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A self-care smartphone application for midlife women with menopausal symptoms: A proof-of-concept study

  • By

  • Takuma Ohsuga

  • Miho Egawa

  • Kaori Tsuyuki

  • Miki Ohtsuki

  • Yu Wanjie

  • Shi Juan

  • Rena Hinotani

  • Yoshimitsu Takahashi

  • Takeo Nakayama

  • Masaki Mandai

  • June 10, 2026

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    Menopausal symptoms in midlife women include hot flashes, depression, and sleep disturbances, affecting quality of life and productivity.

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    Current health checkups in Japan do not adequately address menopausal symptoms, limiting access to care and individualized management.

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    JoyHer Pro is a smartphone app developed for self-management of menopausal symptoms, offering symptom tracking and personalized recommendations.

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    The proof-of-concept study evaluated the feasibility of JoyHer Pro among midlife women attending routine health examinations.

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    Participants in the study were Japanese women aged 45-55 with moderate menopausal symptoms and employed status, using iPhones.

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A self-care smartphone application for midlife women with menopausal symptoms: A proof-of-concept study

  • by Takuma Ohsuga, Miho Egawa, Kaori Tsuyuki, Miki Ohtsuki, Yu Wanjie, Shi Juan, Rena Hinotani, Yoshimitsu Takahashi, Takeo Nakayama, Masaki Mandai

  • June 10, 2026

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