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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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