Clinical Study

September 21, 2024

Dr. Pouratien
Researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in women’s health and menopause

Introduction

Acupressure and magnetotherapy, combined in the Calmi Ring, offer an innovative approach to alleviating common menopause symptoms. This study aims to evaluate its effectiveness on issues such as hot flashes, weight management (including Meno Belly), insomnia, stress and anxiety, joint pain, and mood swings.

Methodology

Study Population

  • Sample Size: 100 women
  • Age Range: 40 to 55 years
  • Inclusion Criteria: Women in perimenopause or menopause experiencing at least one of the targeted symptoms

Study Duration

12 weeks (3 months)

Protocol

  • Participants wore the Calmi Ring daily throughout the study
  • Assessments were conducted at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks using detailed questionnaires

Measured Factors

  1. Hot Flashes: Frequency and intensity
  2. Weight Management & Meno Belly: Weight changes and reduction in abdominal circumference
  3. Sleep Quality: Sleep duration and reduction in insomnia
  4. Stress & Anxiety: Evaluated on a scale of 1 to 10
  5. Joint Pain: Self-assessed pain intensity
  6. Mood Swings: Frequency and intensity of emotional fluctuations

Results

1. Hot Flashes

  • 85% of participants observed a significant reduction in hot flashes after 4 weeks
  • 71% reported fewer night sweats from the first week

2. Weight Management & Meno Belly

  • 81% of participants lost an average of 15 lbs over 12 weeks
  • 68% noted a visible reduction in abdominal circumference (average decrease of 3.2 cm)

3. Sleep Quality

  • 89% of participants experienced improved sleep:
    • 56% reduction in nocturnal awakenings
    • Average gain of 1.8 hours of deep sleep
  • 72% of women with chronic insomnia reported falling asleep faster by the 3rd week

4. Stress & Anxiety

  • 87% reported a 42% decrease in stress levels (average scale reduction from 7.5 to 4.3)
  • 65% noticed rapid relief from anxiety episodes starting the 2nd week

5. Joint Pain

  • 84% of participants reported a decrease in joint pain (notably in knees, hips, and hands)
  • 61% experienced lasting relief within the first two weeks

6. Mood Swings

  • 76% observed better emotional stability and a reduction in mood swings, especially during stressful periods

Discussion

This study confirms the effectiveness of the Calmi Ring in improving the quality of life for women in perimenopause and menopause. The most significant benefits were observed in hot flashes, sleep, and stress reduction. No side effects were reported, making it a natural and safe alternative for women looking to avoid hormonal treatments.

Conclusion

The Calmi Ring provides a natural, non-invasive, and effective solution for reducing the most common symptoms of menopause. It offers significant and measurable relief from hot flashes, insomnia, joint pain, mood swings, and contributes to better weight management—helping women feel like themselves again.