WellTheory launches women’s health program to address link between autoimmune disease and hormonal imbalances
80% of autoimmune disease patients are women
WellTheory, a virtual solution for the estimated 50 million Americans suffering with autoimmune disease, has announced the launch of a women’s health program geared towards those struggling with hormonal conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, postpartum, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, and more.
The program will support women navigating the bidirectional link between autoimmune disease and hormone imbalances.
Ellen Rudolph, CEO and Co-Founder of WellTheory said:
“As a woman who began suffering with an autoimmune disease in my mid-20’s, who went on to learn that multiple hormonal issues were one of the root causes of my diagnosis, it was important to create a program aimed at helping other women navigate this oftentimes long and frustrating journey to get find solutions.”
“As women’s health remains underfunded and overlooked, WellTheory is dedicated to bringing much needed attention and personalized support to those struggling most and will continue to be at the forefront of working to reverse the autoimmune epidemic — which goes hand in hand with the women’s health crisis.”
A disproportionate impact
Of the more than 50 million Americans who suffer from an autoimmune disease, eighty percent are women, with certain conditions being 16 times more common.
Hormonal imbalances play a significant role in the development and progression of autoimmune diseases, with research showing that hormones regulate immune system function, and disruptions in hormonal balance can trigger or worsen autoimmune conditions. Given that, the onset of autoimmune disease often occurs during major hormonal shifts in a woman’s life — such as puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause — when hormonal fluctuations impact immune system activity.
Recognizing this disparity, WellTheory created its program to help alleviate symptoms often associated with hormonal imbalances.
The program adds to WellTheory’s existing proprietary care model built on over a decade of clinical evidence. This specific program will offer women whole-body care that aims to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and lower costs.
Women make up 71 percent of WellTheory’s patient population and of that, over 30 percent struggle with hormonal-related conditions in addition to their autoimmune disease. By combining 360° care with clinically-backed nutritional interventions, WellTheory’s programs help its female patients effectively manage, and in some cases, significantly relieve, the symptoms associated with both autoimmune conditions and hormonal imbalances.
WellTheory previously secured $7.2 million in seed funding in May 2023.