Femtech

I had the Jaydess intrauterine device (IUD). It was the hormonal contraceptive option with the least amount of progesterone. Even with very little progesterone, I had signs of depression, which I hadn’t experienced prior to having an IUD. I didn’t feel like myself. After I had the IUD removed, I…

First, watch this brilliant scene from Fleabag, season two This article was originally posted on my website and substack Over the past decade, Femtech has emerged as a rapidly growing sector within the healthcare industry, with the potential to transform the way women manage their health and wellness. Femtech refers…

I first heard of the Elvie Pump in 2018. Immediately, I was excited for this product. I intended on breastfeeding my child and the breastmilk pump models available in Canada are all airhorn-like with an appendage and bottle. In pregnancy, labour & delivery, and postpartum, women are extremely vulnerable and dignity is one of the first things that goes out the window. To me, the Elvie breast pump is a step towards regaining that…

Things weren’t going according to plan. My fetus’s tiny hands were gripping his penis in a way that obscured the ultrasound. The technician was unable to get all the required sonogram images. …

1 in 3 Canadian women under the age of 25 can’t afford period care. To appeal to a wider audience, think about how you would feel not using toilet paper for one week every month because it wasn’t accessible. joni Co-founders Linda Biggs and Jayesh Vekariya heard this statistic and did what any entrepreneur would, they built a solution. — Who is Linda Biggs? Linda is the Co-Founder of joni, a 21st-century period care company empowering those who menstruate through inclusive and sustainable products. She currently lives in Victoria, BC with her two daughters and husband. Linda was born in Vancouver but grew up in Veracruz, Mexico — often visiting to show her daughters…

How do you plan your route in your car? You punch in your destination in your choice of satnav (whether its the integrated one in the car, or on your smartphone connected to your car using Airplay or Android Auto), maybe pick the best route from a few options, and…

Medical Services tailored to the LGBTQ+ Community | Remote Gynecological Imaging System | Platform connecting women with doctors & counsellors — The profound impact of Tech on Women’s Health issues Femtech (or female technology) is a term applied to a category of software, diagnostics, products, and services that use technology…

Women’s health is a boom concern, with ‘femtech’ forecast to be worth $60bn, by 2027. The sector is often depicted as a brave new world of gendered justice in health, but there are risks in an under-regulated space that gathers our most intimate data, argues Sally Howard It’s late morning…