By Blossom Ukoha For generations, women have navigated health concerns that were often under-researched or diagnosed only after symptoms became difficult to ignore. From menstrual irregularities and hormonal changes to pregnancy complications and menopause, many aspects of female physiology have received insufficient attention in mainstream medical technology. Today, women innovators are addressing these gaps by developing devices and digital platforms that make everyday health monitoring more accessible, personalised and responsive to women’s needs. These innovations are changing how women collect health information, recognise physiological patterns and communicate with healthcare professionals. Instead of relying exclusively on occasional appointments or one-off tests, emerging technologies are exploring continuous monitoring to help women better understand their bodies and make informed health decisions. The Growing Market for Women’s Health Technology The expansion of femtech, the technology sector addressing women’s health needs, reflects growing recognition of unmet healthcare needs and commercial opportunities. Market estimates vary according…

Illumigyn, the world’s first remote gynaecological imaging platform, announced that following the closure of its latest investment round it has raised $33 million to date. The current investment round includes the Yozma Group Korea and Ubicom Holdings Japan.