The Future of Precision Women’s Health: 3 Key Predictions for the Next 5 Years and Beyond
At the Precision Health 2024 event, organized by LifeNome Inc. and 1BusinessWorld , I participated in the panel on Precision Women's Health together with Dr. Nicole Avena and Poroshat Shekarloo MD .
Fern Lazar , the moderator of our panel, posed a thought-provoking question: What are the future directions in precision women’s health?
Reflecting on this question feels like having a conversation during the early days of the internet—when only a few could imagine the future impact of smartphones. Right now, we're at a similar point of inflection with precision female medicine, poised for a transformation.
Here are my top three predictions for where this field is heading. Let’s revisit them next year at #PrecisionHealth2025.
The future of precision women’s health will see a significant expansion in at-home testing. Biomarkers, microbiomes, methylation markers, and metabolites from urine, saliva, vaginal, and skin samples will be routinely collected and analyzed at home. This shift will allow for early diagnosis and detection, empowering women with valuable health insights while generating vast datasets for health tech companies.?
Just as at-home pregnancy tests are widely available in pharmacies (and it’s impossible to imagine how our parents lived without them not to mention the pill) there is significant potential to introduce a variety of at-home tests for other female health conditions.?
These tests could empower women to monitor their health more effectively and conveniently, providing valuable insights into issues such as hormonal imbalances, ovulation cycles, and menstrual and menopausal health. By making these tools accessible, women can take a proactive approach to their health and well-being, ultimately enhancing their ability to seek timely medical advice and interventions.?
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What will these companies do with the data? Ideally, the data will drive innovation—refining tests, identifying new biomarkers, and developing even more precise diagnostic tools to improve women's health outcomes.
2. The Merging of Female Wellness, Longevity, and Beauty
Female wellness, longevity, and beauty are becoming more interconnected than ever. Beauty brands have recognized that looking good is closely tied to overall health—better sleep, increased energy, reduced stress, maintaining a healthy weight, and balanced nutrition.
As a result, the beauty industry is embracing longevity concepts and developing topical, oral, and digital products and services that address broader aspects of women’s health, including menstrual and menopause wellness. [Read 3 Key Reasons Why Longevity is the Future of Beauty and Wellness ? and How Beauty Adapting the Concept of Longevity: The Consumer's 3-Pillar Approach by Iryna Kremin ???????? from INNOCOS ]
Large beauty companies are likely to be driving changes in precision women’s health, as women are more likely to share skin or saliva samples and complete surveys with a beauty brand than with a pharmaceutical company.
For example, L'Oréal partnered with Clue the period-tracking app, to study the impact of hormonal variations on women’s skin . L’Oréal and Verily an Alphabet precision health tech company, announced the launch of My Skin & Hair Journey , a multi-year study that will help researchers better understand the biological, clinical, and environmental factors that contribute to skin and hair health over time.
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Expect to see more partnerships between beauty and tech companies in the next few years.??
This merging of women’s health with beauty reflects a growing trend where the lines between wellness, healthcare, and beauty are increasingly blurred. It's driven by the realization that beauty is not just about external appearance but also about internal well-being, as many health issues directly impact how women look and feel.
3. The Rise of Personalized, App-Based Well Care
The future of precision women’s health is set to be driven by personalized, app-based solutions that offer a holistic, tailored approach to well-being. These digital platforms will integrate a wide range of health data, connecting at-home testing with individualized recommendations for supplements, nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications. This will allow women to monitor various health markers, such as hormones, microbiomes, or genetic predispositions, all from the convenience of their homes.
By using real-time data (glucose monitoring and wearables) and #multiomics—#genetics #epigenetics #proteomics, and #metabolomics—these platforms will provide insights into how an individual's biology is responding to different factors, such as diet, stress, and sleep. This data will then be used to generate highly personalized health plans designed to optimize well-being across the lifespan, from fertility and pregnancy to menopause and aging.
Additionally, the app-based approach will empower women to take a proactive role in managing their health, with regular feedback loops enabling adjustments to recommendations as their needs evolve. AI-driven insights will further refine these interventions, helping women address potential health issues before they develop, making precision women’s health truly predictive and preventative.
This shift toward digital, personalized health will also open new possibilities for ongoing monitoring, helping healthcare providers and wellness brands work together to ensure that care is continuously optimized. The integration of such platforms will mark a transformative step forward in women's health, offering a more comprehensive and nuanced approach to managing individual well-being.
We are on the verge of a new era in precision female health. The changes to come will revolutionize how women approach their health—leading to earlier diagnoses, more personalized care, and better overall wellness.?
Looking forward to the #PrecisionHealth2025 summit next year in the same place to compare our notes on the progress.
Thanks to all participants and panelists of Precision Health 2024 and to the organizers Ali Mostashari, Ph.D Stelios Hatzakis Nikolas Barbakis Leon Khanin at 1BusinessWorld
Raya Khanin PhD
Scientific cofounder LifeNome Inc.
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1 个月Thank you Raya. So hard to predict because there are so priorities for a future health focus - eg deprived families where greatest health challenges reside: Gap in life expectancy for women in different socioecon groups in U.S. / W Eur is 12.5-years (Fouweather et al., 2015). Closing the gap is essential. - Mental Health Support: Women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer depression (WHO), and lower-income women often lack access to care. Apps like Woebot and Talkspace are making mental health support affordable / accessible, offering therapy and emotional assistance to bridge this gap. - Preventive Care for Poorer Communities: With 80% of mothers being the primary healthcare decision-makers (Kaiser Family Foundation), delays in preventive care in underserved communities lead to worse health outcomes. Platforms like Maven Clinic provide affordable, accessible care, empowering women to take charge of their family’s health. - Shifting Perceptions of Treatment: Up to 40% of women avoid treatment due to stigma or misinformation (American Cancer Society). Apps like Ada Health and MySugr offer trusted, easy-to-understand health information, helping women make informed choices and improve access to care.
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1 个月Your article excited me about the possibilities to improve women's health. So many solutions are within our grasp! Thank you for these profound predictions. Let's pray they come true.