Support research & close gender data gap. Startups that can collect well designed, sizable datasets will set themselves apart—like @hertilityhealth, whose digital diagnostic tool is built on the world’s largest dataset of female gynaecological pathologies

Educate and inform. A huge obstacle to change is a lack of access to reliable information on a range of women’s health issues. See @gettheldown—the first review platform for contraceptives.

Improve access to services. Beyond just long waiting times, many women lack easy access as and when they need it. See @getstix, a D2C women’s health platform offering convenient and discreet access to products like emergency contraception & pregnancy tests

Address disparities in outcomes. Women experience radically different outcomes in healthcare—and that’s not taking into account race and socio-economic background. @MaeHealthInc, for example, provides pregnancy and postpartum support tailored to the needs of Black women

Battle to end taboos. Normalising topics like periods, menopause, and contraception can have a profound impact on women’s health experiences, particularly in the workplace. @FertifaHQ tackles this, helping employers offer support, advice, financing around reproductive health

The UK Women’s Health Strategy (published July 2022), highlights where change is needed. Drawing on voices from across the landscape— healthcare professionals, founders, investors— understand what the strategy means for women & what remains to be done: bit.ly/3SSy6Eq

Huge challenges remain in bringing women’s health to the same standard as men’s health, including: ➡️Enhancing funding mechanisms ➡️Solutions and investment beyond reproductive health ➡️Closing the gender data gap

🏥Gender bias has plagued healthcare since the early days of medicine—leading to underfunding, lack of research, misdiagnosis & prolonged waiting times Providers can’t solve this alone—startups have a huge role to play. Here’s how founders can drive change in Women’s Health 👇