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The UK has become the first country in the world to approve elinzanetant, a non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe hot flushes linked to menopause. The once-daily oral capsule, branded Lynkuet, works by calming overactive brain signals that interfere with the body’s temperature control when oestrogen levels fall. Hot flushes and night sweats occur when [...]

By Morgan Rose, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC | Chief Science Officer, Ema In a bold stride toward reshaping paediatric allergy care, Free to Feed has launched a groundbreaking new partnership with Ema, the first AI platform built for women’s health. This collaboration is more than technology; it radically improves how we identify and support food-allergic children [...]

Femtech World explores the latest developments in women’s health research - from overcoming EGFR-targeted therapy resistance in breast cancer to understanding obesity’s role in triple-negative breast cancer, and more. EGFR-targeted therapy resistance in breast cancer Researchers have reviewed current research on why Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR)-targeted therapies often fail in breast and head and [...]

By Morgan Rose, CNM, WHNP-BC, IBCLC | Chief Science Officer, Ema AI is not a feature. It’s infrastructure. That’s the thesis behind Ema’s newly launched Women’s Health AI Pilot, a fully funded programme aimed at rethinking how intelligence is integrated, not bolted on, across care, wellness, and diagnostics. And it’s not hypothetical. Five companies will [...]

Pregnancy may significantly increase the risk of brain ruptures in women with arteriovenous malformations, according to findings presented at a major neurosurgery meeting. The condition involves abnormal tangles of blood vessels in the brain that can rupture, potentially causing serious injury or death. Researchers found that women with these malformations face a greater risk of [...]

Women diagnosed with premenstrual symptoms may face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, new research suggests. A long-term study tracked more than 99,000 women with premenstrual symptoms for up to 22 years, comparing their outcomes with women who did not have such symptoms. Researchers found that those affected had around a 10 [...]

Winner of the Femtech World Menstrual Health Innovation Award 2025, Serac Healthcare, is aiming to revolutionise endometriosis diagnosis via a non-invasive diagnostic molecular imaging agent. Serac Healthcare chief executive, David Hail, speaks to FemTech World about the company’s mission to improve diagnostic timelines for the condition and empower women’s health. Endometriosis affects more than 176 [...]

October 15 -17, 2025 | Barbican Centre, London London's iconic Barbican transforms into the epicentreof women's health innovation, where breakthrough technologies meet commercial opportunity. Early access tickets are now available at their lowest pricing, including exclusive access to the brand new Founder's Day. For the Women's Health Ecosystem Whether you're creating, investing, supporting, or partnering [...]

New research suggests that one in three eligible women in the US skip recommended mammograms - leading to late-stage breast cancer diagnosis, doubling treatment costs and increasing risk. Dr. Rani Aravamudhan, senior medical director at Nomi Health, speaks to Femtech World about addressing the problem, by helping employers and healthcare providers to reach women eligible [...]

By Laurent van Lerberghe, managing partner at KELES I often ask myself if technology is the solution to solving complexities in women’s health. Women’s health has been a Cinderella area of research for some time, but increasing investment and technology innovation is changing the game, creating a vibrant ecosystem of companies offering exciting and innovative [...]