© Elyn - Femtech is a term used to describe technologies and applications that focus on women's health. While this new market offers immense growth potential, taboos around sexuality, periods and menopause continue to hamper progress. Here, we take a deep dive into the latest developments - at EPFL and beyond. Switzerland is home to 33 startups working on tech-focused solutions to women's health needs. One firm has developed a urine test that detects sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Another has designed a new type of cervical stabilizer that alleviates pain and bleeding. A third has devised a smart bracelet that tells wearers when they're ovulating, in order to help them conceive.
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