Menopause apps

Menopause apps

  • There are variety of mobile apps available for women going through perimenopause or menopause.
  • Menopause apps can help you keep track of your symptoms and triggers to identify trends.
  • Read more about how to use menopause apps safely.
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There are variety of mobile apps available for people going through perimenopause or menopause. Menopause apps can help you keep track of your symptoms and triggers to identify trends.


Tips when using menopause apps

  • An app can be helpful to keep track of your symptoms as part of your management plan, but because every woman's menopause experience is different, don't rely on the app as your only source of information or to make a diagnosis. Instead talk to your doctor about your specific situation.
  • Be aware that many menopause apps are not New Zealand based, so they may mention medicines that aren't available in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  • Many apps have interactive features, eg, discussion boards or group chat rooms, where users can share their experiences. Be cautious because in most cases these are not monitored by a health professional so the advice or suggestions may not be safe or effective practice.

Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.

  • An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
  • If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
  • For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
  • It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.

App Features Clinical review

Balance
  • Tracking and reminders.
  • Calculator or counter.
  • Graphs and reporting.
  • App community.
  • Treatment reviews.
  • Experiment section.
  • Available from Google Play and App Store.
  • Cost: Free, but there is a paid upgrade version.
  • Read more about Balance app.
 5 star review

Health and Her Menopause app

 

 3 star review

My Luna
  • Symptom tracking.
  • Hot flash tracker with timer.
  • Available from Google Play and App Store.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Read more about My Luna app.
 3 star review

Menopause View
  • Symptom tracking.
  • Information. 
  • Graphing. 
  • Glossary.
  • Available from App Store.
  • Cost: Free.
  • Read more about Menopause View.
 3 star review

mySysters System Tracker

  
  • Symptom tracking.
  • Social forum.
  • Information and education.
  • Available from App Store.
  • Cost: Free (basic); paid upgrade ($15.99 per month).
  • Read more about mySysters System Tracker.
 Paid version

2 star review

Free version

1 star review

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  1. Sillence, E., Hardy, C., & Kemp, E. (2023). “This App Just Gets Me”: Assessing the Quality, Features and User Reviews of Menopause Smartphone Apps.(external link) Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 27(2), 156–172. 
  2. Paripoorani D, Gasteiger N, Hawley-Hague H, Dowding D. A systematic review of menopause apps with an emphasis on osteoporosis.(external link) BMC Womens Health. 2023 Sep 29;23(1):518.

Disclaimer: The NZ Health App Library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly.

Factsheets – using health apps safely

How to choose a health app
Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ

Privacy and security tips for using health apps
Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ

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