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Can digital tools, like a symptom checker, shorten the time to endometriosis diagnosis and reduce long-term costs?

A recent US-based economic modeling study from Flo Health examines whether digital tools, like a symptom checker for endometriosis, could help address prolonged diagnostic delays, a persistent challenge in clinical practice.

New Flo study reveals the global reality of perimenopause

Flo Health has conducted a large international study in collaboration with researchers at Mayo Clinic providing new insights into how perimenopause presents in real-world populations. These findings highlight a significant disconnect between...

Empowering patients through self-education: 5 ways digital health apps can support OB-GYN care

A typical OB-GYN appointment can last just 10 to 15 minutes. In that time, doctors have to balance history-taking, symptom assessment, education, treatment options, and beyond. It’s a big ask. Especially when patients come in with limited...

How Digital Health Tools Could Revolutionize Perimenopause Care

Perimenopause can present with a broad spectrum of symptoms, including vasomotor symptoms, sleep disruption, mood variability, and cognitive complaints, that can significantly affect quality of life. Although these symptoms are common, many women...

Flo research shows how menstrual cycles and symptoms change with age in the largest study of its kind

Medically reviewed by: Adam Cunningham, PhD, Flo senior research scientist, UK

The Digital Shift: Embracing GenAI With 10 Real-Life Prompts for Modern Healthcare

Technology is advancing at the same breakneck speed as medical innovation, and for healthcare professionals, it can feel like a race just to keep up. Between a full schedule of patient appointments, ongoing professional development, and the constant...

Understanding female sexual function: Flo’s latest research

Female sexual response has historically been understudied. Using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6), this Flo–Yale collaboration estimated female sexual response and its associations with sociodemographic characteristics, self-reported health...

How to harness patient symptom tracking for more effective care

The menstrual cycle is a vital indicator of women’s health1. According to ACOG, just like abnormal blood pressure, heart rate, or respiratory rate, menstrual cycle changes can be useful in predicting potential health problems.2 And not only may...

Unlocking a path to better female health: Why raising knowledge is key

Imagine having never heard about menstruation before your first period. Now imagine having limited access to information, products, or facilities to allow you to manage your menstrual health. In the face of this inequity, how would you navigate your...

Flo’s first RCT shows gains in PMS/PMDD literacy and outcomes

Flo’s science team conducted two three-month, unblinded, two-armed, remote, pilot randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on a sample of women in the United States comparing app use with non-use.1 Trial 1 included 321 women who tracked their cycles and...

When do perimenopause symptoms start?

A significant proportion of women report perimenopause-related symptoms as early as in their 30s, our science team found in a research study. But the peak for visiting a doctor about these symptoms doesn’t happen until women reach 56 and beyond.

The emotional and physical impact of perimenopause: Insights for OB-GYNs

Perimenopause is the years of transitioning through menopause. At this time, estrogen fluctuation can be unpredictable, which can trigger a complex network of physical, mental/emotional, and psychosocial changes for women.1

Practical Strategies to Streamline Your OB-GYN Practice

Are you maximizing your efficiency as an OB-GYN? With mounting demands and stretched resources, finding ways to work smarter is essential. From using innovative tools to refining workflows, here’s how you can save time without compromising patient...

The Role of AI in OB-GYN Care: A Tool for Support or Replacement?

It feels like artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days. In many ways, it is: AI is projected to add an estimated $15 trillion to the global economy by 2030.1

Time-Saving Tips for Overworked OB-GYNs

Feeling the strain of a packed schedule? You’re not alone. The picture for many OB-GYNs today is a familiar one. With short-staffed health care systems and an unrelenting pace of work, most OB-GYNs are exhausted and burned out. The research backs...

Tech, Data, and Compassion: The Future of Personalized Care in OB-GYN

Patients increasingly look online for answers when it comes to personalized care. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the second half of 2022, six in ten women used the internet to search for health...

The Role of Personalized Care in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Personalized care is a growing, billion-dollar industry.1 According to one estimate, the global personalized medicine market is expected to be worth more than $1.2bn by 2033.2 In England alone, the National Health Service estimates that personalized...

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