Dr. Amina's Guide | A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Body
This guide will help you effortlessly understand women's health within your daily life, covering body mechanisms, systems, and various choices.
Why am I writing this series?
For a long time, we may have perceived changes in women's bodies as some kind of vague "indisposition," and kept them unexpressed.
This includes menstrual fluctuations, menopausal changes, urinary incontinence, and discomfort in the intimate zone.
This is not because Japan is "behind."
Japan maintains high standards globally in pregnancy, childbirth, and cancer screenings, with extremely low maternal mortality rates and relatively accessible gynecological and obstetric care. Cervical and breast cancer screenings are also available with government subsidies.
Indeed, many aspects are well-protected.
Nevertheless, small, everyday bodily changes tend to be kept to oneself.
From a public health perspective, I want to consider "what leads to peace of mind," rather than "what is trendy."
More important than simply having more options is understanding how the body works, comprehending systems and safety, and calmly being able to choose the method that suits you.
The role of Dr. Amina's Guide is to organize information and provide clear translations for this purpose.
Dr. Amina's Guide | A Practical Guide to Understanding Your Body
fermata Inc. CEO / Doctor of Public Health
Dr. Amina Sugimoto
After completing her master's degree at the University of Tokyo, she obtained her PhD in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She specializes in healthcare systems and women's health policies.
In 2019, she founded fermata, leading the social implementation of Femtech/Women's Health Tech in Japan.
Through initiatives such as establishing "Femtech Fes!" and collaborating with government agencies, she is expanding women's health as a "standard option."
Her efforts have been recognized with awards such as "Woman of Courage" from the US government and her selection as "Nikkei Woman of the Year 2024," earning her high praise both domestically and internationally.
