Peri Named to TIME's List of Best Inventions of 2026

Peri, a women's health company specializing in perimenopause, has been named to TIME's Best Inventions of 2026 list, receiving recognition in the health and wellness category. The company's wearable device is designed to track symptoms associated with perimenopause.

TIME's annual list highlights products, software, and services that are shaping the future. The selection process involved nominations from TIME's global editors and correspondents, alongside an online application system. Key evaluation factors included originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact, with a particular focus on emerging fields like healthcare and artificial intelligence.

The Peri device addresses the challenge of objectively measuring perimenopause symptoms, for which standardized biomarkers are lacking. The company states that the wearable sensor, worn under the breast, provides continuous data analysis to offer women insights into their bodily changes. This data can then be used to inform symptom management and potentially aid conversations with healthcare providers.

Peri has developed a proprietary AI platform and database over five years, trained on continuous data from women experiencing perimenopause. The system analyzes the interplay of symptoms, sleep, lifestyle factors, and menstrual cycles. The companion app delivers personalized insights, and the company suggests this objective data can help clinicians tailor treatments and monitor their effectiveness, potentially improving care outcomes for a condition that often leaves women without clear answers.

The Peri wearable device is priced at $349, with no subscription fees, and is eligible for purchase through health savings accounts (FSA/HSA). The company was founded by scientists Heidi Davis and Dr. Donal O'Gorman.