Along with a new Siri and macOS Golden Gate, Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday that its Health app's cycle tracking will support both menopause and perimenopause -- not just fertility and the menstrual period. 

Plus, if your logged cycle patterns suggest that you may be experiencing perimenopause, you'll be notified, prompting an important conversation with your doctor. However, it should be noted that this cycle deviation notification specific to perimenopause is only for users age 40 and over, and shouldn't be seen as a replacement for your doctor's diagnosis and treatment. 

Stacey Ford, Apple's vice president of OS management, also announced that you'll be able to log your menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms in the Health app. There will even be educational content available to help you expand your knowledge on these topics and learn more about your body. 

Every year, about 2 million women enter perimenopause, the phase that occurs before menopause when there's a decline in the hormone estrogen. According to a February 2025 survey that included 4,432 participants over 30 years old, more than half of women ages 30 to 35 experienced moderate or severe perimenopause symptoms. In other words, perimenopause doesn't only affect older adults. 

As for menopause, it occurs when a woman's menstrual periods permanently stop, typically between the ages of 45 and 55. The Society for Women's Health Research reports that about 6,000 US women enter menopause every day. 

Considering the significant population of women who experience perimenopause and menopause, this update goes a long way to make the Health app more inclusive. Especially since the app launched in 2019, meaning it has gone seven years without these key women's health-tracking features that can empower women to learn more about their bodies and prepare them for informed conversations with their doctors.