FemTech, short for “Female Technology,” is a rapidly growing sector in healthcare that focuses on leveraging digital tools like mobile apps, wearables, diagnostics, and telehealth to address women’s health needs. Coined by entrepreneur Ida Tin in 2016, the term captures a movement that began with menstrual tracking apps and has since expanded into areas like fertility, pregnancy, menopause, sexual wellness, and chronic conditions such as endometriosis and osteoporosis. What makes FemTech unique is its data-driven, personalized approach to previously underserved or stigmatized women’s health issues.
The evolution of FemTech is closely tied to advancements in biotech...