March 13, 2025

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Have you ever thought about why it’s called women’s health? The very idea, that in order to consider women, you have to narrow down from the broader term of health, demonstrates the problem: that women’s health is a separate niche. Despite making up half the population, women remain underrepresented in clinical research, underserved in treatment innovation, and lacking solutions that address their specific needs. The gaps in care are wide, and the consequences — ranging from misdiagnosed conditions to unnecessary suffering — are real.

At Sidekick Health, we don’t accept the status quo. Our mission is to build meaningful, measurable solutions that transform healthcare, and that means investing in areas where traditional systems have fallen short.

From Maternity to Menopause: A Commitment to Whole-Person Care

Sidekick has already made strides in maternity care, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and alongside high-risk condition management. Our maternity program is designed to increase healthy, full-term pregnancies, reduce NICU admissions, and stabilize maternal blood sugar and blood pressure. But it’s just the beginning.

This month, on the tail of International Women’s Day and during Women’s History Month in the US, we’re expanding our commitment to women’s health with the launch of a clinical trial for our latest digital therapeutic: the MENO! App, designed to bridge yet another critical gap in care.

MENO! App: A New Digital Therapeutic for Menopause

Menopause affects every woman, yet treatment options remain limited, outdated, or inaccessible. One in four women experience severe menopause symptoms — hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes — that significantly impact their quality of life and ability to work¹. While Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) is the first-line treatment, it is not suitable for everyone due to medical contraindications or personal preference. For these women, alternative care options like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) are limited and difficult to access.

Sidekick Health developed MENO! App to provide science-backed, personalized support for women experiencing the range of frustrating menopausal symptoms. It’s one of the first CE-marked digital therapeutics for menopause to offer evidence-based CBT specifically designed to reduce symptom burden. The app takes a holistic approach, combining behavioral interventions with lifestyle support to improve overall well-being during the menopause transition.

Clinical Study: Advancing Evidence-Based Care

At Sidekick, we don’t just build digital health solutions — we prove they work. That’s why we’ve launched a 12-week decentralized randomized-controlled clinical study in Germany to evaluate MENO! App’s impact on symptom relief. Women aged 40-65 with significant menopausal symptoms will be enrolled and randomized to either use the MENO! App or receive standard care. After completing the study, the control group will also gain access to the app, ensuring all participants benefit.

With over 100,000 prescriptions issued and a network of 16,000 healthcare providers, Sidekick Health is a leading provider of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) in Germany. Expanding into menopause care is the next step in our mission to deliver evidence-based, scalable digital health solutions that address unmet medical needs — starting in Germany, and available to all of our global markets next.

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Why This Matters: The Sidekick Difference

Unlike many digital health companies that focus on engagement metrics alone, Sidekick is dedicated to proving real-world outcomes. We don’t just build technology; we build solutions that work. Our adherence-driven approach has already demonstrated success in chronic disease management, oncology, maternity care, and more. Now, we’re applying the same rigor to menopause.

“Our goal is to make a meaningful contribution to women's health. We invest in innovative digital health solutions that address the individual needs of women at various stages of life. Our focus lies in combining technology with medical expertise to improve healthcare outcomes,” said Prof. Dr. Pia Wülfing, chief clinical officer for Sidekick Health and a licensed OB/GYN.

Women’s health is not a niche. It’s a fundamental part of healthcare — and if it’s missing from a care portfolio, there’s a gap that needs to be filled.

Get in touch with our team Sidekick, where we’re closing gaps in care for health plans, addressing unmet needs with leading Life Sciences organizations, and helping patients achieve better health around the world.