Can hypnosis really soothe menopause symptoms? I spent a month using Her Hypnosis – here’s what changed.
At 45, with a background in psychology and a hectic life, juggling work and family, I wasn’t prepared for how perimenopause hit me like a freight train.
The hot flashes, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, and sleepless nights started creeping in, and before I knew it, I didn’t feel like myself anymore.
I wasn’t ready to jump into hormone therapy because of potential side effects, but I also couldn’t keep pretending everything was fine.
I tried Her Hypnosis, an app claiming to offer natural relief through guided hypnosis and meditative tools designed for women like me.
Here’s my honest experience with the app – what worked, what didn’t, and whether it’s worth your time.
Pros
Cons
Her Hypnosis is targeted at women going through perimenopause and menopause, with affirmations, meditation tracks, and guided hypnosis sessions. It’s worth noting that hypnosis has been shown to improve sleep and reduce hot flashes in menopausal women.
Unlike other mental health apps, Her Hypnosis is more focused on hormonal changes that can help with anxious nights, unpredictable sleeping habits, and unexpected dips in self-worth.
Keep in mind, though, that it is not a one-size-fits-all wellness app. It feels like it has been designed for women like me, who seek non-medical, natural support in this part of life.
⭐ Our rating | 4.5 |
📱 Operating system | iOS and Android |
🔔 How to get started | herhypnosis.com |
⌛ Free trial? | 7-day free trial for in-app subscriptions |
💰Price | From $2.69 per week |
My first session with Her Hypnosis focused on helping me relax. I was lying in bed, wired yet exhausted (the usual perimenopause cocktail). After around 10 minutes, my shoulders felt less tense and my jaw unclenched.
Nothing groundbreaking here. But it was noticeable, and I was curious what to expect from using it every day.
So, I started using the app daily – some mornings before I faced the chaos of my day, and some nights when the 3 a.m. wake-up calls hit.
The sessions often helped me wind down, but I noticed the guidance didn’t always match up with what I needed in the moment.
This lack of intuitive features was a little downside, but considering how my symptoms would come and go so sporadically, it still offered a comforting sense of stability when I needed it the most.
After using the app for around a week, I felt a little calmer and aware of my symptoms. Definitely not cured, but there was a difference.
Let me walk you through some key features that stood out to me the most when using Her Hypnosis.
The 21-day Regulation Program is the app’s gist, which it says was developed by the experts in hypnosis, neuroscience, and women’s health.
The sessions are designed to help women manage menopausal symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and hot flashes. While some studies suggest that hypnosis may be effective in reducing hot flashes during menopause, I didn’t personally experience those benefits from these sessions – though they may work well for others.
However, I liked creating a bedtime routine by using these sessions at night to unwind. Whether it was the actual sessions or simply having a bedtime ritual that helped me relax at night, it’s honestly hard to tell, but it definitely worked.
The app’s Booster sessions are shorter and designed to complement the core program. Unlike the longer core sessions, these are meant to be used on the spot – whether you’re waking up in a sweat at night or feeling overwhelmed during the day. The sessions combine calming voice guidance with soothing background sounds, aiming to shift your nervous system into a more regulated, balanced state. I found these useful when I was stressed or had sudden emotions come up, which happened a few times a week.
I noticed these Booster sessions were helpful for my sudden hot flashes, but to an extent. The relief wasn’t complete, but it was significant enough to make a difference in my day-to-day comfort and overall experience.
Besides symptom management and other features, Her Hypnosis also encourages users to have a positive and grateful mindset when going through the natural aging process.
It’s a mindful approach, which I appreciated for attempting to address the emotional aspects of perimenopause. This is especially important since there’s a lack of features like customizable daily programs or a dedicated sleep timer, which are more actionable features that would meet some people’s needs better.
But I found that the mindful approach was what I actually needed and it really helped me gain a clearer understanding of symptoms.
Her Hypnosis has a 7-day free trial period for in-app subscriptions. This gives you full access to the app for seven days, after which you’ll be automatically charged monthly or yearly, depending on the option you choose.
Here are the subscription options:
Plan Type | Price |
2-month plan | $35 – $4.07/week |
4-month plan | $49 – $2.82/week |
6-month plan | $71- $2.71/week |
Her Hypnosis offers email as its primary customer support option. I wanted to test how fast and effective their email support was.
So I reached out via email with a question and received a response two days later. This may be a little slow for some, but they answered my question thoroughly.
After looking at user reviews on the App Store and Trustpilot, most users have reported satisfactory interactions with the app’s customer support. I also came across some reviewers complaining about refund difficulties.
The company has a ‘no refund’ policy, unless there’s an issue with the app. When asking for a refund, be sure to contact the team at Her Hypnosis within 14 days of starting your subscription with documented proof.
You should also bear in mind that uninstalling the Her Hypnosis app does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. You’ll need to manually cancel your subscription using the account you used to subscribe to prevent future charges.
Like any other service, experiences may vary, and I recommend that you read the refund policies and contact customer support whenever needed.
While everyone’s experience will differ, here are a few key benefits I noticed using Her Hypnosis:
After using the app for a few days, I noticed that I was able to relax slightly better before bed.
I have a hard time with my mind racing at night, particularly when my hormones are out of whack.
There’s scientific literature backing the claim that meditation can help in controlling stress hormone levels during menopause, and it seems like this was the case for me.
The sleep hypnosis tracks, “Deep Rest” and “Quiet Mind”, helped to reduce the noise in my mind at night. Not entirely, but enough to help me create a bedtime ritual to fall asleep a little quicker and deeper.
Perimenopause is an emotional rollercoaster for a lot of women, and increased anxiety is something I have struggled with myself.
I found the anxiety-targeted tracks had a soothing tone that helped me to calm down after especially stressful days at work.
Regularly listening to sessions enabled me to feel more connected with my body instead of feeling that my body was betraying me.
Admittedly, this was hard to abide by at times, but I appreciated how the app gave me a better sense of compassion towards myself.
Interestingly, this 2015 study highlights how compassion is one of the key predictors of overall well-being among women experiencing menopause.
As much as I found comfort in some of the app’s sessions, it’s not perfect, and I think that’s important to acknowledge.
Like any wellness tool, there’s room for improvement.
Here are some of the major downsides I came across when using the app:
I was disappointed that there’s no real way to track your mood, symptoms, or progress over time. The lack of customizability was a major letdown.
I would’ve loved a simple journal feature or even a check-in prompt before and after each session.
Research shows that journaling can reduce anxiety, helping people know their triggers and process emotions. Whilst you can journal outside of the app yourself, having that feature integrated would’ve been pretty useful.
After the first week of using the app, I started noticing that many of the hypnosis scripts follow a similar structure and tone.
Don’t get me wrong, that’s not inherently bad (consistency can be soothing), but it sometimes felt a bit stagnant.
A little more variety in language, tone, or even background music could go a long way in keeping things engaging.
I understand the need to charge for premium content, but a small free section could be useful for those who need some time to make up their mind on whether the app is worth paying for.
Something like a couple of different meditation sessions and access to a limited number of booster sessions per week would give potential users a real sense of how the app could work for them.
I feel like the 7-day free trial offered isn’t quite long enough for people to get a real sense of how the app could work for them.
A 21-day free trial period would allow users to try the 21-day program entirely to see the potential benefits.
There are several similar apps on the market, but not many are tailored specifically for menopausal women. I explored a few of the most popular ones and compared them to Her Hypnosis. Here’s how I rated them:
Her Hypnosis is a menopause support app that uses guided hypnotherapy to help women manage symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and sleep disturbances naturally and effectively.
Calm is a mindfulness app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
Balance – Menopause & Hormones is an app that supports women through menopause through personalized tracking, advice, and evidence-based resources.
Mindshine: Mental Health Coach is a self-improvement app that guides you through daily mental fitness exercises to boost confidence, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being.
Hypnobox: Self-Hypnosis, Sleep is a personalized app that uses guided hypnosis and meditation to improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and enhance relaxation.
Her Hypnosis is a menopause support app that uses guided hypnotherapy to help women manage symptoms like hot flashes, anxiety, and sleep disturbances naturally and effectively.
Calm is a mindfulness app offering guided meditations, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
Balance – Menopause & Hormones is an app that supports women through menopause through personalized tracking, advice, and evidence-based resources.
Mindshine: Mental Health Coach is a self-improvement app that guides you through daily mental fitness exercises to boost confidence, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being.
Hypnobox: Self-Hypnosis, Sleep is a personalized app that uses guided hypnosis and meditation to improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and enhance relaxation.
Her Hypnosis is developed by Greatness, focusing on holistic wellness through audio-based healing.
The app is designed explicitly for women navigating perimenopause and menopause.
The company positions itself as a women-led, wellness-first initiative, aiming to provide natural relief during this transformative stage of life.
On the Apple App Store, Her Hypnosis has a rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on 16 ratings. On TrustPilot, the app has a user rating of 4.5 out of 5 with 33 reviews.
Users appreciate the app’s focus on menopause-related symptoms, noting improved sleep quality and reduced anxiety.
The structured 21-day program and booster sessions are highlighted as beneficial features.
However, some users have pointed out areas for improvement. Feedback includes suggestions for more variety in session content and the addition of features like progress tracking.
A few users also mentioned that the app’s content library feels limited for the subscription price.
Yes, but in a very holistic sense. It’s not a cure; it’s a companion to help women manage menopause symptoms.
Yes, Her Hypnosis is safe. It offers a holistic and mindfulness approach to improving menopausal symptoms.
There are three pricing plans available:
2-month plan: $35, 4-month plan: $49, 6-month plan: $71.
Simply go into your phone’s app store settings (Apple or Google Play), find your subscriptions, and cancel. Remember, don’t just delete the app; make sure you cancel the subscription properly, or you’ll still be charged!
Her Hypnosis offers a gentle approach to managing perimenopause and menopause symptoms that helped me focus on unwinding, reconnecting, and feeling more able to ride out the waves of emotions I was experiencing.
But it’s definitely not perfect.
The app could benefit from including some progress tracking and personalization features. I think long-term users would also appreciate some more content variety.
If you’re looking for an alternative to invasive hormone therapy to help manage menopause symptoms, this app is an option that could be worth exploring.
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