Oura Ring Adds Hormonal Birth Control Support and Menopause Insights in Major Health Update

Oura has announced a major software update focused on women's hormonal health, rolling out two new features globally starting May 6. The update is available to all Oura Ring Gen3 and Oura Ring 4 members with an active subscription.

Hormonal Birth Control Support

Oura's new Birth Control integration within Cycle Insights lets users specify their contraceptive method and see how hormonal birth control shapes their biometric data — including temperature trends, sleep patterns, and recovery metrics. This fills a gap that many users have requested, as hormonal contraceptives can significantly alter the cycle signals that Oura tracks.

Menopause Insights

The standout feature is the Menopause Impact Scale (MIS) — a research-backed questionnaire developed by Oura that measures quality-of-life impact across 22 symptoms. Rather than just a score, it provides personalized, AI-generated explanations based on individual responses and longitudinal biometric data from the ring's sensors.

Clinical Partnership

Oura also announced a partnership with Twentyeight Health, allowing users to connect with licensed clinicians, book virtual consultations, and obtain prescriptions directly through the Oura app ecosystem.

What This Means for Buyers

This update reinforces Oura's lead in women's health tracking — no other smart ring offers this level of hormonal health intelligence. If you're considering the Oura Ring 4 at $349, this update adds significant value. The Samsung Galaxy Ring and RingConn Gen 2 don't offer comparable hormonal health features. Compare all options in our smart ring guide.