Access to gynecological care remains a significant challenge for many women
In the US, around 15M women suffer with PCOS and endometriosis, whilst a further 15M have additional gynecological conditions such as fibroids, adenomyosis, subacute infections (e.g. bacterial vaginosis), or infertility. In the UK, approximately 1 in 10 women are affected, with 1.5M women suffering from PCOS and endometriosis and another 1.5M with additional associated gynecological conditions.
Under-represented and under-insured women are disproportionately affected by gynecological issues across their lifespan, and yet are most frequently neglected. Gynecological services, including preventive screenings, contraception, and treatment for reproductive health issues, can be prohibitively expensive without adequate insurance coverage. This financial barrier discourages many women from seeking necessary care. There's a scarcity of affordable healthcare providers in many regions, especially rural areas. This lack of accessibility forces women to travel long distances for care or face long wait times for appointments. Stigmas surrounding women's reproductive health, combined with cultural barriers, can also deter women from seeking gynecological care, exacerbating health disparities.
Bloomful’s Solution
Whereas most women’s health companies cater to a narrow chapter of a woman’s life, or a single life event, Bloomful takes a whole life approach with a clear focus on diagnosing chronic pelvic conditions from teens to menopause, supporting women across the entirety of their lives. Bloomful delivers personalized, accessible gynecological care by matching and connecting women to best-in-class clinicians, while gathering better data for research. In total, this scalable solution may benefit up to 50 million women in the US, and ….
Bloomful’s vision is a world where every woman is healthy regardless of wealth, race, gender, or geography.
How Femovate Helps
Bloomful was awarded sponsorship through Guidea’s Femovate program for ‘23-’24.
As part of the Femovate sponsorship, the digital health experts at Guidea are working with Bloomful’s founder, Dupe Burgess, MD, to refine the digital experience for women seeking care.
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