Menopause isn’t a moment, it’s a continuum. For many, it begins subtly. Sleep that’s harder to come by, mood shifts, sensitivity to heat, brain fog… These changes often arrive unannounced, catch people off guard and can be hard to talk about. Here we break down what to expect through one’s menopausal arc and propose changes that could allow folks experiencing menopause to be more supported.

Until recently, “women’s health” was treated as a side note, limited in large part to fertility initiatives and missing the broader scope of complex hormonal experiences that shape the lives of people who are assigned female at birth. Recent strides at ŌURA are changing this!

Whether I’m prototyping a health app, facilitating spaces to help improve health literacy in my community, or supporting clients with health concerns, I’m guided by the same question: what tools support us in returning to ourselves, and how can I help shape them? Right now, I’m exploring that question through the lens of product development. I'll be releasing each part in stages on the blog, and I’d love for you to follow along as it unfolds!