Each year, millions of women around the world experience perimenopause, a phase of life that can drastically impact physical and mental health, experiences in the workplace, and familial and social relationships.
All too often, this transition is shrouded in silence and even stigma. In fact, only 28 percent of women say they know what to expect in their perimenopause experience.
At Oura, we are committed to building a future where every woman feels holistically understood and supported in their health.
With Oura Ring, women can gain the in-depth information they need to understand their bodies. From tracking symptoms to evaluating changes in menstrual cycles, sleep, cardiovascular health, physical activity, and other behavioral aspects, Oura can help turn complex data into clear, actionable insights, and help women navigate and feel their best at every stage of their perimenopause journey.
| Learn more in Oura’s 2024 Perimenopause Report, in which we looked at aggregate, de-identified data from more than 100,000 female Oura members for one year to better understand how perimenopause impacts their day-to-day functioning. Download the report here. |
Perimenopause: A Time of Change
Perimenopause marks a significant life transition that most women will experience during the ages of 45 to 55 years old. The transition begins with perimenopause, the period before menopause when your body gradually produces less estrogen and cycles become irregular. This can occur as early as your mid-30s.
The transition to menopause is characterized by a range of symptoms, caused by changing hormone levels. While everyone’s journey is unique, you may experience symptoms such as vaginal dryness, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, brain fog, weight gain, joint pain, or a racing heart, as well as changes in body image and sexual health.
Some women may be able to reduce the impact of these symptoms through lifestyle changes, such as physical activity or meditation and mindfulness practices. Others may find symptom relief with hormonal interventions. However, in order to address any symptoms, it’s important to first recognize the signs of perimenopause and, in many cases, consult a medical professional.
How Oura Can Support You Through Perimenopause and Menopause
Oura provides a valuable tool to validate your intuition that you are going through physiological changes, giving you detailed data to inform your decisions.
To help you make the connection between various symptoms and how they show up in your body’s biometric data, try these Oura features, which can also help you feel prepared and empowered during conversations with healthcare providers.
1. Track Your Symptoms with New Perimenopause Tags
In addition to existing tags and custom tags, Oura has added 17 new tags specific to this transition to help you track symptoms and interventions, including hot flashes, mood swings, and HRT.
Once you start using tags regularly, you’ll start noticing interesting and informative patterns and correlations in the Trends view.
| Member Tip: Now, when you regularly tag habits or symptoms, you may receive a personal Discovery, which provides insights into how your behaviors impact your data. For instance, you may learn that when you meditate before bed, you spend more time in deep sleep. |
2. Share Your Cycle Insights Report
When you opt into Oura’s Cycle Insights feature, you’ll be able to download a six-month report of their Cycle Insights data. This report includes cycle length, period length, temperature variation, cycle phases, and symptom tags.
So rather than simply telling your doctor you’ve been experiencing mood swings, hot flashes, or irregular periods, you can show them exactly what’s going on and how long it’s been going on.
This data can give you the confidence to discuss symptoms with healthcare providers, and work together to come up with a plan to manage your symptoms, such as lifestyle changes, medication like hormone replacement therapy, or supplements.
| Member Story: Saša M., 45, used Oura’s Cycle Insights to notice that her cycle was becoming longer and more irregular. With her doctor’s guidance, she realized she was in perimenopause and was able to come up with a plan to manage symptoms. “Having access to this information about my body makes me feel empowered,” she says. |
3. Learn More About Your Sleep Patterns
Research suggests that up to 47% of women experience sleep disturbances during perimenopause, while up to 60% do so in menopause.
Oura’s detailed sleep insights provide an in-depth analysis of your sleep quality—such as how much time you spent in deep sleep or how long it took you to fall asleep. Plus, the Trends view allows you to understand how these variables have changed over time.
LEARN MORE: How Menopause Impacts Sleep
4. Understand Your Stress and Resilience Levels
Many women report experiencing greater levels of stress and a reduced ability to cope during perimenopause.
Oura provides several ways to track your stress levels, including Daytime Stress, heart rate variability (HRV), and Resilience, which estimates your ability to withstand physiological stress and recover from it over time.
These insights allow you to monitor your mental well-being and emotional fluctuations. By regularly checking your stats, you can ensure that you are prioritizing self-care, recognizing patterns in your stress response, and taking steps to encourage rest and balance during this phase.
READ MORE: How to Boost Your Resilience, According to Oura Members
5. Explore Additional Resources and Support for Oura Members
Navigating perimenopause can feel overwhelming as changes in your body begin to impact your daily life. To support women through this transition, Oura is partnering with like-minded companies and experts in the women’s health space to help members better understand their bodies and empower them to own their wellness journey.
With the introduction of new features for perimenopause tracking and analysis, these partnerships are just the start of how we are helping our members gain deeper insights and take meaningful actions in collaboration with their clinicians and wellness teams.
Clue is a cycle tracking app and a trusted menstrual health resource. Together, Oura and Clue are partnering with researchers at UC Berkeley on groundbreaking perimenopause research to deepen our understanding of this stage in life. Oura members can use Clue for enhanced symptom tracking and analysis, giving them a more comprehensive view of their health during this phase.
Offer: Oura members get 3 months free on Clue Plus when you create a Clue account. Enter code CLU-3MO-SUB at checkout.
| “At Clue, we’re driven by how the power of data can revolutionize female health. By combining Clue’s extensive cycle tracking data with Oura’s biometric monitoring, we’re filling critical gaps in female health knowledge and are empowering people to better understand their bodies through actionable, data-driven information.” —Rhiannon White, CEO, Clue |
Mira is an at-home hormone testing and tracking platform that is the first FDA and CE registered comprehensive women’s health monitoring solution. Oura members can use Mira’s hormone data to complement Oura’s insights, helping them visualize hormone fluctuations and improve their understanding of ovulation, fertility, and perimenopause.
Offer: Oura members receive 15% off Mira products. Enter MIRAOURA15 at checkout.
Proov offers at-home hormone testing and tracking with patented, FDA-cleared devices. By using Proov alongside Oura, members can better understand hormone changes at every stage of their adult life, from reproductive years to menopause.
Offer: Oura members can enter code OURA15 or visit this link to redeem 15% off Proov products.
| “There is so much power in being able to track hormones across the cycle and correlate hormone levels to symptoms. Together, Proov and Oura can help more women understand their journey more clearly and get personalized solutions that work for them” —Amy Beckley, PhD, Founder & CEO, Proov |
Hertility provides comprehensive end-to-end care including at-home diagnostic testing with clinical grade results, and fast-tracked access to in-house specialist care or partner clinics. Oura members can test their hormones for advanced insights into the onset of menopause or connect with Hertility experts to receive tailored guidance on managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms, making their journey more informed and supported.
Offer: Use code OURA to get £10 off Hertility’s menopause products or services for Oura Members. Offer valid until November 21, 2024.
| On October 24, join Hertility Founder and CEO Dr Helen O’Neill, Oura Partnerships Director Hannah Parish and Clue CEO Rhiannon White to hear how they’re building game-changing technology to fill the perimenopausal care gap and coming together to give women the tools they need to take control of their journeys to menopause. Sign up for the webinar here. |
Midi Health is the fastest growing virtual care clinic focused on women navigating midlife hormonal change and beyond. With treatment protocols created by world-class medical experts in perimenopause and menopause, delivered by clinicians trained in women’s midlife health, Midi Health provides patients with personalized care plans that include hormonal and non-hormonal medications, supplements, lifestyle coaching and more. All services are covered by insurance, and conveniently accessible through telehealth visits and 24/7 messaging. To learn more, visit www.joinmidi.com.
sanoLiving is Canada’s only national virtual healthcare company that provides holistic menopause and midlife care. Through its platform, sanoMidLife, individuals receive personalized care plans from health coaches and clinicians tailored to their unique needs, including lifestyle recommendations, supplements, and/or prescriptions. Oura members in Canada can access sanoMidLife’s expert care and enjoy a special discounted rate.
Offer: Oura members receive 10% off a sanoMidLife annual or monthly subscription with code Oura+Sano10 at this link.
| “By using data from tools like the Oura Ring, women can engage in more informed discussions and advocate for their health more effectively. As Canada’s only national menopause virtual healthcare provider, access to information like this will further enhance our patient-clinician relationships and has the power to transform health outcomes.” —Angela Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder, sanoLiving |
In addition to our partner offerings, we encourage members to explore additional resources through their local menopause societies:
This reflects Oura’s commitment to partnering with experts in women’s health to provide our members with the tools and resources they need to take control of their health and wellness journey. Together, we are working to create a more holistic and supportive experience for women through every phase of life.