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In this week’s episode, Valeria sits down with Valentina Milanova, founder of Daye, to discuss how women’s reproductive health is being transformed through innovation and advocacy. Valentina shares her journey of challenging gender bias in medical research and creating groundbreaking solutions, including pain-relieving CBD tampons and diagnostic tampons that detect STIs, HPV, and infections. They dive into topics like menstrual pain, vaginal microbiome health, cervical cancer prevention, and the systemic neglect of women’s health in clinical studies. With personal insights and a call for systemic change, this episode highlights the urgent need for better education, support, and care in gynecology.
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01:06 Intro
01:14 Early Experiences with Women's Health
03:24 Challenges in Gynecological Health
10:54 Discovering the Vagina as a Drug Delivery Mechanism
13:47 The Gender Bias in Medical Research
19:57 Fundraising Challenges for Female Founders
30:34 Innovative Solutions for Women's Health
42:27 Building Trust and Securing Investors
43:32 Seizing Opportunities and Overcoming Shame
47:55 The Importance of the Vaginal Microbiome
55:00 Challenges in Tampon Manufacturing
01:01:52 Advocating for Women's Health
01:06:54 Future of Women's Health and Final Thoughts
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