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. In Oura’s 2024 Perimenopause Report, we analyzed aggregate, de-identified data from more than 100,000 female Oura members for one year to better understand how perimenopause impacts women’s day-to-day functioning. Download the report here.
At Oura, we are committed to building a future where every woman feels holistically understood and supported in their health. Oura’s new Menopause Insights feature is designed to validate your experience and provide a roadmap through the change.
Central to this experience is the Menopause Impact Scale (MIS), a research-backed questionnaire developed by Oura that measures the impact on quality of life and daily functioning across 22 symptoms. Learn more below.
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.
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New to Oura: Menopause Insights
Oura’s new Menopause Insights feature is designed to validate your experience and provide a roadmap through the change.
Central to this experience is the Menopause Impact Scale (MIS), a research-backed questionnaire developed by Oura that measures the impact on quality of life and daily functioning across 22 symptoms.
Moving beyond a simple score, the MIS provides a fully personalized, on-demand explanation of results, based on your personal responses and longitudinal biometric data. This results in a clearer picture than tracking symptoms alone, along with:
- Actionable explanations: Oura generates a personalized, on-demand explanation of your results, grounded in your responses and biometric data.
- Physiological trends: See exactly how symptoms are impacting different physiological systems and how they correlate with biometric trends like heart rate variability (HRV) or sleep disturbances.
- Get a long-term view: Track your progress over time to see how lifestyle adjustments—like changes in sleep hygiene, medication, or stress—actually improve your day-to-day well-being.
Meet Our Connected Care Partners
Depending on their health needs, members in the United States can access care from Oura’s network of women’s health partners, where care teams are equipped to utilize Oura’s biometric data to provide more informed, individualized support.
Maven Clinic offers full-spectrum support across reproductive and midlife health, from fertility and pregnancy through to menopause and beyond. Their clinical teams and coaches will leverage Oura’s API-integrated data—including sleep, activity, stress, and soon, cycle trends—within care delivery.
Progyny is a global leader in fertility, family building, and women’s health benefits, delivering personalized support through dedicated care advocates who provide one-on-one guidance throughout each member’s unique health journey. Eligible Progyny members can benefit from incorporating Oura’s enhanced insights into their care team decision-making process, supporting health goals and more data-driven care from preconception to menopause.
Additional Resources for Members
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.
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.
Member Offer: Oura members get 3 months free on Clue Plus when you create a Clue account. Enter code CLU-3MO-SUB at checkout.
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.
Member Offer: Oura members receive 15% off Mira products. Enter MIRAOURA15 at checkout.
We also encourage members to explore additional resources through their local menopause societies:
| 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. |
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