What Is Femtech? The Technology Transforming Women’s Health
Many apps are made by skilled tech teams, who know a lot about technology and design, but women’s health is very complex and requires medical knowledge.
-Dr Christina, SheRanked Founder
What Femtech Means
Femtech is a word that describes technology made to support women’s health. It includes apps, devices, and tools that help with periods, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, pelvic health, mental health, and more.
The word femtech was created in the tech world, not by medical experts. This means many products are designed by people who understand technology very well, but may not always understand women’s health in a clinical way. Not all health tech developers have medical training, and this can sometimes lead to confusion for women.
Why Femtech Matters
Women’s health has been ignored for a long time. Many medical studies focused on men, which left gaps in knowledge about women’s bodies. Femtech helps fill these gaps by giving women more information and support.
Good femtech can:
help you track your cycle
spot patterns in symptoms
support fertility or family planning
guide you through menopause
help you speak to doctors with more confidence
But this only works when the tools are clear, safe, and built on good information.
The Femtech Market Is Growing Fast
More women are using health apps every year. New apps appear all the time. Femtech is one of the fastest growing areas in health technology.
This is exciting, but it also brings problems. Many apps launch before clear health standards or rules are in place. Some apps are built by teams with strong tech skills but little medical input. Women are left trying to work out which apps are safe and which are not.
Where Things Get Confusing
Many apps look helpful, but often it is hard to see:
how the app uses your data
if any medical experts were involved
what the team’s medical training is
if the features are backed by science
if the privacy policy is strong
Some apps explain these things well. Many do not. This lack of clarity makes it difficult for women to trust the tools they rely on.
Why We Need Clearer Standards
Women need apps that are honest and easy to understand. There should be clear ways to show:
how an app protects data
what medical support guides the features
what level of medical experience the team has
how the app was tested
what happens to your personal information
Right now, this is not always easy to find. That is why transparency matters so much in femtech.
Why SheRanked Exists
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SheRanked helps women understand and compare health apps. We look at key parts of each app like data safety, medical guidance, accessibility, and impact on women.
We make this information simple to read so women can choose the right app for their needs.
We also give developers hints and tips to help them improve transparency and make better tools for women
Final Thoughts
Femtech can help millions of women, but only when it is safe, clear, and based on real medical understanding. Women deserve tools they can trust.
At SheRanked, we are here to guide you and support you as you choose the apps that help you care for your health.
Your Body Deserves Better Data
Written by Dr Christina Davies, SheRanked Founder