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In a world first, a live human birth that used an ovarian support cell (OSC) technology that matures eggs outside the body has been successful. Unlike traditional IVF methods, which rely on 10 to 14 days of high-dose hormonal stimulation to mature eggs, this new method - named Fertilo - uses engineered, young ovarian support [...]

A new study has found that women are less likely than men to use mobility aids such as walking sticks or wheelchairs despite having a greater need for them. The study investigated who may be more or less likely to use mobility aids when needed, finding that 61 per cent of more than 8000 participants [...]

A new government-backed platform has been launched in the US to help close the gaps in women's health research and patient outcomes. The U.S National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) have launched the Discover Women’s Health (DiscoverWHR) Resource which aims to close the gaps in women’s health [...]

A new screening method that combines laser analysis with a type of AI is the first of its kind to identify patients in the earliest stage of breast cancer, a study suggests. The fast, non-invasive technique reveals subtle changes in the bloodstream that occur during the initial phases of the disease, known as stage 1a, [...]

A new study has revealed the global prevalence of ovarian cancer along with the changing trends in rates. For the study, researchers analysed patterns and trends in ovarian cancer in 105 countries between 2013 to 2017. They found that rates of ovarian cancer have declined were in Europe, America, and Oceania, while there have been [...]

Founder of the fertility clinic chain Kindbody, Gina Bartasi, has announced she will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after six years in the role. Bartasi's transition out of the role will take place over the next couple of months, according to Kindbody. The company has now created a new 'office of the [...]

A new report by the UK’s Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) that focusses on women’s reproductive health has warned that women are being left undiagnosed and in unnecessary pain for years. Looking at conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and heavy menstrual bleeding, the report reveals that women experiencing these health issues are constantly having their [...]

The Femtech World Awards 2025, delivered in partnership with headline sponsor Planned Parenthood, celebrates the brightest lights in women's health innovation. We will be celebrating some of the best examples of leadership, innovation and impact in key areas that affect women's health and wellbeing. The AI Innovation award celebrates innovative AI-driven solutions that address critical [...]

The European Investment Fund (EIF) has invested €30 million in a venture capital fund, Sistafund, that supports startups led by women entrepreneurs and gender-balanced teams. Sistafund will be addressing the financial gap faced by female startup founders in Europe with a target of €100 million, according to the EIF, investing in companies where women hold [...]

A pioneering fertility treatment will become more widely accessible in Australia thanks to a new partnership between an IVF chain and women's health biotech Gameto. Fertilo is a solution derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) and designed to mature eggs outside the body as part of minimal hormonal stimulation cycles for IVF and egg [...]