Samsung and Natural Cycles team up to bring advanced temperature-based cycle tracking to Galaxy Watch5 series – Samsung Global Newsroom

Smartwatches featuring Natural Cycles’ fertility technology will be available to users in 32 countries across Europe, North America and Asia

Samsung Electronics and Natural Cycles today announced a partnership to bring advanced temperature-based menstrual cycle tracking capabilities to the Galaxy Watch5 series — the first time Natural Cycles’ breakthrough algorithm has been adapted for a smartwatch. This latest partnership combines Samsung’s superior sensor technology with Natural Cycles’ innovative fertility technology to give users a more detailed look at their menstrual cycle.

Galaxy Watch5 users will be able to access advanced cycle tracking through the cycle tracking feature, which was recently approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) of the Republic of Korea. The Cycle Tracking feature has also been registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and complies with CE marking requirements.¹

“As a company steeped in science and technology, we are thrilled to partner with Samsung to deliver a premium experience that advances women’s health,” said Dr. Raoul Scherwitzl, co-founder and co -CEO of Natural Cycles. “The Natural Cycles app has helped millions of women around the world take control of their fertility and this partnership will allow Samsung to leverage our fertility technology to offer fertility-based cycle tracking for the first time. temperature via smartwatch.”

Natural Cycles is committed to pioneering women’s health with research and passion, leading the development of innovative fertility technology. He developed the world’s first app powered by a proprietary algorithm that uses body temperature and other key fertility indicators to determine each user’s unique fertility status. Natural Cycles leverages its technology and algorithm to power the cycle tracking feature available on the Samsung Health app with the Galaxy Watch5 series.

Samsung is leading the next era of digital health monitoring with its advanced sensor technology, including the revolutionary BioActive sensor. Additionally, the new infrared temperature sensor allows users to get a more detailed insight by tracking changes in skin temperature as well as their menstrual cycle. The temperature sensor uses infrared technology for more accurate readings, even if there is a change in temperature in their surroundings or if they move while sleeping. With all data encrypted and stored on the user’s device itself, this gives users more control over their health data and greater peace of mind.

“Consumers can now easily track their menstrual cycle right from their wrist, combining Natural Cycles’ innovative fertility technology with Samsung’s superior temperature sensor to provide a more holistic understanding of their health and wellbeing,” said Hon Pak, vice president and head of digital health. Team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “This is another demonstration of Samsung’s philosophy of open collaboration with other industry leaders to create better healthcare experiences.”

The new cycle tracking capabilities based on skin temperature will be available through the Samsung Health app on the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro during Q2 in 32 markets, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA

To learn more about Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, please visit:

Galaxy Watch5: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5

Galaxy Watch5 Pro: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5-pro

*Samsung Health’s cycle tracking feature is not intended for use as contraception.

¹ In accordance with European Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.