hormonal birth control

Oura Launches First-of-Its-Kind Hormonal Birth Control Tracking Feature for Cycle Insights

Oura announced a new Hormonal Birth Control feature within its Cycle Insights, rolling out globally on May 6th. The feature tracks how over 20 combinations of hormonal contraception—including pills, patches, IUDs, and implants—affect temperature patterns, sleep, and recovery. Users can track bleeding and symptoms, distinguishing biometrics across hormone and hormone-free days to establish baseline cycles. The article notes the wellness tech trend of hormone optimization while cautioning about privacy concerns in a post-Roe v. Wade United States.