Femtech World

"Despite these publicly recognised risks that led to hundreds of million-dollar lawsuits a decade ago, hospitals have been shockingly slow to adopt the safest surgical techniques, putting women at unnecessary risk" - Daniela Schardinger: https://lnkd.in/er73-ykT #surgery #womenshealth

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Femtech World Podcast — Cheryl Dowling, The IVF Warrior Infertility is a growing concern, which now impacts one in six people globally — around 186 million individuals worldwide. Yet many going through it find it to be a very isolating and lonely experience. Cheryl Dowling founded The IVF Warrior – a community for anyone on the path to parenthood— following her challenging fertility journey. In this episode, she shares her experience, including her new role with myStoria, and we explore how to better support people experiencing infertility. Listen now via Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eySbEqXF #fertility #ivf #ivfwarrior #infertility #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #femtech #healthtech #genderhealthgap

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: The Femtech World Podcast — Cheryl Dowling, The IVF Warrior Infertility is a growing concern, which now impacts one in six people globally — around 186 million individuals worldwide. Yet many going through it find it to be a very isolating and lonely experience. Cheryl Dowling founded The IVF Warrior – a community for anyone on the path to parenthood— following her challenging fertility journey. In this episode, she shares her experience, including her new role with myStoria, and we explore how to better support people experiencing infertility. Listen now via Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eySbEqXF #fertility #ivf #ivfwarrior #infertility #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #femtech #healthtech #genderhealthgap

🇬🇧 Significant cost disparities in UK fertility care, finds study A new study has found significant cost disparities and information challenges in UK fertility care, highlighting a need for immediate regulatory action. The study, carried out by Queen Mary University of London, explored the financial burden of fertility treatment add-ons, highlighting growing concerns over the reliability of information provided by clinics. According to the university, the study showed that the cost of the most recent fertility treatment ranged from £5,000 to £13,000, with an average expenditure of £11,950 per cycle. Self-funded treatment at NHS facilities cost on average £6,990, while private clinics services reported averaged at £12,977 per cycle. Prof Manuela Perrotta, lead author of the study, commented: “Our findings reveal not only the substantial financial burden on patients but also a concerning lack of reliable information in the fertility sector. Patients are often left navigating complex treatment options and significant costs with limited transparency." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ee78JGSk

"From menopause management to fertility tracking, innovations in non-invasive healthcare are reshaping how women approach their well-being" - Gloria K., co-founder and CEO Elitone by Elidah: https://lnkd.in/eT8BymU8 #womenshealth #healthtech #femtech #menopause #fertility

🍼 Oxytocin system of breastfeeding affected in mothers with postnatal depression The oxytocin system – which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby – may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, a new study has found. The new research investigated the link between maternal mood and the oxytocin pathway during breastfeeding in mothers with and without symptoms of postnatal depression. The hormone oxytocin is released in both the brain and body, and plays a central role in childbirth and breastfeeding. It is also involved in social relationships, especially intimacy, and the attachment process during infancy. Oxytocin was seen to increase in the breast milk of women without postnatal depression after using a nasal spray containing the hormone, this effect was reduced in mothers experiencing postnatal depression. 💬 Lead author, Dr Kate Lindley Baron-Cohen at UCL Psychology and Language Sciences, said: “Since higher levels of oxytocin in mothers are associated with positive outcomes in a child’s social development and in their mental health, these results point to a possible pathway through which infants of mothers experiencing postnatal depression may be at greater risk of later mental health vulnerabilities.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_wrs9Uz

💡 New insights into the origins of ovarian cancer could pave the way for better treatments Researchers have identified a novel trigger of a deadly form of ovarian cancer: a subset of progenitor cells that reside in fallopian tube supportive tissue, or stroma. The discovery of these high-risk cells could pave the way for better approaches to prevent and detect high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC), the most common form of ovarian cancer, which kills more than 12,000 women in the US each year. 💬 Co-senior author Lan Coffman, associate professor at the Pitt School of Medicine and member of Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, said: "Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynaecologic cancer in the Western world, but we currently have no way to detect it early and no prevention strategies apart from surgical castration, which is only indicated in high-risk women.Understanding the underlying biology of how ovarian cancer fo rms is critical to improving outcomes for our patients.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYTDQn2Z

🚀 Five updates from the world of women's health this week 🚀 📱 A new 12-week clinical study is to investigate the MENO! App, which has been designed to support symptoms relief for women experiencing menopause. Read more: https://lnkd.in/et87fr9p 🩻 New research shows breast density plays a significant role in both the risk of breast cancer diagnosis and the sensitivity of mammography. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ekJfRYuQ 🚑 According to a new survey 93% of women report feeling dismissed when seeking medical help. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7K2d3fg 💉 A treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) might help women with poor ovarian response, potentially increasing IVF success rates. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejpRQhuQ 💊 For the first time, a long-term, daily pill for the treatment of endometriosis will now be available on the NHS. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUdU6dU4 Catch up on all these and more at femtechworld.co.uk #womenshealth #womenshealthmatters #femtech #healthtech #genderhealthgap #research #innovation #healthinequalities #women #medtech #healthequity #fertility #pregnancy #ai #maternalcare #diagnostics #oncology #gynaecology #reproductivehealth #investment #fertility #ivf ##infertility 

🩸 Period brand Riley achieves B Corp certification Female-founded period care brand, Riley Period Care | B Corp™ , has achieved B Corp certification after a year-long application process. The assessment, conducted by B Lab, evaluates companies across five key impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment and customers. The certification provides confirmation that the products are made from organic materials and biodegradable where possible, that the company is supporting menstrual equity and fighting period poverty by donating products and advocating for change, and that Riley has transparency and accountability. 💬 Fiona Parfrey, co-founder of Riley, said: “We are on a mission to make a tangible social impact and change the way period care has always been consumed. We’re working with businesses to provide for their people. Because we believe period care is a basic human need and should be provided in every bathroom just like toilet paper and hand soap. A simple but powerful step in the right direction.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyZFYzqw

Fard Johnmar, health futurist, strategist and co-founder of the FemAging Project, discusses the rise of the intimacy economy: https://lnkd.in/eNwz7cGa