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Cornelia Hainer, PhD

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Head of Science

Dr. Cornelia Hainer is our Head of Science at Clue. She holds a doctorate in biology with a focus on female reproductive health. At Clue, her tasks are diverse and include overseeing the creation of medical & scientific content, incorporating expertise into product development, and coordinating various research projects.

About Clue

Scientific research at Clue

When you track in Clue, you contribute to an unprecedented data set used by top institutions and clinicians in research,...

How to Use Clue

Clue Period Tracking explained

Clue Period Tracking mode in Clue Plus includes everything you’ve come to love about period predictions and experience tracking with...

Menopause and Perimenopause

Perimenopause 101

How to know when perimenopause happening

Menopause and Perimenopause

Hormone replacement therapy and perimenopause

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy still controversial? Clue’s Science Team weighs in.

Menopause and Perimenopause

Menopause is hereditary: here's the latest research

Symptoms of perimenopause, like hot flashes and night sweats, appear to have a genetic link

Menopause and Perimenopause

Tips to manage perimenopause

Managing perimenopause depends on the experiences you have

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Trying to Conceive

How old is too old to have a baby?

If you are 35 or older, it’s likely that what you’ve read on the internet or heard from friends might...

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Products

Do we need to panic about metals in tampons?

Many articles and social posts about this research are more focused on clickbait than helpful insight.

Cycle syncing

The truth about cycle syncing and exercise

Everything you need to know about exercise and your menstrual cycle.

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About Clue

The many meanings of 'heavy' periods

Clue recently partnered with the Gates Foundation on a first-of its-kind study on heavy menstrual bleeding.

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Sleep and the menstrual cycle

What the latest research says about the relationship between sleep and the menstrual cycle

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Nutrition and the menstrual cycle

What the latest research says about coordinating your diet with your menstrual cycle.

Menopause and Perimenopause

It’s bloody time we got a clue about perimenopause

The changes were both gradual and seemingly sudden: What was happening to me?

Trying to Conceive

Can I conceive if my cycle is irregular?

While unpredictable cycles can make it harder to predict ovulation, it is possible.

Trying to Conceive

Can tracking ovulation pain help you conceive?

Using it as a way to time sex with ovulation when trying to conceive could be helpful for some.