Dr. Elina Berglund, particle physicist turned femtech pioneer, unpacks how Natural Cycles (code: BIOHACKING) is transforming women’s health through data, wearables, and AI.
Dr. Elina shares how her search for a hormone-free birth control method led to creating the world’s first FDA-cleared digital contraceptive. Today, Natural Cycles is expanding far beyond fertility — into perimenopause, menopause, and even male contraception research.
If you’re a modern, health-curious woman who wants to understand your hormones from your first period to menopause — through science you can actually trust — this episode is your roadmap.
We talk about:
07:00 – Dr. Elina’s journey from CERN physicist to femtech founder
11:30 – How Natural Cycles helps women avoid or plan pregnancy naturally
14:15 – The power and limits of wearables like Oura and the new Natural Cycles Band
24:05 – Postpartum tracking and why breastfeeding moms still need data
29:05 – The perimenopause feature and how temperature reveals hormonal shifts
37:15 – Data privacy, GDPR, and protecting sensitive health data
40:30 – AI innovations and future possibilities for male contraception
45:10 – The importance of fertility education for teens
Questions answered in this episode:
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What inspired Dr. Elina Berglund to create Natural Cycles after her work at CERN?
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How accurate is Natural Cycles compared to the pill and condoms?
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What’s new about the perimenopause and menopause tracking modes?
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How do wearables like the Oura Ring and the new Natural Cycles Band improve fertility tracking?
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How is data privacy protected within the app, especially after Roe v. Wade?
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How does AI enhance women’s health insights in the Natural Cycles app?
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What role could male contraception and shared responsibility play in the future of reproductive health?
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