You can’t fix something until you understand why it’s broken. For decades, the pharmaceutical industry has prioritised a one-size-fits-men approach to medicine. Women’s bodies, hormones, and experiences have been sidelined: seen as too “complex,” “unpredictable,” or “niche” to be worth the time and investment. That bias has very real, lasting consequences. But now, technology is stepping in to fill the gap left behind. Let’s get into it.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is no longer a distant threat. It’s here and it’s one of the biggest public health crises of our time. The ability to treat infections with antibiotics was once a medical breakthrough but today, resistant bacteria, fungi, and viruses are making common infections harder to cure, putting millions of lives at risk each year.
Light therapy might seem futuristic, but its healing power has been known for centuries. From ancient sun worship, to scientific breakthroughs, this technology has transformed again and again. Yet, its full potential is only just being unlocked.
At UVISA, we are a channel and an ecosystem for knowledge-sharing, bringing curiosity into how the intimate health of women can be perceived, communicated and improved.
Inclusivity matters to us. While we sometimes use 'her' when discussing vaginal health for simplicity, we recognize that not everyone with a vagina identifies as a woman. No matter your gender identity, you're welcome here—our work is for you.
UVISA's solution utilises light therapy to naturally restore the vaginal microbiome...
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