Menopause Metrics: Why Tech Should Track More Than Sleep

The Gap in Wearable Tech: Missing Menopause

Imagine a smartwatch that pings you when you’ve hit 10,000 steps but stays silent when a hot flash leaves you drenched or a mood swing turns your day upside down.

For the millions of women navigating menopause—a phase that can span years and bring symptoms like hot flashes, hormone fluctuations, sleep disturbances, and emotional volatility—current wearable tech like Apple Watches and Oura Rings often feels like a missed opportunity.

These devices excel at tracking fitness metrics, but where are the tools for the unique physiological and emotional shifts of menopause?

Why does this matter?

Menopause isn’t just a health event; it’s a life stage that affects work, relationships, and well-being.

Yet, mainstream wearables seem to assume women’s bodies follow a predictable pattern, ignoring the complex, individualised needs of this transition. What if your tracker could predict a hot flash before it hits or alert you to hormone dips that might explain that sudden irritability?

The technology exists—sensors for temperature, heart rate variability, and even mood tracking are already in play.

So, why isn’t it being used to empower women through menopause?

The FemTech Revolution: Solutions That See Us

Enter FemTech, a growing field where women in Deep Tech are stepping up to fill the gap. Startups like Alva, Stella, and Balance are designing wearables and apps with menopause in mind, proving that innovation can meet real needs.

Alva’s wearable tracks skin temperature and heart rate to detect and log hot flashes, offering personalised insights to manage symptoms.

Stella’s app combines symptom tracking with tailored coaching, helping women navigate mood swings and sleep issues with actionable advice.

Balance, meanwhile, provides a community-driven platform where users can log symptoms, access expert resources, and connect with others for support.

These tools aren’t just gadgets—they’re lifelines.

They show what’s possible when women’s health is prioritised, using data to demystify menopause and empower users to take control.

But they’re just the start.

What else could Deep Tech offer?

Could AI predict symptom patterns based on your unique biology?

Could wearables integrate with telehealth to connect you with specialists in real-time?

The potential is vast, and women in tech are uniquely positioned to lead this charge.

Why Women in Deep Tech Are Key

Menopause tech isn’t just about better wearables; it’s about who’s building them.

Women in Deep Tech—engineers, data scientists, and innovators—bring a lived perspective that’s critical for designing solutions that work.

They understand the frustration of being overlooked by a male-dominated industry and the power of tech to change lives.

Organisations like mine, TechSheThink (you can find me at Linktree), are amplifying these voices, offering mentorship, resources, and a community for women to thrive in STEM.

Their mission?

To empower women to create tech that reflects their realities, from the classroom to the boardroom.

What would it look like if more women in Deep Tech took on menopause as a design challenge?

Could we see wearables that not only track but also predict and mitigate symptoms?

Could apps integrate with workplaces to advocate for menopause-friendly policies? The answers lie in fostering more women in tech leadership—because when women rise, we all rise.

Freebies to Fuel Your Journey

Need inspiration or support?

TechSheThink’s Linktree offers free resources to empower women in tech and beyond.

From mentorship programs to webinars coming soon on Deep Tech innovation, these tools can help you learn, connect, and grow.

Whether you’re a menopausal woman seeking better health tech or a tech professional aiming to innovate, there’s something for you.

Explore their offerings to join a community that’s redefining what tech can do.

📣 Call to Action: Join the Next Wave of Menopause Innovation

👩‍💻 Are you a woman in tech dealing with perimenopause?
🧬 A startup founder building the next-gen wearable?
💡 A designer or dev who wants to build for real-world biological needs?

TechSheThink wants to hear from you.
Reach out, subscribe, connect with us—because this is your movement, too.

🗳 Poll: Would you wear a menopause-friendly tracker?

• 🔘 Yes, absolutely!

• 🔘 Maybe, if it’s user-friendly.

• 🔘 No, not convinced (yet!).

Final Note

Perimenopause isn’t a detour—it’s part of the roadmap. The question isn’t whether tech can track menopause. It’s whether it will… and who will build it. Our bet? You.

Let’s lead the way—with data, empathy, and some unapologetic rage spikes along the way. 😉

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