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Wearable technology could revolutionise how women understand and manage their menstrual and hormonal health, according to a major new review that assessed dozens of studies involving data from millions of participants. The review, which examined 40 studies with cohorts ranging from small pilot groups to nearly 19 million participants, found that devices such as the [...]

Femtech World is excited to reveal the shortlist for this year's AI Innovation award. The honour is one of 10 being celebrated at Femtech World's third annual awards event. The AI Innovation award, sponsored by Women's Health Week, honours the individuals and organisations using AI to do something genuinely difficult: make healthcare work better for [...]

Sweden is exploring domestic production of oestrogen patches as shortages continue to disrupt menopause treatment. Two government agencies have been asked to examine whether transdermal oestrogen patches could be made in the country. Transdermal treatments deliver medicine through the skin, most commonly through patches, gels or sprays. They provide a continuous low dose of hormones. [...]

Gum disease may impair female fertility by triggering inflammation that affects the ovaries and egg quality, a study in mice suggests. The findings point to a possible biological link between oral health and unexplained infertility. Researchers said chronic oral inflammation was linked to oxidative damage, disrupted follicle development and reduced live birth rates in mice. [...]

The Women's Health Innovation Summit (WHIS) has announced that submissions are  open for the 2026 Innovation Showcase, giving early and growth-stage start-ups the  chance to present their solutions to the most influential audience in women's health. Taking place October 13–15 at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, WHIS  brings together more than 1,000 decision-makers from [...]

The third annual Femtech World Awards ceremony is almost here. And today, we're excited to reveal the shortlist for Company of the Year, sponsored by Femovate. This award exists to recognise a company that doesn't just build a product, but shifts the entire landscape of women's health. The winner will be an organisation that has [...]

Oestrogen loss in brain tissue may help explain memory decline after menopause and women’s higher Alzheimer’s risk, a preclinical study suggests. The findings suggest females may be especially sensitive to the loss of brain oestrogen in old age. Scientists said the work could point to future treatments focused on restoring the brain’s supportive environment before [...]

By Con Raso, Managing Director, Tuned Global Music and technology leaders at Tuned Global, Endel and Bluesound Professional discuss intersection of art, tech, wellness and music. The intersection of music and wellness is not new, but the shape of it is changing quickly. Femtech innovation is evolving fast, and the decisions innovators make around content, [...]

System C has completed the national rollout of BadgerNet Maternity across all seven NHS Health Boards in Wales. This is the first time any UK nation has unified its maternity care under a single digital record and patient-facing app. With approximately 26,000 babies born annually in Wales, BadgerNet connects maternity information across organisational boundaries in [...]

Perimenopause misinformation on social media is putting women at risk of unintended pregnancies, unnecessary medication and missed diagnoses, experts have said. Awareness of menopause and treatments such as hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, has been raised by efforts including a prominent documentary by Davina McCall. But as a growing number of women encounter misleading information [...]