freedom in my body](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/swimming-periods-and-finding-freedom-in-my-body-wuka25/): I started swimming when I was really young, I just loved being in the water. The pool quickly became my second home, the place where I felt most like myself. I wasn’t a natural swimmer, but I loved to work hard, and racing gave me that outlet for my competitive side. There was something about the rhythm of the strokes, the smell of chlorine, and the quiet hum beneath the surface that made me feel free.
- [How sophrology empowers women to navigate cognitive overload](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-sophrology-emperors-women-to-navigate-cognitive-overload-ftmt25/): The pace of modern life, especially for women leading in tech and innovation, can feel relentless.
- [Two-thirds of pregnant women miss healthy weight targets - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/two-thirds-of-pregnant-women-miss-healthy-weight-targets-study/): Two-thirds of pregnancies involve weight gain outside recommended pregnancy weight ranges, linked to complications including preterm birth and neonatal intensive care admissions, research shows.
- [Round up: New insulin delivery technology supports healthier pregnancies and more](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/round-up-new-insulin-delivery-technology-supports-healthier-pregnancies-and-more/): Fem Tech World explores the latest research and technology developments in the world of women’s health.
- [Most women in Scotland not accessing free period products](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/most-women-in-scotland-not-accessing-free-period-products-res26/): Despite Scotland’s free period products law, research finds reusable period products remain little used, with only 3 per cent in Scotland relying on reusables.
- [Smart textiles bra could help detect cancer in women with intellectual disabilities](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/smart-textiles-bra-could-help-detect-cancer-in-women-with-intellectual-disabilities-onc26/): Women with intellectual disabilities could receive added monitoring for breast cancer with the development of a smart textiles bra by researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Glasgow (UofG).
- [Insulin delivery tech supports healthier pregnancies, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/insulin-delivery-tech-supports-healthier-pregnancies-study-finds-res26/): An international study reports that automated insulin delivery improves glucose control in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes.
- [Teeth of babies of stressed mothers come out earlier, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/teeth-of-babies-of-stressed-mothers-come-out-earlier-study-suggests-res26/): Maternal stress hormones in pregnancy are linked to earlier tooth eruption, with infants showing about four more teeth on average by six months.
- [Automating inequality: When AI undervalues women’s care needs](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/automating-inequality-when-ai-undervalues-womens-care-needs-sma25/): Artificial intelligence is supposed to make care smarter, faster, and fairer, but what happens when it quietly learns to see women as less in need?
- [Why microplastics in intimate care demand a scientific response](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/why-microplastics-in-intimate-care-demand-a-scientific-response-mens26/): The FemTech industry is rapidly innovating, but the conversation often neglects a fundamental issue: material safety.
- [From SEO to GEO: How women’s health brands can get found in the age of AI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/from-seo-to-geo-how-womens-health-brands-can-get-found-in-the-age-of-ai-sma25/): By Martin Piria, senior machine learning engineer at Ema
- [Opinion: Not ‘just stress’ - How hormonal changes affect women’s brain function](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/opinion-not-just-stress-how-hormonal-changes-affect-womens-brain-function-ftmh26/): Over years of studying the health of women there’s one key thing that I've come to realise; clinicians have often been missing a crucial piece of the puzzle in understanding women’s mental health and brain function.
- [The silent wait: Why women deserve faster, specialist care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-silent-wait-why-women-deserve-faster-specialist-care-jp25/): Across the UK, women are facing an unacceptable reality when it comes to their health.
- [UK: Babies born to black mothers 81% more likely to die in NHS care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/uk-babies-born-to-black-mothers-81-more-likely-to-die-in-nhs-care-res26/): Babies born to black mothers in England and Wales are 81 per cent more likely to die in neonatal units than those born to white mothers.
- [Women missing cardiac rehab despite key benefits, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-missing-cardiac-rehab-despite-key-benefits-study-finds-cvh26/): Women are underutilising cardiac rehabilitation programmes despite clear evidence they reduce hospital readmissions and the risk of future heart attacks, new research shows.
- [Occupational therapy eases emotional strain of high-risk pregnancies, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/occupational-therapy-eases-emotional-strain-of-high-risk-pregnancies-study-finds-ftmh26/): Occupational therapy can ease anxiety and emotional strain for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies, with cognitive-based techniques found to be most effective.
- [Women need clearer guidance on home birth risks, experts say](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-need-clearer-guidance-on-home-birth-risks-experts-say-fert26/): Women must receive clearer warnings about the potentially fatal risks of home birth and should only be supported by experienced midwives, experts have said.
- [Thriving through the ups and downs: A guide to women’s mental health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/thriving-through-the-ups-and-downs-a-guide-to-womens-mental-health-ftmh26/): Women's health is closely linked to our biology, hormones, and the way our brains are wired, all of which shape our life experiences.
- [Top 7 drug-free solutions for managing PMS and PMDD in in 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/top-7-drug-free-solutions-for-managing-pms-and-pmdd-in-in-2025-samf25/): Science-backed drug-free PMDD treatment options and natural menstrual relief methods that work. No hormones, real results for PMS management.
- [Researchers achieve first pregnancy using AI to recover sperm in infertile men](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/researchers-achieve-first-pregnancy-using-ai-to-recover-sperm-in-infertile-men-ftai26/): Researchers have reported the first successful pregnancy using an AI-guided sperm recovery method in infertile men with azoospermia, a condition where ejaculate contains little or no sperm.
- [Unregulated pregnancy scans putting lives in danger, experts say](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/unregulated-pregnancy-scans-putting-lives-in-danger-experts-say-fert26/): High street clinics offering pregnancy scans could be putting unborn babies and their mothers in danger through a lack of properly trained staff, UK experts warn.
- [Opinion: Women don’t need a refreshed health strategy - we need action](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/opinion-women-dont-need-a-refreshed-health-strategy-we-need-action-mens26/): The Government’s announcement that it will renew the Women’s Health Strategy is, on the surface, good news.
- [Women’s health is not niche: It’s the future of healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/womens-health-is-not-niche-its-the-future-of-healthcare-ff25/): Just a few years ago, so many conversations around women’s health in the U.S. felt like they were still just making the case for why investment mattered. Panels, white papers, TED-style talks pointed to under-funding, data gaps, structural bias. But something has shifted. Across healthcare and investment communities, the tone now is more about when, not if, and increasingly how.
- [Roundup: first-of-its-kind partnership with NHS and period tracking app](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/roundup-first-of-its-kind-partnership-with-nhs-and-period-tracking-app/): Femtech World explores the latest business developments in the world of women’s health.
- [AI embryo selection tool wins European approval](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-embryo-selection-tool-wins-european-approval/): Alife Health’s AI-powered embryo selection software has received CE Mark certification under the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR), allowing it to be used in fertility clinics across Europe.
- [ChatGPT can safely guide pregnant women treated for opioid use, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/chatgpt-can-safely-guide-pregnant-women-treated-for-opioid-use-study-finds-ftai26/): When correctly trained on medical information, ChatGPT can provide trustworthy advice for pregnant women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder, new research suggests.
- [Trainer designers urged to ditch 'shrink it and pink it'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/trainer-designers-urged-to-ditch-shrink-it-and-pink-it-res26/): Sports footwear manufacturers are being urged to abandon the ‘shrink it and pink it’ approach to women’s running shoes, new research suggests.
- [Why gestational diabetes underdiagnosis is a women’s health crisis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/why-gestational-diabetes-underdiagnosis-is-a-womens-health-crisis-cvh26/): Gestational diabetes (GDM) is one of the most under-recognised challenges in maternity care today.
- [Protective immune cells in breastfeeding women guard against breast cancer, research finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/protective-immune-cells-in-breastfeeding-women-guard-against-breast-cancer-research-finds-onc26/): Women who breastfeed develop protective immune cells that help guard against breast cancer, with effects lasting for more than 30 years, new research shows.
- [Health Secretary announces inquiry into Leeds maternity services](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/health-secretary-announces-inquiry-into-leeds-maternity-services-fert26/): An independent inquiry will be launched into Leeds maternity services following a parent-led campaign over care failures stretching back 14 years.
- [SheMed raises €43m to scale UK operations](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/shemed-raises-e43m-to-scale-uk-operations-ftcomp26/): London-based women’s health platform SheMed has raised €43m to expand its UK operations and further develop its personalised healthcare platform.
- [IVF in transition: 2025 realities and what device manufacturers must do now](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ivf-in-transition-2025-realities-and-what-device-manufacturers-must-do-now-fbc25/): FinDBest IVF is a global B2B platform that connects manufacturers of fertility and reproductive health devices with IVF-specialist distributors in over 150 countries. We simplify global expansion, regulatory pathway planning, and distributor onboarding.
- [Don’t get lost – How femtech can navigate the EU medical device and AI rules](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/dont-get-lost-how-femtech-can-navigate-the-eu-medical-device-and-ai-rules/): Femtech, short for female technology, is an important and fast growing sector. The EU is a key market for femtech, with five of the top 10 countries for femtech investment located in the EU.
- [How femtech can navigate the EU medical device and AI rules](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/how-femtech-can-navigate-the-eu-medical-device-and-ai-rules-sis25/): As femtech is intrinsically linked to health needs, a key question for femtech products is whether they are regulated as medical devices or merely consumer products.
- [Round up: Restoring immunity in menopausal women with HRT and more](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/round-up-restoring-immunity-in-menopausal-women-with-hrt-and-more/): Femtech World explores the latest research developments in the world of women’s health.
- [How digital twins are making clinical trials more inclusive](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/how-digital-twins-are-making-clinical-trials-more-inclusive/): For decades, women have been excluded from clinical research, but AI-powered digital twinning is helping make trials safer, more inclusive, and more representative of real patients.
- [Editor's comment: Women’s health investment surges - but is it enough?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/editors-comment-womens-health-investment-surges-but-is-it-enough/): There’s a sense of momentum in women’s health right now. In the span of just weeks, major new funds have been announced, mobilising hundreds of millions of dollars for maternal health, reproductive rights, and research into conditions that disproportionately affect women. It feels like the shift the sector has been waiting for, but the real test is what comes next.
- [The #1 complication of childbirth: The crisis hiding in plain sight](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-1-complication-of-childbirth-the-crisis-hiding-in-plain-sight/): Postpartum depression (PPD) isn’t just the “baby blues.” It’s the most common complication of childbirth, affecting 1 in 5 new mothers, and yet it remains dangerously underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and too often untreated.
- [Listening to pain: What eight women taught me about the state of women’s health in the UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/listening-to-pain-what-eight-women-taught-me-about-the-state-of-womens-health-in-the-uk-wuka25/): It’s Ruby here, founder of WUKA and, like many of you, someone who’s been dismissed, doubted, and left waiting far too long when it comes to menstrual health.
- [Understanding inflammaging and how preventative health data could help lessen its impact](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/understanding-inflammaging-and-how-preventative-health-data-could-help-lessen-its-impact/): As women, we spend much of our lives juggling, I know this from my own experience.
- [AI-powered women’s health companion Nexus launches in UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-powered-womens-health-companion-nexus-launches-in-uk-nexus25/): The first AI-powered health companion designed exclusively for women is launching in the UK today.
- [The rise of preventive gynaecology: What women need to know](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-rise-of-preventive-gynaecology-what-women-need-to-know-ftai26/): Gynaecological cancers, cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar, pose a significant health risk across all age groups.
- [Preconception BMI linked to fertility and miscarriage risks](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/preconception-bmi-linked-to-fertility-and-miscarriage-risks-fert26/): Preconception BMI outside the healthy range in men and women is linked to longer time to pregnancy and higher miscarriage risk.
- [Managers still unprepared to discuss menstrual health, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/managers-still-unprepared-to-discuss-menstrual-health-study-finds-mens26/): Few HR professionals believe managers are properly trained to support employees with endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions.
- [15k breast cancer patients a year could benefit from genome sequencing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/15k-breast-cancer-patients-a-year-could-benefit-from-genome-sequencing-cvh26/): Whole genome sequencing could identify unique genetic features to guide treatment for more than 15,000 breast cancer patients each year in the UK.
- [North London NHS Foundation Trust partners with Psyomics to transform mental health support for 1.6 million residents](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/north-london-nhs-foundation-trust-partne-jp25-rs-with-psyomics-to-transform-mental-health-support-for-1-6-million-residents/): North London NHS Foundation Trust has signed a new partnership with leading digital health company Psyomics to revolutionise how people across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington access mental health care.
- [How femtech is closing the gender gap in healthcare and research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/how-femtech-is-closing-the-gender-gap-in-healthcare-and-research-cvh26/): For too long, women’s health has been treated as an afterthought.
- [Ancient herb to modern must-have: Why ashwagandha is capturing UK women’s attention](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ancient-herb-to-modern-must-have-why-ashwagandha-is-capturing-uk-womens-attention/): Ashwagandha, a herb long used in Ayurvedic practice, has become one of the most talked-about natural supplements this year.
- [Couple’s charity aims to support bereaved parents with comfort boxes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/couples-charity-aims-to-support-bereaved-parents-with-comfort-boxes-ftai26/): A couple who set up a charity to support families experiencing pregnancy after baby loss wants to supply comfort boxes to every hospital in England.
- [Psilocybin may make postpartum depression worse, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/psilocybin-may-make-postpartum-depression-worse-study-finds-mens26/): Psilocybin may heighten anxiety and depression in new mothers rather than help treat postpartum mental health conditions, research suggests.
- [Ovarian cancer drug to launch in UK at US price](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ovarian-cancer-drug-to-launch-in-uk-at-us-price-onc26/): AbbVie said on Monday it will launch ovarian cancer drug Elahere in the UK at the same list price as in the US.
- [At-home abortions safe and effective up to 12 weeks, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/at-home-abortions-safe-and-effective-up-to-12-weeks-study-finds-cvh26/): At-home abortions should be permitted for up to 12 weeks across the UK, researchers say, after finding they are as safe as procedures carried out in hospital.
- [FDA plans to revise black box warning on menopause hormone therapies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fda-plans-to-revise-black-box-warning-on-menopause-hormone-therapies-mnp26/): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to update the black box warning on menopause hormone therapies soon, commissioner Dr Martin Makary has said.
- [Drug improves survival in triple-negative breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/drug-improves-survival-in-triple-negative-breast-cancer-onc26/): A targeted therapy has improved survival compared with chemotherapy in patients with triple-negative breast cancer who cannot receive immunotherapy.
- [Endometriosis linked to hundreds of conditions across the body, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/endometriosis-linked-to-hundreds-of-conditions-across-the-body-study-finds/): Analysis of millions of health records shows endometriosis is connected to more than 600 conditions, including migraines, asthma and digestive disorders.
- [Childhood trauma in mothers increases preterm birth risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/childhood-trauma-in-mothers-increases-preterm-birth-risk/): Mothers who experienced childhood trauma face nearly double the risk of preterm birth, with 12.6 per cent delivering early compared with 6.7 per cent of those without trauma.
- [Mothers face increased risk of depression and psychosis after childbirth - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mothers-face-increased-risk-of-depression-and-psychosis-after-childbirth-study-ftmh26/): Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, while suicide attempts fall, according to two major studies in Sweden.
- [UK's first Pink Duck Race raises thousands for breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/uks-first-pink-duck-race-raises-thousands-for-breast-cancer-onc26/): The UK’s first pink duck race has raised thousands for breast cancer support after 5,000 rubber ducks floated down Cambridge’s River Cam.
- [Wearables could revolutionise pregnancy monitoring, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/wearables-could-revolutionise-pregnancy-monitoring-study-finds/): Common fitness trackers may help track pregnancy complications by detecting heart rate changes that mirror hormonal shifts, new research suggests.
- [Study reveals a hidden risk after cervical cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/study-reveals-a-hidden-risk-after-cervical-cancer/): Women who have survived cervical cancer face nearly double the risk of developing anal cancer later in life compared with the general population, new research shows.
- [Diabetes linked to cognitive decline in mothers and neurodevelopmental risks in children](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diabetes-linked-to-cognitive-decline-in-mothers-and-neurodevelopmental-risks-in-children/): Gestational diabetes is tied to cognitive decline in mothers and higher risks of autism and ADHD in children, according to new research.
- [Innovative approach helps new mothers get hep C treatment](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/innovative-approach-helps-new-mothers-get-hep-c-treatment/): Giving postpartum mothers with hepatitis C the opportunity to start antiviral treatment while they are still in the hospital after giving birth, and bringing treatment to bedside prior to discharge, significantly increases their odds of completing the therapy and being cured.
- [HIV research paves way for new ovarian cancer therapies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hiv-research-paves-way-for-new-ovarian-cancer-therapies/): HIV research has identified a new target for ovarian cancer by selectively blocking a cleft in the retinoblastoma protein that protects tumour-supporting macrophages.
- [Starting menopause therapy early may lower Alzheimer's risk, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/starting-menopause-therapy-early-may-lower-alzheimers-risk-study-finds/): Starting hormone therapy within five years of menopause could lower women’s Alzheimer’s risk by up to 32 per cent, but beginning at 65 or later may raise it, research shows.
- [Hospitals roll out gene testing for newborns in national study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hospitals-roll-out-gene-testing-for-newborns-in-national-study/): UK hospitals have started testing newborns for more than 200 rare genetic conditions in what researchers call a landmark national study.
- [Tens of thousands demand menstrual leave to be written into UK law](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/tens-of-thousands-demand-menstrual-leave-to-be-written-into-uk-law-res26/): More than 65,000 people have signed a petition for menstrual leave to be added to UK employment rights law, as reported by the Scottish Sun. The campaign needs 100,000 signatures for a parliamentary debate.
- [Study uncovers protective function of morning sickness](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/study-uncovers-protective-function-of-morning-sickness-ftmh26/): Morning sickness symptoms such as nausea and food aversions are linked to healthy inflammatory responses that help protect both mother and fetus during pregnancy.
- [The Future of femtech: Rebuilding the investment landscape](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-future-of-femtech-rebuilding-the-investment-landscape-ff25/): By Melissa Wallace, co-founder, Fierce Foundry For decades, women’s health was treated as an afterthought, underfunded, under-researched, and often dismissed as “niche.” Yet the irony is staggering: women make up 51 per cent of the population and drive nearly 80 per cent of consumer purchasing decisions. The gap is rarely about market potential, because we
- [IVF innovation: What you need to know about global regulatory pathways in 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ivf-innovation-what-you-need-to-know-about-global-regulatory-pathways-in-2025-fbc25/): In the fast-moving world of fertility innovation, building a game-changing medical device or diagnostic is only half the journey.
- [Letitia James vows to defend NY doctor targeted by Texas over abortion pills](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/letitia-james-vows-to-defend-ny-doctor-targeted-by-texas-over-abortion-pills/): New York attorney general Letitia James will intervene in Texas’s bid to penalise a New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines.
- [WeightWatchers debuts menopause programme with Queen Latifah](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/weightwatchers-debuts-menopause-programme-with-queen-latifah/): WeightWatchers has launched a first-of-its-kind menopause support programme with Grammy and Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated actress and health advocate Queen Latifah as its first spokeswoman.
- [Women in UK with PCOS facing widespread failures in treatment, report finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-in-uk-with-pcos-facing-widespread-failures-in-treatment-report-finds/): Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome face long waits for diagnosis and poor access to treatment, a parliamentary report warns.
- [Research shows how the voice changes through menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/research-shows-how-the-voice-changes-through-menopause/): Voice changes in menopause are often overlooked, despite affecting women significantly – especially those in jobs where the voice is central to daily work.
- [Cannabis may cause defects in human egg cells, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cannabis-may-cause-defects-in-human-egg-cells-study-suggests/): Cannabis use may affect women’s fertility by causing defects in egg cells, according to new research in IVF patients.
- [Co-IVF pregnancies may increase risk of serious complications, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/co-ivf-pregnancies-may-increase-risk-of-serious-complications-study-suggests/): Women using their partner's egg in co-IVF treatment may face higher risks of complications for themselves and their babies, research suggests.
- [UCL spin-out raises £2.5m to improve infant health with breast milk microbiome](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ucl-spin-out-raises-2-5m-to-improve-infant-health-with-breast-milk-microbiome/): London-based biotechnology company BoobyBiome has raised £2.5m in seed funding for its infant feeding solutions.
- [Round up: FDA clearance for AI-powered embryo assessment tool](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/round-up-fda-clearance-for-ai-powered-embryo-assessment-tool/): Femtech World explores the latest developments in the world of technology and women’s health.
- [Watchdog warns fertility clinics against unproven treatments](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/watchdog-warns-fertility-clinics-against-unproven-treatments/): NHS and private fertility clinics must stop offering unproven add-ons that do not improve chances of conception, new draft guidelines warn.
- [Blood type linked to risk of premature birth, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/blood-type-linked-to-risk-of-premature-birth-study-suggests/): A woman’s blood group may influence her risk of premature birth, according to research examining over 74,000 maternity records.
- [Spinout awarded £1.75m for AI-powered fetal ultrasound trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/spinout-awarded-1-75m-for-ai-powered-fetal-ultrasound-trial/): Fraiya Ltd has secured £1.75m to test how artificial intelligence could improve fetal ultrasound screening across several NHS sites.
- [14 NHS trusts to be investigated over maternity care 'failures'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/14-nhs-trusts-to-be-investigated-over-maternity-care-failures/): Fourteen NHS trusts will have their maternity services investigated after long-running system failures, the government confirmed.
- [NHS rolls out new generation ‘artificial pancreas’ to help pregnant diabetic women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-rolls-out-new-generation-artificial-pancreas-to-help-pregnant-diabetic-women-planp25/): Thousands of pregnant women in England with type 1 diabetes will receive a pregnancy-specific artificial pancreas to help manage blood glucose and protect maternal and baby health.
- [Risk-free simulation lab transforms maternity training](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/risk-free-simulation-lab-transforms-maternity-training/): A Birmingham simulation lab recreating emergency childbirth in a risk-free environment is changing how maternity staff train, according to the NHS.
- [Science edges towards breakthrough in male contraception](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/science-edges-towards-breakthrough-in-male-contraception/): After decades of women carrying contraceptive responsibility, advancements in the development of male contraceptives could see products approved for use within the next few years, with the potential to shift the burden of birth control.
- [WHIS 2025: Driving the future of women’s health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/whis-2025-driving-the-future-of-womens-health-kis25/): As we all know too well, for decades, women’s health has been an overlooked corner of medicine.
- [Giving pregnant women cash transfers cuts infant mortality in half, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/giving-pregnant-women-cash-transfers-cuts-infant-mortality-in-half-study-finds/): Giving pregnant women unconditional cash transfers of US$1,000 in rural Kenya cut infant mortality by 49 per cent, new research has found.
- [Quarter of new mums don't return to work or quit within year due to lack of support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/quarter-of-new-mums-dont-return-to-work-or-quit-within-year-due-to-lack-of-support-mat25/): A quarter of mothers on maternity leave do not return to work or quit within a year of going back, with 83 per cent blaming poor employer support.
- [Using paracetamol during pregnancy may increase child's autism and ADHD risk, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/using-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-may-increase-childs-autism-and-adhd-risk-study-finds/): Children exposed to paracetamol in the womb may face higher risks of autism and ADHD, according to a review of more than 100,000 cases.
- [Australia’s biggest fertility company 'covered up' IVF mix-up](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/australias-biggest-fertility-company-covered-up-ivf-mix-up/): A biracial baby was born to a white couple after an IVF error that Australia’s largest fertility provider kept hidden for 11 years, an investigation has found.
- [Whooping cough claims baby’s life after unvaccinated pregnancy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/whooping-cough-claims-babys-life-after-unvaccinated-pregnancy/): A baby has died from whooping cough after the mother did not receive the vaccine during pregnancy, the UK’s first infant death from the infection this year.
- [Study offers new insights into link between menopause and cardiovascular health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/study-offers-new-insights-into-link-between-menopause-and-cardiovascular-health/): Post-menopausal women show higher cholesterol even in populations with the world’s healthiest hearts, suggesting menopause affects cardiovascular health everywhere.
- [New CT-based indicator helps doctors predict life-threatening postpartum bleeding cases](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-ct-based-indicator-helps-doctors-predict-life-threatening-postpartum-bleeding-cases/): Researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan have identified a distinctive CT imaging pattern that can predict which women experiencing severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are most likely to need life-saving interventions.
- [Women warned against spending money on 'unnecessary' menopause services](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-warned-against-spending-money-on-unnecessary-menopause-services/): Menopausal women are being cautioned against spending money on direct-to-consumer menopause services that may provide little benefit.
- [Round up: £1m for women’s health research and care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/round-up-1m-for-womens-health-research-and-care/): Femtech World explores the latest business developments in women’s health.
- [Better nutrition screening may improve ovarian cancer outcomes, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/better-nutrition-screening-may-improve-ovarian-cancer-outcomes-study-finds/): Better detection and management of malnutrition and muscle loss could improve treatment results for women with ovarian cancer, new research has found.
- [Making a splash: How WUKA’s Period Pool Party is transforming confidence in the water](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/making-a-splash-how-wukas-period-pool-party-is-transforming-confidence-in-the-water-wuka25/): By Ruby Raut, Founder & CEO of WUKA
- [Shrinking the gender health gap through innovation in clinical trial AI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/shrinking-the-gender-health-gap-through-innovation-in-clinical-trial-ai/): The lack of female representation in clinical research is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a driving factor of the gender health gap.
- [Why breast milk deserves a place in the femtech conversation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/why-breast-milk-deserves-a-place-in-the-femtech-conversation/): Planning my first cross-country trip as a new mom, I pictured the airport obstacle course: hard cooler, melting ice packs, and the dread that one delay could undo weeks of effort. Then I discovered freeze-drying my breast milk.
- [What does your cycle say about you?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/what-does-your-cycle-say-about-you/): Menstrual data is finally being recognised for its value in medical science, but are period tracking apps putting our privacy at risk? Femtech World editor Sarah Sinclair reports.
- [The future is female: Why AI must centre women’s health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-future-is-female-why-ai-must-centre-womens-health-aift25/): As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in healthcare, we’re standing at a pivotal crossroads where we can either continue to build technology that reflects historic gender bias or we can consciously design a future that recognises and responds to the realities of women’s health.
- [Group launched to tackle South Asian menopause 'taboo'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/group-launched-to-tackle-south-asian-menopause-taboo-mnp25/): A community group is encouraging conversations about menopause in the South Asian community in a bid to tackle the stigma around its effects.
- [Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated amid RSV surge](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnant-women-urged-to-get-vaccinated-amid-rsv-surge-mns25/): Pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against RSV, as NHS England warns of rising cases and expands pharmacy access for those from 28 weeks.
- [Survey calls for ‘overdue revolution’ in UTI diagnosis and prenatal screening](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/survey-calls-for-overdue-revolution-in-uti-diagnosis-and-prenatal-screening/): A UK-based company has launched a nationwide survey to gain insight into women’s experiences with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and prenatal screening, in an effort to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of UTIs.
- [Period app Flo Health reaches settlement in US data privacy lawsuit](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/period-app-flo-health-reaches-settlement-in-us-data-privacy-lawsuit/): The period tracking app has settled a US lawsuit over claims it shared users’ personal data with Meta without permission.
- [Trump administration seeks to block abortion services at VA hospitals](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/trump-administration-seeks-to-block-abortion-services-at-va-hospitals-planp25/): The Trump administration is seeking to ban abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, including in cases of rape, incest or where a pregnancy endangers a veteran’s health.
- [Survey calls for renaming of PCOS to better reflect condition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/survey-calls-for-renaming-of-pcos-to-better-reflect-condition-ob25/): A global survey led from Australia is underway to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to better reflect the condition and its impact on millions of women worldwide.
- [Pregnant women in England can self-refer to midwife without seeing GP](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnant-women-in-england-can-self-refer-to-midwife-without-seeing-gp-mat25/): Hundreds of thousands of newly pregnant women across England can now self-refer online to get their “all-important” first midwife appointments quicker, ensuring the best and most personalised care for their baby.
- [Interview: Closing the gap in care for high-risk pregnancies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/interview-closing-the-gap-in-care-for-high-risk-pregnancies/): Pregnolia is on a mission to transform pregnancy care by bringing an often-overlooked biomarker into clinical practice. Stephanie Price speaks to founder and CEO Dr. Sabrina Badir to find out more.
- [Interview: Phantom uterus aims to revolutionise gynaecological procedures](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/interview-phantom-uterus-aims-to-revolutionise-gynaecological-procedures/): A biomedical engineer is tackling the painful reality of gynaecological procedures, with a “phantom uterus” that offers a safe, anatomically accurate platform for designing and testing medical devices, with the potential to transform comfort, safety and innovation in women’s healthcare.
- [Building femtech that works in the exam room, not just the App Store](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/building-femtech-that-works-in-the-exam-room-not-just-the-app-store-ob25/): A patient once came to me with a folder full of app screenshots; five different trackers, each with its own opinion about her ovulation, hormone levels, and supposed "menopause stage."
- [How Progyny is harnessing wearables to deliver data-driven care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/how-progyny-is-harnessing-wearables-to-deliver-data-driven-care/): As women face mounting barriers to essential reproductive care, Progyny is tackling health inequities head-on, harnessing wearable tech, and partnering with employers to make healthcare more accessible, chief operating officer Melissa Cummings tells Femtech World.
- [UK government urged to provide endometriosis sick days](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/uk-government-urged-to-provide-endometriosis-sick-days-ob25/): A petition urging the introduction of paid menstrual leave for endometriosis and adenomyosis has gained more than 3,450 signatures across the UK.
- [Escala Medical raises US$4.5m for prolapse device](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/escala-medical-raises-us4-5m-for-prolapse-device-ob25/): Escala Medical has secured US$4.5m in Series A funding to expand use of its FDA-cleared device for pelvic organ prolapse, bringing total funding to over US$8m.
- [Progyny and ŌURA link up on women's health tracking](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/progyny-and-oura-link-up-on-womens-health-tracking/): Progyny has announced a partnership with wearable tech company ŌURA to integrate smart ring data into women’s health and family building care.
- [30-year-old embryo brings birth of world's 'oldest baby'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/30-year-old-embryo-brings-birth-of-worlds-oldest-baby-fert25/): A baby has been born in the US from an embryo frozen in 1994, potentially making him the world’s oldest baby born from cryopreservation.
- [One in three with early menopause face depression](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/one-in-three-with-early-menopause-face-depression-mnp25/): Nearly one in three women who experience menopause before age 40 suffer from depression, with fertility grief and lack of emotional support identified as key factors.
- [Government accused of delaying pelvic mesh reforms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/government-accused-of-delaying-pelvic-mesh-reforms-ob25/): A woman has accused the government of “dragging its feet” over reforms for women harmed by pelvic mesh implants, five years after a landmark report.
- [More NHS patients to get breast cancer prevention drug](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/more-nhs-patients-to-get-breast-cancer-prevention-drug-onc25/): Around 5,700 breast cancer patients will now be eligible for ribociclib after NICE widened access to the combination therapy.
- [Two-drug combination shows potential in ovarian cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/two-drug-combination-shows-potential-in-ovarian-cancer-onc25/): A pair of experimental drugs slowed tumour growth and blocked resistance mechanisms in ovarian cancer in a new preclinical study.
- [Defunding equity: The Big Beautiful Bill and the broader crisis in women’s health innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/defunding-equity-the-big-beautiful-bill-and-the-broader-crisis-in-womens-health-innovation/): Imagine if half the population were quietly being cut off from funding, resources, and opportunity. No protests, no headlines—just policies dressed up as reform.
- [Parenthood linked to better mental health at 32](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/parenthood-linked-to-better-mental-health-at-32-mhealth25/): Parents in their early 30s report fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety than peers without children, but gender and income gaps in mental health still remain.
- [AI built for women, not just about women: Inside Ema’s groundbreaking pilot](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/ai-built-for-women-not-just-about-women-inside-emas-groundbreaking-pilot-sma25/): By Morgan Rose, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC | Chief Science Officer, Ema
- [Bereaved dad pushes himself to limit for stillbirth research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/bereaved-dad-pushes-himself-to-limit-for-stillbirth-research-mat25/): A British father is to take on two extreme physical challenges in just one week to raise vital funds for stillbirth research, in memory of his stillborn daughter, Kallipateira.
- [Eight babies born using three-parent IVF in UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/eight-babies-born-using-three-parent-ivf-in-uk-fert25/): Eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three people to help prevent severe inherited mitochondrial diseases.
- [Controversy as poker machine donation funds endometriosis institute](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/poker-machine-donation-funds-endometriosis-institute-ob25/): A US$50m pledge to establish an endometriosis research centre has divided academics and public health experts over the ethics of accepting funding linked to the poker machine industry.
- [Thousands denied breast cancer drugs over NHS rules](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/thousands-denied-breast-cancer-drugs-over-nhs-rules-res25/): Thousands of women with advanced breast cancer could miss out on life-extending treatment because of what campaigners say is an “unfair” NHS drug approval process.
- [Young women 'at risk' in rise in egg donations](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/young-women-at-risk-in-rise-in-egg-donations-htai25/): Women as young as 18 are putting their health at risk by donating eggs in exchange for money, campaigners have warned, as donation rates rise.
- [190 sign letter against women's health censorship](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/190-sign-letter-against-womens-health-censorship-planp25/): More than 190 organisations, founders, health professionals and campaigners have signed an open letter urging social media platforms to stop censoring women's health content.
- [Where the smart capital is going: Maternal health innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/where-the-smart-capital-is-going-maternal-health-innovation-femo25/): By Theresa Neil, CEO of Femovate
- [Womb lining linked to repeated miscarriages](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/womb-lining-linked-to-repeated-miscarriages-mns25/): Problems with the womb lining before pregnancy may help explain why some women experience multiple miscarriages despite having healthy embryos, UK researchers have found.
- [“Once I understood the need, femtech became my mission”](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/once-i-understood-the-need-femtech-became-my-mission-res25/): As founding director of Femtech Israel (IL), Shelly Bloch is working to strengthen the femtech ecosystem in Israel and beyond. Here she tells Femtech World about the trends, challenges and opportunities she sees in women’s health innovation, and her hopes for the future.
- [Monash IVF admits second embryo mix-up in three months at Australian clinic](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/monash-ivf-admits-second-embryo-mix-up-in-three-months-at-victorian-clinic-fert25/): A Victorian woman undergoing IVF treatment received her own embryo instead of her partner’s, Monash IVF has confirmed—marking the second reported mix-up at the fertility company in recent months.
- [Hong Kong launches first major women's health summit to spotlight femtech innovation and investment opportunities](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/hong-kong-to-host-inaugural-womens-health-summit-focusing-on-femtech-innovation-planp25/): A new two-day summit in Hong Kong aims to highlight why supporting women’s health is not just a moral obligation but an economic imperative.
- [MPs to vote on law change that would end prosecutions for women who end their own pregnancies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/mps-to-vote-on-law-change-that-would-end-prosecutions-for-women-who-end-their-own-pregnancies-planp25/): Women in England and Wales would no longer face criminal charges for ending their own pregnancies under legal changes to be voted on by MPs next week.
- [MPs vote to decriminalise self-managed abortion](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/mps-vote-to-decriminalise-self-managed-abortion-planp25/): MPs have voted to scrap criminal penalties for women in England and Wales who end their own pregnancies, following a string of controversial cases in recent years.
- [Democrats propose law to block firms collecting reproductive health data amid post-Roe surveillance fears](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/democrats-propose-law-to-block-firms-collecting-reproductive-health-data-amid-post-roe-surveillance-fears-planp25/): Three Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill to restrict companies from collecting or sharing reproductive health data, in response to growing concerns over digital surveillance following the fall of Roe v Wade.
- [Support for abortion rights shows record gender gap in new US polling](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/support-for-abortion-rights-shows-record-gender-gap-in-new-us-polling-planp25/): A record gap has emerged between women and men in the US on abortion rights, with 61 per cent of women now identifying as pro-choice compared with just 41 per cent of men.
- [From managers to agents: Intelligence on tap is transforming leadership](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/from-managers-to-agents-intelligence-on-tap-is-transforming-leadership-wic24/): What if intelligence was no longer something you hired, but something you accessed—like electricity, water, cloud storage or bandwidth?
- [Black and Latinx women more likely to experience serious complications in planned repeat caesareans](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/black-and-latinx-women-more-likely-to-experience-serious-complications-in-planned-repeat-caesareans-mat25/): Black and Latinx women are more likely to face serious complications during planned repeat caesareans than White women, new research has found.
- [WHIS 2025: A powerhouse of innovation across the women’s health landscape](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/whis-2025-a-powerhouse-of-innovation-across-the-womens-health-landscape-kis25/): The agenda has been unveiled for WHIS 2025.
- [AI-powered research initiative to transform breast cancer care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/ai-powered-research-initiative-to-transform-breast-cancer-care-aift25/): A groundbreaking, cross-industry initiative designed to improve adherence to clinical guidelines in the treatment of early and metastatic breast cancer has been launched by health data company Novellia.
- [The Ethical Innovator: Can ethics set you apart in the eyes of investors?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-ethical-innovator-can-ethics-set-you-apart-in-the-eyes-of-investors-plan24/): In the latest instalment of our Ethical Innovator column, Planned Parenthood’s national director of innovation, Ambreen Molitor, answers the big question: Can ethics set you apart in the eyes of investors?
- [Combined oral contraceptives triple risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/combined-oral-contraceptives-triple-risk-of-cryptogenic-stroke-in-young-women-mns25/): New research has revealed that the use of combined oral contraceptives (OCs) is associated with a threefold increase in the risk of cryptogenic ischaemic stroke (CIS) in young women.
- [Brain health score identified as key predictor of stroke risk among women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/brain-health-score-identified-as-key-predictor-of-stroke-risk-among-women/): Women with a higher McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) – a score that measures physical, lifestyle, and social-emotional factors – have a lower risk of experiencing a stroke or other cerebrovascular event reducing blood flow to the brain, according to a new study.
- [AutoIVF secures investment to transform fertility care with automated egg retrieval system](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/autoivf-secures-investment-to-transform-fertility-care-with-automated-egg-retrieval-system-fert25/): Fertility tech company AutoIVF has secured new equity funding in a round led by Vitrolife Group, with support from Alpha Edison and IVF specialists.
- [Digital health failing to capitalise on $360b “ghost market,” research finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/report-reveals-360b-ghost-market-in-womens-health-fn25/): Digital health intelligence firm Galen Growth has unveiled its 2025 FemTech report: “Femtech 2.0: Doubling Down on Growth”, spotlighting a sector at a turning point.
- [Can a digital coach truly support menopause in the workplace?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/can-a-digital-coach-truly-support-menopause-in-the-workplace-mnp25/): By Gail MacLeitch, psychotherapist and VP of AI communications provider QuickBlox, and Leslie Taylor, co-founder of Half the Sky, the team behind BestYet—a digital platform which helps women take control of their menopausal journey.
- [Solving for women isn’t niche. It’s how you build better tech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/solving-for-women-isnt-niche-its-how-you-build-better-tech-sma25/): By Karishma Patel, Cofounder & Chief Brand Officer at Ema
- [“Tennis can wait”: How Pregnancy+ founder Amber Vodegel is building the blueprint for equity in women’s health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/tennis-can-wait-how-pregnancy-founder-amber-vodegel-is-building-the-blueprint-for-equity-in-womens-health-mat25/): With her latest venture, the founder of the globally-renowned ‘Pregnancy+ ‘app, Amber Vodegel, is on a mission to address inequity in women’s health.
- [New endometriosis pill on the NHS could benefit more than 1,000 women a year](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-endometriosis-pill-on-the-nhs-could-benefit-more-than-1000-women-a-year/): A new daily pill for endometriosis has been approved for use on the NHS and could help over a thousand women in England every year manage the symptoms of the debilitating condition.
- [Why the #empowHER50 Campaign is a Call to Action to Democratize AI for All](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/why-the-empowher50-campaign-is-a-call-to-action-to-democratize-ai-for-all-wic24/): By Chaitra Vedullapalli, Co-Founder, Women in Cloud
- [FT Awards menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ft-awards-menopause-mnp25/): Campaigners say more femtech companies are taking a stand against major tech platforms such as Meta, Google, Amazon and LinkedIn, over digital censorship.
- [Higher success rate using a simple oral swab test before IVF ](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/higher-success-rate-using-a-simple-oral-swab-test-before-ivf-fert25/): About 15 per cent of all couples of reproductive age are involuntarily childless. A major reason why so many need assisted reproduction is that nowadays more and more people are putting off starting a family.
- [Breastfeeding device measures babies’ milk intake in real time](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/breastfeeding-device-measures-babies-milk-intake-in-real-time-aift25/): While breastfeeding has many benefits for a mother and her baby, it has one major drawback: It’s incredibly difficult to know how much milk the baby is consuming.
- ['Concerning' lack of female-only medical trials in UK, say health experts](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/concerning-lack-of-female-only-medical-trials-in-uk-say-health-experts-res25/): British medical experts are raising concerns about the underrepresentation of women in clinical studies, The Guardian reports, with male-only trials outnumbering female-focused research by 67 per cent.
- [#WICxInspire 2025: Where Leadership Converge on GTM & AI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/wicxinspire-2025-where-leadership-converge-on-gtm-ai-wic24/): #WICxInspire2025 is the premier summit where founders, investors, and enterprise leaders converge to redefine go-to-market strategy and lead in the era of AI.
- [New investor network aims to bridge women's health funding gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-investor-network-aims-to-bridge-womens-health-funding-gap-ftc25/): A new investor network has launched to tackle the stark venture capital funding gap in women's health, bringing together 20 specialist funds dedicated to advancing innovation in the sector.
- [European healthcare professionals react to new ultrasound technology](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/european-healthcare-professionals-react-to-new-ultrasound-technology-hm25/): European ultrasound specialists have responded to the launch of an advanced ultrasound system by international health technology provider Mindray.
- [Black maternal health: why addressing inequity must be a “collective effort"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/black-maternal-health-why-addressing-inequity-must-be-a-collective-effort/): On Black Maternal Health Week we speak to Dr Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, founder of the Center of Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice (CBMHRJ).
- [New research highlights 'critical' differences in how women experience Alzheimer's](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/new-research-highlights-critical-differences-in-how-women-experience-alzheimers/): New research is highlighting ‘critical’ sex and gender differences in some of the most prevalent brain disorders, leading to calls for more inclusive healthcare
- [Hospitals enhance care for babies exposed to substances in womb](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hospitals-enhance-care-for-babies-exposed-to-substances-in-womb-mat25/): Providers at a US hospital have created a process for caring for women giving birth to babies exposed to substances like opioids in the womb
- [Affectionate mothering may influence educational achievement and financial success - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/affectionate-mothering-may-influence-educational-achievement-and-financial-success-study-mhealth25/): Affectionate mothering in childhood may have a lasting impact on important personality traits, potentially influencing life outcomes such as educational achievement, economic success, and health and well-being, according new research
- [The femtech companies taking on Big Tech over digital censorship](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-femtech-companies-taking-on-big-tech-over-digital-censorship-planp25/): Campaigners say more femtech companies are taking a stand against major tech platforms such as Meta, Google, Amazon and LinkedIn, over digital censorship.
- [It's time to invest in making change for the health of women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/its-time-to-invest-in-making-change-for-the-health-of-women-aift25/): By Carolee Lee, CEO/Founder Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) Big, visible trends are all around us: AI. Big data. Explosive technology growth. There are more big trends which hide in plain sight: Women are 51 per cent of the U.S. population. Women live longer than men. Women are much more likely than men to
- [Interview: New report reveals why menopause care is a "workplace necessity" — for employee health and company performance](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/new-report-reveals-why-menopause-care-is-a-workplace-necessity/): Supporting women in the workplace with access to menopause care not only improves employee health but also boosts company performance, says a new report.
- [Why clinical trials need more women - and how to make it happen](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-clinical-trials-need-more-women-and-how-to-make-it-happen-mhealth25/): Clinical trials have enabled the healthcare industry to deliver to the world a plethora of innovative, life-saving medications from insulin to antibiotics to vaccines.
- [New app uses proven AI to fill gaps in menopause support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-app-uses-proven-ai-to-fill-gaps-in-menopause-support-mnp25/): Belong.Life, the developer of AI-driven patient education and engagement solutions, has announced that its AI Health Mentor SaaS solution has been selected to power Ask Elina, a new app designed to help women effectively navigate perimenopause and menopause
- [Insight: Perimenopause, menopause and your mental health and wellbeing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/insight-perimenopause-menopause-and-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing/): By Dr Haleema Sheikh (pictured), a specialist in integrative women's health and bioidentical hormone balancing for the Marion Gluck Clinic.
- ["We need a biobank that is representative of the population”: Inside Europe's first women's health research tissue bank](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/we-need-a-biobank-that-is-representative-of-the-population-inside-europes-first-womens-health-research-tissue-bank/): Europe’s first Research Tissue Bank focused on women’s health is helping to bridge the gender health gap with the promise of new therapies.
- [Opinion: Why women's health needs transformational, not incremental, change](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/opinion-why-womens-health-needs-transformational-not-incremental-change/): Hope Khoury, COO of product development firm Go Vertical ICM, urges faster and more prevention-focused improvement of women's healthcare globally. Women's health has languished long enough in medicine, with millions underserved, misunderstood, and having to struggle with a system that too frequently doesn't comprehend the entirety of female physiology. Although recent years have brought us
- [OURA and Scripps aim to shed new light on pregnancy changes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/oura-and-scripps-aim-to-shed-new-light-on-pregnancy-changes/): New insights on behavioural changes during pregnancy are being pursued via a new partnership between smart ring make OURA and a global research body.
- [Comment: How industry unity in femtech can be a catalyst for women's health innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-how-industry-unity-in-femtech-can-be-a-catalyst-for-womens-health-innovation/): The femtech industry is at a turning point. What started as a niche sector has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar powerhouse addressing critical gaps in women’s health.
- [Comment: How cutting-edge femtech can remove the barriers to IVF and close the fertility gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-how-cutting-edge-femtech-can-remove-the-barriers-to-ivf-and-close-the-fertility-gap/): Hans Gangeskar, CEO of Overture Life, on harnessing lab automation to make IVF more accessible.
- [People are not problems to be solved](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/people-are-not-problems-to-be-solved-sma25/): ...and the technology we make and sell shouldn’t assume so
- [Why private colposcopy may be the best option in the UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-private-colposcopy-may-be-the-best-option-in-the-uk-usl25/): Cervical cancer remains a significant global health issue, affecting thousands of women each year. Early detection of precancerous cervical lesions through screening methods such as the Pap smear and colposcopy is crucial in reducing mortality rates. However, the current NHS waiting times for colposcopy appointments in the UK are extending beyond eight weeks, leading many
- [The heart health gap: why women are 'under-treated' and 'overlooked' in cardiovascular care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-heart-health-gap-why-women-are-under-treated-and-overlooked-in-cardiovascular-care/): Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, so why do their symptoms go overlooked and under-treated for so long?
- [Hinge charts pelvic pain breakthrough in latest trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hinge-charts-pelvic-pain-breakthrough-in-latest-trial/): A women’s health intervention that harnesses software, AI and wearables to address pelvic pain, as well as depression, has shown promising results.
- [Smart ring pioneer joins maternity health innovators at CARA](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/smart-ring-pioneer-joins-maternity-health-innovators-at-cara/): Maternal care femtech firm CARA Health has added a senior figure from global smart ring deeloped ŌURA to its team.
- [Women’s health research plan in Wales bolstered by fresh funding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/womens-health-research-plan-in-wales-bolstered-by-fresh-funding/): A new UK research centre dedicated to women’s health has received a £3m funding boost.
- [Comment: The lessons learned taking my femtech idea to prototype](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-the-lessons-learned-taking-my-femtech-idea-to-prototype/): By Muna Daud, founder of FlowSense, the world’s first period detection device designed to help women with visual impairments to independently manage their menstrual health.
- [New Visa programme could boost femtech founders amid investment gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-visa-programme-could-boost-femtech-founders-amid-investment-gap/): Femtech startups may be able to access a new investment scheme from Visa, which aims to close the funding gap experienced by female founders.
- [Partnership sets out to improve AI-driven pregnancy support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/partnership-sets-out-to-improve-ai-driven-pregnancy-support/): The innovation arm of the Middle East's largest medical centre has teamed up with a femtech firm to develop better AI-driven pregnancy monitoring technology. ARC, the global health innovation engine and transformation arm of Sheba Medical Center, has announced a collaboration with remote pregnancy monitoring medtech Nuvo. Their aim is to co-develop AI solutions that
- [Research roundup: Discover the latest research and developments in fem tech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/research-roundup-discover-the-latest-research-and-developments-in-fem-tech/): Fem Tech World explores the latest research developments impacting on women’s health.
- [INTERVIEW: New startup myStoria ‘changes the narrative’ for fertility patients](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/interview-the-ivf-warrior-new-startup-mystoria-changes-the-narrative-for-fertility-patients/): Cheryl Dowling aka The IVF Warrior on how she hopes to use her own experience to empower others on their fertility journey in her new role at myStoria.
- [Femtech Ukraine: "War has created a crisis in women's health"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/femtech-ukraine-war-has-created-a-crisis-in-womens-health/): Nearly three years of full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine has exacerbated existing health disparities, taking a toll on millions of women and girls.
- [The search for Research Project of the Year continues](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-search-for-research-project-of-the-year-continues/): We are looking for the individuals or providers who have embraced innovation to give new hope and secure beyond-expectation outcomes, helping to create examples of best practice which set an example to the wider sector
- [Webinar to explore impact of AI 'Super Agents' on healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/webinar-to-explore-impact-of-ai-super-agents-on-healthcare-ensp24/): AI agents with reasoning and decision-making abilities, especially 'Super Agents,' are being utilised across numerous domains, including healthcare
- [Period product innovation news - Egal expands as Somedays announces latest takeover](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/period-product-innovation-news-egal-expands-as-somedays-announces-latest-takeover/): One of New Zealand’s biggest period care brands has been acquired by Somedays, the US-based natural period pain relief firm.
- [GE aims to alleviate high risk pregnancy issues with latest release](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ge-aims-to-alleviate-high-risk-pregnancy-issues-with-latest-release/): Global health products giant GE Healthcare has launched new AI-powered ultrasound tech which it says could improve the diagnosis and monitoring of high-risk pregnancies.
- [3D-printing nutrition firm Rem3dy Health named in inaugural Sunday Times 100 Tech list](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/3d-printing-nutrition-firm-rem3dy-health-named-in-inaugural-sunday-times-100-tech-list-nourished24/): Innovative Birmingham-based nutrition firm Rem3dy Health has been recognised in the first-ever “Sunday Times 100 Tech: Britain's fastest-growing private technology companies” list
- [A virtual revolution in treating chronic hormonal conditions?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/a-virtual-revolution-in-treating-chronic-hormonal-conditions/): A femtech venture focused on better supporting the one in three women affected by chronic hormonal conditions has been backed by US$26m in funding.
- [Europe's first tissue bank for women launches in Liverpool](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/europes-first-tissue-bank-for-women-launches-in-liverpool/): Europe's first private, women's health tissue bank has been launched by Liverpool-based laboratory and medical education provider BioGrad, backed by a £25m investment.
- [Study reveals how assisted reproduction affects placenta and child's growth](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/study-reveals-how-assisted-reproduction-affects-placenta-and-childs-growth/): Approximately one in six couples trying to have a child experiences infertility. Each year, over five percent of children in Finland are born with the help of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), and to date, over ten million children worldwide have been conceived using these techniques.
- [Funding boost to accelerate AI innovation in women’s health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/funding-boost-to-accelerate-ai-innovation-in-womens-health/): Agentic AI platform Ema has raised US$3m to accelerate AI innovation in women's health.
- [Awards to shine a spotlight on menopause innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/awards-to-shine-a-spotlight-on-menopause-innovation/): The Femtech World Awards 2025, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in women's health innovation. We will be celebrating some of the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing. The Menopause Innovation of the Year award celebrates a pioneering advancement
- [femble shifts strategy to strengthen doctor-patient relationships](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/femble-shifts-strategy-to-strengthen-doctor-patient-relationships-femb24/): Leveraging new user insights, femble has announced a strategic pivot aimed at enhancing the doctor-patient relationship. Following the successful launch of its B2C app addressing cycle-related health issues—which amassed a community of over 40,000 women and collaborated with dozens of physicians—femble’s founders identified a significant opportunity to expand into the B2B sector. Founded in 2021
- [INTERVIEW: Feminade founder announces acquisition by AI health platform Superpower](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/feminade-founder-announces-acquisition-by-ai-health-startup-superpower/): Feminade, a digital startup helping women optimise their hormone health, has announced its acquisition by AI health startup Superpower.
- [Your chance to nominate your Femtech Company of the Year](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/your-chance-to-nominate-your-femtech-company-of-the-year/): The Femtech Company of the Year award recognises an outstanding organisation that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, impact and leadership in the female health technology sector
- [New research points to potential of cannabinoids in gynaecological conditions](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/new-research-points-to-potential-of-cannabinoids-in-gynaecological-conditions/): Scientific research is starting to support what many have known for decades— that cannabinoids can be a helpful tool in women’s health.
- [Awards to shine a spotlight on AI innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/awards-to-shine-a-spotlight-on-ai-innovation/): The Femtech World Awards 2025, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in women's health innovation. We will be celebrating some of the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing. The AI Innovation award celebrates innovative AI-driven solutions that address critical
- [Maternal health company Nua Surgical secures €6.5m for C-Section retractor](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/maternal-health-company-nua-surgical-secures-e6-5m-series-a-funding-for-c-section-retractor/): Nua Surgical, an Irish medical device company focusing on maternal health has secured €6.5m that will be used to drive the manufacturing, testing, regulatory clearance and early commercialisation of its C-Section retractor.
- [The six best period tracking apps for 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-five-best-period-tracking-apps-for-2025/): Period tracking apps have become a cornerstone of the femtech revolution, with more than 50 million women worldwide now monitoring their cycle each month.
- [The best menopause products, services and tools for 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-best-menopause-products-services-and-tools-for-2025/): Femtech World showcases some of the most innovative and impactful menopause products, tools and services that could help you in the year ahead.
- [New resource tool aims to advance women’s health research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-resource-tool-aims-to-advance-womens-health-research/): The U.S National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) have launched the Discover Women’s Health (DiscoverWHR) Resource which aims to close the gaps in women’s health research and care.
- [The intersection of femtech and mental health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-intersection-of-femtech-and-mental-health-eli24/): By Gloria Kolb, Co-founder & CEO – Elitone
- [How will femtech innovations change the menopause in 2025?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-will-femtech-innovations-change-the-menopause-in-2025/): Despite being an inevitable life stage for half the population, the menopause is still largely surrounded by silence and stigma.
- [Period power: is menstrual blood a missed opportunity in women’s health?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/period-power-is-menstrual-blood-a-missed-opportunity-in-womens-health/): The inventor of the first FDA-approved diagnostic period pad believes menstrual blood is one of medicine's most overlooked opportunities.
- [OB-GYN innovators to be recognised at Femtech World Awards](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ob-gyn-innovators-to-be-recognised-at-femtech-world-awards/): The Femtech World Awards 2025, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in women's health innovation. The event celebrates the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing. The OB/GYN Innovation of the Year award recognises a pioneering advancement that has transformed
- [Women "still in the dark" on perimenopause - report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-still-in-the-dark-on-perimenopause-report/): A poll of women in every US state has found that one in four respondents experience perimenopause symptoms before 35.
- [10-year study shows deep inequalities in menopause treatment access](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/10-year-study-shows-deep-inequalities-in-menopause-treatment-access/): A study of menopausal women in England has found that those in affluent areas are twice as likely to be offered hormone replacement therapy (HRT) than those in socially deprived areas.
- [The complex relationship between brain health and menopausal hormone therapy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-complex-relationship-between-brain-health-and-menopausal-hormone-therapy/): A study suggests that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) might have moderate effects on brain health, but this depends on past surgical history, the duration of treatment, and a woman’s age at last use.
- [How AI and software can make a positive difference to maternity outcomes - report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/how-ai-and-software-can-make-a-positive-difference-to-maternity-outcomes-report/): Women are more likely to receive good care during pregnancy where AI and other clinical software tools are used, a large review of research has found.
- [Study links asthma with later age menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/study-links-asthma-with-later-age-menopause/): Researchers have identified asthma as a risk factor associated with later age menopause.
- [Untreated and undiagnosed - menopause study reveals primary care gaps](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/untreated-and-undiagnosed-menopause-study-reveals-primary-care-gaps/): Timely identification and treatment of hot flashes in the menopause have the potential to improve the lives of many women.
- [Disparities in hepatitis C care among reproductive-aged women - report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/disparities-in-hepatitis-c-care-among-reproductive-aged-women-report/): Racial and ethnic disparities in screening for hepatitis C among reproductive aged women with opioid use disorder have been identified in a new study.
- [Midi pioneers menopause care for breast cancer survivors](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/midi-pioneers-menopause-care-for-breast-cancer-survivors/): Midi Health, the US-based virtual care clinic for women aged 35+, has launched a menopause care service specifically for women who have survived or are at high risk of breast cancer.
- [UK government appoints new menopause employment role](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/uk-government-appoints-new-menopause-employment-role/): Journalist and women’s equality campaigner, Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the UK government’s new menopause employment ambassador. The voluntary role will see Mariella working closely with employers across the country to improve workplace support for women experiencing the menopause, raise awareness of the symptoms and champion the economic contributions of women. A key focus
- [Menopause drug moves a step closer to patient usage](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-drug-moves-a-step-closer-to-patient-usage/): A treatment for hot flashes developed by global pharma firm Bayer has had its new drug application accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- [Comment: Achieving culturally competent care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-achieving-culturally-competent-care/): Gloria Kolb, co-founder and CEO of Elitone on addressing the unique needs of women from diverse backgrounds
- [Insider Insight: Oriana Papin-Zoghbi, CEO and co-founder of AOA Dx](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/insider-insight-oriana-papin-zoghbi-ceo-and-co-founder-of-aoa-dx/): AOA Dx was founded in 2020 with the aim of giving women access to the most innovative early detection platform in their fight against cancer.
- [Maven plans fresh investment into fertility and virtual care platforms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/maven-plans-fresh-investment-into-fertility-and-virtual-care-platforms/): The world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health has raised US$125m to further develop its fertility benefits and virtual care platforms.
- [Comment: Why progress in endometriosis research is urgently needed](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-why-progress-in-endometriosis-research-is-urgently-needed/): Endometriosis affects one in 10 women of reproductive age globally. Yet research into this condition has been grossly underfunded and underprioritised.
- [Society steps up push for menopause-friendly workplaces](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/society-steps-up-push-for-menopause-friendly-workplaces/): Despite positive changes in recent years, more menopause-friendly workplaces are needed, says the US-based Menopause Society, which has launched a new scheme.
- [New postpartum support programme launched](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-postpartum-support-programme-launched/): Digital health platform Ovia Health by Labcorp is aiming to plug a gap for postpartum support in the US via a new programme.
- [New CFO at influential women in health group](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-cfo-at-influential-women-in-health-group/): A prominent global organisation which aims to advance women in the business of healthcare has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO).
- [Comment: Democratisation without compromising care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-democratisation-without-compromising-care-bb24/): The large-scale adoption of telemedicine and the advent of AI in healthcare have us very excited. These developments may be the keys we've been searching for.
- [Comment: Socio-economic challenges facing the femtech industry](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/comment-socio-economic-challenges-facing-the-femtech-industry/): In an industry projected to hit $50B as soon as next year, femtech founders—of whom 80% are women—receive only 1.9% of global VC funding.
- [How tech in retail can improve customer experience](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-tech-in-retail-can-improve-customer-experience-vict24/): By Victoria Roberts, Victoria Roberts Marketing
- ['We need to disrupt the system'- the founder redefining maternal health outcomes through ultrasound technology](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/we-need-to-disrupt-the-system-the-founder-set-to-change-maternal-health-outcomes/): The use of ultrasound in pregnancy is vast and has become the standard of care during pregnancy. Ultrasound scanning machines have become central in the management of the problems of early pregnancy, particularly but not exclusively in the management of women after assisted conception and those with a high risk of miscarriage. But despite the
- [How AI can improve outcomes for childbirth safety](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-ai-can-improve-outcomes-for-childbirth-safety/): By Karen Kolega, chief nursing officer at PeriGen
- [How predominance of male investors shapes women's health funding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-predominance-of-male-investors-shapes-womens-health-funding-eli24/): By Gloria Kolb, co-founder and CEO of Elitone
- [Pregnant women undertested for STIs, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnant-women-undertested-for-stis-finds-quest-diagnostics-health-trends-study-of-over-4-million-pregnancies/): One in three women who tested positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea while pregnant were not retested before giving birth, despite potential to transmit infections to newborns
- [HiFi Consortium to redefine landscape of fertility research with long-read sequencing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/hifi-consortium-to-redefine-landscape-of-fertility-research-with-long-read-sequencing/): HiFi Solves Sub-fertility Consortium, an innovative collaboration involving five leading centres across the Asia-Pacific region, has announced work aimed at redefining the landscape of fertility research.
- ['Compliance is a journey': how femtech companies could navigate privacy and clinical safety requirements](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/compliance-is-a-journey-how-femtech-companies-could-navigate-privacy-and-clinical-safety-requirements/): Most femtech companies understand the importance of privacy, but experts say they often fail to address it at the development stage
- [The start-up on a mission to transform metastatic breast cancer management](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-start-up-on-a-mission-to-transform-metastatic-breast-cancer-management/): More than two million women globally were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 alone
- [How the UK's 'pharmacy first' policy will change women’s healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-the-uks-pharmacy-first-policy-will-change-womens-healthcare/): On the January 31, the UK government will roll out its long-awaited "pharmacy first" policy, a measure designed to cut the size of the NHS backlog.
- [Revolutionising women's health: the rise of femtech innovations](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/revolutionising-womens-health-the-rise-of-femtech-innovations/): In the fast-evolving landscape of female technology, 2024 is poised to mark a pivotal year in growth and innovation.
- [Could this app change the way we live and work?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/could-this-app-change-the-way-we-live-and-work/): Imagine a tool that could help women align their daily schedules around their menstrual cycle - it exists thanks to two tech entrepreneurs.
- [Could an adhesive device be the answer to perineal tears? This start-up thinks so](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/could-an-adhesive-device-be-the-answer-to-perineal-tears-this-start-up-thinks-so/): A new device promises to provide midwives with a “third hand”, substantially reducing perineal tears, but could it really work? "Simply surviving pregnancy and childbirth can never be the marker of successful maternal healthcare", the World Health Organisation concluded after a damning report revealed that 287,000 women died in 2020 during and following pregnancy. While
- ['We are not allowed to talk about our bodies': why we need to address social media censorship](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/we-are-not-allowed-to-talk-about-our-bodies-why-we-need-to-address-social-media-censorship/): Social media censorship is just another example of women’s issues being sidelined and women being made, yet again, to feel small.
- [The continued struggle for female representation in drug trials  ](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-continued-struggle-for-female-representation-in-drug-trials/): Dr Janet Choi, chief medical officer at Progyny
- ['Women are left in limbo': how telemedicine can cut down NHS gynaecology waiting times](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/women-are-left-in-limbo-how-telemedicine-can-cut-down-nhs-gynaecology-waiting-times/): By Kat James, director of new projects at Consultant Connect
- [What Iceland can teach the world about gender equality in tech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/what-iceland-can-teach-the-world-about-gender-equality-in-tech/): The recent surge in artificial intelligence (AI) technology is reviving the tech industry, but gender bias is preventing women from joining the sector.
- [Transforming women's health: a bold roadmap to a more equitable future](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/transforming-womens-health-a-bold-roadmap-to-a-more-equitable-future/): Equity lies at the heart of progress, demanding a healthcare system that not only provides affordability and accessibility but also centres the distinctive needs of women.
- [US virtual care clinic Midi Health to expand in all 50 states](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-virtual-care-clinic-midi-health-to-expand-in-all-50-states/): The US virtual care clinic Midi Health will expand its services in all 50 states in an effort to help women navigate menopause.
- [Maternal depressive symptoms could start in early pregnancy, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/maternal-depression-could-start-in-early-pregnancy-study-finds/): Maternal depressive symptoms could begin from early pregnancy and last up to two years after childbirth, a large-scale international study has shown.
- [Federally funded non-profit approves US$80.5m for maternal health research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-non-profit-institute-approves-us80-5m-for-maternal-health-research/): A US non-profit has approved US$80.5m for research tackling social and clinical care factors that contribute to maternal health inequities.
- [NHS England to launch nationwide pelvic health service](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-england-to-launch-nationwide-pelvic-health-service/): NHS England is to launch a nationwide pelvic health service to support pregnant women and women who have gone through traumatic births.
- [NHS England to boost health support for new mums](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-to-boost-health-support-for-new-mums-nhs23/): All new mums in England will receive better mental and physical check-ups from their GP in the weeks after they give birth, thanks to new NHS guidance.
- [Medtech start-up raises US$3.5m to improve maternal health outcomes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/medtech-start-up-raises-us3-5m-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes/): The women's health medtech start-up Biorithm has secured US$3.5m in funding to advance maternal care and improve health outcomes for mothers and babies.
- [AI technology could detect pregnancy-related heart disease](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-technology-could-detect-pregnancy-related-heart-disease/): An AI-enabled digital stethoscope could detect pregnancy-related heart disease, new research from Mayo Clinic has shown.
- [FDA clears "innovative" maternal and foetal monitoring device](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fda-clears-innovative-maternal-and-foetal-monitoring-device/): The US FDA has granted clearance to a maternal and foetal monitoring device capable of measuring the electrical activity of the body.
- ["The allure of women+ health trends is undeniable. Here's why they can be problematic"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-allure-of-women-health-trends-is-undeniable-heres-why-they-can-be-problematic/): Despite platform policies and content approval processes, a lot of health misinformation slips through the net, says Emma Marie Lea
- ["Much of what we see regarding menopause is still centred around fighting to be heard"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/it-seems-we-are-at-a-pinnacle-point-with-menopause-yet-much-of-what-we-see-is-still-centred-around-fighting-to-be-heard/): I am glad we are seeing the tide change, but I am saddened to think about how many more tribunal cases around menopause we will see in the coming years.
- ["For those wanting to prioritise the needs of their employees, fertility benefits are a necessity"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/for-employers-who-feel-a-responsibility-to-prioritise-the-needs-of-their-employees-fertility-benefits-are-a-necessity/): Given that providing fertility coverage aids in hiring and retention practices, there is no reasonable excuse for employers not to take immediate action.
- [The impact of menopause and ageing on urinary incontinence in women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/breaking-the-silence-on-bladder-leaks-the-impact-of-menopause-and-ageing-on-urinary-incontinence-in-women/): The natural processes of menopause and ageing are not the biggest challenge women face when it comes to incontinence. The biggest challenges are the historic silence and assumption that our only options are pads or surgery.
- ['I went undiagnosed for 15 years' - the researcher leading the fight against endometriosis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/i-went-undiagnosed-for-15-years-the-researcher-leading-the-fight-against-endometriosis/): When Dora Koller noticed her first endometriosis symptoms, she was 14, but it wasn't until she turned 29 that she got a diagnosis.
- [Travel tech: Smart solutions For smart tourists](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/travel-tech-smart-solutions-for-smart-tourists/): Planning your next trip? You're not alone in dedicating a lot of time to it. Recent data reveals that people spend nearly three times longer planning, booking, and daydreaming about their trips than they do actually travelling. It's clear that the excitement and anticipation of a holiday start long before you set foot on foreign
- [US women's health provider secures US$34m in funding to 'redesign' maternity services](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-womens-health-provider-raises-us34m-to-redesign-maternity-services/): The US women's health provider Diana Health has secured US$34m in Series B financing to introduce a new care model for improving maternal health outcomes.
- [New technology 'game changing’ for pregnant women with diabetes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-technology-game-changing-for-pregnant-women-with-diabetes/): Study shows automated insulin delivery could help pregnant women better manager their blood sugars compared to traditional therapy
- [NYU Langone Health's institute receives US$12.5m in funding to address maternal mortality crisis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nyu-langone-healths-institute-receives-us12-5m-to-address-maternal-mortality-crisis/): NYU Langone Health's Institute for Excellence in Health Equity has received US$12.5m for new digital intervention to address the" maternal mortality crisis.
- [Maternity clinic to open new clinic and expand partnership with Mount Sinai](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-maternity-clinic-to-open-new-clinic-and-expand-partnership-with-mount-sinai/): The US maternity care clinic Oula has announced a third clinic, expanding its partnership with Mount Sinai Health System.
- [Updated menopause toolkit to help doctors provide better care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/updated-menopause-toolkit-to-help-doctors-provide-better-care/): An updated toolkit that guides health professionals in treating menopause health issues has been published in an effort to improve care for women globally.
- [Irish researchers make significant breakthrough in gestational diabetes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/irish-researchers-make-significant-breakthrough-in-gestational-diabetes/): Irish researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the safe treatment of gestational diabetes, a condition that affects one in 20 pregnancies in the UK.
- [Home-based ovulation monitoring during IVF equally safe and successful- study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/home-based-ovulation-monitoring-during-ivf-equally-safe-and-successful-says-study/): Home-based monitoring of ovulation prior to placing frozen embryos during an IVF process works just as well as hospital checks, a new study has shown.
- [US fertility benefits provider to introduce perimenopause and menopause support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-fertility-benefits-provider-to-introduce-perimenopause-and-menopause-support/): The US fertility benefits company WIN is to launch a new initiative to help women access perimenopause and menopause support.
- [Osteoporosis screening tool secures FDA breakthrough designation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/osteoporosis-screening-tool-secures-fda-breakthrough-designation/): A London-based health tech company has received breakthrough device designation from the US FDA for its osteoporosis screening tool.
- [How breath analysis tech is revolutionising women's gut health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/new-breath-analysis-tech-is-revolutionising-long-term-gut-health-for-women/): Fostering an environment of informed decision-making by empowering people with accurate data is essential to tackling the gut health epidemic.
- [Why we need to prioritise sustainability in female health products](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-we-need-to-prioritise-sustainability-in-female-health-products-abi23/): Jo Barnard, founder and creative director of Morrama, discusses with us why companies should prioritise sustainability in the design of female health products.
- [Positively disruptive: the top five trends dramatically altering the UK pharma market access space](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/positively-disruptive-the-top-five-trends-dramatically-altering-the-uk-pharma-market-access-space/): For every industry in the world, the last years have been, in a word, tumultuous. Every sector has been impacted and the pharma space has been no different.
- ['I have never been offered any kind of support': bridging the gap in healthcare for women with endometriosis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/i-have-never-been-offered-any-kind-of-support-bridging-the-gap-in-healthcare-for-women-with-endometriosis/): My personal experiences of endometriosis led to over a decade battling with healthcare professionals to believe the severity of my pain.
- [Why we need a real-life GP Barbie to help us fix the health patriarchy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-we-need-a-real-life-gp-barbie-to-help-us-fix-the-health-patriarchy/): Barbie has provided light relief this summer with the iconic 1950s toy reigniting the debate around female representation within “the patriarchy”.
- [Female empowerment: A bra for the pelvic floor? Yes, please](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/a-bra-for-the-pelvic-floor-yes-please/): We know how vital your bra is. What if we told you there's one for your pelvic floor? Sorina Mihaila speak to the founders behind this latest innovation.
- [US virtual care clinic bags US$25m from Google Ventures](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-virtual-care-clinic-bags-us25m-from-google-ventures/): The virtual care clinic Midi Health has raised US$25m in funding to expand access to expert midlife care for women in the US.
- [Organon unveils study of medical device for postpartum haemorrhage control](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/organon-unveils-study-of-medical-device-for-postpartum-haemorrhage/): The women's health company Organon has announced the first observational study of its medical device for postpartum haemorrhage control.
- [Chicago start-up raises US$3.1m to boost maternity care in the US](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/chicago-start-up-raises-us3-1m-to-boost-maternity-care/): Chicago maternal health start-up Partum Health has raised US$3.1m in seed round funding to improve maternal health outcomes in the US.
- [California start-up raises US$1.5m to address maternal mental health problems](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/california-start-up-raises-us1-5m-to-address-maternal-mental-health-problems/): California-based start-up Mavida Health has secured US$1.5m in pre-seed funding to address maternal mental health problems.
- [New technology could predict hot flashes in menopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-technology-could-predict-hot-flashes-in-menopausal-women/): Boston-based technology start-up Embr Labs and the University of Massachusetts Amherst are working on a new technology to predict hot flashes.
- [Natural Cycles gets FDA clearance to integrate birth control app with Apple Watch data](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/natural-cycles-gets-fda-clearance-to-integrate-birth-control-app-with-apple-watch-data/): Natural Cycles has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its use of wrist temperature data from Apple Watch.
- [Women in the UK less likely to have kids because of their experience of maternity care, report finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-in-the-uk-less-likely-to-have-children-because-of-their-experience-of-maternity-care-report-shows/): The vast majority of mothers in the UK have experienced physical or psychological birth trauma, new research from Mumsnet has shown.
- [Regulating femtech: how embracing regulatory oversight can enhance women’s health innovation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/regulating-femtech-how-embracing-regulatory-oversight-can-enhance-womens-health-innovation/): The tension between technological innovation and consumer protection has long dominated the digital health regulatory landscape.
- [Pill problems: Why are women still struggling to access the right contraception and how can healthtech help?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/pill-problems-why-are-women-still-struggling-to-access-the-right-contraception-and-how-can-healthtech-help/): Contraception has the most pervasive impact on women’s lives, but it is also one of the most under-researched, under-innovated and under-resourced fields.
- [Closing the gender health gap with a patient-first approach](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/closing-the-gender-health-gap-with-a-patient-first-approach/): Women are the backbone of families, communities and society as a whole. We provide support for our families and play a primary role in the care of our children.
- [The transformative impact of 3D scanning technology on personalised breast prosthetics ](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-transformative-impact-of-3d-scanning-technology-on-personalised-breast-prosthetics/): The UK alone sees more than 55,000 new cases of breast cancer each year while in 2020 18 million new cases were recorded globally.
- [Why technology’s contribution to health is reliant on considering the whole picture](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-technologys-contribution-to-health-is-reliant-on-considering-the-whole-picture/): People have been trying to increase their lifespans since the beginning of time, but the advent of technology has changed the game entirely.
- [Infertility: how celebrities are changing the conversation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/infertility-how-celebrities-are-changing-the-conversation/): Celebrities can break down stigmas and build a sense of community around infertility but education and being realistic about an individual's options is key.
- [Are women shaping our digital future?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/are-women-shaping-our-digital-future/): The digital revolution has transformed our world. As we navigate this new era, one thing is clear: women are playing a big role in shaping the digital future.
- [Why employers should prioritise women’s health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/why-employers-should-prioritise-womens-health-abi23/): Abingdon Health is proud to work with a number of female-led entrepreneurs. Here Hormona COO tells us why companies should prioritise women’s health.
- [VICHY partners with Embr Labs to support women going through menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/vichy-partners-with-embr-labs-to-support-women-going-through-menopause/): L'oreal VICHY Laboratories has announced a partnership with the health tech company Embr Labs to help women navigate menopause.
- [UK government pledges to improve maternity services after damning report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/uk-government-to-improve-maternity-services-after-damning-report/): The UK government will take nationwide action to improve maternity services across the NHS following concerns about the quality of care at an NHS trust.
- [Majority of health professionals say they did not receive suitable breastfeeding training- survey](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/majority-of-healthcare-professionals-say-they-did-not-receive-suitable-breastfeeding-training-survey/): Over 90 per cent of healthcare professionals claim not to have received suitable preparation on the topic of lactation during their academic training.
- [US virtual abortion clinic to launch new reproductive health services](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-virtual-abortion-clinic-to-launch-new-reproductive-health-services/): The US virtual abortion provider Hey Jane will expand its reproductive and sexual health services to improve women's access to healthcare at home.
- [Femtech company becomes first foetal ultrasound start-up using AI to get FDA clearance](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/femtech-company-becomes-first-foetal-ultrasound-start-up-using-ai-to-receive-fda-clearance/): The French femtech start-up Sonio has announced its AI assistant for prenatal ultrasounds has been cleared by the US FDA.
- [California start-up bags US$4.6m grant from the Gates Foundation to study preeclampsia](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/california-start-up-bags-us4-6m-grant-from-the-gates-foundation-to-study-preeclampsia/): California pregnancy care platform Mirvie has received a US$4.6m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study preeclampsia in Sub-Saharn Africa.
- ["Women with ADHD are failed by a system that doesn't properly diagnose and support them"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/women-with-adhd-are-failed-by-a-system-that-doesnt-properly-diagnose-and-support-them/): When you first start to learn about adult ADHD, many things blow your mind: from the complexity of the neurodevelopmental disorder, to how misunderstood it is.
- [The NHS data breach demonstrates the urgent need for reforming the online advertising industry- femtech can show the way](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-nhs-data-breach-demonstrates-the-urgent-need-for-reforming-the-online-advertising-industry-femtech-can-show-the-way/): Any femtech company worth their hormones cares about their users' privacy. However, for privacy to really matter, it must be met by concrete actions
- [Wearable technology and digital applications poised to transform the menopause experience](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/wearable-technology-and-digital-applications-poised-to-transform-the-menopause-experience/): We are seeing a societal sea change in recognising the importance of and attitudes towards the menopause experience, says Laura Yecies.
- [Is education the missing piece in the puzzling world of women’s sport?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/is-education-the-missing-piece-in-the-puzzling-world-of-womens-sport/): If you’re strapped for time the answer’s yes. What society doesn’t know and doesn’t teach about the female body packs a punch from school gyms to elite sport and back again.
- [Driving innovation in pelvic health: why one of biggest life-changers in women's wellbeing is so sorely needed](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/driving-innovation-in-pelvic-health-why-one-of-biggest-life-changers-in-womens-wellbeing-is-so-sorely-needed/): Pelvic health is a critical aspect of a woman’s overall wellbeing, encompassing numerous vital structures. Yet pelvic health is little discussed.
- [Breaking down barriers for women in STEM- Abingdon Health’s perspective](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/10716-abi23/): Natalie Thrush, head of HR at Abingdon Health plc, provides her take on the challenges and opportunities for women pursuing STEM careers
- [The founder on a mission to destigmatise female sexual pleasure](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-founder-on-a-mission-to-destigmatise-female-sexual-pleasure/): "The stigma surrounding female sexuality is pervasive and affects girls and women of all ages," wrote author Namoi Katz in 2016 in Time magazine.
- [Texas health system partners with obstetrics care platform to tackle inequality in maternal health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/texas-health-system-partners-with-virtual-obstetrics-care-platform-to-improve-maternal-health-disparities/): Memorial Hermann Health System has announced a partnership with the virtual obstetrics care platform Babyscripts to address inequities in maternity care.
- [Bias in research may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/selection-bias-in-womens-health-studies-may-mask-earlier-onset-menopause-for-black-and-hispanic-women-says-study/): Participant selection bias in women’s health studies may mask earlier onset menopause for Black and Hispanic women, a new study has shown.
- [UK launches new menopause and menstruation standard to support employees](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-workplace-standard-for-menopause-and-menstruation-support-published/): The British Standards Institute has published a new workplace standard to support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation.
- [US virtual medical practice raises US$33m to improve maternal and newborn health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-virtual-medical-practice-raises-us33m-to-improve-maternal-and-newborn-health/): The US virtual medical practice Pomelo Care has raised US$33m in funding to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
- ['I had a challenging menopause experience, so I built an app to help others like me'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/i-had-a-challenging-menopause-experience-so-i-built-an-app-to-help-others/): When 43-year-old personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham noticed her first menopause symptoms, she found the lack of support alarming.
- ["Women with gynaecological conditions don't have the right support- that has to change"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/women-with-gynaecological-conditions-dont-have-the-right-support-that-has-to-change/): Sibley Berty has been suffering with PCOS and endometriosis since she was a teenager, but despite her mum being a GP, she is yet to find the right support.
- [How AI could transform the maternal care sector and make healthcare less stressful](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-ai-could-transform-the-maternal-care-sector-and-make-healthcare-less-stressful/): Integrating technology into everyday practices could make healthcare safer and less stressful for all parties involved, says Cécile Brosset.
- [FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fda-approves-new-menopause-drug-to-treat-hot-flashes/): The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.
- [Virtual menopause clinic Gennev partners with mental health provider LifeStance](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/virtual-menopause-clinic-gennev-partners-with-mental-health-provider-lifestance-health/): The US virtual menopause clinic Gennev and the mental health provider LifeStance Health have announced a partnership.
- [Menopause symptom checklist to help women identify and track menopausal symptoms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-symptom-checklist-to-help-women-identify-and-track-menopausal-symptoms/): The National Menopause Foundation has launched a new tool to support women on their menopause journey.
- [NHS England announces new chief midwifery officer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-england-announces-new-chief-midwifery-officer/): Kate Brintworth has been appointed to the role of chief midwifery officer for England to improve maternal health outcomes across the nation.
- [Naomi Watts joins menopause campaign group ahead of US launch](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/naomi-watts-joins-menopause-campaign-group-ahead-of-us-launch/): The menopause campaign group Menopause Mandate is to launch in the US, with award-winning actor Naomi Watts taking on the role of chair.
- [US biotech company secures US$8.2m to improve maternal and newborn health in undernourished populations](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-biotech-company-secures-us8-2m-to-improve-maternal-and-newborn-health/): A US biotech company has received US$8.2m from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to identify interventions for children and undernourished pregnant women.
- [People are willing to embrace menopause, says Labour MP](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/people-are-willing-to-embrace-menopause-says-labour-mp/): People are willing to embrace the conversations around menopause, the Labour MP Carolyn Harris has said at a conference in London.
- [Northern Ireland to launch new model of maternity care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/northern-ireland-to-launch-new-model-of-maternity-care/): Northern Ireland is to launch a new model of maternity care to improve communication between health professionals and expectant mums.
- [Menopause stigma still 'rife' in the workplace, research reveals](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-stigma-still-rife-in-the-workplace-research-reveals/): Women are hiding their menopause symptoms to avoid discrimination in the workplace, new research from Lime Solicitors has found.
- [Why remote blood pressure monitoring should be the standard for maternal healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-remote-blood-pressure-monitoring-should-be-the-standard-for-maternal-healthcare/): The US holds the infamous distinction of having the worst rates for maternal mortality and morbidity in the developed world.
- [We are still decades away from truly egalitarian workplaces - here's what STEM leaders can do](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/we-are-still-decades-away-from-truly-egalitarian-workplaces-heres-what-stem-leaders-can-do-to-start-turning-the-tide/): STEM may have further to go, but there are simple changes companies can implement to start turning the tide, says Dr Anne Welsh.
- [“Black mums get postpartum depression more but are the least likely to be diagnosed - I built a digital clinic to help”](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/black-mothers-are-diagnosed-with-postpartum-depression-faster-than-other-mums-i-built-a-digital-clinic-to-help/): By Lauren Elliott, founder and CEO of Candlelit Care
- [Heavy menstrual bleeding – how education and technology could transform treatment](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/heavy-menstrual-bleeding-how-education-and-technology-could-transform-treatment/): Improving awareness, access and continued technological innovation is crucial to better support women and clinicians, says Tim Simpson.
- [Education as the missing element in the misdiagnosis of menopause symptoms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/education-as-the-missing-element-in-the-misdiagnosis-of-menopause-symptoms/): I am continuously confronted with evidence of the profound impact menopause education can have on women’s health.
- [Fertility care is a necessity, not a luxury: how fintech can pave accessible pathways to parenthood](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/fertility-care-is-a-necessity-not-a-luxury-how-fintech-can-pave-accessible-pathways-to-parenthood/): Infertility is increasingly common in the United States, with about one in five women struggling to become pregnant after one year of trying.
- ["The disparities in maternal mortality rates in the US are alarming - it's time to act"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-disparities-in-maternal-mortality-rates-in-the-us-are-alarming-its-time-to-act/): The African American maternal health crisis is as systemic as the racism that has stained the United States since 1619.
- [World's first saliva pregnancy test to launch in the UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/worlds-first-saliva-pregnancy-test-to-launch-in-the-uk/): The world's first saliva pregnancy test could soon be available in the UK after a York-based company has secured a distribution deal.
- [Digital communication app rolled out across maternity services in England](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/digital-communication-app-rolled-out-across-maternity-services-in-england/): Maternity services across Suffolk and north east Essex have gone live with a digital communications app.
- [New research to explore the impact of menopause on autistic women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-research-to-explore-the-impact-of-menopause-on-women-with-autism/): Bournemouth University has announced a research project aiming to explore the impact of menopause and perimenopause on women with autism.
- [Menopause symptoms cost women in the US $1.8b every year, new research reveals](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-costs-working-women-us1-8b-each-year-new-research-reveals/): Working women in the US may lose an estimated US$1.8b each year due to menopause, researchers from Mayo Clinic have found.
- [New US partnership to address racial disparities in maternal health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-us-partnership-to-improve-maternal-health-outcomes-in-underserved-communities/): Cayaba Care has announced a partnership with the women's healthcare group Axia to address health inequities and improve maternal health outcomes.
- ["The gender pain gap hurts everyone – including the healthcare system and taxpayers"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/8317-vorsdatter/): For decades a lot of ink has been spilled both online and in print about pain treatment disparities between men and women, often by the patients themselves.
- [Menopause: the benefits gap that employers need to talk about](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/menopause-the-benefits-gap-that-employers-need-to-talk-about/): By Inessa Lurye, senior director of product and head of women’s health programme at Hinge Health
- ["IVF has the potential to change healthcare forever, but greed stands in the way"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/ivf-has-the-potential-to-change-healthcare-forever-but-greed-stands-in-the-way/): Finding common ground and embracing technology has the potential to fundamentally redefine fertility treatment, says Lorin Gu.
- [NHS England rolls out specialist pregnancy centres to lower maternal mortality](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-england-rolls-out-specialist-pregnancy-centres-to-lower-maternal-mortality/): Pregnant women with serious medical problems will be able to access treatment across 17 new specialist pregnancy centres in England.
- [Precision health platform partners with LG to expand maternal health offerings](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/precision-health-platform-partners-with-lg-to-expand-maternal-health-offerings/): The US precision health AI company LifeNome has announced it will expand its maternal health offerings through a partnership with LG.
- [Emulait secures US$11m funding boost for 'science-based' baby bottle system](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/emulait-secures-us11m-funding-boost-for-innovative-baby-bottle-system/): The US start-up Emulait has raised US$11m in funding, launching a baby bottle system that 'biomimics' the structural anatomy of a mother's breast.
- [World's first testosterone patch for menopause to begin clinical trials](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/worlds-first-testosterone-patch-for-menopause-to-begin-clinical-trials-in-the-uk/): Researchers in the UK are to test the world's first testosterone patch for menopause in a move that could have "huge" potential to improve women’s lives.
- [Baby and breastfeeding app Anya joins NHS Innovation Accelerator](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/breastfeeding-support-app-anya-joins-nhs-innovation-accelerator-2023/): The breastfeeding and parenting support app Anya has been named one of 17 promising innovations to join the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) in 2023.
- [Women in England "failed" by maternity services, says report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-in-england-repeatedly-failed-by-maternity-services-says-report/): Too many women and babies are being put at risk as expectant and new parents are repeatedly "failed" by maternity services, England’s health ombudsman has said.
- [Femtech start-up OCON Healthcare reaches recruitment goal for study evaluating treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/femtech-start-up-ocon-healthcare-reaches-recruitment-goal-for-phiib-clinical-study-evaluating-its-non-invasive-treatment-for-heavy-menstrual-bleeding-ocon23/): OCON Healthcare has announced it had reached its recruitment goal of its Phase IIb clinical study evaluating its treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding.
- ["In an industry as broad as femtech, there is untapped potential and fiscal gain to be had - for founders and investors alike"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/in-an-industry-as-broad-as-femtech-there-is-untapped-potential-and-fiscal-gain-to-be-had-for-founders-and-investors-alike/): While health tech as an industry has continued to boom in the UK, there remains a wide disparity when it comes to femtech and female founders.
- [Tackling the taboo: how to give meaningful menopause support at work](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/tackling-the-taboo-how-to-give-meaningful-menopause-support-at-work/): There is more work for employers to do, but with the right guidance, a better future in the workplace for menopausal women is possible.
- [International Women’s Day 2023: carving out a career in the life sciences](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/international-womens-day-2023-carving-out-a-career-in-the-life-sciences/): Ahead of International Women’s Day, Dr Cathy Tralau-Stewart, chief scientific officer at ValiRx, discusses her career journey as a woman in STEM.
- [Startek to launch postpartum mental health support app](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/startek-to-launch-postpartum-mental-health-support-app/): Customer experience solutions provider Startek has partnered with Curio Digital Therapeutics to offer postpartum mental health support for its US associates.
- [Athlete launches UK's first fully recyclable pregnancy test](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/athlete-launches-uks-first-fully-recyclable-pregnancy-test/): The female-founded fertility wellness brand OVUM has launched UK's first first fully recyclable pregnancy test to reduce environmental impact.
- [Organon launches US$30m initiative to reduce unplanned pregnancies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/organon-launches-us30m-initiative-to-reduce-unplanned-pregnancies/): The pharma company Organon has announced the launch of a new global initiative to reduce unintended pregnancies and educate girls and women.
- [California VC firm launches US$20m fund to support femtech start-ups](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/california-vc-firm-launches-us20m-fund-to-support-femtech-start-ups/): California-based venture capital firm, Amboy Street Ventures, has closed its debut US$20m fund to support femtech and sexual health start-ups.
- [Spanish start-up closes €1.8m funding round to improve pregnancy outcomes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/spanish-start-up-closes-e1-8m-funding-round-to-support-women-during-pregnancy/): A Bilbao-based women's health start-up has secured €1.8m in funding to address disparities in health outcomes during pregnancy.
- [Sage Therapeutics appoints investor Jessica Federer to board of directors](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/sage-therapeutics-appoints-investor-jessica-federer-to-board-of-directors/): The US biotech company Sage Therapeutics has announced the appointment of investor Jessica Federer to the company’s board of directors.
- [What is digital health and why is it important?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/what-is-digital-health-vorsdatter/): When people think of digital health, they often think of Apple Watches and smartphone apps. They’re right, but those are only pieces of what it encompasses.
- [How can employers use a data-driven approach to protect women’s wellbeing in the workplace?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-can-employers-use-a-data-driven-approach-to-protect-womens-wellbeing-in-the-workplace/): You cannot drive strategy for change without key health data, says Emma-Louise Fusari, founder of the welltech company In-House Health.
- [Trends and future predictions for the menopause sector in 2023](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/trends-and-future-predictions-for-the-menopause-sector-in-2023-nhs23/): Dr Shahzadi Harper, menopause specialist and founder of the Harper Clinic in Harley Street, reflects on the trends in the menopause sector in 2023.
- [Why the growth of gut-tech could transform female health outcomes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-the-growth-of-gut-tech-could-transform-female-health-outcomes/): The human digestive system is a complex, fascinating network of organs and tissues. Home to trillions of bacteria, our gut plays a crucial role.
- [Is femtech becoming a TikTok trend? Here's what the experts think](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/is-femtech-becoming-a-tiktok-trend-heres-what-the-experts-think/): With almost 40% of Gen Zs turning to TikTok for online searches, there is no surprise the video-sharing platform has become the go-to app for medical advice.
- [Empowerment through education: how virtual classes can support women on their motherhood journey](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/empowerment-through-education-how-virtual-classes-can-support-women-on-their-motherhood-journey/): Susan Hogan, co-founder of the virtual education provider The Baby Academy, tells Femtech World how online classes could empower modern-day parents.
- ["Women need personalised, preventative mental health support - that’s what a digital approach provides"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/women-need-personalised-preventative-mental-health-support-thats-what-a-digital-approach-provides-nhs23/): Despite increased awareness of mental health, we still have a long way to go before every woman has access to the support they need, says Kate Newhouse.
- [Why digital health needs a definitive definition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-digital-health-needs-a-definitive-definition-vorsdatter/): Digital health is loosely defined as any type of healthcare application that is software-based. Or is it? asks Cindy Moy Carr.
- [Neonatal care company Neotech Products acquires breastfeeding assistance device](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/neonatal-care-company-neotech-products-acquires-breastfeeding-assistance-device/): The California-based neonatal and paediatric care company Neotech Products has acquired the Bridge breastfeeding assistance device.
- [Breastfeeding "under threat", as underhand formula milk ads prey on parents' fears to generate profit](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/breastfeeding-under-threat-as-underhand-formula-milk-ads-prey-on-parents-fears-to-generate-profit/): Breastfeeding could be "under threat", say experts, as reports show formula milk companies use underhand marketing strategies to generate sales.
- [Activist launches educational forum to debunk myths about menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/activist-launches-educational-forum-to-debunk-myths-about-menopause/): The menopause activist and podcaster Rachel Lankester has launched an educational forum to support women and destigmatise menopause.
- ["The lack of transparency around HRT cost and supply is yet another barrier to menopause treatment"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-lack-of-transparency-around-hrt-cost-and-supply-is-yet-another-barrier-to-menopause-treatment/): Disconnected prescribing and medication dispensation pathways are preventing doctors and patients from accessing vital information about HRT, says Katie Beaton
- [Femtech is here to stay: macro factors that influence the market](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/investing-and-innovating-in-femtech-macro-factors-that-influence-the-market/): It isn’t a surprise that femtech investing continues to grow and catch the attention of European early-stage investors, says Dr Pooja Sikka.
- [Why women are driving the need for a digital health revolution](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/why-women-are-driving-the-need-for-a-digital-health-revolution/): It is digital innovation that will allow a more equitable landscape for women’s health needs, says Harriet Evans, growth lead at Healistic.
- [Parental support matters: why employers need to up their game ](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/parental-support-matters-why-employers-need-to-up-their-game/): Employees need to do more to support new parents than sending an email or a bunch of congratulatory flowers, warns Mridula Pore.
- ["There’s a consistent theme of neglect when it comes to the health of women and AFAB individuals - amplifying their voices is key"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/theres-a-consistent-theme-of-neglect-when-it-comes-to-womens-health-amplifying-their-voices-is-key/): The gender health gap describes the disparity in health outcomes, medical attention and treatment experienced by male and female patients.
- [US clinic Oula raises US$19.1m to tackle 'maternity crisis'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-clinic-oula-raises-us19-1m-to-tackle-maternity-crisis/): The maternity clinic Oula has secured US$19.1m in funding to improve quality of maternity and newborn care in the US.
- [Breastfeeding support app LatchAid rebrands to Anya](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/breastfeeding-support-app-latchaid-rebrands-to-anya/): The breastfeeding support app LatchAid has rebranded to become Anya, aiming to reach more parents across the globe.
- [Babylist acquires health and wellness app to expand support for expecting parents](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/babylist-acquires-health-and-wellness-app-to-expand-support-for-expecting-parents/): The US marketplace Babylist has acquired the health and wellness app Expectful to expand support for new and expecting parents.
- [2023: The year of women putting health into their own hands](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/2023-the-year-of-women-putting-health-into-their-own-hands/): By Amanda Obemeasor, health sciences services lead at Zone
- [The Theranos wake-up call: You can’t 'fake it till you make it' in biotech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-theranos-wake-up-call-you-cant-fake-it-till-you-make-it-in-biotech/): Fiona Law, patent attorney at Potter Clarkson, reflects on the lessons the Theranos case teaches us about patents, confidence and being a female founder.
- ["Women can no longer afford to dismiss the warning signs of heart disease"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/women-can-no-longer-afford-to-dismiss-the-warning-signs-of-heart-disease/): Women are more concerned about their heart health than men, so why is it still viewed as a male disease, asks Denis Kinane.
- [Trends and expectations for the fertility sector in 2023](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/trends-and-expectations-for-the-fertility-sector-in-2023-fair22/): 2022 featured some pivotal moments. Eran Eshed, CEO and co-founder of Fairtility, reflects on the developments poised to shape fertility care in 2023.
- ["Despite entrenched gender bias in medicine, femtech innovators are determined to disrupt the system"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/despite-entrenched-gender-bias-in-medicine-femtech-innovators-are-determined-to-disrupt-the-system/): The lack of education and understanding about female* hormone health has serious implications, says Philippa Zorn. Femtech could play a valuable role.
- ["Everyone has a microbiome, so why is it a femtech topic?"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/everyone-has-a-microbiome-so-why-is-it-a-femtech-topic/): Many conditions and symptoms linked to the microbiome are still overlooked. Emilie Maret explains what everyone should know.
- [New online breastfeeding consultation service to support British parents](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-online-breastfeeding-consultation-service-to-support-british-parents/): The pre and postnatal education provider The Baby Academy has launched a new one-to-one breastfeeding consultation service.
- [Women's health organisations in England awarded £1.97m to 'bolster' innovative schemes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/womens-health-organisations-in-england-awarded-1-97m-to-bolster-innovative-schemes/): Sixteen organisations across England will receive share of £1.97m from the UK government to support women in the workplace.
- [Memora Health partners with PeriGen to improve maternal and infant care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/memora-health-partners-with-perigen-to-improve-maternal-and-infant-care/): The digital healthcare platform Memora Health has partnered with a US perinatal decision support software to improve maternal and infant care.
- [French start-up secures €10m to optimise prenatal diagnosis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/french-start-up-secures-e10m-to-optimise-prenatal-diagnosis/): The French software development company Sonio has raised a €10m fundraising through the European Innovation Council Accelerator.
- [The Oxford Longevity Project: how we can make scientific breakthroughs accessible to the general public](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/the-oxford-longevity-project-how-we-can-make-scientific-breakthroughs-accessible-to-the-general-public/): How the Oxford Longevity Project, an initiative focusing on fasting, autophagy and ageing, aims to help women understand science and live longer, healthier
- ["Women’s health has been plagued by gender bias. Where do opportunities for innovation lie?"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/womens-health-has-been-plagued-by-gender-bias-where-do-opportunities-for-innovation-lie/): Underfunded, under researched, and under innovated. Since the early days of medicine, women’s health has been plagued by gender bias.
- ["Female entrepreneurship in medtech is no longer an option. It's a necessity"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/female-entrepreneurship-in-medtech-is-no-longer-an-option-its-a-necessity/): Léone Atayi, CEO of the biotech companies Hybrigenics and Stemcis, discusses the importance of women-led businesses in the medtech and biotech field.
- [Fertility testing shouldn't be scary - here's everything you need to know](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/fertility-testing-shouldnt-be-scary-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/): For many experiencing problems conceiving, fertility testing can offer valuable health insights. Tess Cosadtells us everything you need to know.
- ["Femtech is a triumph for women, but only if data is truthful, safe and secure"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/femtech-is-a-triumph-for-women-but-only-if-data-is-truthful-safe-and-secure/): In order to identify what valuable data is, there must be a balance between both machine and human collaboration, says Caroline Frankum.
- [Combatting winter blues: how mindfulness can boost women’s mental wellbeing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/combatting-winter-blues-how-mindfulness-can-boost-womens-mental-wellbeing-adg22/): The winter season can be a difficult time for many, especially with short days and bitter coldness. Could mindfulness help?
- [US data intelligence company CorEvitas acquires pregnancy platform Pregistry](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-data-intelligence-company-corevitas-acquires-pregnancy-platform-pregistry/): The US data intelligence company CorEvitas has announced the acquisition of the pregnancy platform Pregistry to advance pregnancy therapies.
- [US telehealth platform secures US$7m to 'transform' OB-GYN care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-telehealth-platform-secures-us7m-to-transform-ob-gyn-care-adg22/): The California-based telehealth platform Almond has raised US$7m in seed funding to modernise obstetrical-gynaecological care.
- [Biotech and the female gut microbiome: Are we on the brink of a women’s health breakthrough?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/biotech-and-the-female-gut-microbiome-are-we-on-the-brink-of-a-womens-health-breakthrough/): As the gut microbiome has begun attracting more attention and investment, are we finally on the brink of a women’s health breakthrough?
- ["Exciting innovation is taking place in the menopause care sector, but considerable room for development remains"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/exciting-innovation-is-taking-place-in-the-menopause-care-sector-but-considerable-room-for-development-remains/): There is a golden opportunity for femtech companies to take the lead when it comes to raising awareness around menopause.
- [Openings in Japan’s femtech sector: more than pink packaging needed](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/openings-in-japans-femtech-sector-more-than-pink-packaging-needed/): As much as we were excited to see Japan’s first big femtech show, we were as struck by what we didn’t see, says Alecia Thomson.
- ["Menopause can no longer be ignored if we are to close the gender health gap"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/menopause-can-no-longer-be-ignored-if-we-are-to-close-the-gender-health-gap/): Despite 13 million women in the UK experiencing perimenopause or menopause, awareness of this transformative life stage remains behind the curve.
- ["Fertility benefits are the way to go, but European companies are not entirely convinced"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/fertility-benefits-are-the-way-to-go-but-european-companies-are-not-entirely-convinced/): From Spotify to to Starbucks, more and more US companies have introduced family-building benefits. Now, it's time for Europe to support aspiring parents.
- [WHOOP identifies novel pregnancy digital biomarker amid rising preterm birth rates](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/whoop-identifies-novel-pregnancy-digital-biomarker-amid-rising-preterm-birth-rates/): WHOOP has announced new research that could pave the way to prevent preterm infant morbidity and mortality and improve health outcomes.
- [US women’s health physician group expands to Arizona as demand for gynaecology care grows](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-womens-health-physician-group-expands-to-arizona-as-demand-for-gynaecology-care-grows/): The US women's healthcare group Women's Care has announced plans to expand to Arizona amid growing demands for obstetrics and gynaecology care.
- [Canadian company bags CAD$2.4m grant to discover new non-hormonal contraceptives](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/canadian-company-bags-cad2-4m-grant-to-discover-new-non-hormonal-contraceptives/): The Canadian neo-biotech company Cyclica has received a CAD$2.4m grant to identify new non-hormonal contraceptive options.
- [US biotech company launches 'novel' prenatal screening test](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-biotech-company-launches-novel-prenatal-screening-test/): The US company Juno Diagnostics has launched a "non-invasive" blood-based prenatal screening test to improve access to genetic testing.
- [What is endometriosis: Q&A with Endometriosis UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/qa-with-endometriosis-uk/): To mark the National Endometriosis Month, we sat down with Endometriosis UK, the leading charity providing information and support to women with endometriosis, to discuss the invisible illness that affects 1.5 million women in the UK. 
- [The Ribbon Box: "The community platform we've never had"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/fertility-help-hub-the-community-platform-weve-never-had/): Eloise Edington, founder and CEO of The Ribbon Box, tells FemTech World why it is important to connect with people who truly get it.
- [Interview: Why motherhood support is lacking - and what can be done](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/heres-why-the-current-motherhood-support-is-not-enough/): FemTech World meets Chelsea Robinson, founder of Mama’s Modern Village, to explore why motherhood support is currently not enough.
- [‘Sex is something that’s essential to life’](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/sex-is-something-thats-essential-to-life/): FemTech World meets Georgia Di Mattos and Bianca Dunne, founders of iPlaySafe, to discuss sexual wellness and health.
- [LatchAid reveals results of its first NHS trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/latchaid-reveals-results-of-its-first-nhs-trial/): The six-month NHS trial found that women who use the app breastfeed for longer compared to those who don’t.
- ['Algorithms do not always match human complexity' - interview](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/algorithms-do-not-always-match-human-complexity-interview/): FemTech World meets Dr Ghazal Aziz-Scott, specialist in integrative women’s health, to discuss the potential of bioidentical hormones.
- [New platform to help women on their menopause journey](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/new-platform-to-help-women-on-their-menopause-journey/): Menopause support app Balance launches a new holistic service in an effort to improve women's future health. 
- [81 per cent of women say their employer does not provide menopause support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/81-per-cent-of-women-say-their-employer-does-not-provide-menopause-support/): Research commissioned by Gympass shows that women are increasingly struggling to work through menopause
- [Asia: The hottest new femtech market](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/femtech-association-of-asia-and-the-hottest-new-femtech-market/): We sat down with Lindsay Davis, co-founder of the FemTech Association of Asia, to find out how femtech is growing across Southeast Asia. 
- [Frozen embryo transfers in IVF linked to greater risk of maternal hypertension](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/frozen-embryo-transfers-in-ivf-linked-to-greater-risk-of-maternal-hypertension/): Concerns have been raised that pregnancies derived from frozen embryo transfers in IVF might increase the maternal risk of hypertensive disorders.
- [Mind the gap: How menopause affects women disproportionately](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/mind-the-gap-how-menopause-affects-women-disproportionately/): Helen Normoyle tells FemTech World why women need a more nuanced understanding of the menopausal transition. 
- [Cancer care: Why women deserve better](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/entrepreneur-news/cancer-care-why-women-deserve-better/): The disruption to cancer services have stretched health systems and left thousands of women with no specialist care. FemTech World reports. 
- [We care deeply about our users’ privacy, says tracking app Flo, amid data security concerns post Roe v Wade](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/we-care-deeply-about-our-users-privacy-says-tracking-app-flo-amid-data-privacy-concerns-post-roe-v-wade/): After launching its Anonymous Mode to better protect users' data, period tracker Flo aims to prioritise privacy and security.
- [Insider Insight: Keren Leshem, CEO of OCON Healthcare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insider-insight/insider-insight-keren-leshem/): Keren Leshem is the founder of Ocon Healthcare, the Isreali femtech company behind IUB Ballerine - the first and only 3D intrauterine device.
- [Yoppie CEO: "We can't shy away from these conversations"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/meet-daniella-peri-founder-of-yoppie/): Femtech World had a chat with Daniella Peri about Yoppie, a full-cycle menstrual healthcare brand that provides personalised resources.
- [Pregnant women with epilepsy have worse anxiety and depression symptoms - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/pregnant-women-with-epilepsy-have-worse-anxiety-and-depression-symptoms-study/): A new study finds that women with epilepsy experience more anxiety and depression symptoms during and after pregnancy than other women.
- [Is HRT safe?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/is-hrt-safe/): FemTech World explores whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe, its benefits and contraindications and the possible alternatives.
- [Q&A: How technology can help women safeguard their data](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/qa-how-technology-can-help-women-safeguard-their-data/): One in four women will be affected by domestic violence in their lifetime. We speak to Certo Software to find out how technology can help.
- [Hormona announces £1.2m fund to shine light on hormonal health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/hormonal-health-hormonal-health/hormona-announces-1-2m-fund-to-shine-light-on-hormonal-health/): Hormona, a data-driven women's health company targeting hormonal imbalances, has announced today their funding round of £1.2m.
- [Roe v Wade: How telemedicine could transform reproductive and abortion care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/roe-v-wade-how-telemedicine-could-transform-reproductive-and-abortion-care/): We sat down with Choix's CEO, Cindy Adam, to find out how the clinic aims to help patients access reproductive care safely and legally.
- ["The healthcare system is inherently designed to treat us all the same"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/entrepreneur-news/the-healthcare-system-is-inherently-designed-to-treat-us-all-the-same/): As many mixed-race women, Noelle Acosta was let down by the American healthcare system. She tells FemTech World why it's time for a change. 
- [Momcozy launches new wearable breast pump as the market continues to rise](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/momcozy-launches-new-wearable-breast-pump-as-the-market-continues-to-rise/): The US company Momcozy has announced the launch of a new hand-free wearable breast pump as the market continues to rise.
- [Menopause can have 'devastating' impacts on women and employers, research reveals](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/menopause-has-devastating-impact-on-women-and-employers-research-reveals/): A white paper found that over 60 per cent of women believe menopause impacts their work performance and their relationships with employers.
- [Unified Women's Healthcare acquires menopause care delivery platform Gennev](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/unified-womens-healthcare-acquires-menopause-care-delivery-platform-gennev/): Unified Women’s Healthcare has announced the acquisition of the US digital menopause care delivery platform Gennev.
- [Bioelectronic medicine: "We are entering a new era of gender-aware healthcare"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/bioelectronic-medicine-we-are-entering-a-new-era-of-gender-aware-healthcare/): Women are significantly more likely than men to suffer from a chronic pain condition during their lifetime? Healthcare needs to change.
- [Employers see increased demand for menopause support, says report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/employers-see-increased-demand-for-menopause-support-says-report/): More than half of employers have seen demand for menopause support increase in the past two years, the digital health app Peppy has found. 
- [Breast pump developer Willow launches campaign to encourage women to embrace motherhood](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/willow-launches-campaign-to-encourage-women-to-embrace-motherhood/): Willow Innovations has announced a social media campaign to help new mums free themselves from expectations and embrace motherhood. 
- [Privilège Ventures launches fund for female-led start-ups](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/privilege-ventures-launches-fund-for-female-led-start-ups/): The Swiss venture capital firm Privilège Ventures has launched Fund IV to boost support for early-stage female-led start-ups across Europe.
- [US lacks innovation in maternity care management, says report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-lacks-innovation-in-maternity-care-management-says-report/): A US femtech company dedicated to maternity and neonatal intensive care management has called for more innovation in maternity care.
- [Fitness company proposes solutions for employers to meet America’s menopausal workforce challenge](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fitness-company-proposes-solutions-for-employers-to-meet-americas-menopausal-workforce-challenge/): A US fitness company has marked World Menopause Day by proposing solutions to employers to support women going through menopause. 
- [Gabbi raises US$4.4m to advance breast cancer early detection](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/gabbi-raises-us4-4m-to-advance-breast-cancer-early-detection/): The risk assessment and care navigation company Gabbi has announced US$4.4m round to support breast cancer early detection and empower women.
- [US consulting firm withdraws investment in Gennev following the menopause platform's acquisition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-firm-withdraws-investment-in-gennev-following-the-menopause-platforms-acquisition/): The US consulting and investment firm Archetype has announced it exited its investment in the digital menopause care delivery platform Gennev.
- [Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: know the symptoms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/gynecologic-cancer-awareness-month-know-the-symptoms/): September marks Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, that aims to increase awareness and drive early diagnosis of the five gynecologic cancers.
- [Nuvo and Sheba Medical Centre collaboration brings AI into pregnancy care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nuvo-and-sheba-medical-centre-partnership-brings-ai-into-pregnancy-care/): An FDA-approved remote pregnancy monitoring platform has announced a collaboration agreement with Israel's Sheba Medical Centre.
- [NatWest Group supports staff with menopausal symptoms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/natwest-group-supports-staff-with-menopausal-symptoms/): The banking company NatWest Group has introduced menopause support for its employees and partners via the health app Peppy.
- [Lorestry named the No 1 pregnancy and baby app of 2022](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/lorestry-named-the-no-1-pregnancy-and-baby-app-of-2022/): The tracking app Lorestry has been named the N0 1 pregnancy and baby app for 2022 by the Australian retailer, One Fine Baby.
- [No7 teams up with Clementine to support menopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/no7-teams-up-with-clementine-to-support-menopausal-women/): The UK makeup and skincare brand N07 has collaborated with the cognitive hypnotherapy app Clementine to create rituals for menopausal women.
- [Nurses left with no time for training amid "workforce crisis"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/nurses-left-with-no-time-for-training-amid-workforce-crisis/): After they led the fight against Covid, nurses remain four times more likely to take their own lives than people working in any other profession.
- [On menstrual leave in the workspace](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/on-menstrual-leave-in-the-workspace/): Lucy Lettice, co-founder of sustainable period care brand &SISTERS, explores the steps needed to achieve menstrual leave in the workspace.
- [Women’s health problems post-birth are on "nobody’s radar"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/womens-health-problems-post-birth-are-on-nobodys-radar/): A new study found that incontinence, pelvic pain, sexual and mental health issues in post-birth women are ignored.
- [Racial discrimination linked to higher risk of premature delivery](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/racial-discrimination-linked-to-higher-risk-of-premature-delivery/): New study by the University of Cambridge finds that women exposed to racism are at higher risk of premature babies.
- [Nike launches online maternity training programme](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nike-launches-online-maternity-training-programme/): Nike has revealed a global maternity training programme, amid high rates of dropout from exercise due to pregnancy.
- [Bellabeat becomes first women's health tracking app to implement private key encryption](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/bellabeat-becomes-first-womens-health-tracking-app-to-implement-private-key-encryption/): Californian wellness company becomes the first period and pregnancy tracker to roll out a new layer of data security to protect users' data.
- [Mira launches tool to predict menopause and monitor fertility](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mira-launches-tool-to-predict-menopause-and-monitor-fertility/): Mira launches new hormone tracker as an over-the-counter tool to predict menopause and evaluate fertility status.
- [US virtual clinic announces menopause support programme](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-virtual-clinic-announces-menopause-support-programme/): The US-based virtual women's health clinic Maven has announced a new programme for menopause support and care.
- [The future of fertility is green](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-future-of-fertility-is-green/): We’ve sat down with Lara Solomon, founder of Hoopsy, to discuss the importance of sustainability for fertility products.
- [Step us for breastfeeding: educate and support - WABA 2022](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/step-us-for-breastfeeding-educate-and-support-waba-2022/): This year World Breastfeeding week’s theme is ‘Step us for breastfeeding: educate and support’ with aim of creating awareness.
- [Indian digital health platform on a mission to provide affordable family care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/indian-digital-health-platform-on-a-mission-to-provide-personalised-care/): We asked Carina Kohli, founder of the digital health platform HUMM, why India desperately needs affordable and accessible family healthcare.
- [Lack of support for menopausal women driving them out of jobs](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/lack-of-support-for-menopausal-women-driving-them-out-of-jobs/): MPs call for Menopause Ambassador to be appointed to stop menopausal women leaving workplace as a result of a report.
- [Sheba Medical Center announces maternal telemedicine training for female Palestinian health professionals](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/sheba-medical-center-announces-maternal-telemedicine-training-to-female-palestinian-health-professionals/): Israel's largest hospital launches maternal telemedicine training to female Palestinian healthcare professionals.
- [MindBar launches mental health app for pregnancy and postpartum support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mindbar-launches-mental-health-app-for-pregnancy-and-postpartum-support/): MindBar, a platform providing mental health classes, launches a wellness app to make support more accessible.
- [New partnership could help patients with postpartum depression](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/curio-digital-therapeutics-partners-with-axia-womens-health-to-support-patients-with-postpartum-depression/): The newly launched MamaLift online program provides postpartum depression support for expecting and new mothers.
- [Lisa Health launches AI-powered menopause app](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/lisa-health-launches-ai-powered-menopause-app/): Lisa Health, a digital health company focusing on menopause and healthy aging, has launched AI-powered app
- [Fertility, nutrition and the conversation we need to have](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/fertility-nutrition-and-the-crucial-conversation-we-need-to-have/): As studies suggest that reproductive health is highly influenced by nutrition, FemTech World finds out how our diet can impact fertility.
- [Why women are still not able to access funding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/why-women-are-still-not-able-to-access-funding/): Under-researched and under-funded, the women's health sector lacks female investors. Yet, financial education remains taboo among women.
- [Why the contraceptions system is letting black women down in the US](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/why-the-contraception-system-is-letting-black-women-down-in-the-us/): Discrimination, medical mistrust and high costs are just few of the reasons why black women are still underserved when it comes to birth control. 
- ["After 30 years in the corporate world, I changed careers and trained as a menopause coach"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/after-30-years-in-the-corporate-world-i-decided-to-change-careers-and-train-as-a-menopause-coach/): Many good things are born from adversity. After 30 years in the corporate world, Catherine Harland decided to train as a menopause coach.
- ["Let the activists keep beating the drum around female health inequalities"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/let-the-activists-keep-beating-the-drum-around-female-health-inequalities/): Nicola Finn talks women's health, health inequalities and funding. Here she highlights the femtech female-led businesses to keep an eye on.
- [Menopause- Not just a women's problem](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/menopause-not-just-a-womens-problem/): As one in ten women have suicidal thoughts during menopause, Kate Bache says menopause is a problem for both society and economy.
- [Virtual fertility clinic aims to challenge treatment experience](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/virtual-fertility-clinic-on-a-mission-to-challenge-fertility-treatment-experience/): FemTech World meets Caroline Noublanche, co-founder and CEO of Apricity, the virtual clinic on a mission to change fertility care. 
- [The Irish start-up on a mission to help women navigate menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-irish-start-up-on-a-mission-to-help-women-navigate-menopause/): Heidi Davis, co-founder of the Irish start-up identifyHer, tells us why a medical wearable device is essential in understanding menopause. 
- [Australia's hassle-free emergency contraception service](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/australias-hassle-free-emergency-contraception-service/): Ordering your morning-after pill shouldn’t be complicated. Meet the Australian platform helping thousands of women access emergency contraception hassle-free.
- [Breastfeeding boosts brain development in disadvantaged mothers' babies](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/breastfeeding-boosts-brain-development-in-disadvantaged-mothers-babies/): Analysis showed that breastfeeding can have cognitive benefits for babies of mothers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- [OCON Healthcare signs agreement with Chinese pharma company to market its products in Asia](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ocon-healthcare-signs-agreement-with-chinese-pharma-company-to-market-its-products-in-asia/): OCON Healthcare has signed a binding agreement with BioGenuine, a Chinese pharma company to market its products in China and Southeast Asia.
- [Meet the world’s first Women’s Health Innovation Centre](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/meet-the-israeli-womens-health-innovation-centre-pioneering-maternal-foetal-telemedicine/): Dr Avi Tsur, OB/GYN and high-risk pregnancy expert, tells FemTech World how telemedicine could transform our traditional healthcare systems.
- [Straight talk: Why we need to talk about hormones beyond reproduction](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/straight-talk-why-we-need-to-talk-about-hormones-beyond-reproduction/): Knowing that our hormones are fluctuating in a healthy pattern is important at any life stage, says Sarah Bolt, founder and CEO of Forth.
- [How data collection can change fertility treatment now and in years to come](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/how-data-collection-can-change-fertility-treatment-now-and-in-years-to-come/): Is data collection the answer to better reproductive health research? FemTech World finds out more from founder Cecilie Friis Jakobsen.
- [The hidden dangers of chronic inflammation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-hidden-dangers-of-chronic-inflammation/): The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease is increasing dramatically. Yalda Alaoui explains why chronic inflammation can affect us all.
- [Intrauterine Ball: The next generation of 'smart' hormone-free IUDs](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/intrauterine-ball-the-next-generation-of-smart-hormone-free-iuds/): Intrauterine drug-delivery technology aims to improve women’s health and quality of life with ball-shaped contraceptive device
- [Why less is more when it comes to skincare](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/why-less-is-more-when-it-comes-to-skincare/): The skin is a direct mirror of how our body feels. Why not simplify our skincare routine and reduce waste, asks entrepreneur Pontine Paus.
- [Start-up inne raises US$10m to expand hormone-tracking platform](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/start-up-inne-raises-us10m-to-expand-hormone-tracking-platform/): The Berlin-based start-up announces a US$10m funding round to cover more areas of women’s health and expand in the US. 
- [Fairtility closes US$15m series A funding round for advanced clinical research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fairtility-closes-us15m-series-a-funding-round-for-advanced-clinical-research/): The Israeli AI company is planning to invest the funding into advanced clinical research with fertility clinic.
- [Wilk successfully produces key breast milk protein in a bid to advance the production of cell-cultured human milk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/wilk-successfully-produces-key-breast-milk-protein-in-a-bid-to-advance-the-production-of-cell-cultured-human-milk/): Wilk has announced the successful production of the breast milk protein lactoferrin in its own laboratories.
- [Ten Health & Fitness launches specialist women's wellbeing services](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ten-health-fitness-launches-specialist-womens-wellbeing-services/): Ten Health & Fitness has unveiled its new collection of women’s wellbeing services including physiotherapy and pelvic floor exercises.
- ["There is a huge need for both support and education about women’s health"](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/there-is-a-huge-need-for-both-support-and-education-about-womens-health/): Afua Basoah, Head of Health Strategy at RAPP UK, on health inequalities and why investment in women's health is more needed than ever.
- [The app that gives new mums the breastfeeding support that they need](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-app-that-gives-mums-the-breastfeeding-support-they-need/): As LatchAid raises £1m to grow its breastfeeding app, its founder tells FemTech World how the company aims to support new mums.
- [Not Morning Sickness: Is our vocabulary diminishing the suffering of women?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/not-morning-sickness-is-our-vocabulary-diminishing-the-suffering-of-women/): After researchers labelled the term 'morning sickness' as 'inaccurate', a pledge campaign is calling for the phrase to be replaced
- [Understanding the contraception crisis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/understanding-the-contraception-crisis/): Finding the right contraception method shouldn't be trial and error, says Elena Rueda. She tells us why understanding contraception is vital. 
- ['Women were never these little fragile beings society likes to portray'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/women-were-never-these-fragile-little-beings-society-likes-to-portray/): Ultra-marathon runner and founder Hélène Guillaume on women's health, inequality and WILD AI
- [Cambridge deep tech company on a mission to transform menstrual health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/cambridge-deep-tech-company-on-a-mission-to-transform-menstrual-health/): Kaleidas' Kathleen Giuliani tells FemTech World how the community-based platform is aiming to improve menstrual care and break down taboos 
- ['We are all different, but very much the same': Are we failing to understand women's life stages?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/we-are-all-different-but-very-much-the-same-are-we-failing-to-understand-womens-life-stages/): KEY founder, Donna Ledwidge, tells FemTech World why education is vital in understanding women's bodies and their life stages
- [Can metastasis prevention save breast cancer patients?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/can-metastasis-prevention-save-breast-cancer-patients/): Femtech World meets the Swiss company on a mission to enable optimal breast cancer treatment and make metastasis prevention a reality.
- [American telehealth platform secures US$2.4m to reimagine prenatal and postpartum care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/american-telehealth-platform-secures-us2-4m-to-reimagine-prenatal-and-postpartum-care/): The American telehealth platform Ruth Health announces its $2.4 million seed funding round led by Giant Ventures and various strategic angels.
- [Davina McCall's menopause documentary will increase demand for support, says expert](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/davina-mccalls-menopause-documentary-will-increase-demand-for-support-expert-says/): Davina McCall's documentary is expected to create an increased demand for employee menopause support, as 88 per cent say symptoms affect work
- [Prenatal care range to help expecting parents bond with unborn children](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/prenatal-care-concept-to-help-expecting-parents-bond-with-unborn-children/): Morrama launches 'Prenatal Care' concept range to help parents bond with unborn babies and manage pain
- [Hertility acquires Netherlands-based hormone testing company Grip](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hertility-acquires-the-netherlands-based-hormone-testing-company-grip/): Hertility is announcing the acquisition of Netherlands-based fertility and hormone testing firm Grip, increasing their market share
- [Why Scotland's first femtech forum could be a major breakthrough](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/why-scotlands-first-femtech-forum-could-be-a-major-breakthrough/): Ahead of the Women's Health Innovation Forum, Priya Oberoi tells FemTech World how the conference could shape the future of femtech.
- [This is what the US$72m women's health fund would mean for the future of femtech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/this-is-what-the-us72m-womens-health-fund-would-mean-for-the-future-of-femtech/): As SteelSky Ventures, raises the world's largest women's health fund, FemTech World asks Maria Velissaris how this could unlock new growth opportunities.
- [Is cell-based milk our environmentally friendly alternative to breastfeeding?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/is-cell-based-milk-our-environmentally-friendly-alternative-to-breastfeeding/): By replicating milk-producing cells of humans, an Israeli start-up is developing a sustainable breastfeeding alternative to offer nutritional support to infants. 
- [Angela Spang announced as CEO of EveryBaby](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/angela-spang-announced-as-ceo-of-everybaby/): EveryBaby has appointed Angela Spang as its new CEO with the aim of getting this point-of-care instrument to professionals as quickly as possible
- [Female health focused brands report experiencing censorship online](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/female-health-focused-brands-report-experiencing-censorship-online/): The Centre for Intimacy Justice issued a report on the difficulties faced by femtech startups such as censorship on social media
- [Study shows Leva device helps women to reduce urinary incontinence](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/study-shows-leva-device-helps-women-to-reduce-urinary-incontinence/): Renovia has announced the results of a trial comparing their Leva pelvic floor device to Kegel exercises for women with urinary incontinence.
- [Career, family and the motherhood penalty that lies ahead](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/career-family-and-the-motherhood-penalty-that-lies-ahead/): As UK childcare costs account for 26 per of household income, Mel Faxon explains why motherhood means that women can't have it all. 
- [New film reframes the narrative on female bodies and hormonal changes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-film-reframes-the-narrative-on-female-bodies-and-hormonal-changes/): Ooh, Someone's Hormonal showcases the power of the female form and encourages women to embrace their hormonal changes.
- [Swedish company develops reusable pregnancy test](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/swedish-company-develops-reusable-pregnancy-test/): Pharmista Technologies is developing an eco-friendly pregnancy test, after being admitted to the SmiLe’s incubator program.
- [Sword Health launches bloom: a new pelvic pain product](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/sword-health-launches-bloom-a-new-pelvic-pain-product/): SWORD Health has launched Bloom, a physical therapy product aimed at women struggling with pelvic pain
- [Why we need to start prioritising postpartum care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/why-we-need-to-start-prioritising-postpartum-care/): With as many as six out of seven women miss vital postnatal visits, FemTech World investigates why we need to change the narrative around postpartum recovery.
- [What does your period say about your health?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/what-does-your-period-say-about-your-health/): Bio engineer Hilla Shaviv explains why your monthly period is a health indicator that no one talks about.
- [Interview: Bloom Diagnostics' Dr Angelica Kohlmann](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/features/the-future-healthcare-system-will-look-completely-different-expert-says/): As a new home fertility test is approved, FemTech World investigates how digital technology could transform healthcare around the world.
- [Is femtech finally getting the attention it deserves?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/is-femtech-finally-getting-the-attention-it-deserves/): Proptech, medtech, commtech – the digital revolution over the past decade has paved the way for technology to infiltrate every facet of our lives (both personal and professional) to make every day even easier. While many viewed this as merely a ‘fad’ in the early days, more and more people, businesses and investors are starting
- [How to access femtech start-up funds in the UK](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/how-to-access-femtech-start-up-funds-in-the-uk/): Femtech start-up funding: 32.37 per cent of UK businesses are currently owned by women, up from 17 per cent in 2016.
- [What does the future of femtech look like?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/what-does-future-femtech/): Tech forecasting agency, Ultra Violet Futures has launched a report outlining what they predict will be the new future in Femtech for 2023
- [TensCare launches breast pump offering greater comfort to ease difficulties of breastfeeding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/tenscare-launches-breast-pump-offering-greater-comfort-to-ease-difficulties-of-breastfeeding/): TensCare, Europe’s largest provider of TENS machines worldwide has extended its maternity range by launching a new range for breastfeeding
- [Could femtech offer creative solutions for women seeking abortion care?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/could-femtech-offer-creative-solutions-for-women-seeking-abortion-care/): With one in four women accessing abortion during their lifetimes, we examine if femtech's interest in fertility could provide options for abortion care
- [Approval for at-home fertility test could ease pressure on the NHS](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/approval-for-at-home-fertility-test-could-ease-pressure-on-the-nhs/): A Swiss company announced the approval of a fertility home kit with real-time results that could relieve the pressure on GPs.
- [IVF platform to support couples struggling with infertility](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ivf-platform-to-support-couples-struggling-with-infertility/): An IVF portal run by multi-lingual fertility physicians, nurses and counsellors will offer consultancy to patients with infertility.
- [Scientists prompt hopes for an artificial womb within generations](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/scientists-prompt-hopes-for-an-artificial-womb-within-generations/): Successful mouse clinical trials could speed up the prospect of creating a womb entirely outside of the human body .
- [Home insemination makes fertility care more affordable for thousands ineligible for NHS treatment](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/home-kits-could-make-fertility-care-more-affordable/): At-home artificial insemination sees increasing popularity, as only 32 per cent of the IVF cycles in England are covered by the NHS.
- [£4m funding to improve conception chances in women over 35](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/4m-funding-to-improve-conception-chances-in-women-over-35/): Ovo Labs has developed three methods to rejuvenate human eggs as women get older - securing £4m in seed funding for its launch.
- [Overture Life secures US$57m to automate IVF](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/overture-life-secures-us5m-to-automate-ivf-ftc25/): Overture Life has raised US$20.6m, bringing its total funding to $57 million from leading industry investors, to support additional clinical research and product development designed to make IVF affordable to more people.
- [Researchers create ‘super stem cells’ that could improve fertility treatment](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/researchers-create-super-stem-cells-that-could-improve-fertility-treatment-ob25/): In a new study, researchers have successfully created stem cells that are better at developing into other cell types, like a younger, fitter version of themselves – by changing their diet. These stem cells are better than normal stem cells at creating specialised cells like liver, skin or nerve cells, which is a core trait of stem cells.
- [Opioid use disorder treatment improves pregnancy outcomes, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/opioid-use-disorder-treatment-improves-pregnancy-outcomes-study-finds-mat25/): Pregnant women living with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their infants had significantly better health outcomes when treated with buprenorphine, according to a new study
- [AI-powered mammography finds cancer cases not initially detected by radiologists](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cancer/ai-powered-mammography-finds-cancer-cases-not-initially-detected-by-radiologists-aift25/): Hologic has announced data form a study of of its AI-driven mammography technology, which found that the technology was able to identify cancer cases that were not initially identified by radiologists.
- [The forgotten feminists: Why older women are still being left behind and what we can do about it](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-forgotten-feminists-why-older-women-are-still-being-left-behind-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-planp25/): By Ruth Healey, President of Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI). As the world population ages, an uncomfortable truth is emerging: Women over 50 face a double barrier in the workplace. Older women continue to be trapped at the crossroads of ageism and gender inequality. Nowhere is this more evident than in leadership roles
- [AI identifies subjective cognitive decline during menopause transition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/ai-identifies-subjective-cognitive-decline-during-menopause-transition/): Machine learning models can more quickly and affordably identify women with severe subjective cognitive decline during the menopause transition, effectively opening the door to better management of cognitive health, a new study suggests.
- [Boost for firm aiming to close women's heart health care gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/boost-for-firm-aiming-to-close-womens-heart-health-care-gap/): Virtual care firm Systole Health has raised US$2m to advance it mission to address "underdiagnosed and undertreated" cases of women's heart conditions.
- [Research reveals early warning signs for uterine health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/research-reveals-early-warning-signs-for-uterine-health-onc25/): New research from the US has revealed new details on how the uterus develops, leading to a better understanding of female reproductive health while providing clues to early disease detection
- [Report: The role of technology in advancing endometriosis care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/report-the-role-of-technology-in-advancing-endometriosis-care-kis25/): The discussion looked at the systemic challenges and necessary advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis with a focus on provider education, patient empowerment, and clinical technology integration
- [Free webinar: Strengthening Maternal Health Through Nutrition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/events/free-webinar-strengthening-maternal-health-through-nutrition-kis25/): A virtual event will bring together nutrition and women’s health experts to jointly explore what’s needed to support maternal health and wellbeing with a particular focus on the importance of good nutrition
- [North Wales to pilot groundbreaking AI cancer detection tool](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cancer/north-wales-to-pilot-groundbreaking-ai-cancer-detection-tool-aift25/): NHS Wales is teaming up with AI tech company, Paige, to launch a new pilot project that will evaluate Paige’s AI-assisted cancer diagnostic application - PanCancer Detect - in what will be the platform's first ever clinical use.
- [First-in-human study of fallopian endoscopic system has positive results](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/first-in-human-study-of-fallopian-endoscopic-system-has-positive-results-fert25/): FemDx Medsystems has announced the successful completion of its first-in-human clinical study of its miniaturised endoscopic system designed to visualise the fallopian tube lumen via the uterine route.
- [Low iron could cause brain fog during menopause transition, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/low-iron-could-cause-brain-fog-during-menopause-transition-study-suggests-ob25/): New research has shed light on an understudied area of science: iron levels in the blood and their relationship to cognitive performance in women transitioning into menopause.
- [AI cardiovascular screening could identify heart dysfunction in women considering pregnancy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/ai-cardiovascular-screening-could-identify-heart-dysfunction-in-women-considering-pregnancy/): A new study has evaluated the performance of an AI enabled electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) and an AI-powered digital stethoscope to see how well they could detect early signs of heart dysfunction in women of reproductive age.
- [How to remain successful in the tough world of FemTech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/how-to-remain-successful-in-the-tough-world-of-femtech-eli24/): It’s clear that female-founded and FemTech companies do well to actually get off the ground, and thereafter it’s the way these companies navigate producing relevant, effective and desired products, whilst successfully balancing the financial accounts, that is the difference between success and failure in the long-term
- [Rethinking AI’s role in patient communication](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/rethinking-ais-role-in-patient-communication-sma25/): As generative AI grows more sophisticated, it is tempting to imagine a future where it replaces clinicians entirely. But that’s not the role we think it’s meant to play in healthcare
- [Planned C-sections linked to leukaemia risk in children](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/planned-c-sections-linked-to-leukaemia-risk-in-children-mat25/): Children born by planned caesarean section may face a 21 per cent higher risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) later in life, new research has found.
- [Pregnancy linked to higher brain rupture risk in AVM cases](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/pregnancy-linked-to-higher-brain-rupture-risk-in-avm-cases-mat25/): Pregnancy may significantly increase the risk of brain ruptures in women with arteriovenous malformations, according to findings presented at a major neurosurgery meeting.
- [Organon to sell Jada postpartum haemorrhage device](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/organon-to-sell-jada-postpartum-haemorrhage-device/): Women's heath firm Organon has agreed to divest its Jada postpartum uterine bleeding system to Laborie Medical Technologies in a deal worth up to US$465m, as the company moves to cut debt. Organon obtained Jada through its 2021 purchase of Alydia Health, the same year it was spun out of Merck. The device uses vacuum
- [Experimental drug could transform breast cancer care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/experimental-drug-could-transform-breast-cancer-care-onc26/): Roche’s experimental oral drug giredestrant improved disease-free survival after breast cancer surgery in an interim late-stage trial, the company said.
- [Toxins and climate harms having 'alarming' effect on fertility, research warns](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/toxins-and-climate-harms-having-alarming-effect-on-fertility-research-warns-res26/): Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate-related heat may be worsening fertility harms across humans and wildlife, research suggests.
- [Smartwatch data helps researchers study menopause transition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/smartwatch-data-helps-researchers-study-menopause-transition-mnp26/): Smartwatch data may help track menopause sleep changes after researchers analysed more than 94,000 nights of Apple Watch sleep records.
- [Mira launches at-home cortisol tracking kit](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/mira-launches-at-home-cortisol-tracking-kit/): Mira has launched an at-home cortisol tracking kit that allows women to monitor stress-related patterns over time using urine samples.
- [New test could cut need for invasive womb cancer checks](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/new-test-could-cut-need-for-invasive-womb-cancer-checks/): A urine and vaginal fluid test could help rule out womb cancer in women with postmenopausal bleeding, potentially reducing invasive checks.
- [Breast cancer patients face 'postcode lottery' for new drug](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/breast-cancer-patients-face-postcode-lottery-for-new-drug/): Breast cancer patients in Scotland face a testing gap that could limit access to two newly approved NHS treatments.
- [Parents given new right to two weeks' leave after pregnancy loss](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/parents-given-new-right-to-two-weeks-leave-after-pregnancy-loss/): Parents affected by pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will gain a legal right to up to two weeks of unpaid leave from April 2027.
- [Don't miss your essential monthly digest on femtech's progress](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/dont-miss-your-essential-monthly-digest-on-femtechs-progress/): Welcome to your monthly snapshot of the facts, figures, opinions, trends and challenges shaping the development of femtech
- [Trust to decide how far back to review unnecessary breast cancer surgeries](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/trust-to-decide-how-far-back-to-review-unnecessary-breast-cancer-surgeries/): A health trust will decide how far back to review breast cancer cases after more than 30 women were found to have undergone unnecessary surgery.
- [UK commits £254m to boost women's maternal healthcare choices](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/uk-commits-254m-to-boost-womens-maternal-healthcare-choices/): A £254m UK funding package will expand reproductive health access for millions of women and girls across 54 countries.
- [Black mothers left without targeted mental healthcare in most of England, report finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/black-mothers-left-without-targeted-mental-healthcare-in-most-of-england-report-finds/): Black mothers across most of England lack targeted maternal mental health support despite facing higher risks during and after pregnancy, a report finds.
- [How online healthcare platforms are changing access to menopause care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/opinion/how-online-healthcare-platforms-are-changing-access-to-menopause-care/): Menopause care doesn’t have the best reputation. A global report found that women frequently feel dismissed, uninformed, and unsupported when accessing help through healthcare systems, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. In other words? The current menopause care system is failing women. But the world of healthcare is shifting, and it could transform how women access menopause
- [Innovating breast cancer screening with tears](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/qa/innovating-breast-cancer-screening-with-tears/): Winner of the Women's Cancer Innovation Award at the 2026 Femtech World Awards, Namida Lab is working to tackle gaps in breast cancer screening and detection through the development of an innovative tear-based test called Aria.
- [Man City launch female athlete health education platform](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/man-city-launch-female-athlete-health-education-platform/): Manchester City has launched a female athlete health platform covering menstrual, pelvic and breast health, as well as nutrition.
- [Women with multiple health conditions face higher pregnancy risks, study shows](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/women-with-multiple-health-conditions-face-higher-pregnancy-risks-study-shows/): Women entering pregnancy with multiple long-term health conditions face higher risks of miscarriage and other complications, a UK study found.
- [Neuroscience-backed journaling for women’s mental health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/neuroscience-backed-journaling-for-womens-mental-health-vea26/): Winner of the Brain and Mental Health Innovation Award at this year’s Femtech World Awards, Véa is designed to address the emotional gap in women's health technology
- [Higher BMI in early adulthood linked to lower breast cancer risk after menopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ageing/higher-bmi-in-early-adulthood-linked-to-lower-breast-cancer-risk-after-menopause/): Higher BMI at 20 was linked to a lower risk of post-menopausal breast cancer in an analysis of more than 33,000 women.
- [EU healthcare's gender pay gap hits 19%, WHO report finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/eu-healthcares-gender-pay-gap-hits-19-who-report-finds/): Women in Europe’s health and care sector face a 19 per cent hourly gender pay gap, according to a new WHO report.
- [Personalising women’s health with AI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/personalising-womens-health-with-ai/): Diadia Health, winner of the Femtech World AI Innovation Award, is working to revolutionise women’s health through AI-backed at-home testing.
- [Charity launches Women’s Health Plan to tackle inequalities in long-term conditions](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/charity-launches-womens-health-plan-to-tackle-inequalities-in-long-term-conditions/): CHSS has launched a three-year Women’s Health Plan setting out actions to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support for women in Scotland.
- [Targeted nanotherapy shows endometriosis promise](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/targeted-nanotherapy-shows-endometriosis-promise/): A targeted nanotherapy reduced endometriosis lesions and pain sensitivity after a single dose in mice, early research has found.
- [CardMedic and LanguageLine announce app integration](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cardmedic-and-languageline-announce-app-integration-sb25/): CardMedic, the award-winning digital platform transforming clinician and patient communication, today announced a major integration with LanguageLine Solutions, the global leader in on-demand interpretation.
- [First NHS simulation suite dedicated to maternal and neonatal health opens](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/first-nhs-simulation-suite-dedicated-to-maternal-and-neonatal-health-opens/): Birmingham Women’s Hospital is now home to the NHS’s first simulation suite dedicated to maternal and neonatal health following a £1 m donation from high street fashion entrepreneur George Davies via the George Davies Charitable Trust.
- [Researchers to develop AI innovation to improve newborn eye screening](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/researchers-to-develop-ai-innovation-to-improve-newborn-eye-screening-planp25/): A product innovation consultancy has teamed up with a Cambridgeshire hospital trust to develop an advanced AI feature for an innovative hand-held newborn eye screening device
- [How AI is getting more women to cervical cancer screenings](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/how-ai-is-getting-more-women-to-cervical-cancer-screenings/): Missed medical appointments cost billions, and can mean the difference between early detection and a devastating diagnosis. A pioneering AI platform is tackling medical ‘no-shows’ and getting more women into lifesaving cervical screenings.
- [Biotech stock jumps as NHS trust rolls out ovarian cancer test](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/biotech-stock-jumps-as-nhs-trust-rolls-out-ovarian-cancer-test-onc26/): GENinCode shares rose 6 per cent on Thursday after University College London Hospitals (UCLH) became the first NHS trust to introduce its ovarian cancer test.
- [Dr-Julian helps deliver breakthrough mental health support for Black and ethnically minoritised mothers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/dr-julian-helps-deliver-breakthrough-mental-health-support-for-black-and-ethnically-minoritised-mothers-jp26/): A groundbreaking digital perinatal mental health pilot for Black and ethnically minoritised women has helped women access support faster, complete therapy at higher rates, and recover more successfully than national averages.
- [The invisible infrastructure of patient safety and why digital governance matters](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-invisible-infrastructure-of-patient-safety-and-why-digital-governance-matters-sb26/): By Misbah Mahmood, CXIO & Clinical Safety Officer, Bradford District Care Trust, (Former digital midwife at Leeds Teaching Hospitals and long-standing K2/HHA customer and collaborator)
- [Two "gamechanger" tests set to speed up endometriosis diagnosis on the NHS](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/two-gamechanger-tests-set-to-speed-up-endometriosis-diagnosis-on-the-nhs-mens26/): Two endometriosis tests could cut years from diagnosis after NICE backed their temporary NHS use in England and Wales.
- [Thousands of women could avoid painful cancer exam with new AI blood test](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cancer/thousands-of-women-could-avoid-painful-cancer-exam-with-new-ai-blood-test-onc26/): An AI blood test being trialled by the NHS could spare thousands of women a painful examination for suspected womb cancer.
- [Jersey PMOS clinic a 'good start'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/jersey-pmos-clinic-a-good-start/): Jersey is launching a pilot PMOS health check clinic for women to improve follow-up care and access to specialist support.
- [Islington’s charity launches new women’s hub](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/islingtons-charity-launches-new-womens-hub/): Maya Centre charity in Islington has launched a new women’s hub to provide a community-led approach to counselling.
- [Employers must act to address 'harmful taboos' around periods, say campaigners](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/employers-must-act-to-address-harmful-taboos-around-periods-say-campaigners/): Employers must take proactive steps to address "harmful taboos" around menstruation, campaigners have warned, as research shows more than two-thirds of women have bad experiences at work because of their periods.
- [Could femtech tackle period poverty? Here's what campaigners think](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/could-femtech-tackle-period-poverty-campaigners-have-their-say/): Period poverty, defined as a lack of access to menstrual products and hygiene facilities, affects over 500 million women and girls globally.
- [New survey to 'amplify' marginalised voices in healthcare decision-making](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-survey-to-amplify-marginalised-voices-in-healthcare-decision-making/): UK charities enter partnership to address gender gap and advocate for inclusive healthcare policies
- [UK women question government plans for women’s health strategy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/uk-women-question-government-plans-for-womens-health-strategy/): Women’s charity found a quarter of women surveyed cited development of a women’s health strategy as their top concern
- [Insider Insight: Ruth Healey, president of SIGBI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insider-insight/insider-insight-ruth-healey-president-of-soroptimist-international-great-britain-and-ireland-sigbi/): This week we meet Ruth Healey, president of the women’s charity Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland (SIGBI)
- [UK charity launches virtual reality workshops to tackle menopause inequality](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/uk-charity-launches-virtual-reality-workshops-to-tackle-menopause-inequality/): The UK-based charity Wellbeing of Women has launched free virtual reality workshops to tackle menopause inequality in small and medium-sized businesses. Hosted in Milton Keynes, a city known for its business community, Menopause Xplored aims to harness virtual reality and expert advice to teach participants about how menopause can impact women in the workplace,
- [Campaigners to light up building in endometriosis campaign](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/campaigners-to-light-up-building-in-endometriosis-campaign-mens26/): Hull landmarks are being lit yellow to raise endometriosis awareness, campaigners say.
- [PCOS renamed after decade-long campaign to end 'cyst' misconception](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/pcos-renamed-after-decade-long-campaign-to-end-cyst-misconception-ftai26/): After more than a decade of campaigning, doctors around the world have agreed to rename PCOS.
- [Majority of employees want workplace period policies, survey suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/majority-of-employees-want-menstruation-friendly-policies-at-work/): More than 50 per cent of employees said they would like menstrual health to be a recognised reason for absence
- [UN foundation issues call for company commitments to workplace women's health and wellbeing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/un-foundation-issues-call-for-company-commitments-to-workplace-womens-health/): UAP has called on the private sector to make "measurable" commitments to invest in women’s health and gender equity in the workplace
- [Gender health gap has 'profound impact' on working women- report](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/gender-health-gap-has-profound-impact-on-working-women-in-canada-report-says/): The gender health gap has a "profound impact" on Canadian working women, new research has found. Women are essential to the Canadian economy and make up close to half of Canada's workforce. However, a report by Sun Life has shown 60 per cent of working women said health issues around menstruation, menopause and reproductive health could
- [Workplace wellbeing initiatives are a waste of employers’ money, say researchers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/workplace-wellbeing-initiatives-are-a-waste-of-employers-money-say-researchers/): Employers should focus more on reducing negative aspects of the workplace, such as bullying and favouritism, research suggests
- [Daye launches workplace app to plug gaps in female healthcare support](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/daye-launches-workplace-app-to-plug-gaps-in-female-healthcare-support/): The service helps promote health equity in the workplace by providing vital resources to support women’s health conditions
- [The importance of fertility benefits in promoting an inclusive and supportive workplace culture](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-importance-of-fertility-benefits-in-promoting-an-inclusive-and-supportive-workplace-culture-apr24/): In an era where inclusivity and employee wellbeing are paramount to corporate success, organisations are increasingly recognising the importance of comprehensive fertility benefits. This trend is part of a broader effort to create a supportive workplace culture that acknowledges the diverse needs of employees. Apricity Fertility's recent partnership with Yahoo underscores this shift, highlighting the
- [Bridging the gender health gap: Empowering women’s health in the workplace](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/bridging-the-gender-health-gap-empowering-womens-health-in-the-workplace/): By Swati Matta, Head of Women's Health at Dialogue
- [Endometriosis: What employers need to know](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/endometriosis-what-employers-need-to-know-mns25/): With around 1 in 10 women affected by endometriosis, providing fertility support can improve wellbeing, productivity, and retention. Q&A with Natasha Fernando, GP & Medical Director, Medichecks In an increasingly diverse workplace, understanding and supporting the health challenges faced by employees is crucial. One condition that remains under the radar for many businesses is endometriosis,
- [UK government urged to launch review of women’s health support at work](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/uk-government-urged-to-launch-review-womens-health-support-at-work-mns25/): The UK government is being urged to take action to help employers invest in supportive policies for menopause, menstruation and fertility challenges as well as pregnancy or baby loss.
- [Menopausal women to gain right to flexible working under Labour plans](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-plans-part-of-labour-workplace-reforms/): Firms will be asked to provide flexible working for menopausal women under Labour’s workplace reforms, aimed at improving retention and boosting the economy.
- [Women experiencing menopause still face workplace discrimination, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-experiencing-menopause-still-face-workplace-discrimination-study-finds/): Nearly one in 12 women going through menopause report workplace discrimination, with many leaving careers or missing promotions, international research shows.
- [Study challenges menstrual taboo to promote more inclusive workplaces](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/study-challenges-menstrual-taboo-to-promote-more-inclusive-workplaces-mens26/): Menstrual health is often overlooked at work, harming wellbeing, attendance, productivity and inclusion, new research finds.
- [Endometriosis-sufferer wins landmark tribunal case on workplace discrimination](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/endometriosis-sufferer-wins-landmark-tribunal-case-on-workplace-discrimination-mens26/): A former Accenture employee has won an appeal tribunal ruling after a judge said her endometriosis may amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010.
- [Time off for fertility treatment: A necessity, not a work perk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/international-womens-day-2026/time-off-for-fertility-treatment-a-necessity-not-a-work-perk-fert26/): In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2026, women’s health leaders, experts and insiders explore the critical challenges shaping the future of women’s health
- [Only 18% of UK workplaces have a menopause policy, survey finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/only-18-of-uk-workplaces-have-a-menopause-policy-survey-finds-ftcomp26/): Only 18 per cent of UK workplaces have a menopause policy, while half of 1,000 women surveyed said they feel supported during menopause at work.
- [Menopause workplace toolkit launched to help UK employers support staff](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-workplace-toolkit-launched-to-help-uk-employers-support-staff-mnp26/): A new free menopause toolkit launched today to help UK employers respond better to menopause at work, improve wellbeing and retain experienced staff.
- [Quarter of women miss work due to menstual symptoms, survey finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/quarter-of-women-miss-work-due-to-menstual-symptoms-survey-finds/): Nearly a quarter of women often miss work because of menstrual symptoms, according to a survey examining hormonal health among women in full-time work in Ireland.
- [High street bakery chain Gail's reveals menopause plan](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/high-street-bakery-chain-gails-reveals-menopause-plan/): Gail’s has unveiled a menopause action plan offering new workplace support to thousands of staff ahead of legal reforms due in 2027.
- [The heart of the matter: How CordiFio is creating change](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/the-heart-of-the-matter-how-cordifio-is-creating-change/): Heart health for women can be a difficult diagnosis to make. FemTech World meets Petronela Sandulache founder of CorDiFio
- [Global partnership to improve diagnostic accuracy of breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/global-partnership-to-improve-diagnostic-accuracy-of-breast-cancer/): A new partnership aims to advance AI-enabled digital pathology for end-to-end breast tumour profiling
- [Breast cancer diagnostics AI startup raises US$2M in pre-series A funding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/breast-cancer-diagnostics-ai-startup-raises-us2m-in-pre-series-a-funding/): Singaporean startup FathomX raised US$2M funding to develop its AI model for mammograms, with the aim of improving prevention.
- [AI to check breast cancer scans in groundbreaking NHS trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-to-check-breast-cancer-scans-in-groundbreaking-nhs-trial/): NHS patients in England will be part of a new groundbreaking trial using AI to support breast screening and free up clinical time.
- [How this New York start-up is redefining perimenopause](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/nnabi/): More than one billion women around the world will have experienced perimenopause and be post-menopausal by 2025
- [How to combat CEO and managerial burnout](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/how-to-combat-ceo-and-managerial-burnout-vict24/): By Victoria Roberts - Victoria Robert Marketing
- [Empowering wellbeing: Simple steps to improve your pelvic health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/empowering-wellbeing-simple-steps-to-improve-your-pelvic-health-eli24/): By Gloria Kolb, co-founder & CEO – Elitone
- [Beyond the Hug: The Psychological Benefits of Weighted Blankets and Huggable Pillows for Females](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/beyond-the-hug-the-psychological-benefits-of-weighted-blankets-and-huggable-pillows-for-females/): We live in a paradoxical age in which we’ve never had better life conditions, yet women have never been more mentally and emotionally stressed.
- [Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Leveraging Technology for Effective Weight Loss](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/digital-transformation-in-healthcare-leveraging-technology-for-effective-weight-loss/): All industries are being transformed by developing technology. These changes are creating a more personalized and convenient approach to healthcare, particularly in the realm of weight loss.
- [Malnutrition crisis: Britain’s hidden modern diet epidemic](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/malnutrition-crisis-britains-hidden-modern-diet-epidemic-nourished24/): New research reveals a decline in diet and nutrition of Brits with over half admitting they have noticed a shift in the past decade
- [Blood test predicts 30-year risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular death in women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/blood-test-predicts-risk-heart-attack-stroke-cardiovascular-death-women/): A new study has found that a blood test measuring three independent biological markers can better predict risk of major cardiovascular events over the next three decades than measuring only one.
- [False-positive mammogram results discourage women from future screenings](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/false-positive-mammograms-discourage-women-future-screenings/): A new study has has found that women who received a false-positive mammogram result that required additional imaging or biopsy were less likely to return for that follow-up screening.
- [AI-enabled stethoscope can help diagnose under-detected pregnancy-related heart failure](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/ai-enabled-stethoscope-diagnose-pregnancy-related-heart-failure/): New research has shown that an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled digital stethoscope helped doctors identify twice as many cases of heart failure compared to a control group that received usual obstetric care and screening.
- [Ketamine clinics vary widely in pregnancy-related safeguards](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/ketamine-clinics-vary-widely-in-pregnancy-related-safeguards/): A new study suggests that prescribers at ketamine clinics aren’t paying enough attention to the risk of harm from ketamine to an foetus, and should do more to make sure that patients receiving ketamine aren’t pregnant and are aware of the need to use contraception while undergoing a course of treatment over multiple months.
- [First patient receives cannabis medicine as breast cancer therapy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/first-patient-receives-cannabis-medicine-as-breast-cancer-therapy/): The first patient has received BRC-001, an experimental supportive care therapy for breast cancer patients.
- [UK’s first menopause education and support network to trial two new courses](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/uks-first-menopause-education-and-support-network-to-trial-two-new-courses/): Details of two new courses to help individuals before and during the menopause have been published as part of the launch of the UK’s first menopause education and support programme, created by UCL researchers.
- [Research reveals major gaps and new solutions in menopause care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/research-reveals-major-gaps-and-new-solutions-in-menopause-care/): Early data from new surveys explores menopause care and knowledge, symptom management, medical care engagement, and health disparities among Americans.
- [Breast and ovarian cancer newly linked to thousands of gene variants](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/breast-and-ovarian-cancer-newly-linked-to-thousands-of-gene-variants/): Scientists have pinpointed thousands of genetic changes in a gene that may increase a person’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, paving the way for better risk assessment and more personalised care. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators focused on the ‘cancer protection’ gene RAD51C, finding over 3,000 harmful genetic changes
- [Innovative intravaginal ring aims to transform HIV prevention efforts](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/innovative-intravaginal-ring-aims-to-transform-hiv-prevention-efforts/): Oak Crest Institute of Science has launched an intravaginal ring that aims to transform HIV prevention efforts.
- [Device could bring relief to millions suffering from pelvic floor disorders](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/device-could-bring-relief-to-millions-suffering-from-pelvic-floor-disorders/): An innovative pelvic floor device has been developed by University of Porto, Portugal researchers that could provide relief for millions of women suffering from pelvic floor disorders.
- [Online tool supports decisions about breast reconstruction after mastectomy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/online-tool-supports-decisions-about-breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy/): For women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy, an online decision aid can help in making informed decisions regarding immediate breast reconstruction (IBR).
- [New study shows a link between caregiver and infant cognition](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/new-study-shows-a-link-between-caregiver-and-infant-cognition/): New research using experimental and brain imaging tools has shown that there is an association between caregiver and child cognition.
- [Oestrogens play a hidden role in cancers, inhibiting a key immune cell](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/estrogens-play-a-hidden-role-in-cancers-inhibiting-a-key-immune-cell/): Oestrogens are known to drive tumour growth in breast cancer cells that carry its receptors, but a new study by Duke Cancer Institute researchers unexpectedly finds that oestrogens play a role in fuelling the growth of breast cancers without the receptors, as well as numerous other cancers.
- [Ultrasound test could detect 96% of women with ovarian cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/ultrasound-test-could-detect-96-of-women-with-ovarian-cancer/): An ultrasound test that detected 96 per cent of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women should replace current standard of care test in the UK according to a new study.
- [Lower HPV vaccination coverage among girls with mental health conditions](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/lower-hpv-vaccination-coverage-among-girls-with-mental-health-conditions/): Girls with mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely than their peers to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine that protects against future cervical cancer.
- [Half of women missing recommended mammograms - US data](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/half-of-women-missing-recommended-mammograms-us-data/): Concerning AI-generated data showing the low attendance of women at mammograms has been published in the US.
- [$1.9M grant will help protect newborns from necrotizing enterocolitis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/1-9m-grant-will-help-protect-newborns-from-necrotizing-enterocolitis/): A University of Arizona College of Nursing-led research team will use a $1.9 million Department of Health and Human Services grant to lead a nationwide effort to keep babies safe from the deadly threat of necrotizing enterocolitis, known as NEC.
- [Study links obesity to elevated hypertension risk among young middle eastern women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/study-links-obesity-to-elevated-hypertension-risk-among-young-middle-eastern-women/): Overweight and obese women have a higher risk of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors than women with a standard BMI, according to an analysis of the ANCORS-YW STUDY. The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions that address socioeconomic determinants of health to reduce the cardiovascular risk burden in young Middle Eastern women. The
- [Common fatty acid may help restore healthy vaginal bacteria after infection](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/common-fatty-acid-may-help-restore-healthy-vaginal-bacteria-after-infection/): More than half of women globally experience bacterial vaginosis (BV) — an imbalance of naturally occurring microbes in the female genital tract — at least once in their life.
- [The placenta's hidden role in mental health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/the-placentas-hidden-role-in-mental-health/): A groundbreaking finding challenges conventional understanding of stress responses during pregnancy.
- [Increasing social supports for new mothers with opioid use disorder](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/increasing-social-supports-for-new-mothers-with-opioid-use-disorder/): Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a growing public health problem among pregnant and parenting people in the U.S. Between 1999 and 2014, the number of pregnant women with OUD increased by more than four times. This trend also coincides with a rise in pregnancy-associated maternal overdose mortality.
- [Lindus Health introduces CRO for clinical trials in women's health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/lindus-health-introduces-cro-for-clinical-trials-in-womens-health/): Lindus Health has launched its "All-in-One Women's Health CRO" offering of contract research organisation (CRO) and technology solutions bespoke to running clinical trials for women's health products.
- [Driving women's health innovation in Bhutan](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/driving-womens-health-innovation-in-bhutan/): FemTech Association Asia, the region’s first and largest specialist advisory and industry network with a core focus on improving women's health through technology solutions, has announced its expansion into Bhutan.
- [Persperity Health raises £1 million for sweat-sensing technology](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/persperity-health-raises-1-million-for-sweat-sensing-technology/): Persperity Health, a new company spun out of The California Institute of Technology, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development of its sweat-sensing technology that provides real-time, non-invasive hormonal insights.
- [Researchers identify potential genes linking depression to menstrual pain](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/researchers-identify-potential-genes-linking-depression-to-menstrual-pain/): Women are twice as likely as men to suffer from depression and often experience more severe physical symptoms. This gender difference is particularly evident during reproductive years and dramatically impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide. However, although links between mental health and reproductive health have been found, the associations have remained underexplored.
- [New mammography system designed to enhance screening unveiled](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/new-mammography-system-designed-to-enhance-the-screening-experience-unveiled/): A new mammography system has been unveiled which has been designed to provide mammography technologists with a suite of tools that balance the demands of diagnostic accuracy and fast-paced workflows to facilitate more patient-centred breast care.
- [Women pay for AI to boost mammogram findings](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/women-pay-for-ai-to-boost-mammogram-findings/): More than a third of women across 10 health care practices chose to enrol in a self-pay, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced breast cancer screening programme, and the women who enrolled were 21 per cent more likely to have cancer detected, according to new research.
- [World-first at-home test delivers more accurate gestational diabetes diagnoses](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/world-first-at-home-test-delivers-more-accurate-gestational-diabetes-diagnoses/): Standard NHS procedures for processing gestational diabetes blood sugar tests lead to more than 50 per cent of cases being missed, shows research.
- [Breast cancer screening catches more than 60,000 cases, but uptake declining](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/breast-cancer-screening-catches-more-than-60000-cases-but-uptake-declining/): New insights have revealed that screenings for breast cancer in the UK have caught more than 60,000 cases, however, participation in cancer screening is struggling to return to pre-Covid levels.
- [Surges in oestrogen promote binge drinking in females, shows study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/surges-in-oestrogen-promote-binge-drinking-in-females-shows-study/): The hormone oestrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to “pregame” – consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it’s offered, according to a new preclinical study.
- [US funding boost to lower barriers to sexual and reproductive care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/us-funding-boost-to-lower-barriers-to-sexual-and-reproductive-care/): Women's digital health company Twentyeight Health has secures US$10m funding that will be use to help lower barriers to sexual and reproductive care in the US.
- [Superwomen Report: Femtech's promise for health equity and longevity](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/superwomen-report-femtechs-promise-for-health-equity-and-longevity/): A new report has explored the future of female-centric healthcare and how innovation is redefining women's health and longevity.
- [Unlocking the wellness code: The role of executive functioning in health and success](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/unlocking-the-wellness-code-the-role-of-executive-functioning-in-health-and-success-wic24/): Executive functioning is the unsung hero of wellness. It governs our ability to plan, organise, focus, and adapt to challenges—skills critical for balancing the demands of modern life
- [Females have a 31% higher risk of developing Long Covid](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/females-have-a-31-higher-risk-of-developing-long-covid/): Females have a 31 per cent higher associated risk of developing Long Covid, with women aged 40 to 55 years having the highest propensity, according to a new study.
- [Evidence shows link between endometriosis and physical traumatic experiences](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/evidence-shows-link-between-endometriosis-and-physical-traumatic-experiences/): An international study has found new evidence linking traumatic experiences and stressful events with endometriosis - revealing that the condition appears to be closely linked to trauma involving contact, such as in physical abuse or sexual assault.
- [Why scleroderma affects mostly women and how to treat it](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/why-scleroderma-affects-mostly-women-and-how-to-treat-it/): Two new studies have uncovered key biological mechanisms driving systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma – a rare and often devastating autoimmune disease that causes fibrosis (tissue hardening) and inflammation.
- [Long-term daily pill to treat endometriosis now available on NHS](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/long-term-daily-pill-to-treat-endometriosis-now-available-on-nhs-res25/): For the first time, a long-term, daily pill for the treatment of endometriosis will now be available on the NHS.
- [Research reveals why women experience worse side effects from weight loss drugs](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/research-reveals-why-women-experience-worse-side-effects-from-weight-loss-drugs-ftc25/): A new report has uncovered significant biological differences between men and women in their response to popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Zepbound, according to a recent study.
- [AI-powered mammograms: a new window into heart health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/ai-powered-mammograms-a-new-window-into-heart-health-aift25/): Mammograms used in combination with AI may reveal much more than cancer, but can also be used to assess the amount of calcium build up in the arteries within breast tissue - an indicator of cardiovascular health, a new study shows.
- [Debunked: women do not get better muscles by timing workouts with menstrual cycle](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/debunked-women-do-not-get-better-muscles-by-timing-workouts-with-menstrual-cycle-mns25/): New research is debunking the internet belief that women timing resistance training to specific phases of their menstrual cycle boosts the body’s ability to build muscle and strength.
- [Women have a far higher risk of dementia – and urgent action is needed](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/women-have-a-far-higher-risk-of-dementia-and-urgent-action-is-needed-planp25/): Recently published research has turned an overdue spotlight on the disproportionate burden of dementia borne by women. It is encouraging to see this research progressing, and inspiring to see it stimulating public awareness and discussion of a disparity that has too long been overlooked: women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
- [Breakthrough AI solution to advance early detection in women's health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/breakthrough-ai-solution-to-advance-early-detection-in-womens-health-aift25/): Covera Health has announced the launch of Protect Her - an AI-powered solution designed to enhance early detection of critical health conditions predominantly impacting women ages 40 and up.
- [Study suggests a new way to curb social media’s body image toll](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/study-suggests-a-new-way-to-curb-social-medias-body-image-toll-mhealth25/): Reflecting on how fitness posts on social media make them feel may help young women reduce the harmful tendency to compare themselves to idealised influencers and content online
- [FDA de novo authorisation for first-ever OTC PCR test for women's sexual health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/fda-de-novo-authorisation-for-first-ever-otc-pcr-test-for-womens-sexual-health-ob25/): Diagnostics company Visby Medical has been granted De Novo authorisation for the Visby Medical Women's Sexual Health Test by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Over the Counter (OTC) use.
- [Femtech Canada and Sun Life form strategic partnership for women’s health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/femtech-canada-and-sun-life-form-strategic-partnership-for-womens-health-planp25/): Femtech Canada, operated by Innovation Factory, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sun Life to support the development of commercialisation programming designed to drive the creation of new solutions, fuel economic growth through job creation and investment, and position Canada as a global leader in the rapidly growing femtech market.
- [#empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2025: A Global Celebration of Women in AI, Technology, and Economic Leadership](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/empowheraccess-global-prestige-awards-2025-a-global-celebration-of-women-in-ai-technology-and-economic-leadership-wic24/): The highly anticipated #empowHERaccess Global Prestige Awards 2025 returns for its fifth year, honoring global leaders who are shaping the AI-powered economy while driving corporate ESG and UN SDG goals. Hosted in both the U.S. and India, this industry recognition platform builds upon the success of the 2024 campaign, which reached 4.5 million impressions.
- [MedTech Companies Paxman and Dignitana Announce Merger](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/medtech-companies-paxman-and-dignitana-announce-merger-jp25/): Paxman’s recent public offer to acquire its competitor Dignitana has been accepted, signifying a historical milestone for the two companies and heralding the start of a brand-new chapter of working together to advance side effect management for cancer patients around the world.
- [International consortium launches US$1m AI grant to tackle ovarian cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/international-consortium-launches-us1m-ai-grant-to-tackle-ovarian-cancer-onc25/): An international group of ovarian cancer research charities has launched a new AI-focused grant aimed at accelerating progress in one of the most underfunded and least survivable cancers affecting women worldwide.
- [First at-home cervical cancer screening device receives US regulatory approval](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/first-at-home-cervical-cancer-screening-device-receives-us-regulatory-approval-onc25/): US regulators have approved the first at-home vaginal self-collection device for cervical cancer screening, offering women an alternative to in-clinic exams.
- [Scientists develop mini-ovaries that could advance infertility research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/scientists-develop-mini-ovaries-that-could-advance-infertility-research-fert25/): Scientists have successfully created laboratory-grown human ovary models from stem cells, marking a potential breakthrough in infertility and reproductive disorder research.
- [Researchers share tool to improve newborn genetic screening](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/researchers-share-tool-to-improve-newborn-genetic-screening-mat25/): More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot programme to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care.
- [Mediplus announces release of new sizes of POPY product range](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mediplus-has-announced-the-release-of-new-sizes-of-the-popy-pelvic-organ-prolapse-pessary-product-range-jp25/): The company is introducing five additional sizes to complement its existing products, offering a more precise fit and enhanced treatment options for women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse.
- [New approach to treating aggressive breast cancers shows significant improvement in survival](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/new-approach-to-treating-aggressive-breast-cancers-shows-significant-improvement-in-survival-onc25/): A new treatment approach significantly improves survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers, according to Cambridge researchers.
- [Tech exec launches programme to address women's leadership gap in technology sector](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/tech-exec-launches-programme-to-address-womens-leadership-gap-in-technology-sector-ftc25/): A new 12-week executive programme aimed at tackling burnout and stalled career growth among senior women in technology will launch next month, amid ongoing concerns about gender representation in the industry.
- [Additional imaging techniques detect early stage cancers missed by mammograms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/additional-imaging-techniques-detect-early-stage-cancers-missed-by-mammograms-onc25/): Additional imaging techniques detect early stage cancers missed by mammograms in women with dense breasts, a new trial has found.
- [Global warming could be linked to increased risk of breast, ovarian and cervical cancers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/wellness/global-warming-could-be-linked-to-increased-risk-of-breast-ovarian-and-cervical-cancers-onc25/): Scientists have found that global warming in the Middle East and North Africa is making breast, ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancer more common and more deadly.
- [How finding the right partner can move a solution forward to be accessible](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/entrepreneur-news/how-finding-the-right-partner-can-move-a-solution-forward-to-be-accessible-eli24/): By Gloria Kolb, Co-Founder & CEO – Elitone
- [At-home cervical cancer screening device demonstrates comparable performance to clinic-based testing in major US trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/at-home-cervical-cancer-screening-device-demonstrates-comparable-performance-to-clinic-based-testing-in-major-us-trial-onc25/): A self-collection device for cervical cancer screening has shown equivalent effectiveness to traditional clinic-based testing, according to new research that could help address screening gaps affecting women's health outcomes.
- [Eating mango daily may support postmenopausal heart and metabolic health, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/eating-mango-daily-may-support-postmenopausal-heart-and-metabolic-health-study-finds-mnp25/): A new study has found that eating about two servings of mangos daily for two weeks significantly reduced several short-term blood pressure measures as well as fasting total and LDL cholesterol in healthy postmenopausal women.
- [Half of UK women have never seen a doctor about menopause, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/half-of-uk-women-have-never-seen-a-doctor-about-menopause-study-finds-mnp25/): Women across the UK are routinely delaying treatment for perimenopause and menopause symptoms - often due to a lack of knowledge, poor health literacy, and uncertainty about where to seek help, new research has revealed.
- [Children of severely obese mothers face higher risk of hospital admission for infections - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/children-of-severely-obese-mothers-face-higher-risk-of-hospital-admission-for-infections-mat25/): Children born to mothers with severe obesity are up to 53 per cent more likely to be hospitalised with infections during childhood, a large UK study has found.
- [Women who drink coffee in midlife more likely to age healthily - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/women-who-drink-caffeinated-coffee-in-midlife-more-likely-to-age-healthily-30-year-study-finds-res25/): Women who regularly drank caffeinated coffee in midlife were more likely to age in good physical and mental health, according to a major study that tracked nearly 50,000 participants over three decades.
- [UK drugs regulator warns women on weight loss jabs must use contraception amid 'Ozempic baby boom'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/uk-drugs-regulator-warns-women-on-weight-loss-jabs-must-use-contraception-amid-ozempic-baby-boom-fert25/): Women using weight loss injections have been advised to use reliable contraception after the UK’s medicines regulator received 40 reports of pregnancies—some of them unexpected, despite birth control.
- [Menopause drug may reduce breast cancer growth in postmenopausal women, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-drug-may-reduce-breast-cancer-growth-in-postmenopausal-women-study-finds-onc25/): A menopause drug commonly used to relieve symptoms such as hot flushes may also help slow the growth of breast cancer cells in postmenopausal women, according to new clinical trial results.
- [Women, ethnic minorities and people from deprived areas less likely to receive life-saving heart valve treatment - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-ethnic-minorities-and-people-from-deprived-areas-less-likely-to-receive-life-saving-heart-valve-treatment-major-study-reveals-res25/): Women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds and those living in the most deprived communities are less likely to receive treatment after a diagnosis of aortic stenosis—a potentially fatal heart valve disease—according to a major study presented this week.
- [AI-powered tool boosts skin cancer detection accuracy by 11 per cent, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-powered-tool-boosts-skin-cancer-detection-accuracy-by-11-per-cent-in-doctors-study-finds-aift25/): A new artificial intelligence tool has improved doctors’ ability to detect skin cancer by 11 per cent, according to research from an international team led by Monash University.
- [Nourished joins forces with Holland & Barrett for exclusive new product launches](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/nourished-joins-forces-with-holland-barrett-for-exclusive-new-product-launches-nourished/): West Midlands nutrition company, Nourished, has launched five products created in a new national partnership with Holland & Barrett.
- [Domestic violence survivors face long-term brain injury and mental health risks, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/domestic-violence-survivors-face-long-term-brain-injury-and-mental-health-risks-study-suggests-mhealth25/): Survivors of domestic violence face a higher risk of brain injury and long-term mental health conditions that can persist for decades after the abuse has ended.
- [Cervical screening interval for women under 50 in England to change from three to five years](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/cervical-screening-interval-for-women-under-50-in-england-to-change-from-three-to-five-years-onc25/): Women aged 25 to 49 in England will be invited for cervical screening every five years instead of three, if they test negative for human papillomavirus (HPV), under new changes beginning 1 July.
- [Call for NHS-backed period tracking app to protect women’s data from commercial misuse](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/call-for-nhs-backed-period-tracking-app-to-protect-womens-data-from-commercial-misuse-mns25/): Public health bodies should create official period tracking apps to compete with commercial versions, experts say, amid rising concerns over how private companies collect and sell women’s sensitive health data.
- [Childhood trauma linked to higher risk of endometriosis, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/childhood-trauma-linked-to-higher-risk-of-endometriosis-study-finds-ob25/): Women who experience trauma or hardship in childhood may have up to twice the risk of developing endometriosis later in life, new research has found.
- [Seek vitality, not just happiness: The new currency of a meaningful life](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/seek-vitality-not-just-happiness-the-new-currency-of-a-meaningful-life-wic24/): By Chaitra Vedullapalli
- [Doctors report first pregnancy using AI system to detect sperm in men previously considered infertile](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/doctors-report-first-pregnancy-using-ai-system-to-detect-sperm-in-men-previously-considered-infertile-aift25/): A couple who had been trying to conceive for 19 years have become the first to achieve pregnancy using an artificial intelligence system designed to detect sperm in men with azoospermia – a condition where no sperm are visible in semen.
- [Welsh GPs report 43% rise in endometriosis knowledge after completing new training](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/welsh-gps-report-43-per-cent-rise-in-endometriosis-knowledge-after-completing-new-training-aimed-at-improving-early-diagnosis-ob25/): A new training programme in Wales is helping GPs to recognise the symptoms of endometriosis earlier, the Welsh Government says.
- [Workplace exercise trial aims to aid breast cancer recovery](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/workplace-exercise-trial-aims-to-aid-breast-cancer-recovery-onc25/): A new trial will test whether workplace-based exercise can ease the transition back to work for women recovering from breast cancer treatment.
- [Fertility-linked chemical found in nearly all UK rivers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/fertility-linked-chemical-found-in-nearly-all-uk-rivers-fert25/): A chemical linked to fertility problems has been found in 31 of 32 major rivers tested across the UK, raising concern over widespread environmental exposure.
- [Police officer honoured for menopause policy campaign](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/police-officer-honoured-for-menopause-policy-campaign-mnp25/): A Cumbria Police inspector has received an award for her decade-long effort to bring menopause workplace policies into force.
- [Pregnancy blood pressure linked to childhood seizure risk, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/pregnancy-blood-pressure-linked-to-childhood-seizure-risk-mat25/): High blood pressure during pregnancy may raise the risk of seizures in children, according to new research.
- [Call for mental health checks for new fathers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/call-for-mental-health-checks-for-new-fathers-mhealth25/): Routine mental health screening for new fathers is needed to protect child development, experts have warned, citing research linking paternal depression to poorer outcomes in children.
- [Menopause moves mainstream: How wearables are finally tuning in to the midlife shift](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/menopause-moves-mainstream-how-wearables-are-finally-tuning-in-to-the-midlife-shift-rg25/): As the conversation around menopause continues to gain long-overdue visibility, FemTech is playing a pivotal role in redefining how this life stage is experienced, tracked, and managed.
- [Wider support boosts addiction treatment rates for women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/wider-support-boosts-addiction-treatment-rates-for-women-res25/): Women with drug addiction are more likely to access treatment when enrolled in Medicaid alongside other government support programmes, new research suggests.
- [Genetic test uncovers risk of inherited breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/new-test-clarifies-inherited-breast-cancer-risk-onc25/): A new gene-editing method can now determine whether certain genetic mutations raise a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
- [Wildfire smoke linked to smaller babies in exposed areas](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/wildfire-smoke-linked-to-smaller-babies-in-exposed-areas-aift25/): Exposure to wildfire smoke and extreme heat before or during pregnancy may increase the risk of babies being born smaller than expected, particularly in climate-vulnerable neighbourhoods, new research suggests.
- [WHO issues first pregnancy guideline for sickle cell disease](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/who-issues-first-pregnancy-guideline-for-sickle-cell-disease-mat25/): The WHO has released its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, aiming to reduce health risks that can be life-threatening for women and babies.
- [Why investing in women’s health innovation is a smart bet](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/why-investing-in-womens-health-innovation-is-a-smart-bet-som25/): By David Buller, Managing Partner at KELES
- [UK to begin DNA testing for all newborns](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/uk-to-begin-dna-testing-for-all-newborns-mat25/): Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year NHS plan announced by the health secretary.
- [Vaping reduces toxic chemical exposure in pregnancy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/vaping-reduces-toxic-chemical-exposure-in-pregnancy-res25/): Pregnant women who vape are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals than those who smoke, new research led by scientists at City St George’s, University of London has found.
- [Gut bacteria linked to heart damage from chemotherapy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/gut-bacteria-linked-to-heart-damage-from-chemotherapy-onc25/): A healthy gut microbiome before chemotherapy may help protect breast cancer patients from heart damage caused by treatment, new research suggests.
- [Health secretary orders urgent maternity care review](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/health-secretary-orders-urgent-maternity-care-review-ob25/): Wes Streeting has launched a national investigation into England’s worst-performing maternity units after a series of scandals involving baby deaths and maternal harm.
- [Crisis pregnancy centres warned off ectopic scans](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/crisis-pregnancy-centres-warned-off-ectopic-scans-planp25/): A lawsuit settlement in Massachusetts over alleged medical harm at a crisis pregnancy centre is prompting new legal guidance for faith-based clinics across the US.
- [WTA to protect rankings during fertility treatment](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/wta-to-protect-rankings-during-fertility-treatment-fert25/): The Women's Tennis Association will safeguard player rankings for those undergoing fertility procedures such as egg freezing and IVF, in what players have called a "safe space" for family planning.
- [Interview: predicting pregnancy complications before they happen](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/interview-predicting-pregnancy-complications-before-they-happen-mat25/): Winner of the Femtech World Maternal Health Innovation of the Year Award 2025, Mirvie, is harnessing the power of RNA to reveal the underlying biology of pregnancy health - spotting conditions like preeclampsia and severe growth restriction before they happen. Mirvie CEO and co-founder Maneesh Jain speaks to Femtech World about the company's mission to improve maternal health through RNA-based diagnostics.
- [Autoimmune diseases linked to higher mental health risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/autoimmune-diseases-linked-to-higher-mental-health-risk-mhealth25/): People with autoimmune diseases face nearly double the risk of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, with women significantly more affected than men, large-scale UK data shows.
- [Juniper Genomics has announced its public launch alongside a $4.6 million seed round led by Company Ventures.](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/juniper-genomics-has-announced-its-public-launch-alongside-a-4-6-million-seed-round-led-by-company-ventures-ftc25/): Founded by experts in genomics, reproductive medicine, and bioethics, Juniper is on a mission to help patients shorten their IVF journey by offering more clarity and confidence on the first transfer.
- [Precision oncology is here — So why are so many breast cancer treatments still a gamble?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/precision-oncology-is-here-so-why-are-so-many-breast-cancer-treatments-still-a-gamble-oncogenomics/): When it comes to breast cancer treatment, one truth remains painfully clear: despite decades of progress we still cannot answer the question which treatment(s) a tumour will respond to.
- [Future Fertility unveils ROSE™, a new AI-based egg quality tool that aims to transform donor egg programs](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/future-fertility-unveils-ai-based-egg-quality-tool-futfer25/): As demand for egg donation grows around the world, Future Fertility is bringing transparency, predictability, and reliability to donor oocyte programs.
- [PCOS app targets insulin resistance in new approach](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/pcos-app-targets-insulin-resistance-in-new-approach-ob25/): An app focused on insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is launching this week, aiming to offer personalised tools for women managing the condition.
- [Gut bacteria link to PCOS fertility problems, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/gut-bacteria-link-to-pcos-fertility-problems-fert25/): Lower levels of a gut microbe may help explain why women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experience fertility issues.
- [Scrapping US$45 fee boosts 3D mammogram access](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/scrapping-us45-fee-boosts-3d-mammogram-access-onc25/): Removing a US$45 patient fee led to a significant rise in access to 3D mammography, with the greatest benefits seen among racial minorities and non-English speakers.
- [Uterine cancer cases to surge 53 per cent](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/uterine-cancer-cases-to-surge-53-per-cent-ob25/): Uterine cancer cases could rise by as much as 53 per cent by 2050, with diets high in junk food and obesity rates believed to be driving the increase.
- [Belfast startup launches AI period tracking tool](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/belfast-startup-launches-ai-period-tracking-tool-mns25/): A Belfast-based femtech company has launched what it claims is the world’s first AI-powered menstrual tracking system that provides clinical-grade insights into period volume, clotting and cycle trends.
- [Round up: US$11m to accelerate breakthroughs in breast cancer research, world’s first whole-genome and transcriptome test, and more](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/round-up-us11m-to-accelerate-breakthroughs-in-breast-cancer-research-worlds-first-whole-genome-and-transcriptome-test-and-more/): Femtech World explores the latest developments in business in the world of women’s health.
- [Mumbai’s Luma Fertility raises US$4m seed round](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/mumbais-luma-fertility-raises-us4m-seed-round-ftc25/): A Mumbai-based fertility health-tech startup has raised US$4m in seed funding to expand its services across the city and into other parts of India.
- [What is NIPT and why are more women choosing it?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/what-is-nipt-and-why-are-more-women-choosing-it-usl25/): Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) is becoming a common part of antenatal care across the UK.
- [Endometriosis infertility linked to higher pregnancy rates](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/endometriosis-infertility-linked-to-higher-pregnancy-rates-ob25/): Women with infertility linked to endometriosis are four times more likely to become pregnant than those with infertility from other causes, a 30-year study has found.
- [Pandemic disrupted women’s health more than men’s, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/pandemic-disrupted-womens-health-more-than-mens-mhealth25/): Women experienced greater declines in mental and physical health than men during the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has found.
- [Weight-associated breast cancer risk higher in women with cardiovascular disease - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/weight-associated-breast-cancer-risk-higher-in-women-with-cardiovascular-disease-study-onc25/): Excess weight is linked to a significantly higher risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who develop heart disease, new research suggests.
- [Lab-grown human eggs and sperm 'about seven years away'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/lab-grown-human-eggs-and-sperm-still-years-away-fert25/): Scientists say lab-grown human sex cells could be just years from reality, with major implications for fertility and reproduction.
- [Simplifying complex women’s health issues with AI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/simplifying-complex-womens-health-issues-with-ai-som25/): By Laurent van Lerberghe, managing partner at KELES
- [Interview: The race to close the gap on late-stage breast cancer diagnoses](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/interview-the-race-to-close-the-gap-on-late-stage-breast-cancer-diagnoses-onc25/): New research suggests that one in three eligible women in the US skip recommended mammograms - leading to late-stage breast cancer diagnosis, doubling treatment costs and increasing risk. Dr. Rani Aravamudhan, senior medical director at Nomi Health, speaks to Femtech World about addressing the problem, by helping employers and healthcare providers to reach women eligible for mammograms.
- [PMS linked to increased risk of heart disease](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/pms-linked-to-increased-risk-of-heart-disease-ftc25/): Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms may face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, new research suggests.
- [Interview: New horizons in endometriosis diagnosis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/interview-new-horizons-in-endometriosis-diagnosis-mns25/): Winner of the Femtech World Menstrual Health Innovation Award 2025, Serac Healthcare, is aiming to revolutionise endometriosis diagnosis via a non-invasive diagnostic molecular imaging agent. Serac Healthcare chairman, David Hail, speaks to FemTech World about the company’s mission to improve diagnostic timelines for the condition and empower women’s health.
- [Design-led platform technologies tackling fertility and early childhood health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/design-led-platform-technologies-tackling-fertility-and-early-childhood-health-som25/): By Laurent VAN LERBERGHE, Founder and Managing Partner, KELES
- [Research roundup: Overcoming EGFR-targeted therapy resistance in breast cancer, and more](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/research-roundup-overcoming-egfr-targeted-therapy-resistance-in-breast-cancer-and-more/): Femtech World explores the latest developments in women’s health research - from overcoming EGFR-targeted therapy resistance in breast cancer to understanding obesity’s role in triple-negative breast cancer, and more.
- [Free to Feed launches AI-powered allergy ally with Ema](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/free-to-feed-launches-ai-powered-allergy-ally-with-ema-sma25/): By Morgan Rose, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC | Chief Science Officer, Ema
- [UK first to approve non-hormonal menopause drug](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/uk-first-to-approve-non-hormonal-menopause-drug-mnp25/): The UK has become the first country in the world to approve elinzanetant, a non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe hot flushes linked to menopause.
- [Call for urgent global action on women’s health research](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/call-for-urgent-global-action-on-womens-health-research-htai25/): Women’s health is being neglected by researchers, prompting calls for urgent action to address major gaps in care across both high- and low-income countries.
- [Study highlights benefits of extra scan for pregnant women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/study-highlights-benefits-of-extra-scan-for-pregnant-women-ob25/): An extra ultrasound scan for pregnant women who think their baby’s movements have reduced results in fewer complications in labour, according to an international study by experts in the Netherlands and Manchester.
- [Mounjaro shows potential to slow breast cancer growth](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/mounjaro-shows-potential-to-slow-breast-cancer-growth-onc25/): Mounjaro may significantly reduce breast cancer tumour growth in obese patients, according to early-stage research in mice.
- [Language barriers in female healthcare are causing safeguarding concerns](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/language-barriers-in-female-healthcare-are-causing-safeguarding-concerns-ftc25/): Language barriers are putting both patients and healthcare professionals at risk, with two-thirds (65%) of healthcare workers in female care admitting they are worried about safeguarding when it comes to language barriers – with 37% believing that non-English speaking women receive a poorer standard of care.
- [Women’s health AI app begins clinical trials](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/womens-health-ai-app-begins-clinical-trials-in-australia-aift25/): Ovum has launched clinical trials at two Australian hospitals to test whether its AI assistant can improve participation in women’s preventative healthcare.
- [Targeted radiotherapy cuts breast cancer side effects](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/targeted-radiotherapy-cuts-breast-cancer-side-effects-res25/): Targeted radiotherapy is as effective as full-breast treatment for low-risk breast cancer but causes fewer side effects, a decade-long UK study has found.
- [Grandfather’s chemical exposure may affect puberty timing](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/grandfathers-chemical-exposure-may-affect-puberty-timing-mns25/): A grandfather’s contact with environmental chemicals could influence when his granddaughter starts her period, new research suggests.
- [UK maternal deaths rise as birth rates fall](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/uk-maternal-deaths-rise-as-birth-rates-fall-mat25/): Maternal deaths rose from 209 to 254 between 2015–17 and 2021–23, despite fewer births, new data from the House of Commons library has revealed.
- [MPs call for regulation of online fertility sector](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/mps-call-for-regulation-of-online-fertility-sector-fert25/): MPs have proposed regulating digital fertility services after Apricity’s collapse left patients in limbo at a critical point in their IVF treatment.
- [Poor neighbourhoods linked to memory decline in women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/poor-neighbourhoods-linked-to-memory-decline-in-women-planp25/): Women in high-poverty areas saw memory decline of 7 per cent per decade in midlife, with even sharper drops of 10 per cent among Black women.
- [Periods cause students to miss six weeks of study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/periods-cause-students-to-miss-six-weeks-of-study-mns25/): UK students lose around six weeks of academic time during their degrees due to menstrual health issues, with 70 per cent struggling to concentrate during assessments.
- [Psychiatrists challenge FDA panel on antidepressants in pregnancy](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/psychiatrists-challenge-fda-panel-on-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-res25/): Leading psychiatrists say a US panel promoted false claims about antidepressants in pregnancy, including that they are ineffective and linked to autism or birth defects.
- [Talkspace and Tia partner on women’s mental health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/talkspace-and-tia-partner-on-womens-mental-health-comp25/): Talkspace has partnered with women’s healthcare provider Tia to integrate mental health services into primary care across all stages of a woman’s life.
- [STIs in pregnancy triple risk of preterm birth](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/stis-in-pregnancy-triple-risk-of-preterm-birth-res25/): Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy are linked to higher risks of preterm birth, stillbirth and babies born smaller than expected, a large Australian study has found.
- [Parents share pregnancy loss data to improve care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/parents-share-pregnancy-loss-data-to-improve-care-aift25/): Parents who have experienced pregnancy loss are contributing data from apps and fitness trackers to help shape future support and improve maternal care services.
- [High PFAS levels found in period products](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/high-pfas-levels-found-in-period-products-mns25/): Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in some reusable menstrual underwear and pads, with one-third of tested items showing signs of intentional use.
- [MPs demand action over pregnancy drug cancer risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/mps-demand-action-over-pregnancy-drug-cancer-risk-mat25/): More than 30 MPs have urged the health secretary to act over DES, a pregnancy drug linked to cancer and fertility problems in children exposed in the womb.
- [Could the first instant at-home test transform how women track their hormones?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/could-the-first-instant-at-home-test-transform-how-women-track-their-hormones/): Eli Health is on a mission to transform female hormone testing with the first FDA-registered instant hormone monitoring system. Co-founder and CEO, Marina Pavlovic Rivas, speaks to Femtech World about making hormone testing more accessible.
- [Eight startups join brain health accelerator](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/eight-startups-join-brain-health-accelerator-aift25/): Eight tech startups have joined an accelerator programme developing tools to tackle women's cardiovascular and brain health conditions.
- [Femtech support programme launched in Canada](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/canada-launches-femtech-support-programme/): Canada has launched a new initiative to help femtech start-ups bring their innovations to market more quickly.
- [US clinicians launch menopause support website](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/free-us-menopause-website-launched-for-women-mnp25/): A new menopause website has been launched by US clinicians to help women make informed healthcare decisions during the menopause transition.
- [New endometriosis test gives result in 10 minutes](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/new-endometriosis-test-gives-result-in-10-minutes/): A new device could detect a key endometriosis biomarker in menstrual blood within 10 minutes, researchers have found.
- [Surrogates at greater risk of mental illness](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/surrogates-at-greater-risk-of-mental-illness-mhealth25/): Women acting as surrogates are more likely to develop mental illness during or after pregnancy than those carrying their own babies, new research suggests.
- [UK approves targeted drug for ovarian cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/uk-approves-targeted-drug-for-ovarian-cancer-onc25/): A new ovarian cancer drug has been approved in the UK for patients whose tumours no longer respond to platinum-based chemotherapy.
- [Pop star calls for awareness on endometriosis delay](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/pop-star-calls-for-awareness-on-endometriosis-delay-ob25/): Singer Ella Henderson says it took years of symptoms and repeated GP visits before she was finally diagnosed with endometriosis earlier this year.
- [Study finds 40% of perimenopausal women untreated](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/study-finds-40-of-perimenopausal-women-untreated/): Nearly 40 per cent of perimenopausal women in a new study had untreated and potentially debilitating vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats.
- [China unveils childcare subsidies in fertility push](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/china-unveils-childcare-subsidies-in-fertility-push-fert25/): China is introducing annual childcare subsidies of 3,600 yuan (US$500) per child under three, as it seeks to counter a continuing drop in birth rates.
- [Breast cancer warning issued as common symptom won't always appear](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/breast-cancer-warning-issued-as-common-symptom-wont-always-appear-planp25/): Lobular breast cancer affects 15 per cent of patients but rarely forms lumps, meaning symptoms are often missed or misdiagnosed until later stages.
- [Company sends menstrual cups to space to help female astronauts](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/company-sends-menstrual-cups-to-space-to-help-female-astronauts/): Reusable menstrual cups have been tested in outer space to assess their safety and effectiveness for managing menstrual health during long-term astronaut missions.
- [Report flags serious concerns over NHS trust's maternity care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/motherhood/report-flags-serious-concerns-over-nhs-trust-maternity-care-mat25/): An NHS England report has identified significant concerns about the safety and quality of maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
- [FDA delays decision on Bayer menopause drug](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/fda-delays-decision-on-bayer-menopause-drug/): The US Food and Drug Administration has delayed its decision on Bayer’s non-hormonal menopause treatment elinzanetant by up to three months.
- [MRI breast screening trial for hard-to-spot cancers](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/mri-breast-screening-trial-for-hard-to-spot-cancers/): A new MRI breast screening trial aims to find cancers missed by mammograms in women with average breast density.
- [Many obgyns suffer from burnout, survey suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/many-obgyns-suffer-from-burnout-survey-suggests-res25/): Burnout among obstetricians and gynaecologists has doubled since the pandemic, with 72 per cent now meeting diagnostic criteria, a national survey has found.
- [Trust awarded £250,000 government funding to launch pioneering endometriosis trial](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/trust-awarded-250000-government-funding-to-launch-pioneering-endometriosis-trial-aift25/): University Hospitals of North Midlands has secured £250k to trial a dye-based technique in endometriosis surgery aimed at reducing pain and surgical complications.
- [Menopausal difficulties increase in line with severity of ADHD symptoms, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-news/menopausal-difficulties-increase-in-line-with-severity-of-adhd-symptoms-study-finds-mnp25/): Women with more severe ADHD symptoms tend to experience worse menopausal complaints, new research has found.
- [UK extends 24hr breastfeeding support helpline](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/uk-extends-24hr-breastfeeding-support-helpline-mat25/): New mothers can now access breastfeeding support 24 hours a day after the government extended a national helpline.
- [IVF success more likely in summer months, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fertility-news/ivf-success-more-likely-in-summer-months-study-suggests-fert25/): Couples undergoing IVF may have up to double the pregnancy success rate in summer compared to colder months, new research suggests.
- [Innovators are using AI to bridge gaps in breast cancer care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/innovators-are-using-ai-to-bridge-gaps-in-breast-cancer-care/): AI is increasingly being leveraged to address challenges in breast cancer care, from a “second set of eyes” during screening to enabling more personalised treatments. Innovators say it can not only deliver better outcomes, but also make medicine more accurate and accessible.
- [US incineration of contraceptives denies 1.4m African women and girls lifesaving care, NGO says](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/us-incineration-of-contraceptives-denies-1-4m-african-women-and-girls-lifesaving-care-ngo-says-comp25/): The US has incinerated US$9.7m worth of contraceptives, a move expected to result in 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions across five African countries.
- [AI used by English councils downplays women’s health issues - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-used-by-english-councils-downplays-womens-health-issues-study-aift25/): Artificial intelligence used by more than half of England’s councils is downplaying women’s physical and mental health issues, raising gender bias concerns in care decisions.
- [Research roundup: AI models independently interpret mammograms, and more](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/research-roundup-ai-models-independently-interpret-mammograms-and-more/): Femtech World explores the latest research and science developments in the world of women’s health.
- [Abortion drug shows promise in reducing cancer risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/abortion-drug-shows-promise-in-reducing-cancer-risk-onc25/): Mifepristone, widely used in medical abortions, may also lower breast cancer risk in women more likely to develop the disease.
- [Scientists urge action on plastic additives linked to sperm decline](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/scientists-urge-action-on-plastic-additives-linked-to-sperm-decline-fert25/): Scientists warn that chemicals in plastics are driving falling sperm counts, as talks on a global pollution treaty collapsed over disputes about chemical regulation.
- [Heavy and painful periods linked to lower grades and attendance, study reveals](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/heavy-and-painful-periods-linked-to-lower-grades-and-attendance-study-reveals-mns25/): As more than 5 million students await their GCSE results, new research has found that heavy periods and menstrual pain in teenage girls are linked to lower grades and increased school absences.
- [Breaking barriers: How WUKA’s Tackle Anything campaign ss changing grassroot sports](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/breaking-barriers-how-wukas-tackle-anything-campaign-is-changing-grassroot-sports-wuka25/): At WUKA, we strongly believe that no girl should have to skip sports because of her period. Our Tackle Anything campaign isn’t about making headlines with national level sports partnerships, but rather supporting thousands of girls in grassroots sports.
- [Low omega fatty acid levels linked to Alzheimer’s in women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/low-omega-fatty-acid-levels-linked-to-alzheimers-in-women/): Women with Alzheimer's disease have omega fatty acid levels up to 20 per cent lower than healthy women, while men show no such pattern, new research shows.
- [Diamond sensor could be 'game changer' for cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diamond-sensor-could-be-game-changer-for-cancer/): Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed a new diamond-based sensor they say could be a “game changer” in detecting the spread of tumours.
- [MIT initiative will 'give women’s health the attention it deserves'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mit-initiative-will-give-womens-health-the-attention-it-deserves/): A new US$10m fund will back research into how the uterus affects immune function and why women face higher risks of chronic disease.
- [FDA fast-tracks ovarian cancer drug](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fda-fast-tracks-ovarian-cancer-drug/): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast track status to stenoparib, an ovarian cancer drug for patients who cannot tolerate platinum-based treatments.
- [Weight-loss jabs may worsen bone health in menopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/weight-loss-jabs-may-worsen-bone-health-in-menopausal-women/): Experts warn weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro could worsen bone health in menopausal women already at risk of osteoporosis.
- [Sara Davies to Open Women’s Health Week Europe 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/sara-davies-to-open-womens-health-week-europe-2025-sis25/): Sara Davies, acclaimed TV broadcaster and trailblazing entrepreneur, will be joining Women’s Health Week Europe as a guest speaker to open the main event at Women’s Health Week Europe this October.
- [Researchers call for targeted menopause support for autistic women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/researchers-call-for-targeted-menopause-support-for-autistic-women/): Autistic women face serious gaps in menopause support and healthcare, with many reporting poor treatment and a lack of tailored information, a new review shows.
- [Hydrogel offers hormone-free relief for menopause symptoms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hydrogel-offers-hormone-free-relief-for-menopause-symptoms/): A hydrogel applied to vaginal tissue could offer hormone-free relief for menopause symptoms, new research suggests.
- [Mammograms may benefit women well into their 80s, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mammograms-may-benefit-women-well-into-their-80s-study-finds/): Women in their 80s who had regular mammograms showed a 74 per cent lower risk of dying from breast cancer compared with those who did not undergo screening.
- [Editor’s comment: Is feeling safe the foundation for better health and wellbeing?](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/editors-comment-is-feeling-safe-the-foundation-for-better-health-and-wellbeing/): Most women know what it feels like to walk home alone at night. Maybe you call a friend, or discreetly slide your keys between your fingers, you probably share your location with a loved one just in case. But we also know how it feels to be cat-called while out running, or have inappropriate jokes made about us in the workplace.
- [Report warns breast cancer could cost UK economy £4.2bn by 2050](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/report-warns-breast-cancer-could-cost-uk-economy-4-2bn-by-2050/): The financial impact of breast cancer on the UK economy is projected to rise by nearly a third to £4.2bn within 25 years, new analysis warns.
- [Hormone therapy heart-safe for under 60s with menopause symptoms](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormone-therapy-heart-safe-for-under-60s-with-menopause-symptoms/): Hormone therapy is safe for treating bothersome menopause symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats in women aged 50–59, but should not be started after 70 due to cardiovascular risks, research shows.
- [Campaign calls for menopause support in cancer care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/campaign-calls-for-menopause-support-in-cancer-care/): Campaigners are urging menopause support to be included in cancer treatment plans after a survey found 90 per cent of patients were given no guidance.
- [Wrist cooling could help managing hot flash study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/wrist-cooling-could-help-managing-hot-flash-study-finds-cvh26/): A cooling wristband device was found to reduce severe hot flash episodes by 46 per cent in breast cancer patients, prostate cancer patients and postmenopausal women, new research has shown.
- [Creatine offers menopause benefits, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/creatine-offers-menopause-benefits-study-finds-mnp26/): Creatine supplements could help with brain fog and poor sleep in perimenopausal and menopausal women, according to new research.
- [One in three Europeans unfamiliar with cystitis and UTIs, survey finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/one-in-three-europeans-unfamiliar-with-cystitis-and-utis-survey-finds-fert26/): One in three Europeans cannot identify cystitis as a bladder infection, with some mistaking it for conditions such as skin problems or food allergies.
- [Missing first screening appt raises breast cancer death risk - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/missing-first-screening-appt-raises-breast-cancer-death-risk-study-ftsu26/): Women who miss their first mammogram face a 40 per cent higher risk of dying from breast cancer over 25 years, mainly because cancers are detected later.
- [Consumer research reveals growing impact of reproductive health misinformation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/consumer-research-reveals-growing-impact-of-reproductive-health-misinformation-clue24/): Misinformation about reproductive health is a major concern for almost three quarters of British women, yet 44 per cent admit they do not fact-check medical information they see online, new data has revealed.
- [Many Gen X women show signs of addiction to ultra-processed foods - study](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/many-gen-x-women-show-signs-of-addiction-to-ultra-processed-foods-study-res26/): Twenty-one per cent of Gen X women meet criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods, compared with 10 per cent of men in the same generation.
- [MS does not worsen menopause symptoms, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ms-does-not-worsen-menopause-symptoms-study-finds-mnp26/): Menopause is not linked to increased disability accumulation in women with multiple sclerosis, according to the largest study to date.
- [HPV vaccine protects vaccinated and unvaccinated women, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hpv-vaccine-protects-vaccinated-and-unvaccinated-women-study-finds-ftcomp26/): A large, long-term study has found that the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in community settings is highly effective in protecting young women from infections caused by the cervical-cancer-causing virus—including women who didn’t even receive the vaccine.
- [NHS introduces new ovarian cancer screening for high-risk women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-introduces-new-ovarian-cancer-screening-for-high-risk-women-ftsu26/): High-risk women can now delay ovary removal surgery through NHS screening, helping them preserve fertility and avoid early surgical menopause.
- [Daily pill could delay menopause 'by years,' study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/daily-pill-could-delay-menopause-by-years-study-finds-res26/): Women who regularly take fish oil supplements could reduce their risk of early menopause by up to 95 per cent, new research suggests.
- [Scientists turn human skin cells into eggs in IVF breakthrough](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/scientists-turn-human-skin-cells-into-eggs-in-ivf-breakthrough-fert26/): Researchers have created human eggs from skin cells, in a breakthrough that could transform IVF treatment for couples who have no other options.
- [Women diagnosed with ADHD five years later than men](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-diagnosed-with-adhd-five-years-later-than-men-ftmh26/): Women are diagnosed with ADHD around five years later than men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age, new research finds.
- [Menstrual cycle affects women's reaction time, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menstrual-cycle-affects-womens-reaction-time-study-finds-mens26/): Women show their fastest reaction times during ovulation, but physical activity level has a stronger effect on brain function, new research from UCL suggests.
- [Women’s health innovations recognised in TIME’s Best Inventions 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/womens-health-innovations-recognised-in-times-best-inventions-2025/): TIME Magazine has published its Best Inventions of 2025, spotlighting 300 innovations making the world a better place. Femtech World spoke to some of those addressing unmet needs in women’s health. For 25 years, TIME’s Best Inventions issue has been highlighting the most impactful new products and ideas. This year, several femtech innovations made the
- [Scientists develop breakthrough approach to detecting endometriosis in menstrual blood](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/scientists-develop-breakthrough-approach-to-detecting-endometriosis-in-menstrual-blood-res26/): Scientists have developed a powerful new approach to detecting endometriosis which could transform how the disease is researched, diagnosed and treated.
- [Cutting through the noise in femtech - key takeaways from Women’s Health Week 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/cutting-through-the-noise-in-femtech-key-takeaways-from-womens-health-week-2025/): The flagship women’s health summit brought together over 400 visionary founders, funders and innovators, with a shared mission of transforming women's health worldwide.
- [Earlier menopause may harm heart-brain health connection, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/earlier-menopause-may-harm-heart-brain-health-connection-study-suggests-cvh26/): Women who experience menopause earlier in life may face damage to the connection between heart function and brain health, new research suggests.
- [Dozens of women report suffering painful burns after using Always sanitary towels](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/dozens-of-women-report-suffering-painful-burns-after-using-always-sanitary-towels-ftsu26/): Dozens of women have claimed online that Always sanitary towels caused painful burns, prompting a response from the Procter & Gamble-owned brand.
- [Women better protected against early Parkinson's neurodegeneration, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/women-better-protected-against-early-parkinsons-neurodegeneration-study-finds-ftmh26/): Women with an early precursor to Parkinson’s disease show much less brain shrinkage than men, despite similar disease severity, new research shows.
- [NHS health checks to include menopause questions for the first time](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/nhs-health-checks-to-include-menopause-questions-for-the-first-time-mnp26/): NHS health checks will include questions about menopause for the first time, a move ministers say could help up to five million women in England.
- [Few women in low- and middle-income countries receive early cancer diagnosis](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/few-women-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-receive-early-cancer-diagnosis-mens26/): Just one in five women with breast or cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries are diagnosed early, compared with more than one in three in wealthier nations.
- [Testosterone patch shows promise for menopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/testosterone-patch-shows-promise-for-menopausal-women/): A new testosterone patch has shown positive results in initial Phase 1 clinical testing, offering renewed hope for women seeking hormone therapy.
- [Bayer wins US approval for menopause drug](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/bayer-wins-us-approval-for-menopause-drug/): Bayer has received US approval for its non-hormonal drug to relieve hot flushes linked to menopause.
- [Menopause Society receives US$5m for digital training](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/menopause-society-receives-us5m-for-digital-training/): The Menopause Society has secured US$5m from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to develop digital training for healthcare professionals.
- [Spain faces protests over mammogram scandal](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/spain-faces-protests-over-mammogram-scandal/): Thousands of people protested in Seville on Sunday after revelations that 2,300 women were not given the results of mammogram tests showing abnormalities that required follow-up care.
- [Melinda French Gates-backed startup Tia cuts 23% of staff](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/melinda-french-gates-based-startup-tia-cuts-23-of-staff-ftsu26/): Women’s healthcare company Tia, backed by Melinda French Gates, has cut 72 jobs, reducing its workforce by 23 per cent across corporate and clinical divisions.
- [Air pollution may increase breast cancer risk, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/air-pollution-may-increase-breast-cancer-risk-study-suggests-onc26/): Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of breast cancer, with a study of more than 400,000 women showing higher rates in areas with poor air quality.
- [FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fda-approves-new-menopause-drug-to-treat-hot-flashes-and-night-sweats-mnp26/): The FDA has approved elinzanetant, a new non-hormonal treatment for menopause that reduces hot flushes and night sweats.
- [Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire launches programme to support healthtech innovators](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/propel-healthtech-west-yorkshire-launches-programme-to-support-healthtech-innovators-jp25/): Propel Healthtech West Yorkshire is calling on innovators with healthtech solutions to apply for its accelerator programme.
- [Morning-after pill now free across pharmacies in England](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/morning-after-pill-now-free-across-pharmacies-in-england-fert26/): The NHS has made the morning-after pill free at almost 10,000 pharmacies in England, ending postcode lottery access to emergency contraception.
- [Most midlife women with menopause symptoms don't seek care, research finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/most-midlife-women-with-menopause-symptoms-dont-seek-care-research-finds-res26/): More than 80 per cent of women with menopause symptoms do not seek medical help, despite the impact on daily life, according to new research.
- [AI identifies women at high risk of breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ai-identifies-women-at-high-risk-of-breast-cancer-ftai26/): AI technology can identify 42 per cent of breast cancers that develop between routine mammograms by flagging women at highest risk, researchers have found.
- [Dame Lesley Regan vows to ‘revamp’ UK’s Women’s Health Strategy - “we’ve let women and girls down”](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/dame-lesley-regan-vows-to-revamp-uks-womens-health-strategy-weve-let-women-and-girls-down/): The Women’s Health Ambassador for England, Dame Lesley Regan, has promised to overhaul the government’s 10-year strategy, as she revealed the scale and cost of the UK’s gender health gap three years on.
- [Patients take legal action to save frozen embryos after admin error](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/patients-take-legal-action-to-save-frozen-embryos-after-admin-error-fert26/): At least 15 fertility patients are taking legal action to prevent their frozen embryos being destroyed after administrative errors left them at risk of losing their chance to have children.
- [Researcher calls for improved education and access to period products in schools](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/researcher-calls-for-improved-education-and-access-to-period-products-in-schools-mens26/): Students are still struggling to access free period products in schools despite a government scheme designed to tackle period poverty, new research shows.
- [Women’s college basketball coaches unite to improve cardiovascular health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/womens-college-basketball-coaches-unite-to-improve-cardiovascular-health-cvh26/): Nineteen NCAA women’s basketball coaches have joined forces to raise awareness about heart disease, which kills more than 440,000 US women each year.
- [Some hormonal contraceptives linked to increased breast cancer risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/some-hormonal-contraceptives-linked-to-increased-breast-cancer-risk-onc26/): Some hormonal contraceptives carry a slightly higher breast cancer risk than others, with desogestrel linked to greater increases than alternative products.
- [Research reveals potential way to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/research-reveals-potential-way-to-prevent-breast-cancer-in-pre-menopausal-women-mnp26/): An NHS-approved drug could be repurposed to prevent breast cancer in pre-menopausal women with a strong family history of the disease, researchers have found.
- [YON E Health raises €250k for its vaginal health device](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/yon-e-health-raises-e250k-for-its-vaginal-health-device-ftsu26/): Dutch femtech startup Yon E Health has raised €250k in pre-seed funding to develop a smart vaginal health sensor that measures pH and temperature.
- [Research highlights challenges faced by young women with advanced breast cancer](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/research-highlights-challenges-faced-by-young-women-with-advanced-breast-cancer-ftcomp26/): Nearly half of women under 40 with advanced breast cancer have children under 18, with many facing job disruption and financial strain.
- [Stockport NHS Foundation Trust ends the “silent era” with CardMedic roll-out](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/stockport-nhs-foundation-trust-ends-the-silent-era-with-cardmedic-roll-out-sb25/): Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with CardMedic across the organisation, enabling its 6,300-strong workforce to communicate more clearly and confidently with patients who face language or communication barriers.
- [Rem3dy Health secures £1.4m in new funding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/rem3dy-health-secures-1-4m-in-new-funding-ftsu26/): Midlands-founded health-tech scale-up Rem3dy Health has landed £1.4m in new funding.
- [8 ways to improve mental health access across your menstrual cycle](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/8-ways-to-improve-mental-health-access-across-your-menstrual-cycle-samf25/): Science-backed strategies for mental health during PMS and cycle mood regulation. Support your brain across every phase with hormone-free solutions.
- [Woman files lawsuit claiming fertility clinic ‘bootcamp’ caused her stroke](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/woman-files-lawsuit-claiming-fertility-clinic-bootcamp-caused-her-stroke-fert26/): A London executive is suing a fertility clinic, alleging its IVF (in vitro fertilisation) treatment led to her suffering a stroke.
- [FDA removes warning label from menopause drugs](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/fda-removes-warning-label-from-menopause-drugs-mnp26/): The FDA will remove the menopause drug warning from hormone therapies, citing updated evidence on stroke and heart risks.
- [Self-guided hypnosis significantly reduces menopausal hot flushes, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/self-guided-hypnosis-significantly-reduces-menopausal-hot-flushes-study-finds-res26/): Daily self-guided hypnosis cut hot flushes by over 50 per cent in postmenopausal women, a new clinical trial has found.
- [Sleep-related disorders linked to hypertension in postmenopausal women](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/sleep-related-disorders-linked-to-hypertension-in-postmenopausal-women-cvh26/): New research suggests sleep disorders in postmenopausal women may raise the risk of hypertension — abnormally high blood pressure.
- [Study reveals why women more likely to get severe long Covid](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/hormonal-health/study-reveals-why-women-more-likely-to-get-severe-long-covid-ftmh25/): New research has uncovered biological differences that explain why women with long Covid experience more severe and persistent symptoms than men.
- [Researchers develop nasal therapeutic HPV vaccine](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/researchers-develop-nasal-therapeutic-hpv-vaccine-ftsu26/): Researchers have created a therapeutic HPV vaccine delivered through the nose that could offer a non-invasive treatment for cervical cancer.
- [Study explores link between breast cancer treatment and fatigue](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/mental-health/study-explores-link-between-breast-cancer-treatment-and-fatigue/): Researchers are probing why breast cancer patients face lasting fatigue after treatment, with exhaustion affecting up to 90 per cent during therapy.
- [IVF linked to higher mutations than natural conception in mice](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/ivf-linked-to-higher-mutations-than-natural-conception-in-mice-fert26/): IVF-conceived mice show about 30 per cent more DNA mutations than naturally conceived pups, researchers report, though they caution the findings do not directly translate to humans.
- [Ocado launches 'UK's largest menopause aisle'](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/ocado-launches-uks-largest-menopause-aisle/): Ocado has launched a menopause aisle with more than 300 products, billed as the UK's largest, to help menopausal women find support and clearer symptom guidance.
- ['Alarming' rise in HIV diagnosis rates needs attention, gov says](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/alarming-rise-in-hiv-diagnosis-rates-needs-attention-gov-says-cvh26/): Alarming increases in HIV diagnoses among women require urgent government focus, with new cases rising 33 per cent between 2019 and 2024, MPs warn.
- [Emm raises £6.8m for smart menstrual care tech](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/emm-raises-6-8m-for-smart-menstrual-care-tech-mens26/): UK biowearable startup Emm has raised £6.8m to launch what it claims will be the world's first smart menstrual cup with connected app.
- [Manta Cares raises US$5.4m for cancer platform](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/manta-cares-raises-us5-4m-for-cancer-platform-ftsu26/): Manta Cares has secured US$5.4m to expand its digital cancer platform, which helps patients and care partners manage treatment complexity.
- [Research explores nervous system pathways that heighten endometriosis pain](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/research-explores-nervous-system-pathways-that-heighten-endometriosis-pain-ftcomp26/): Researchers secured US$3m to study how brain pain pathways influence endometriosis treatment outcomes, potentially explaining why 25 to 40 per cent of patients do not respond.
- [National Women’s Soccer League launches CPR initiative](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/national-womens-soccer-league-launches-cpr-initiative-cvh26/): The National Women's Soccer League will be the first US professional league to train all players, coaches and staff in CPR.
- [Ancient Chinese herbal remedy could improve fertility](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/anxiety-chinese-herbal-remedy-could-improve-fertility-fert26/): Research suggests Jinfeng Pills may restore a thin endometrium, a cause of infertility in up to 2.5 per cent of women.
- [Maternal health programme cuts infection deaths by 32%](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/maternal-health-programme-cuts-infection-deaths-by-32-res26/): Trial in 59 hospitals finds structured infection prevention and treatment cut maternal deaths and severe complications by nearly one-third.
- [Hot weather linked to pre-term birth risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/pregnancy/hot-weather-linked-to-pre-term-birth-risk-cvh26/): Study finds heat exposure in pregnancy alters maternal biology linked to pre-term birth.
- [AI outperforms breast density for breast cancer risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/ai-outperforms-breast-density-for-breast-cancer-risk/): An artificial intelligence model predicts five-year breast cancer risk more accurately than traditional breast density assessment, new research shows.
- [Millennial women are missing lifesaving cancer checks - how to close the cervical screening gap](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/millennial-women-are-missing-lifesaving-cancer-checks-how-to-close-the-cervical-screening-gap/): As new European research shows millennials are more likely to miss cervical cancer screenings than any other generation, experts warn that failing to address major barriers - from fear to family and workplace pressures - could undermine global elimination targets.
- [Five ideas shaping the future of women’s health: Insights from Women’s Health Week Europe 2025](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/five-ideas-shaping-the-future-of-womens-health-insights-from-womens-health-week-europe-2025-sis25/): Women’s Health Week Europe 2025 brought 400 investors, innovators, corporates, clinicians, and policymakers together at the beautiful Barbican Centre in London for three days of big thinking and real partnership-building.
- [Canada targets US$37bn femtech opportunity](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/conference-report-canadas-femtech-leaders-unite-at-femtech-canada-forum-ftsu26/): Vancouver forum brings policy, industry and health leaders together to tap Canada's US$37bn femtech opportunity.
- [Global disparities found in endometriosis care guidance](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/global-disparities-found-in-endometriosis-care-guidance-res26/): An analysis has found significant geographical gaps in endometriosis care guidance worldwide.
- [Study finds gender gap in knee injuries](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/study-finds-gender-gap-in-knee-injuries-ftcomp26/): One of the largest MRI studies comparing knee injuries by sex has found age-related differences in patterns.
- [AI model predicts five-year breast cancer risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/ai-model-predicts-five-year-breast-cancer-risk-ftai26/): A new AI model can predict a person’s risk of developing breast cancer up to five years in advance by analysing mammograms (breast X-rays).
- [Uterine fibroids linked to increased heart disease risk](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/uterine-fibroids-linked-to-increased-heart-disease-risk-cvh26/): Long-term heart disease risk among women with uterine fibroids is more than 80 per cent higher than in those without, according to a new study.
- [Ovum and AKQA announce strategic partnership](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/ovum-and-akqa-announce-strategic-partnership-ftsu26/): Femtech app Ovum has agreed a strategic partnership with creative agency AKQA Australia to support growth and boost consumer adoption.
- [Routine mammograms could help evaluate cardiovascular disease risk, study suggests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/routine-mammograms-could-help-evaluate-cardiovascular-disease-risk-study-suggests-cvh26/): Routine mammograms could help assess cardiovascular disease risk in women, new research suggests.
- [Revela raises £411k for endometriosis ultrasound AI](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/revela-raises-411k-for-endometriosis-ultrasound-ai/): Revela has raised £411k pre-seed to develop AI that analyses ultrasound for earlier endometriosis diagnosis.
- [MyBliss secures backing from women-led angel groups](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/mybliss-secures-backing-from-women-led-angel-groups/): MyBliss has secured investment from women-led angel groups to scale science-led intimacy care and women’s health research.
- [Human Health raises £4.1m for precision care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/human-health-raises-4-1m-for-precision-care/): Human Health has raised £4.1m seed funding to expand its precision health platform for patients with chronic conditions and accelerate UK rollout.
- [LiviWell raises US$3.3m for vaginal health device](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/liviwell-raises-us3-3m-for-vaginal-health-device/): LiviWell has raised US$3.3m seed funding to advance FDA clearance and ready the launch of Livi, a post-intercourse device for vaginal microbiome balance.
- [Joi + Blokes acquires HerMD for US virtual care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/entrepreneur/joi-blokes-acquires-hermd-for-us-virtual-care/): Joi + Blokes acquires HerMD, creating a virtual women’s health platform serving all 50 US states after HerMD’s shift to online-only care in spring 2025.
- [Ten FemTech innovations join UK Evaluate programme](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/news/diagnosis/ten-femtech-innovations-join-uk-evaluate-programme/): Ten FemTech innovations have been chosen for Accelerating FemTech: Evaluate, led by Health Innovation South London and DigitalHealth.London with UK partners.
- [US$2.5m grant boosts Emory’s Nia Project](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/us2-5m-grant-boosts-emorys-nia-project/): Emory’s Nia Project has received a US$2.5m grant to expand trauma-informed mental health care for women and widen access at Grady Health System.
- [AI-driven digital tool delivers sustained blood pressure reductions, study finds](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/ai-driven-digital-tool-delivers-sustained-blood-pressure-reductions-study-finds/): A large real-world study has found that an AI-powered digital tool developed by Megi Health can significantly reduce blood pressure over time while maintaining high long-term patient engagement - a combination that has remained a major challenge in hypertension care.
- [Herself and Midi unite on Minnesota women’s care](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/menopause/herself-and-midi-unite-on-minnesota-womens-care/): Herself Health and Midi Health will deliver hybrid care in Minnesota, linking virtual menopause support with in-person primary care across the Twin Cities.
- [Intermountain partners with Testmate on STI tests](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/insight/intermountain-partners-with-testmate-on-sti-tests/): Intermountain Health has partnered with Testmate Health, investing to expand access to rapid, low-cost STI tests in at-risk communities beyond traditional labs.

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- [Feminade](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/feminade/)
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- [Acquisitions](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/acquisitions/)
- [Women’s Health Strategy for England](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/womens-health-strategy-for-england/)
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- [leadership](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/leadership/)
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- [Alisa Vitti](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/alisa-vitti/)
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- [Accelerator](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/accelerator/)
- [Planned Parenthood](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/planned-parenthood/)
- [The Ethical Innovator](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/the-ethical-innovator/)
- [Ambreen Molitor](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/ambreen-molitor/)
- [Ethics](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/ethics/)
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- [Ema](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/ema/)
- [Biograd](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/biograd/)
- [Women's Tissue Bank](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/womens-tissue-bank/)
- [Dr Natalie Kenny](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/dr-natalie-kenny/)
- [Inclusivity](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/inclusivity/)
- [podcast](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/podcast/)
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- [vaccine](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/vaccine/)
- [clinical trials](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/clinical-trials/)
- [sanoliving](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/sanoliving/)
- [contraceptive](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/contraceptive/)
- [Pain](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/pain/)
- [Black maternal health](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/black-maternal-health/)
- [Dr Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/dr-ndidiamaka-amutah-onukagha/)
- [autism](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/autism/)
- [women's brain foundation](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/womens-brain-foundation/)
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- [breast feeding](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/breast-feeding/)
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- [Fetaured](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/fetaured/)
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- [Featured3](https://www.femtechworld.co.uk/tag/featured3/)