Ecosystem

ESHRE Data Reveals Increase in IVF and IUI Treatment Cycles Across Europe with Stable Pregnancy Rates

At the ESHRE Annual Meeting in Amsterdam, data presented revealed that women in Europe are undergoing more cycles of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intrauterine insemination (IUI). The data from the ESHRE European IVF Monitoring (EIM) Consortium indicates a steady rise in the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). In 2021, a total of 1,103,633 ART treatment cycles were reported by 1,382…

UN Foundation Calls for Corporate Commitments to Women’s Health and Wellbeing

The United Nations Foundation’s Universal Access Project (UAP) has issued a call for global and national companies to make new, tangible, and timebound commitments to enhance women’s health, wellbeing, and gender equity in the workplace and throughout global supply chains. In collaboration with international advocacy organization Global Citizen, UAP aims to support companies in shaping these commitments by connecting them with experts,…

Fierce Foundry Launches Venture Studio for Femtech Startups

Fierce Foundry has introduced a new venture studio focused on supporting female founders in the femtech industry. The new initiative aims to address funding disparities and provide a structured pathway from idea to exit for women-led startups. “Fierce Foundry is on a mission to shatter barriers and redefine the landscape of femtech entrepreneurship and further investment in all women and the economy,”…

Wellbeing of Women and Maroon Venture Fund Team Up to Launch AstraWell, a Venture Studio Focused on Women’ s Health

Wellbeing of Women has partnered with Maroon Venture Fund to launch AstraWell, an initiative aimed at advancing women’s health. The multi-year partnership will focus on accelerating innovation and venture development in women’s health, deploying capital to fund women’s health innovation, and strengthening research and development (R&D) innovation consortiums and commercial venture platforms in the UK, the US, and globally. Janet Lindsay, Chief…

FDA Issues New Guidance on Diversity Action Plans for Clinical Studies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance document titled “Diversity Action Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Populations in Clinical Studies.” This guidance is aimed at helping medical product sponsors create and submit Diversity Action Plans, which are crucial for enhancing the enrollment of participants from historically underrepresented populations in clinical studies. The FDA emphasizes…

Women’s Health Research Round-up (June 24, 2024)

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in research focusing on women’s health, addressing various conditions, and exploring innovative solutions to improve health outcomes. This round-up article presents an overview of the latest studies and their contributions to understanding and advancing women’s health. This round-up was created with help from our very own Femtech Bot. We welcome your feedback on…