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Innovation in women's health is moving fast in 2024. It can be hard to keep up, right? It's barely March and we've already had: 💫 The world-first diagnostic menstrual pad from Qvin 💫 The launch of a new tampon design, the Sequel spiral 💫 The first smart ring designed for women, the Evie ring, out for delivery 💫 Clinical trials underway for a self-collect cervical cancer screening device from Teal Health 💫 A landmark report from McKinsey outlining the $1tr opportunity in women's health 💫 A new non-invasive diagnostic for PCOS from Roche 💫 A smart earring wearable in early designs ...And that's just the start - there have been so many more launches, funding rounds, trials and announcements. FutureFemHealth is here to make it easy for you to keep up! Each week, our free newsletter brings you the latest news as well as analysis and insights. 📩 Join us for next week's round-up: https://lnkd.in/dTrt-yYd

When we are talking about the #GenderDataGap many of us do not realize that women are underrepresented in #MedicalResearch and #ClinicalTrials. This is relevant, since many drugs are and can be influenced by hormone status. Thus, women are likely to experience #SideEffects and #DrugInteractions differently than men for whom this information has been collected during the testing phase. In practise this means: Listen to your body, document your body's responses carefully when you receive a new medication, and be insistent to your medical professional - Let your doctor know that you are aware of this data gap and that you may experience such undocumented side-effects. Insist to be taken seriously. Stay healthy. #WomensHealthMatters #STEM #WomenInSTEM

The Global market size of Femtech is estimated to reach 139.5 billions of Dollars by 2031. So can you imagine that today only 8% of Femtech companies are found in the MENA region? There is a huge opportunity to seek for Femtech founders in the MENA! In the coming years we hope to see more and more women's health start ups funded on our side of the world. The future is female!

This past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with and mentoring badass Founders, that are challenging the norms for BIPOC, women and non-binary individuals. Linda Biggs and Jayesh Vekariya, MBA with joni® 21st-Century Period Care™, which is building an ecosystem in which sustainable menstrual care is accessible to everyone. Lizzy Karp, ✿ Gillian D. and Emma Devin with Brood , which is solving the care gap by providing in-person care for families of all kinds while offering sustainable, supportive career paths for care workers. Bronwyn Bridges with PragmaClin Research Inc., which is improving the quality of life for people living with neurological disorders. Lukas-Karim Merhi and Gautam Sadarangani with Tenzr Health, which is combining intelligent wearable sensors, gamification, and healthcare expertise for musculoskeletal wellness and recovery. Vanessa Lo with VanTech Med, which is improving the quality of healthcare by creating affordable, technology-driven solutions. Lanna Last with My AIMA Inc, which has developed CBG & CBD vaginal suppository for period relief. Plus Linta Mustafa, Sydney Robinson, Michele Tung, Johanna Mercer and Rashmi Prakash, who are the powerhouses behind innovative companies. I'm now opening up my calendar to connect with and support a few early-stage women founders who are looking for guidance, mentorship, or strategic advice. Apply now at the link in the comments!👇🏽 #WomenFounders #StartupSupport #BreakingBarriers #InnovationForGood #ClosingTheFundingGap

🔬 Brace yourself for a shocking revelation: Women weren't included in clinical trials until as late as 1993! 🤯 Despite making up almost half of the world's population, women have long been overlooked in Phase 1 clinical trials for new drugs, even those approved by the FDA CDER, responsible for ensuring drug safety and efficacy in the US. 🌍 This disparity perpetuates gender biases in drug development, exacerbating knowledge gaps on women's health outcomes. 💡 Research sheds light on the suboptimal outcomes for women, stemming from a reliance on male physiology for healthcare solutions. But change is long overdue! It's time for a paradigm shift in clinical trial design, centring women's perspectives and needs. ⬇️ Dive into the article by Juan Camilo Arjona Ferreira to unravel the challenges and opportunities in transforming clinical trials for women: https://lnkd.in/eQt3uQXC 🌊 With heightened attention and investment in women's health, we have the tools to transform the landscape in 2024. Empowerment begins with inclusion 💪 🚺   #WomenInSTEM #ClinicalTrials #HealthEquity #Femtech #FemaleInvestor

Innovation at its finest!

For the next issue of Med-Tech Innovation, we are working on a feature titled 'Women in MedTech', in a similar style to the 'Leading Ladies' feature from the final issue of 2023. This will be focusing on women who work across a range of sectors within the MedTech industry, such as regulation, femtech, digital health, and more, with profiles on each of the women talking about their work. Want to be a part of it? Contact Helen Hickey or myself for more info. #FemTech #MedTech #DigitalHealth #Regulation

Yesterday afternoon I attended a very good seminar on "The unexplored Wealth in Woman's health" at GoCo! One experience that strikes me is the comments, from both women and men, that I received when I told them that I was going to attend the seminar. -Why are YOU going to a seminar on women's health?! My counter question is: -Why is it so strange that I, as a man, am interested in the subject? Why isn't EVERYONE interested in the health of 50% of the world's population? Is there no money in developing Medicines, Methods, Medical Devices -specifically adapted for women? The answer to that question is obvious. Yes, of course there is! The low participation of men at the event is not only sad, it's embarrassing! It’s not enough to preach to the choir about injustices and skewed distributions of research with clear targets for women. It’s time for men to take responsibility, and see the value in exploring unknown(?!) ground of the female creature! Looking forward to a 50/50 gender split at the next event! Because we need to do this. Together! #femtech #womanshealth #togethertech

How gimmicky is the word - "FemTech", why no MenTech? overheard two men discussing in metro the other day. 🤔 Other than the classic whataboutery at display (which is SO annoying) 😒 Women have been historically underrepresented in healthcare. Until 1993, women were largely excluded from clinical trials and research for new medications. 💉 This led to a huge gap in our understanding of female physiology, how drugs affect women and the impact of dosage on side effects. Researchers analyzed studies in which women and men were given the same drug dosage and found that in over 90 percent of cases, women experienced stronger side effects than men. Cue, hormones. 🧬 Thankfully, digital solutions have emerged in the last few years aiming to plug in the research and data gap. This is the field of Femtech. This is why women are taking the charge of their bodies, health and overall wellbeing. This is why it needs 'funding'. 💰 From menstruation to menopause, such little awareness and access. Practically 70+ years of our lives, we're dictated by how hormones play in our body during different phases, yet this conversation remains stigmatised for even women to discuss among themselves. Gladly, things are changing. 💪 FemTech isn't just a fancy word. FemTech solutions provide women with personalized data and insights into our bodies. FemTech isn't about creating a divide; it's about addressing a historical imbalance. 🔄 Shoutout to all FemTech founders - men and women who are bridging this gap and empowering women. 🙌 Know a FemTech founder? Tag them in the comments below. #femtech #healthcare #womenshealth

Do you know what FemTech is? The term was coined in 2016 to represent companies that digitally offer products and services to support women’s health needs, but the sector has been addressing women's unmet needs since the beginning of the digital age . Today there are over 1,200 companies in this space. Our Associate María Franco Hernández recently delved into the world of FemTech to understand where this industry is headed. Read her article on Sector & Segment’s Insights page: https://lnkd.in/ene_XR37