npj Women s Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Abstract
In
tasks
involving
human
health
condition
data,
feature
selection
is
heavily
affected
by
data
types,
the
complexity
of
manifestation,
and
variability
in
physiological
presentation.
One
type
often
overlooked
or
oversimplified
effect
biological
sex.
As
females
have
been
chronically
underrepresented
clinical
research,
we
know
less
about
how
conditions
manifest
females.
Innovations
wearable
technology
enabled
individuals
to
generate
high
temporal
resolution
for
extended
periods
time.
With
millions
days
now
available,
additional
pipelines
should
be
developed
systematically
identify
sex-dependent
along
with
effects
many
per-person
are
included
analysis.
Here
present
a
set
statistical
approaches
as
technique
identifying
behavioral
manifestations
complex
diseases
starting
from
longitudinal
which
evaluated
on
diabetes,
hypertension,
their
comorbidity.
International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 23, 2025
Objectives
The
aim
of
this
review
was
to
summarise
the
existing
literature
concerning
implementation
menstrual
cycle
tracking
in
applied
sport
settings.
Methods
For
scoping
review,
database
searches
were
conducted
ProQuest,
PubMed,
Scopus,
SportDISCUS,
and
Web
Science.
Screening
performed
by
two
independent
reviewers
identify
academic
publications
that
related
concept
Results
Twenty-six
articles
published
between
2001
2024
fulfilled
inclusion
criteria.
These
most
commonly
original
research
(n
=
19)
last
years
20).
One
protocol
paper
six
opinion
journals
also
included.
Twelve
26
recommend
implementing
settings;
many
encourage
providing
education
13)
facilitating
more
open
communication
10)
on
menstrual-related
topics.
Where
conducted,
done
using
calendar-based
methods
alone
5)
or
conjunction
with
urinary
3),
capillary
blood
2)
venous
1)
hormone
measures,
ovulation
test
kits
1).
Conclusions
Menstrual
may
be
a
useful
tool
for
promoting
self-awareness,
identifying
dysfunction,
managing
symptoms.
However,
practice
there
are
potential
risks,
such
as
loss
privacy
misuse
data.
There
is
need
ecologically
valid
tools
can
subtle
disturbances,
make
beneficial
efficient.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Abstract
The
ear
harbors
a
wealth
of
critical
physiological
and
pathological
information,
positioning
it
as
an
ideal
site
for
healthcare
monitoring.
However,
the
intricate
geometry
sensitivity
pose
formidable
technical
hurdles
to
effective
Soft
electronics,
renowned
their
mechanical
deformability,
excellent
skin
conformability,
biocompatibility,
offer
compelling
advantages,
particularly
within
emerging
contexts
fifth‐generation
technology
Internet
Things.
These
innovations
provide
essential
support
achieving
comprehensive
monitoring
via
ear‐area
soft
electronics.
This
review
comprehensively
outlines
recent
advancements
in
electronics
advanced
authors
begin
by
elucidating
properties
external,
middle,
inner
from
clinical
perspectives.
Subsequently,
leveraging
these
anatomical
insights,
state‐of‐the‐art
bioelectric,
biophysical,
biochemical,
multimodal
are
explored.
Furthermore,
insights
offered
into
enduring
challenges
prospective
directions
systematic
sensor
design,
data
processing
methodologies,
translational
applications.
As
whole,
will
new
paradigms
shift
evolution
wearable
implantable
thereby
fostering
rapid
high‐quality
development
systems.
Chronobiology International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
41(5), P. 684 - 696
Published: April 18, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
explore
how
natural
menstrual
cycle
phases
and
dosage
of
oral
hormonal
contraceptives
(OC)
influence
the
diurnal
rhythm
distal
skin
temperature
(DST)
under
real-life
conditions.
Participants
were
41
healthy
females
(23.9
±
2.48
y),
comprising
27
taking
monophasic
(OC
users)
14
with
cycles
(non-OC
users).
Wrist
DST
was
continuously
recorded
averaged
over
two
consecutive
24-hour
days
during
(pseudo)follicular
(pseudo)luteal
phases.
Diurnal
characteristics,
i.e.
acrophase
amplitude,
describing
timing
strength
rhythm,
respectively,
calculated
using
cosinor
analysis.
Results
show
that
non-OC
users
experienced
earlier
maximum
(acrophase,
p
=
0.019)
larger
amplitude
(p
0.016)
luteal
phase
than
follicular
phase.
observed
in
most
(71.4%)
but
not
all
individuals.
The
OC
showed
no
differences
or
between
pseudoluteal
pseudofollicular
a
higher
progestin
displayed
for
0.009),
while
estrogen
had
effect.
In
conclusion,
cause
changes
similar
those
cycles,
suggesting
synthetic
progestins
act
manner
on
thermoregulation
as
progesterone
does.
BACKGROUND
Oura
Ring
is
a
wearable
device
that
estimates
ovulation
dates
using
physiology
data
recorded
from
the
finger.
Estimating
date
can
aid
fertility
management
for
conception
or
nonhormonal
contraception
and
provides
insights
into
follicular
luteal
phase
lengths.
Across
reproductive
lifespan,
changes
in
these
lengths
serve
as
biomarker
health.
OBJECTIVE
We
assessed
strengths,
weaknesses,
limitations
of
to
estimate
date.
compared
performance
across
cycle
length,
variability,
participant
age.
In
each
subgroup,
we
algorithm’s
with
traditional
calendar
method,
which
based
on
an
individual’s
last
period
start
average
menstrual
length.
METHODS
The
study
sample
contained
1155
ovulatory
cycles
964
participants
recruited
commercial
database.
Ovulation
prediction
kits
served
benchmark
evaluate
performance.
Fisher
test
was
used
determine
odds
ratio
assess
if
detection
rate
significantly
differed
between
methods
subgroups.
Mann-Whitney
<i>U</i>
accuracy
estimated
reference
dates.
RESULTS
method
detected
1113
(96.4%)
ovulations
error
1.26
days,
lower
(<i>U</i>=904942.0,
<i>P</i><.001)
than
method’s
3.44
days.
had
better
all
lengths,
variability
groups,
age
groups
(<i>P</i><.001).
fewer
short
(odds
3.56,
95%
CI
1.65-8.06;
<i>P</i>=.008)
but
did
not
differ
typical
long
abnormally
cycles.
Abnormally
were
associated
decreased
(<i>U</i>=22,383,
<i>P</i>=.03),
mean
absolute
1.7
(SEM
.09)
days
1.18
.02)
differences
while
performed
worse
irregular
(<i>U</i>=21,643,
<i>P</i><.001).
CONCLUSIONS
demonstrated
superior
over
approximately
3-fold
improvement.
Calendar-based
tracking
could
be
backup
cases
insufficient
should
caution,
particularly
individuals
Our
analyses
suggest
reliably
adults
aged
18-52
years,
variety
users
regular
This
may
tool
improve
fertile
window
estimation,
conceiving
preventing
pregnancies.
also
offers
low-effort
solution
length
tracking,
are
key
biomarkers
Seminars in Reproductive Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(02), P. 081 - 089
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
Ovulation
is
a
vital
sign,
as
significant
body
temperature,
heart
rate,
respiratory
and
blood
pressure,
in
assessing
overall
health
identifying
potential
issues.
key
event
of
the
menstrual
cycle
that
provides
insights
into
hormonal
reproductive
aspects.
Affected
by
orchestra
hormones,
namely
thyroid,
prolactin,
androgens,
disruptions
ovulation
can
indicate
endocrinological
conditions
lead
to
gynecological
problems,
such
heavy
bleeding,
irregular
periods,
amenorrhea,
dysmenorrhea,
difficulties
getting
pregnant.
Monitoring
detecting
aid
early
detection
issues,
extending
beyond
concerns.
It
help
identify
underlying
causes
symptoms
like
excessive
fatigue
abnormal
hair
growth.
The
integration
digital
technologies,
mobile
apps
using
machine
learning
algorithms,
wearables
tracking
breath
sleep
patterns,
devices
measuring
hormones
urine
or
saliva
samples,
offers
wealth
opportunities
family
planning,
issue
diagnosis,
treatment
adjustment,
cycles
during
assisted
techniques.
These
advancements
provide
comprehensive
approach
monitoring,
addressing
both
