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July 22, 2019

The 'femtech' doctor on demand will see you now

Do we need special doctor services just for women?


Kitty Knowles

7 min read

German startup Yu wants to help women have healthier hair, skin, sex and wellbeing with doctor on demand services. Just a few months old, some 5,000 customers have already ordered the Berlin startup’s first product ⁠— pots of vitamin chews that claim to improve hair health and start at €29. 

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Johannes Schildt, founder of Swedish doctor on demand app Kry.
Johannes Schildt, founder of Swedish doctor on demand app Kry.
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Dr Louise Draper, Medical Director at doctor on demand app Zava.
Dr Louise Draper, Medical Director at doctor on demand app Zava.
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Nurx's doctor on demand app delivers contraceptives by post in the US.
Nurx's doctor on demand app delivers contraceptives by post in the US.
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Apricity's app includes doctor on demand features
Apricity's app includes doctor on demand features.
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Apricity founder Caroline Noublanche.
Apricity founder Caroline Noublanche.
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The Efelya platform supports doctor on demand services.
The Efelya platform supports doctor on demand services.
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Florine Duplessis, Efelya founder.
Florine Duplessis, Efelya founder.
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David Schaerf, femtech pioneer turned consultant.
David Schaerf, femtech pioneer turned consultant.
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Jules Miller, founder of The Nue Co.
Jules Miller, founder of The Nue Co.
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Yu app.
Yu app.
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