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With some studies suggesting as many as six out of seven women miss vital postnatal visits, FemTech World investigates why we need to change the narrative around postpartum recovery. Sandra Wirström was working in the digital health sector in Sweden when she had her two daughters. She experienced birth injuries both times and she was [...]

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Digital health firm NOW-fertility has appointed Andrew Coutts as chief strategy officer. Coutts brings to the organisation extensive experience in the fertility sector, having previously spent six years as business development manager for Fertility Network UK, the largest patient support network in the UK. His key responsibilities will include helping to grow and scale the operation [...]

At-home artificial insemination sees increasing popularity, as only 32 per cent of the IVF cycles in England are covered by the NHS. The medical firm Béa Fertility is preparing to launch an intracervical insemination (ICI) kit that can safely be used at home, aiming to make fertility treatment more affordable for those who can't afford [...]

The prospect of creating a womb entirely outside of the human body is becoming evermore likely, as Femtech World reports. Scientists are working to develop systems that mimic the human uterus and to make the idea of human ectogenesis - growing a baby in an artificial environment outside of the human body - a reality. The [...]

A digital IVF portal run by multi-lingual fertility physicians, nurses and counsellors will offer personalised consultancy to patients. NOW-fertility launches this spring and will match fertility patients with different clinics based on their location and therapeutic needs and requirements. Investigations, ultrasound scans and blood tests will be carried out close to the patient’s home by [...]

A Swiss firm has received European approval for its fertility home test kit with real-time results that could relieve the pressure on GPs amid ongoing pressure caused by pandemic. The Bloom Ovarian Reserve test developed by Bloom Diagnostics measures the AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone), a hormone produced by the granulosa cells in the ovarian follicles, considered [...]

AI-driven software could successfully identify breast cancer missed by screenings, according to a new study The AI system Transpara can help radiologists identify potential breast cancers earlier and faster, as the evidence-based software is already in clinical use in over 30 countries. The incidence of breast cancer is increasing worldwide due to environmental, diet and [...]

Endometriosis is a condition affecting women of any age, where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It's a long-term condition which is often accompanied by a number of debilitating symptoms, including tummy, back or pelvic pain, pain during or after [...]

A rising trend in the wellness sphere is sexual health apps, and there are a variety of technologies aimed specifically at women. Femtech World reports on the latest advances putting pleasure back into women’s hands… Femtech has made great strides in addressing many female health inequalities, putting women in the driving seat when it comes [...]