CES 2026 once again showed that health technology is moving beyond general wellness and fitness tracking. This year, several of the most talked-about innovations focused on areas that have long received limited attention in consumer tech — particularly women’s health and long-term disease prevention. From smart menstrual products to advanced health-monitoring scales, these solutions aim to turn everyday routines into meaningful health insights.
Menstrual health becomes measurable data
One of the most discussed women’s health innovations at CES 2026 was the Vivoo FlowPad. The concept is simple but ambitious: turning menstrual blood into actionable health data.
The disposable pad includes a diagnostic layer capable of analysing biomarkers linked to fertility, hormonal balance and vaginal health. According to Vivoo, the pad can measure follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels directly during menstruation. The results are transmitted to the Vivoo mobile app, where users can track changes over time and receive insights related to fertility, hormonal fluctuations or possible infections.
Each pad is expected to cost around €3–4, with an additional subscription required to access and interpret the data via the app. While clinical validation and regulatory pathways will be key to its broader adoption, the product reflects a growing trend: bringing laboratory-style insights into everyday personal care.
Technology designed specifically for perimenopause
Another notable launch was Peri, a wearable designed specifically for people experiencing perimenopause. Unlike many existing wearables that apply general wellness metrics, Peri focuses on symptoms commonly associated with this life stage, including hot flashes, sleep disruption, anxiety and body temperature changes.
Worn on the stomach, the device uses multiple sensors and algorithms tailored to perimenopausal patterns rather than generic activity or sleep data.
The aim is to help users better understand symptom trends and triggers, an area where many still report limited medical guidance and fragmented information.
Addressing menstrual pain through neurostimulation
US-based company OhmBody presented a wearable neurostimulation device intended to reduce menstrual discomfort. The system uses a patented earpiece that targets specific nerves, with the goal of modulating pain signals and regulating nervous system responses during menstruation.
Neurostimulation has been explored in various pain-management contexts, but its application to menstrual pain highlights a broader shift toward non-pharmaceutical approaches for managing recurring symptoms.
Withings doubles down on advanced home diagnostics
French health-tech company Withings, a regular CES presence, once again attracted attention with the launch of its Body Scan 2 smart scale. Priced at an expected €499, the device is positioned as more than a scale, offering up to 60 health metrics.
According to Withings, Body Scan 2 can assess indicators related to hypertension, cardiac efficiency and reactivity, metabolic efficiency, arterial stiffness, and body composition. During a CES 2026 demo, only a subset of features was shown, including heart age, muscle–fat balance and arterial stiffness. The level of detail surprised many observers — including personalised feedback such as activity recommendations.
Withings suggests using the scale at least two to three times per week, or even daily, to generate long-term progress reports. The company frames the device as a tool for longevity, aiming to support early detection and sustained health improvements rather than short-term weight tracking.
A shift toward everyday health intelligence
The health innovations showcased at CES 2026 suggest a clear direction: health data is moving closer to daily life, embedded in products people already use. From menstrual care to bathroom scales, companies are betting that regular, low-friction monitoring can help individuals better understand their bodies and make informed decisions earlier.
As always, questions around clinical validation, data privacy and accessibility remain. Still, CES 2026 made one thing clear — health technology is becoming more personal, more specific, and increasingly focused on areas that were previously overlooked.
12.01.2026.
