Tech & devices

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. Period‑tracking apps don’t just collect data on our cycle. Under the banner of “personalised health insights”, they log information such as sexual activity, contraception use, exercise, moods, [...]

By Lynda Wilkes-Green, Founder of Ahlya 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. For too long, women [...]

A new device could detect a key endometriosis biomarker in menstrual blood within 10 minutes, researchers have found. The test identifies HMGB1 – a protein linked to the development and progression of endometriosis – and showed 500 per cent greater sensitivity than current lab-based methods. It works similarly to a pregnancy test. Dr [...]

Eight tech startups have joined an accelerator programme developing tools to tackle women's cardiovascular and brain health conditions. The firms have been selected for the American Heart Association Heart and Brain Health Accelerator, which offers mentoring, funding opportunities and industry connections to healthcare startups. The accelerator is run through a collaboration between American Heart Association [...]

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. The Hormometer, developed by femtech company, Eli Health, enables real-time, saliva testing for instant results, enabling women to monitor their [...]

Parents who have experienced pregnancy loss are contributing data from apps and fitness trackers to help shape future support and improve maternal care services. The initiative aims to create a new model giving families more control over how personal data — such as entries from wellbeing apps and diaries — is used to support others. [...]

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. The agreement will see Tia’s clinicians refer patients to Talkspace for therapy and psychiatric care, creating what the companies describe as a comprehensive model that addresses both physical and mental health. The [...]

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. Proceeds from the funding round will support commercial expansion in the US, market entry in Europe following anticipated CE mark approval in 2026, and rollout in Southeast Asia via [...]

UK MPs have proposed regulating digital fertility services after Apricity’s collapse left patients in limbo at a critical point in their IVF treatment. Conservative MP Caroline Dinenage introduced a ten-minute rule bill to extend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority’s (HFEA) powers to include online providers and wellness clinics offering fertility-related services. The move reflects [...]

Ovum has launched clinical trials at two Australian hospitals to test whether its AI assistant can improve participation in women’s preventative healthcare. The six-month studies at the Royal Hospital for Women and St George Hospital are among the first in the country to assess AI as a preventative health tool designed specifically for women. The [...]