In recent years, there has been a growing demand from women for non-hormonal contraception options. While traditional methods such as male and female condoms, copper IUDs, spermicides, and vaginal gels have been available, many women seek alternatives that don't rely on hormonal interventions or have side effects. This demand has prompted innovative solutions, including the use of technology to monitor biological markers associated with fertility. One of them is cervical fluid, whose contraceptive properties have been leveraged in pharmaceutical birth control but not yet in natural alternatives.

In an era witnessing a concerning global backlash against women's rights, the FemTech industry emerges as a beacon of empowerment, offering women control over their health and addressing gaps in healthcare access. However, as women increasingly turn to technology during vulnerable life moments, they find themselves susceptible to exploitation within the complex and opaque digital advertising industry that underpins the internet.

The world of women's health innovation is undergoing major growth, bringing with it unparalleled opportunities for those seeking to make their mark in this dynamic field. But it can be hard to know where to start! This guide outlines three fundamental steps to securing a fulfilling career in women's health innovation. We'll explore these steps in detail, highlighting the tangible strategies and actions you can use to land your dream job.

In 2022, Dr. Brittany Barreto attended HLTH - the largest healthtech conference in North America - and was struck by the absence of menstrual products in the conference center's bathrooms. So this year, she took action. Brittany purchased over 1,000 tampons and pads to distribute for free at the 2023 conference and in this article, shares the valuable lessons learned from the initiative.

Phenology, a pioneering women's health brand from healthtech leader Hologram Sciences, has conducted an extensive survey of over 32,000 women to better understand their experience of menopause by stage. The results of this study provide invaluable insights into the complex transition of menopause, offering a deeper understanding of its stages and symptoms. In this article, we delve into three key findings that will revolutionize the way we perceive and address menopause.

If breast cancer is identified in stage I, the patient has a 98 to 100 percent chance of survival. Those are the same odds as not getting pregnant while taking oral contraceptives as prescribed. And yet, approximately 42,500 lives are lost each year in the United States to breast cancer. Could AI help prevent these deaths by predicting the 5-year risk of breast cancer?

USPSTF found insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of performing pelvic exams for asymptomatic women. ACOG recommends pelvic exams only when a patient has symptoms or a medical history that requires it. So if we were able to self-collect cells for cervical cancer screening at home, could this eliminate the pelvic exam for most women and make it more accessible? Find out how BD is working on the first self-collection kit for the US.

From the colon to the lungs, and everywhere in between, most medical devices are made for the average-sized male. But, the “one size fits all” approach falls short when it comes to women’s healthcare. When devices tailored for the male body are used in female patients, negative health outcomes abound. Here’s why we need sex-specific medical device sizes and protocols.

Despite total digital health investment across health care verticals being cut in half in 2022 compared to 2021, FemTech captured a larger share of the digital health investment than ever before. Find out what trends are influencing growth in Femtech digital health solutions in the article.