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How is technology transforming women's health globally? In an article for Tech For Good, our Senior Associate, Rebecca Hainsworth, explores how technology is revolutionising women's healthcare worldwide. From femtech innovations addressing reproductive health to AI-powered cancer detection and gender-specific mental health solutions. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3Z8Ks0p #HealthTech #Healthcare #Innovation #FemTech

𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. A recent study published in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health found that menstrual products often have different absorbency capacities than advertised when tested with real blood instead of saline solution. The absence of menstrual blood in research exacerbates women's health disparities and perpetuates gender inequity in healthcare. Heavy menstrual bleeding, a common concern among women, can be symptomatic of various underlying medical conditions. Not using menstrual blood for research leads to inadequate diagnostic criteria, potentially resulting in the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of serious illnesses in women. Women may suffer from delayed diagnoses, improper management of conditions, and reduced access to appropriate healthcare services. This disparity highlights broader systemic issues in medical research and healthcare delivery that overlook women's health needs. By prioritizing women's health equity in research practices, healthcare providers can improve early detection, treatment, and overall outcomes for women with menstrual-related health concerns. #diversity #equity #inclusion #womenshealth #genderequity Subha Pandian AGUA

Seen as women's health week is fast approaching 🎉 (YAY!) I thought I would explain what women's health means for me. As a young professional in her early 20s I would argue that women's health is not talked about enough! Growing up I found that in schools the information I was given about my health was very generic and didn't actually supply me with any helpful advice on menstrual wellbeing or other gynaecological problems. It felt abnormal to me to ask teachers or other people about what 'women's health' actually means for me as an individual. Looking back now I was not properly prepared for becoming an adult as I was unaware of the seriousness of my own health. I am lucky enough now to work for Cavendish Wellbeing 😍 which continues to provide me with all the helpful information I need to take care of myself, but not every young women has this luxury. So take that step today to talk to your families, friends and colleagues about women's health, and lets work together to ensure every women has the support and resources she needs to thrive. If you are an organisation based in South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, be proactive in making your office a healthy workplace. 👩🏫 Get in contact with us or reach out to me on here and lets discuss how we, at Cavendish Wellbeing can help you! #womenshealthmatters #womenshealth #youngprofessionals #sheffieldbusiness #sheffieldissuper

Our new research on menstrual health and family planning: Calling for less siloed funding to better leverage the synergies between the different aspects of sexual and reproductive health, and create truly holistic healthcare services for women

⁉️🤷♀️❓Are you assured that the medicine you were prescribed has been tested on someone like you? 🚻Initially it was assumed that there are no vital differences between men and women’s bodies except size, weight, and reproductive organs. 🧪🔬🧬𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. ❗❗European Institute of Women's Health, CLG says that “over the years, scientific knowledge has increasingly demonstrated that some treatments affect men and women differently. Women and men have different sex and gender related risks for developing certain conditions and responses to treatment. 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲“. Women are still generally under-represented in clinical trials. Moreover, there is a 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 🤰👩🍼   ⏰Nevertheless, attitudes are shifting, the time has come to dismantle remaining barriers and to ensure the participants of different sexes, genders, ethnic and racial groups, different age groups in clinical research become the new normal for the benefit of patients and healthcare for all. ☝️To learn more about the importance of diversity in clinical trials, check the organizations, which are working on new initiatives, raise awareness and take actions to ensure the future of health equity will look different compared to today: 👉Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), European Institute of Women's Health, CLG, FDA’s Office of Women’s Health 🫰   #science #womenshealth #womensday #lifesciences #healthcaredeals #diversityandinclusion  

Endometriosis affects ALL women, but Black and Hispanic communities often face delays in diagnosis and treatment. This #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth, let's raise awareness of these disparities. Here's why: -- Unconscious bias can lead healthcare providers to miss endometriosis in Black and Hispanic women. -- Systemic healthcare barriers make it harder for these communities to access timely diagnoses. These delays can cause immense pain, fertility issues, and a worsened quality of life. We can do better! Advocate for culturally competent care. Support organizations like @unchartedaccess (https://lnkd.in/dX2Ce-my) Uncharted Access is working to ensure ALL communities are represented in endometriosis research. #DiversityInTrials #EndoAwareness #HealthcareEquality #clinicalresearch #clinicaltrials #Healthcare #healthcareworkers

Had an amazing time at the Fortune Brainstorm Health event this week! Pamela Pure, CEO and co-founder of Posterity Health, spoke on a panel about the Posterity Health model and the importance of inclusive benefits, especially in relation to fertility. ❗ With 50% of infertility cases involving a male factor, it’s crucial to evaluate male partners at the beginning of the family planning journey. Through Posterity Health's model, we are seeing significant improvements in speed to conception, outcomes, and comprehensive care for both partners, addressing an outdated Family Building process that traditionally focuses only on women. Neel Shah, Khaled Kteily, Brian A. Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, Deena Shakir #AdvancingMaleReproductiveHealth

Notice some familliar faces? 👀 Today DAYA is featured on Impact Loop's list of impact investors. The opportunity for innovation in women’s health has never been more urgent or full of potential. For too long, women’s health needs have been underfunded and underserved, leading to gaps in care, research, and solutions. By investing in women’s health innovation, we’re not just addressing unmet medical needs — we’re tackling decades of neglect in areas like reproductive health, menopause, mental health, and chronic conditions that disproportionately affect women. The impact of advancing women's health goes beyond improving lives — it redefines healthcare for half the population, reshapes industries, and paves the way for sustainable, long-term growth. #Innovation #Femtech #Impact

Endometriosis – why are so many women underdiagnosed? To mark #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth, JFPR Consulting invited us to collaborate on online panel discussion series where we delved deep into the world of #Endometriosis, a condition affecting millions worldwide, yet often misunderstood and underdiagnosed. 🗣 We were honoured to speak to Mr Zaid Hasafa, a leading Gynaecologist and Endometriosis Specialist at New Victoria Hospital, alongside Mathilde Barker, a dancer and influencer in the endometriosis community, joined by Liz Connor, a moderator and health writer at JFPR Consulting. We sat down to tackle some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding #Endometriosis, shedding light on its prevalence, challenges, and pathways to advocacy. ✔ From the economic burden in the UK, to the crucial need for increased education among healthcare professionals, our discussion delved into the heart of this often-misunderstood condition. With 1 in 10 women of reproductive age affected, the urgency to raise awareness and foster support has never been clearer. ℹ This was an insightful discussion, full of fresh information and advice that could help both patients and specialists. 👉 Watch the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/e_X9s4kN If you know someone with Endometriosis, do tag them in the comments and let us know your experience! #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth #Endometriosis #WomensHealth #BreakingTheSilence #EmpowerEducate

Women's Health: 'We are now starting to understand that sex-based differences have implications far beyond our respective reproductive roles. This means that we need to think about disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. For a range of historical reasons, medical research has largely used men as test subjects, on the assumption that findings could be generalised across to women, which has created a massive gender-based blind spot in healthcare data that stretches back decades'. There's a 'healthy' economic argument for it too! Good article by @Integrapartners #womenshealth #familyoffice #univesityofwarwick #Singapore https://lnkd.in/ed8_jP67