Episode #3 - The Story Behind OvulaRing

Episode #3 - The Story Behind OvulaRing

Author: by FemmeHealth Alliance December 18, 2024 Duration: 40:25

In this episode of Notes to Selfe, we dive into the fascinating world of women's health innovation with Sebastian Alexander, founder and CEO of VivoSensMedical. We explore the journey of OvulaRing, a groundbreaking technology transforming the way we understand and address female fertility and gynaecological diagnostics.

From the legacy of Sebastian's father-in-law, a pioneer in IVF and reproductive medicine, to the challenges of building a company in an underfunded and often overlooked sector, this episode is a deep dive into the realities of advancing women's health.

Together, we discuss:

* The unmet needs in women's reproductive health.

* How core body temperature is revolutionising fertility diagnostics.

* The gender data gap in healthcare and why it matters.

* The importance of patient capital in driving women's health innovation.

* How value-aligned investors can play a pivotal role in transforming the future of women's health.

If you are an investor, founder, or simply someone passionate about advancing healthcare for women, this episode will inspire and inform you.

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VivoSensMedical GmbH is a young, medical company from Leipzig that combines medical-scientific experience, technical know-how, marketing and sales expertise, and management practice. The company's vision is to transfer a wealth of experience of over 40 years of scientific work in clinical and user-friendly products to benefit both patients and doctors. VivoSensMedical strives to set new standards in diagnosis and treatment in the fields of gynaecology, reproductive and sexual medicine, and immunology and autoimmune diseases.

vivosensmedical.com

OvulaRing cycle tracker - determines your ovulation precisely



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