Episode 024: Sex, Hormones & Midlife Health

What if the future of women's health lay in the hands of innovative technology? Join us for a groundbreaking discussion with Dr. Brittany Barreto, a visionary in the Femtech industry, who transitioned from a geneticist to a pioneering entrepreneur. Discover her compelling journey and how glaring gaps in women's healthcare inspired her to advocate for Femtech, addressing everything from reproductive health to chronic conditions like migraines and heart issues.
Throughout the episode, we delve into the historical gender biases in scientific research and the critical shifts needed to prioritize women's health. With over 100 innovators pushing the boundaries, we explore various health verticals, including the crucial areas of mental health and chronic diseases. Dr. Barreto brings to light the disparities in maternal mortality rates, instances of medical gaslighting, and the ongoing battle for adequate funding, especially within institutions like the NIH. Her insights reveal the pressing need for more investment to bridge these gaps and foster groundbreaking discoveries in women's health.
In our final segment, we tackle the exciting advancements in menopause treatment and education, from adaptive bed sheets and innovative bracelets to new medications addressing symptoms like brain fog. Dr. Barreto emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations around women's health, offering practical advice and advocating for open dialogue. Don't miss her invaluable insights and a sneak peek into her upcoming book "Unlocking Women's Health." Stay connected with us for more resources via our social media platforms and newsletters.

Every day Dr. Barreto dedicates her work to advancing women’s health by equipping founders, investing in innovative ideas, and engaging key stakeholders to create better healthcare for women, females, and girls, an industry known as FemTech. She is the Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of FemHealth Insights, Host of the FemTech Focus Podcast, Co-Founder of Coyote Ventures, Advisory Board Member for Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Indiana University, and an unconventional scientist, entrepreneur, and consultant that proves that anything is possible with hard work and heart.
She hosts the #1 femtech podcast, FemTech Focus, co-founded an early-stage femtech investment firm, Coyote Ventures, and founded FemHealth Insights, a boutique consulting firm with a market research software tool specializing in women's health innovation. She is considered the voice of femtech and is a 3x recipient of Top Leaders in FemTech. Dr. Barreto has served on women’s health committees with Gates Foundation, NIH, and HLTH. She is a FemTech Forbes contributor and hosts a tech column in HealthyWomen magazine. She is invited internationally to speak on the past, present, and future of women’s health innovation. She is revered by pharma, retail, and private equity as the go-to expert on all things femhealth and femtech.
Website:
https://www.drbrittanybarreto.com
Buy her book, "Unlocking Women’s Health: FemTech and the Quest for Gender Equity” here.
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