pharmaphorum October 2, 2023
Researchers in the US have developed a prototype of a wearable device that can monitor oestrogen in sweat and could play a role in women’s health and fertility.
According to a team from the California Institute of Technology, led by assistant professor of medical engineering Wei Gao, the discreet device, which can be worn around the finger like a ring, could sidestep the need for invasive blood testing and bulk analytical equipment, allowing oestrogen levels to be monitored at home in real-time.
High levels of oestrogen in the body can be a sign of breast and ovarian cancers, while low levels can result in osteoporosis, heart disease, and depression, so the hormone is routinely monitored as part of women’s healthcare.
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