Sarah Hill X OhmBody
Dr. Sarah E Hill X OhmBody™
I’m excited to announce a new research partnership with OhmBody, a company developing noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation technology designed to support women’s health.
Together, we are collaborating on research examining how vagus nerve stimulation may influence symptoms associated with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and perimenopause—two life stages where disruptions in mood, stress regulation, and physiological resilience are common and often under-treated.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to studying women’s bodies as they actually function, rather than forcing female biology into male-default models of health.
Why the Vagus Nerve?
The vagus nerve plays a central role in regulating the autonomic nervous system, inflammation, mood, and stress responses—all systems that are deeply implicated in cyclical mood symptoms and the hormonal transitions of perimenopause.
Importantly, vagus nerve stimulation is already supported by a growing body of research. Prior studies have shown that this approach can:
- Reduce heavy menstrual bleeding
- Improve stress regulation and autonomic balance
- Support mood and emotional regulation in treatment-resistant conditions
Our collaboration builds on this existing foundation by asking more precise, female-specific questions:
- How does vagus nerve stimulation interact with hormonal fluctuations?
- Can it improve resilience across the menstrual cycle and during perimenopause?
- And how might it support women whose symptoms have been dismissed or inadequately treated?
A Science-First Approach to Women’s Health
This research partnership is part of a broader effort to retool health science so that it reflects women’s lived biology—not just gynecology, but the brain, nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system working together.
By combining rigorous academic research with innovative, noninvasive technology, this work aims to generate evidence that can meaningfully improve how women feel in their bodies—now, not decades from now.
More updates on this research collaboration will be shared as studies progress.
Exciting Offer
As a thank-you to readers of The Period Brain, I’m sharing an opportunity to receive
$75 off an Ohm Body device.
I’m a strong believer in vagus nerve stimulation as a tool for supporting both mental and reproductive health, which is why I’m excited about this work. OhmBody is a noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation tool already backed by research showing reductions in heavy menstrual bleeding. Through our current research partnership, we’re also exploring how it may support women navigating PMDD and perimenopause.
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