Menopause

Experts warn weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro could worsen bone health in menopausal women already at risk of osteoporosis. Dr Jack Mosley, son of the late broadcaster and health advocate Michael Mosley, said the treatments may carry hidden side-effects for women with fragile bones. The drugs mimic GLP-1, a natural hormone that increases [...]

Femtech World explores the latest business developments in women’s health. Portfolia launches women's health fund Investing fund Portfolia has launched the Women's Health Fund IV for women's health innovation. The company has stated that Fund IV's debut investment is in Gameto, a clinical-stage biotechnology company reprogramming female cells to transform fertility and hormonal care. [...]

Firms will be asked to provide flexible working for menopausal women under Labour’s workplace reforms, aimed at improving retention and boosting the economy. Ministers believe letting female staff experiencing symptoms work from home or adjust hours will help them stay in jobs longer, while helping businesses retain skilled workers. One in 10 women leave work [...]

Women going through the menopause are being cautioned against spending money on direct-to-consumer menopause services that may provide little benefit. A group of doctors raised concerns about overstated hormone therapy claims, aggressive promotion of supplements and tests, and marketing presented as advocacy. They argue that commercial menopause services raise questions about reliability and the risk [...]

A community group is encouraging conversations about menopause in the South Asian community in a bid to tackle the stigma around its effects. South Asian Voices Bristol CIC has launched its Empowering women through menopause project with help from the National Lottery’s Community Fund. The group was founded by vlogger Sheetal Jethwa who struggled with [...]

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. Many women and their families face barriers when it comes to accessing essential reproductive care. Financial and legislative restrictions often leave [...]

Progyny has announced a partnership with wearable tech company ŌURA to integrate smart ring data into women’s health and family building care. The collaboration will enable Progyny care teams to use health data from the Oura Ring—such as sleep patterns, menstrual cycle insights, cardiovascular health, and stress levels—to support women from preconception through to menopause. [...]

FT World explores the latest business developments in the world of women’s health. Digital hub to support modern parents Baby Dove has launched Nested, a new digital hub created in partnership with Peanut, the leading community app for mothers. Informed by the rising "nesting" trend, where expecting mothers prepare a safe, comforting space before baby, [...]

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. This first-of-its-kind study explored how symptoms differ across the menopause transition and which best define the onset of perimenopause – the phase before full menopause. It found that moderate to [...]

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, new research has found. The study found that women with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) – when ovaries stop functioning before age 40 – had higher rates of depression than [...]