FemTech: Key Areas and Companies
FemTech unveils fascinating female journeys through life. Technology can assist women in various forms and shapes, and its potential has not yet been fully tapped. There are so many FemTech areas to be enhanced. Explore them from the inside with examples of companies striving to make a difference for women.
Areas of FemTech
Reproductive health
This area includes technologies related to menstruation, contraception, fertility solutions, pregnancy, and nursing care. Apps that track menstrual cycles and fertility windows fall into this category, as do technologies assisting with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments.
Clue offers a health app for tracking menstrual and fertility cycles, providing women with accurate predictions and insights into their reproductive health.
Flo Health has developed a widely-used app for period and ovulation tracking, leveraging AI to offer personalized insights and support for female health.
Pregnancy and postpartum care
Technologies and services designed to support women before, during, and after childbirth. This can include prenatal and postnatal care apps, wearable devices monitoring maternal and fetal health, and platforms offering support and resources for new mothers.
Keleya offers a large selection of pregnancy workouts, yoga & expert knowledge tailored to the needs of pregnant women.
LEIA Health helps to track women's well-being after giving birth including postpartum depression and pelvic floor tests, recovery plans, sleep, feeding and exercising recommendations.
General healthcare
This encompasses a broader range of health issues, including prevention, treatment, and wellness. It includes platforms for women-specific health conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), breast cancer and endometriosis, as well as apps and wearables focused on general fitness, nutrition, and mental health tailored to women's needs.
Gennev provides a telehealth menopause clinic, offering consultations with doctors and dietitians alongside education and menopause treatment.
DeepLook Medical empowers radiologists with a cutting-edge software tool to improve the visualization and efficiency of medical imaging, even in dense breast tissue.
Sexual health
Solutions and platforms dedicated to sexual education, sexual health, and wellness, including STD prevention and treatment, sexual dysfunction solutions, and products enhancing sexual well-being.
Tabu focuses on sexual wellness, starting with products aimed at women in peri- to post-menopause, addressing the connection between sex and overall well-being.
Menopause
Products and services focused on health issues related to aging in women, including menopause management. This can involve hormone replacement therapy (HRT) management apps, products for managing symptoms of menopause, and platforms offering advice and community support.
XbyX offers a digital platform with plant-based products and educational content to help women navigate menopause with ease.
Astinno is developing Grace, an automated smart cooling bracelet designed to help women experiencing hot flushes during menopause.
Aging
Menopause is often associated with the aging of females, yet reaching a certain age is related to many conditions that should also be addressed by tech companies. Osteoporosis, dementia, weight gain, and urinary incontinence are only a few of the conditions.
Oviva Therapeutics focuses on developing innovative therapeutics aimed at improving ovarian function to extend the healthspan of women
INNOVO offers a non-invasive, FDA-cleared solution for treating stress urinary incontinence in women.
Breastfeeding and nursing
Technology solutions designed to support breastfeeding mothers, including lactation apps, smart breast pumps, and devices for monitoring milk supply and feeding schedules.
LactApp provides personalized support for breastfeeding and motherhood, integrating professional healthcare services via an app.
Mental health
Platforms and apps focused on mental health issues, offering services such as counseling, therapy, and support groups tailored specifically for women and the unique challenges they may face.
AtEase is an inclusive mental health platform by Lilac Insights that caters to women (cis-women & transwomen) and non-binary individuals (gender identities that are outside the binary of man & woman) with different stories.
Ready to explore FemTech further? Read our blog post on how technology can help you build a unique experience for your female users?
