Hormona ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Key Takeaways
Core Features: Tracks hormone fluctuations, symptoms, moods, and cycles; includes educational hormone content and at-home testing options.
Design & Inclusivity: Thoughtfully designed UI with soothing colors; gendered language may limit full inclusivity for trans and nonbinary users.
Data Handling: GDPR-compliant; user data stored securely but clarity around third-party partnerships could improve.
Verdict Summary: Hormona is a science-backed hormone tracking app that empowers users to better understand their hormonal health, but it could benefit from more inclusive language and enhanced data transparency.
Medical Integrity
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Hormona offers medically reviewed content and tools co-created with endocrinologists. It includes options for hormone testing and personalized reports that reflect clinical knowledge. While it’s not FDA-cleared, it does not make unsupported medical claims and encourages users to consult healthcare professionals for diagnoses.
Doctor’s Note:
Hormona is one of the few hormone-focused apps that integrates clinical knowledge into a consumer interface in a clear, responsible way. Strong on education, but would benefit from more diverse research references.
Ethical Standards
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
The app is transparent about its purpose and avoids manipulative upselling. However, the heavy use of binary, gendered language excludes some users. Advertising is minimal and clearly distinguished from health content. There is some ambiguity in the opt-in flow for additional services and subscriptions.
Doctor’s Note:
Ethically, Hormona scores well in terms of user clarity and non-exploitative UX—but language inclusivity and onboarding around paid services need more transparency.
Data Privacy & Protection
Score: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
Hormona complies with GDPR and offers a data export function, but the privacy policy is vague about how data may be shared or used in research or partnerships. Consent flows are not very prominent in-app.
Doctor’s Note:
Users deserve stronger clarity about data retention and third-party access. The privacy framework needs refinement to truly build user trust.
UX & Accessibility
Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Hormona’s user interface is clean, easy to navigate, and reflects a thoughtful approach to user experience. The color palette and interaction design promote calm, and symptom logging is smooth. However, accessibility for screen readers is limited, and language settings are restricted to English.
Doctor’s Note:
Visually, the app is inviting and calming, which matters when tracking health symptoms. Accessibility support needs to improve to better serve all users.
Behavioral Impact
Score: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
The app encourages self-awareness and education without creating dependency. However, some core features—like hormone syncing and personalized reports—are locked behind a subscription, which may reduce impact for free users. Nudges are mostly gentle and health-positive.
Doctor’s Note:
Hormona supports agency and doesn’t manipulate users into over-tracking. Still, essential tools being paywalled might alienate lower-income users.
Final Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5 stars)
Verdict:
Hormona is one of the few apps focused explicitly on hormone literacy and body autonomy. Its medical grounding and thoughtful design make it a strong choice for users seeking more than cycle tracking. With more inclusive language, clearer data handling, and accessibility updates, it could become a gold standard in personalized hormone health.
Review Notes
This review reflects the app’s performance as of 09/06/2025. Developers are welcome to request a re-evaluation if major updates or improvements are made.
Reviewed by: Dr. Christina Davies, SheRanked Doctor-led Review
Review Date: 09/06/2025
Medical Disclaimer
This review is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
Official Website: https://www.hormona.io