Boots introduces ‘science-backed’ menopause wearable device

Boots and No 7 have announced the launch of a new menopause wearable device on the UK market.

The Embr Wave 2 is a wristband for hot flush relief that helps women find relief and have more control over their skin temperature during menopause.

According to Embr Labs, the device uses technology and advanced thermal science to provide rapid, safe and effective hot flash relief. The bracelet offers full-body menopause symptom relief by cooling or warming the sensitive skin of the wrist.

Using the company’s app, users can explore cooling and warming sensations and decide the intensity and duration of each session. The app also lets women track their usage, see patterns over time and learn what works best for them in the long term.

Hot flushes, also known as vasomotor symptoms or night sweats, are characterised by a sudden sensation of intense heat and sweating.

They can affect hundreds of menopausal women globally, frequently interfering with sleep and daily living, resulting in a negative impact on quality of life and even a desire to leave the workforce.

According to a public survey, three in every five women are negatively affected at work as a result of the menopause, impacting not only women but also their families.

“We’ve already witnessed the rapid adoption of the Embr Wave by women who reached menopause and how it helped them with hot flushes, insomnia, and stress,” says Embr Labs CEO, Elizabeth Gazda.

“We’re pleased that we have the opportunity to collaborate with a leading consumer brand like No7 to launch our product in the UK.

“Not only have No7 and Boots recognised the enormous commercial opportunity in the menopause space, but Boots as a company is leading the way in providing menopause benefits to its own employees—other companies are sure to follow.”

The product is available in Boots stores and online.