This Week in Women's Health: Top 5 Updates

😢 The Daily Aus reports that Labia surgery has become one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures amongst young people in Australia with nearly a quarter of those aged 18 to 24 experiencing anxiety or shame about their labia appearance.

🩸 Alfred Health has released an update highlighting the challenges of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), affecting up to 20% of women, where symptoms before menstruation can feel overwhelmingly severe. Led by Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, the focus is on developing effective hormone treatments and brain stimulation methods to better manage this condition.

🩺The NHS is actively encouraging women to participate in cervical screening as it reveals that about 30% of those under 50 are not taking up the invitations. Regular screening, which can detect high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV) that cause cervical cancer, is crucial for prevention and early treatment.

💸Natural Cycles, the only digital birth control cleared by regulatory bodies worldwide, has successfully closed a $55 million Series C financing round led by Lauxera Capital Partners.

📿 Oura has surpassed 2.5 million ring sales, more than tripling its membership since 2021. Notably, its demographic has shifted to 59% female, with the company now collaborating with UC Berkeley to research menopause.