Tempdrop - BBT tracking while you sleep
Tempdrop - BBT tracking while you sleep
Track fertility effortlessly with the Tempdrop wearable ovulation tracker. Ovulation tracking has never been so easy.
Tempdrop brings the full fertility tracking solution to your smartphone. Whether you are looking to increase your chances of conceiving, or are practicing fertility awareness methods, the Tempdrop fertility tracker device is tailored to you.
Why Tempdrop?
- Non-invasive
- Stress-free temperature tracking without losing sleep
- All-in-one fertility charting app
- Get real-time fertile window insights
- Smart technology
- Delivering accurate data
- Suits irregular cycles
Sizing:
S/M fits 8.5"-15.5"/21.5cm - 39cm
L/XL fits 12.5"-18.5" /31.5cm- 47cm.
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Description
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Tempdrop makes BBT tracking effortless. Worn overnight, it tracks your basal body temperature while you sleep, giving you accurate, personalised insights into ovulation, fertility, and your cycle - without the stress of early-morning thermometer checks.
Easy all-in-one BBT tracking solution – Tempdrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility charting solution to your smartphone.
Accurate & consistent – eliminates errors from restless nights or late wake-ups
Personalised insights – adapts to your unique sleep & cycle patterns
Easy to use – wear the Tempdrop sensor on your upper arm during sleep and sync to the Tempdrop charting app whenever it's convenient.
Supports PCOS & irregular cycles – reliable even when cycles are unpredictable
Backed by science - Tempdrop uses the latest scientific knowledge to bring you an accurate method of cycle tracking and identification of your fertile window.
Sleep in, no problem - Tempdrop's sensor continuously monitors your basal body temperature while you sleep, eliminating the need to wake up at the same time each day.
How to use
How to use
1️⃣ Wear Tempdrop overnight on your upper arm.
2️⃣ Sync to the app in the morning.
3️⃣ See your temperature data + clear cycle insights.
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Fertility & ovulation tracker kit
Introducing Tempdrop - a wearable fertility tracker. Tempdrop sensor & fertility app: A lifelong companion.

FAQs
What is Tempdrop?
What is Tempdrop?
Tempdrop is a smart wearable thermometer and charting app combo that brings an all-in-one fertility monitor to your smartphone.
The Tempdrop sensor is worn on the upper arm during sleep to accurately derive a core nightly sleeping body temperature for the purposes of ovulation tracking. Tempdrop is uniquely able to arrive at an accurate body temperature thanks to a combination of advanced sensors and sophisticated algorithms. Combine temperatures with other fertility symptom tracking within the app to pinpoint ovulation each cycle. Our charting app has a free version option or you can choose to upgrade to our premium features to take advantage of automatic cycle interpretation and fertility insights. As a bonus, our premium option allows you to track your sleep data as well.
If you’re, trying to conceive, charting to know your body, or practicing fertility awareness long-term, the Tempdrop fertility monitor is designed to take the stress out of ovulation tracking. For those that are postpartum, have irregular cycles, work shifts, are a light sleeper, or love to sleep-in, Tempdrop delivers accurate cycle tracking data that is tailored to you.
How does Tempdrop work?
How does Tempdrop work?
Tempdrop is a smart wearable thermometer and charting app for fertility tracking.
The Tempdrop sensor is worn under your upper arm using the Tempdrop armband during sleep. Each night, it collects thousands of data points on your body temperature and sleep motion. We derive your single nightly sleeping temperature from the data using advanced algorithms.
After removing the device, initiate a sync using the Tempdrop sensor and fertility app ( Apple Store, Google Play) and Tempdrop will sync your sleeping temperature using Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) to your smartphone. You can track additional fertility symptoms in the charting feature for a complete solution.
The Tempdrop wearable fertility tracker will replace the traditional method of BBT temping so you can stop losing sleep and take the stress out of cycle charting. Click here to learn more.
Will I have to pay an ongoing subscription?
Will I have to pay an ongoing subscription?
Tempdrop is unique because it's a wearable fertility monitor that gives you freedom and options to suit your specific needs.
The Tempdrop fertility app has both free and premium versions.
Free version
- Sync your sensor to receive temp results
- List of temperatures
- Chart view
- Multiple symptom tracking
- Manual chart interpretation (set a cover line, temperature shift count, and peak day)
- Data backup with robust data protection
- Cycle history and status
- Chart export and share
Premium Version
- Sync your sensor to receive temp results
- List of temperatures
- Multiple symptom tracking
- Manual chart interpretation (set a cover line, temperature shift count, and peak day)
- Data backup with robust data protection
- Cycle history and status
- Chart export and share
- Sleep data
- Fertility insights
- Automatic interpretation of temps and cervical mucus
- Interactive fertility course
- Calendar feature
How is Tempdrop different from other basal thermometers?
How is Tempdrop different from other basal thermometers?
As opposed to taking a manual waking temp, Tempdrop offers continuous monitoring, filtering out waking times to give you a true nightly sleeping temperature. The smart algorithm learns your unique nightly and monthly patterns to filter variables that can otherwise skew temp results. Worn high up in the inside of the upper arm, the wearable fertility monitor captures an axillary reading making it more accurate than surface skin temperature.
The accompanying charting fertility app encourages tracking multiple fertility signs to better guide you in understanding your cycle and fertile window. If you already have a favourite fertility app, you can freely use it with your Tempdrop data. The choice is yours!
Can I start temping whilst I am using other birth control methods?
Can I start temping whilst I am using other birth control methods?
Yes. You can start using the Tempdrop ovulation tracker device straight away, even if you are using another form of birth control, such as hormonal birth control.
Tempdrop is not dependant on your cycle status. However, the sooner you start wearing Tempdrop, the sooner it can get through the 'learning phase' (Tempdrop learns your sleep and environmental patterns). This will enable you to catch your first ovulation post hormonal birth control (HBC) or postpartum (PP), whatever your personal circumstances are.
Does it matter what time I wake up or how long I sleep?
Does it matter what time I wake up or how long I sleep?
We are happy to inform you that your days of alarm-clock wake-ups to take your temperature are over. With the Tempdrop wearable fertility monitor, your temperature is monitored continuously throughout the night. This means that whenever you wake up, your sleeping temperature will be waiting to sync to your futility app.
The same applies if you experience disturbed sleep or a shift worker. You will still be able to retrieve a result to chart your cycles. Here are the headlines...
- Tempdrop must be turned on and worn for a minimum of three hours
- Two hours of sleep must be detected for a valid result. Sleep time does not have to be consecutive
As best practice, turn on and wear you Tempdrop fertility tracker just before going to sleep and remove it as soon as you are up for the day. If your sleep is disturbed for a period of time during the night, leave the sensor on.
Is Tempdrop safe?
Is Tempdrop safe?
Perfectly safe!
The Tempdrop fertiloty monitor only transmits a Bluetooth signal in the first 30 seconds when being turned on and when you remove the device from your body and manually initiate syncing. It uses Bluetooth 4.0 to transmit data, which is a very low energy signal (approximately 1000x less than a cell phone). Syncing is less than 30 seconds per day.
The Tempdrop fertility tracker is powered by a standard coin cell type watch battery while it is being worn and recording. No wireless signal or connections are transmitted during sleep.
Finally, The Tempdrop wearable fertility tracker is made from medical grade materials and has FCC and CE certifications. The metal sensor is medical grade stainless steel which can contain trace amounts of Nickle.
Which smartphones can I use with Tempdrop?
Which smartphones can I use with Tempdrop?
Tempdrop is compatible with a wide range of smartphones. Simply visit your app store and search for the Tempdrop app. If you can download it, you're good to go!
I'm trying to get pregnant. How can Tempdrop help me?
I'm trying to get pregnant. How can Tempdrop help me?
On average, properly timed sexual intercourse can triple the likelihood conceiving naturally. By tracking your ovulation, you can identify the days with the highest probabilities of success. The Tempdrop wearable fertility monitor allows you to do just that by allowing you to consistently track accurate body temperature and other fertility symptoms in a stress-free way.
I have irregular cycles - Will Tempdrop work for me?
I have irregular cycles - Will Tempdrop work for me?
Yes! Tempdrop is designed to support all cycle types, including irregular ones.
Tracking fertility can be challenging for those with irregular cycles, but Tempdrop offers a flexible solution that adapts to your unique patterns.
The Tempdrop sensor continuously tracks your basal body temperature (BBT) while you sleep, providing real-time data to help identify ovulation. This is especially helpful for those with irregular cycles, as it takes the stress out of collecting your daily temperature results when cycles are long.
If your cycles are considered irregular, the Tempdrop app won’t estimate your next ovulation, but it still tracks and interprets* your temperature data to confirm when ovulation has taken place. Once ovulation has passed, the app can estimate your next period due date, providing valuable insights for cycle tracking, timing pregnancy tests, or understanding your body's natural rhythms. If pregnancy occurs, the confirmed ovulation date can also be used to calculate an estimated due date with greater accuracy.
Users with irregular cycles are also encouraged to track and log Cervical Mucus observations, as this fertility marker can be used to identify when an ovulation attempt is near. When Cervical Mucus is logged, the app can give additional fertility window insights.
Tracking Fertility with Irregular Cycles
While future ovulation estimates can’t be given when cycles are irregular, Tempdrop can help by:
* Monitoring your temperature patterns over time to recognise ovulatory trends.
* Combining other fertility signs, like cervical mucus tracking, to identify when fertility is high.
* Predict when the next period is due after ovulation is confirmed.
* Identifying the right time to test for pregnancy.
* Assist in accurately predicting a due date based on ovulation timing.
Final Thoughts
Having irregular cycles doesn’t mean you can’t use Tempdrop - it simply means that instead of relying on predictions, you’ll focus more on real-time data interpretation. The Tempdrop fertility monitor remains a powerful tool to help you understand your cycle and fertility health, even when patterns aren’t predictable.
Can I start temping whilst I am using other birth control methods?
Can I start temping whilst I am using other birth control methods?
Yes. You can start using Tempdrop straight away, even if you are using another form of birth control, such as hormonal birth control.
The Tempdrop ovulation tracker is not dependant on your cycle status. However, the sooner you start wearing Tempdrop, the sooner it can get through the 'learning phase' (Tempdrop learns your sleep and environmental patterns). This will enable you to catch your first ovulation post hormonal birth control or postpartum, whatever your personal circumstances are.

Tempdrop Fertility App
Tempdrop brings the full fertility tracking solution to your smartphone. Whether you are looking to increase your chances of conceiving or are practicing fertility awareness methods, Tempdrop is tailored to you.
The Tempdrop fertility app is available in both a free and a premium version with enhanced features for an additional cost.
Tempdrop Premium
Tempdrop Premium is crafted to provide deeper insights into your fertility and overall health.
What benefits come with a premium subscription?
- Ovulation and fertility insights - Get personal cycle interpretation, fertility insights, and ovulation confirmation
- Track your sleep quality - See your nightly sleep patterns, including deep and light sleep stages, and receive overall sleep score.
- Tempdrop Academy's - Fertility awareness education programme. Learn the stages of your menstrual cycle and the benefits of tracking your cycles.
- Calendar view - Use the calendar view to see cycle forecasts and insights 6 months in advance.
When you purchase Tempdrop you get 2 months FREE premium charting app features.

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FROM TEMPDROP TO TINY TOES: HOW KATIE UNLOCKED HER FERTILITY MYSTERY
“Katie, your cycles look fine, nothing to worry about.”
That’s what she kept hearing. And on paper, it made sense. Her cycles were mostly regular. Ovulation usually happened at a normal time. GP tests didn’t show anything unusual.
But Katie knew something was off. She’d started to notice the occasional late ovulation and a few irregular cycles creeping in. Plus, tracking her basal body temperature with an oral thermometer was stressful, her shift work made it nearly impossible to take a reading at the same time every morning and get accurate feedback.
When she came to see me, I suggested trying Tempdrop. It would take the pressure off her routine while still giving us accurate, consistent data to work with. Katie ordered one straight away and started tracking.
Within just one month, the mystery started to unravel. We discovered she had a short luteal phase, something that was invisible on standard GP checks and easy to miss when you only look at cycle length.
With that knowledge, she was able to get the medication she needed. Fast forward, and Katie is now holding her beautiful baby girl, all because she became her own fertility detective and we worked together to uncover what was really going on.
Sometimes, the answers aren’t in the “average” cycle data. They’re in the details you uncover when you track consistently, and with the right tools.
Client story provided by Kate (The Cheshire Acupuncturist).
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Coffee and Hormones: Brewing a Hormone-Smart Coffee Routine
Love coffee? Let’s make it cycle-smart Love coffee but not always the jitters, sleep dips, or hot flushes that can tag along? Your caffeine sensitivity can shift across your menstrual cycle and again in perimenopause and menopause. Here’s a friendly, science-savvy guide to timing, dosing, and swapping your brew so it works with your body, not against it. This International Coffee Day, we’re sharing all our tips for enjoying your coffee while nuturing your body and hormones throughout your cycle. Key things to note… Sensitivity to caffeine can vary across your cycle. Keep coffee to the morning, after food, and avoid for up to 6–8 hours before bed. In PMS/luteal and during peri/menopause, try smaller cups, half-caff/decaf, and iced options. Track what changes for you (sleep, mood, hot flushes, anxiety, digestion). Bean Basics Caffeine can hang around for 6–8 hours; late cups can nudge anxiety and sleep issues. Try coffee 60–90 minutes after waking to avoid stacking on your natural morning cortisol spike. Eat first (protein + fibre) and drink water alongside to reduce jitters. Everyone’s sensitivity is different - and it can change across your cycle and through midlife. Brewed Awakening: Time Your Caffeine to Your Cycle Menstrual Phase (period days) Lower energy and cramps are common. Try: gentler brew, smaller cup, after a protein-rich breakfast. If cramps/IBS flare: switch to half-caff, decaf, cacao, or herbal options. Follicular Phase (energy rising) Many feel more caffeine tolerant here. Try: 1–2 small cups AM only; pair with water. If you tend to feel anxious: keep it to one. Ovulatory Phase (peak energy, sometimes “wired”) Great vibes… or buzzy. Try: one cup mid-morning, skip the second. If edgy: half-caff or matcha. Luteal/PMS (often more sensitive) Sleep and mood can dip; caffeine may amplify both. Try:half-caff/decaf, stop by early afternoon, hydrate well. Support: steady meals (protein + fibre) to keep blood sugar calm. Perimenopause & Menopause Hot flushes, fragmented sleep, and anxiety can be more caffeine-reactive. Try: iced or decaf, smaller cups, always after food, avoid late-PM. Track: notice patterns between caffeine and symptoms (more on that below). How Much Caffeine Is in My Cup? Typical ranges (brands and brews vary - use these as guides only): Espresso (1 shot / 30–40 ml): 60–75 mg Brewed coffee (240 ml): 80–100 mg Cold brew (350 ml): 150–240 mg Instant (240 ml): 60–80 mg Decaf (240 ml): 2–15 mg Black tea (240 ml): 40–60 mg Green tea (240 ml): 20–45 mg Matcha (1 tsp): 50–70 mg Cacao (1 tbsp): 10–25 mg Sleep tip: Many people sleep better when their last caffeine is 6–8 hours before bedtime (earlier for those of us who are sensitive to caffeine). Smart Swaps & Helpful Add-Ons Swaps: half-caff, decaf, matcha, cacao, chicory/dandelion “coffee.”Add-ons: cinnamon, milk/protein, ice (for hot flushes), and a water chaser. Two calmer-caffeine recipes to try: Cool Calm Latte (decaf, iced) 1 shot decaf espresso (or strong decaf coffee) Ice + milk of choice Pinch cinnamon, Drop of vanilla extract Optional: a scoop of collagen or protein if it suits you Cacao Chill (mocha-style, optional decaf) 1 tbsp cacao powder Milk of choice + ice 1 shot espresso (or decaf espresso) Whisk or shake until smooth Our simple cycle & coffee recommendations Follicular: 10:00 small latte → water → skip any coffee after 14:00. Luteal: 09:30 half-caff flat white after breakfast; herbal tea later. Peri/Meno: 11:00 iced decaf with lunch; protect sleep window. Track Your Response (Simple Check-In) Pick a week (or two) and jot a quick daily note on: Sleep: time to fall asleep, night wakings Mood/Anxiety: calm ↔ jittery Hot Flushes: frequency/intensity Digestion: comfy ↔ crampy/urgent Caffeine: what/when/how much Patterns beat guesswork. If something feels off, scale back, shift timing earlier, or try a swap. FAQs How many cups are “okay”? It depends on your sensitivity and goals. Many feel best at ≤ 1 small cup in luteal/PMS and peri/menopause. In more tolerant phases, 1–2 small AM cups can be fine. Is decaf “caffeine-free”? Not entirely - decaf still contains a small amount of caffeine (often 2–15 mg per cup). What about matcha? Matcha can feel smoother for some due to L-theanine, but it still contains caffeine (roughly 50–70 mg per teaspoon). Coffee and Hormones Round-Up So that's it, there are our tips of coffee and hormones. Coffee can absolutely be part of a hormone-friendly routine - especially when you time it, size it, and tailor it to your current phase. Start with morning-only, after food, wrap by early afternoon, and keep an eye on sleep and symptoms. Your kinder-caffeine sweet spot is personal—and worth finding.
Learn moreNatural Contraception Methods: Rethinking Our Choices on World Contraception Day
Contraception has always been about freedom, choice, and control. But as we celebrate World Contraception Day, it’s clear the conversation needs to evolve. For decades, women have shouldered the responsibility of birth control, often through hormonal methods that impact not just fertility, but mood, energy, and long-term health. Now, more women are asking: what about natural contraception methods? And why are we only just seeing alternatives for men? Let’s explore hormonal vs. natural contraception, the realities of the pill, why many are delaying or opting out of motherhood (and why that means we need a long-term solution), and what the future of contraception could look like. Hormonal Contraception: Effective but at What Cost? The most common methods of contraception in the UK remain hormonal: The Pill – taken daily, effective when used correctly, but linked to side effects including weight gain, mood swings, and reduced libido. The Coil (IUD/IUS) – highly effective, but can cause cramping, heavier or irregular bleeding, or hormonal side effects. The Implant, Patch, or Injection – convenient and long-lasting, but again, side effects vary and often include irregular cycles, acne, or hormonal imbalances. Hormonal contraception revolutionised women’s lives. But it also means taking artificial hormones for years - sometimes decades - without always being told the full story. In fact, the combined oral contraceptive pill has now been placed in the same risk category as certain cancers. Yet generations of women weren’t fully educated about those risks, leaving many to feel frustrated and misinformed. Not only that, but hormonal contraception can also have an impact on your brain and mood, here is what the science says: 1. Altered Mood, Anxiety & Depression RiskThere’s good evidence that starting or using hormonal contraceptives (especially combined pills, or ones with certain progestins) can increase the risk of mood changes, anxiety, or depressive symptoms — particularly in people already sensitive to hormonal shifts.For example, a large Danish study found users of hormonal contraception had a higher chance of depression requiring medical treatment. 2. Changed Brain Reactivity & ConnectivityNeuroimaging research shows that the pill can affect how different brain regions respond to emotional stimuli, stress, and fear: Some studies report lower amygdala reactivity to negative emotional images in pill users compared to non-users. There are also changes in connectivity across brain networks: one study tracking a single woman through her natural cycle and then on pill showed changes in ‘network modularity’ and typical connectivity patterns. 3. Stress & Inflammation Responses Hormonal contraceptive use seems to modify the stress response: both psychological (how you feel under stress) and biological (measures like inflammation markers, cortisol). Some research suggests users may have a more negative emotional response to stressors. 4. Emotion Recognition, Reward Processing & Fear ResponseOther brain functions appear to shift: How people recognise fear or negative emotions may differ. Some studies show changes in reward sensitivity (how much pleasure or motivation from positive stimuli) tied to hormonal status. Key Caveats & What Science Doesn’t (Yet) Say Effects are very individual. Some people feel fine; some feel noticeably different; others even feel positive mood changes. It depends a lot on personal hormone sensitivity, type of pill or progesterone used, prior mental health, lifestyle, etc. Many studies are short-term, have varying design quality, small sample sizes, or focus on specific formulations. That means generalising to “the pill causes X” for everyone is risky. Because hormonal contraceptives suppress natural cycles of oestradiol and progesterone, some brain functions that follow those cycles (emotion, stress response) are being flattened or altered. But how much this matters day-to-day is still under study. Natural Contraception Methods: Body Literacy and Hormone-Free For women who want to avoid synthetic hormones, natural contraception methods offer a different approach. These include: Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) – tracking basal body temperature (BBT), cervical mucus, and cycle length to predict fertile and infertile days. Cycle Tracking with Tech – devices like Tempdrop make BBT tracking easier, even with irregular cycles or disrupted sleep. Barrier Methods – condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps, often combined with fertility awareness for extra protection. Withdrawal & Abstinence During Fertile Window – higher risk, but still part of the natural methods spectrum. ✨ While these methods require more education and consistency, they give women something hormonal methods don’t: body literacy. You learn how your body works, spot patterns, and connect symptoms with your hormonal phases. Why Some Women Are Saying “Not Now” or “Not Ever” to Children Beyond methods, there’s another shift happening: more women are choosing to delay having children, or not to have them at all. Reasons include: Cost of Living Crisis – raising children is expensive, and financial security is harder to achieve. Career & Independence – many women prioritise career growth, travel, or personal goals. Health & Environment – with rising awareness of climate change and personal wellbeing, some women are rethinking parenthood altogether. Contraception, in this context, isn’t just about preventing pregnancy - it’s about preserving choice in a world where the stakes feel higher than ever. And with this in mind, we need to find a long-term solution for women that is reliable, effective and risk-free. For us, this starts with education, we know that body literacy is risk-free in terms of the impact on our health, but if women are not education how to use natural methods effectively, it comes with human-error risks. It’s time we all got to know our body’s better. The Male Contraceptive Pill: Finally Sharing the Load? For decades, the burden of contraception has largely fallen on women. But a breakthrough could be on the horizon: the male contraceptive pill. Recent studies suggest safe, reversible hormonal pills for men may soon be available. This could rebalance responsibility and create a real cultural shift in how society views contraception. But the question remains: will men embrace it? And will women trust them to? Why Education Matters More Than Ever One of the biggest challenges is the lack of education. Too many women start the pill as teenagers without being told about alternatives, risks, or how their cycles actually work. World Contraception Day is about changing that. It’s about: Educating people on natural contraception methods alongside hormonal ones. Highlighting the risks and realities of the pill. Opening conversations about male contraception. Giving women the tools to make informed, empowered decisions. The Bottom Line Contraception is not one-size-fits-all. Hormonal methods remain effective and convenient for many, but natural contraception methods are rising in popularity for women seeking hormone-free, body-led choices. As more women delay or opt out of motherhood due to cost of living, health, or personal preference, contraception becomes less about just preventing pregnancy - and more about empowerment, education, and equality. This World Contraception Day, the real conversation is this:✨ What would contraception look like if it truly supported everyone’s health, choices, and futures?
Learn moreReflexology & Women’s Health: An Interview with Gaynor, a Clinical Reflexologist
At femme, we love exploring holistic approaches that support women’s health alongside traditional medicine. This month, we sat down with Gaynor, a clinical reflexologist based at the Juniper Clinic in Stockton, to talk about reflexology & women's health and the surprising ways this gentle therapy can support fertility and wellbeing. Q: For anyone new to reflexology, how would you explain what it is and how it works? Gaynor: Reflexology is a non-invasive, holistic treatment that’s usually carried out on the feet, though it can also be done on the hands, face, or upper legs. It works by stimulating reflex points on the feet that correspond to different organs and systems in the body. By applying pressure to these points, we aim to encourage balance — what we call homeostasis — and support the body’s natural ability to heal. Reflexology is essentially a form of therapeutic touch. Because our mental health and physiology are so closely linked, balancing one can have a positive effect on the other. Q: How can reflexology help couples trying to conceive? Gaynor: I’ve specialised in fertility reflexology for over 11 years, and while we can’t make guarantees, I’ve seen reflexology make a real difference for people struggling with conditions like PCOS, or they don't have regular cycles, or unexplained infertility. A lot of the time, couples who come to me have been trying to conceive for a long time, sometimes years and they come across reflexology often by recommendation and principally I just say to them, "I'm here to support you and to help you to relax." The main way reflexology helps is by encouraging relaxation. Because we know high cortisol and adrenaline levels can negatively impact reproductive health. By reducing stress, supporting deeper sleep, and calming the nervous system, reflexology can create a more supportive environment for ovulation, hormone balance, and overall fertility. At the very least, it helps people feel calmer and more in control. And yes - many clients have gone on to conceive. Q: Beyond fertility, what other health concerns do clients seek reflexology for? Gaynor: Quite a wide range. Some of the most common include: Migraines: By working the toe reflexes (linked to the head), I’ve seen clients with debilitating migraines experience significant relief. By working these reflexes we incorporate lymphatic drainage just to get things moving and shifting. Stress and anxiety: Reflexology can calm the amygdala (the part of the brain responsible for fight-or-flight responses), reducing the ripple effects stress has on digestion, immunity, and sleep. Menopause: Many clients come for support with hot flushes, mood changes, or sleep disruption. IBS and digestive issues: Stress often worsens gut symptoms, so by calming the nervous system, reflexology can help digestion too. It’s incredibly rewarding to see clients feel lighter, calmer, and more balanced after a session. I had one client who had really debilitating migraines to the point where they were not able to do what they love, she was retired and loved to go on walks, but she couldn't due to these debilitating migraines, and of course that has an impact on your mental health and wellbeing. So we started working together and she came back and said, "I just can't believe how different I feel.". Q: It must be so rewarding being able to help with so many area's of women's health. Do you get a lot of satisfaction from seeing the impacts of reflexology? Gaynor: Yes, especially with my area of expertise being fertility. It's all rewarding, but of course if I do get someone coming in who's been trying to conceive and they say, "I've for a positive pregnancy test" or "Here's a picture of my baby." or you know the baby has arrived safely, that's absolutely lovely to hear. Q: Is there research that supports reflexology, particularly in women’s health? Gaynor: There is research, though we need more. Some key studies include: 2021 study: Reflexology showed promising results in reducing premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. 2010 trial: Reflexology was found to be more effective than ibuprofen in reducing menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), with effects lasting beyond treatment. 2002 trial: Reflexology was shown to ease menopausal symptoms. 2025 study: Reflexology improved sexual function in lactating women, which reflects its impact on regulating the nervous system and hormone balance. While more large-scale research is needed, these studies highlight the potential benefits in reproductive health, menstrual wellbeing, and beyond. Q: Can people try safe reflexology techniques at home? Gaynor: Absolutely! Reflexology is safe at all life stages - preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Anyone can give it a try. Start with a chart: Search online for a reflexology foot, hand, or ear chart. Work reflex points: Use your thumbs or fingers to gently press and massage points linked to areas of concern (for example, ovaries for reproductive health, toes for headaches, or ears for overall balance). Partner practice: Ask a partner to work on your feet or hands - it’s a lovely way to receive support. The key is consistency. Even small amounts of self-reflexology can promote relaxation and support your body’s natural rhythms. Q: What’s your favourite part of being a reflexologist? Gaynor: Honestly, it’s the transformation I see in clients. Whether it’s someone finally finding relief from migraines, or a couple conceiving after years of struggle, it’s incredibly rewarding. Every client’s story is different, but helping them find balance, calm, and renewed hope is what makes this work so special. Final Thoughts on Women's Health & Reflexology Reflexology is more than just a foot massage - it’s a holistic therapy that supports the body, mind, and emotions. Whether you’re navigating fertility challenges, hormonal changes, or everyday stress, reflexology can help bring your body back into balance. Gaynor Almond Gaynor Almond is an accredited Clinical reflexologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, and registered with the CNHC (Complimentary and Natural Healthcare council). Gaynor is also part of the team at the Juniper Clinic in Stockton Heath. She has been practicing within the field of fertility for over 11 years. supporting individuals and couples dealing with the emotional impact of sub-fertility, secondary infertility, IVF, and miscarriage. Her focus has been on supporting individuals in their journey towards physical, mental, and emotional well-being, to make positive changes in their life to optimise their changes of carrying a healthy baby to term.
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