Starting today, the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro will allow you to better track your cycles with a temperature sensor while you sleep
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.announced today that measure skin temperature[1] added to your job Cycle tracking based on the calendar. Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro Now they allow more detailed information to be obtained to control people’s menstrual cycles and their health in general. Starting today, the new feature will be released gradually through updates.[2] Samsung Health app in Korea, US, and 30 European markets[3]including Spain.
“Samsung’s holistic vision of wellness has driven our sensor innovations, providing accurate health tracking that empowers the wearer.”said Hon Bak, Vice President and Head of MX Business Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics. “The new infrared temperature sensor on the Galaxy Watch5 improves our overall health offering, providing more convenient ways to track and understand personal health.”
As people look for ways to better know when their next period is, temperature readings are used to help, because basal body temperature (BBT) varies depending on the menstrual phases. BT should be measured immediately after waking up and before any physical activity or environmental impact. To get accurate BT readings, it is essential to measure them first thing in the morning, a process that can be cumbersome and sometimes forgotten. Samsung’s new feature automates this process, making it easier and more convenient.
By integrating the advanced algorithm of natural cycles Using Samsung’s superior sensor technology, using these Galaxy devices allows you to track skin temperature changes while you sleep right from your wrist, providing a good estimate of your core body temperature. The temperature sensor of the Galaxy Watch5 series has adopted infrared technology to obtain more accurate readings, even if the surrounding conditions change. New and advanced Cycle tracking It helps to properly monitor ovulation and better predict when your next period will start.
To activate it, you just need to select the function Cycle tracking In Samsung Health, add the latest cycle information to the calendar, then turn it on Prediction period with skin temperature in settings. The readings collected during the previous month are displayed in the form of a graph Cycle tracking, showing the wearer the expected ovulation period and the expected fertile period. All data collected is encrypted and stored securely on the personal device itself, providing greater control and data security.
Cycle tracking It also evaluates the symptoms entered in the diary and provides relevant information and advice based on this, such as setting a relaxation day to treat fatigue or light exercise to relieve premenstrual pelvic pain. In addition to the Samsung Health app[4] It also suggests helpful content to help better manage overall health throughout the course, such as guided stretching lessons or meditation to reduce stress and achieve a better night’s rest, key to maintaining a healthier life.
For more information on the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro:
Galaxy Watch 5: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5
Galaxy Watch 5 Pro: www.samsung.com/galaxy-watch5-pro
[1] Due to country restrictions on obtaining approval/registration as a medical device, the feature only works on phones and watches purchased in countries where the service is currently available. Samsung Health’s cycle tracking feature should not be used as a method of contraception. If the user is taking hormonal contraceptives or undergoing hormonal treatment that prevents ovulation, this service will not be useful for tracking ovulation.
[2] Requires app updates on both Galaxy Watch5 and paired smartphone. Availability may vary by market, carrier, and model.
[3] Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland.
[4] Availability may vary by market and device.
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