New menopause tools offer nonhormonal options, wearables and programs

A cluster of new products and programs aimed at women in midlife is highlighting sexual health and broader wellbeing during the menopause transition, with makers pitching nonhormonal options alongside digital tools and tailored lifestyle support. Among the offerings is a natural supplement system called The Better Menopause, presented as a plant-based regimen to support energy, mood and sexual wellbeing for women in perimenopause and menopause. Meanwhile a continuous glucose biosensor and a menopause-specific WeightWatchers program have been introduced as part of a broader consumer health response to midlife needs.

Research suggests that roughly two in three women experience a decline in sexual desire during menopause, often accompanied by vaginal dryness, discomfort, fatigue and mood changes. The Better Menopause is described by its developers as a science-backed supplement system that aims to rebalance hormones naturally and address those symptoms without using synthetic hormone replacement. Its formulation is said to include plant-based ingredients chosen for effects on hormonal harmony, circulation and energy. Promotional material and product descriptions indicate the...