KNOWING, UNDERSTANDING AND TRACKING YOUR MONTHLY PERIODS.

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In the recent past, tracking your own monthly periods proved difficult due to lack of developed technology. But with the new technology, tracking apps devices have been put in place to help a person know more about their monthly cycle phases and much more. One can easily access these information in various media pages using the right and recommended apps

Period Tracking Apps. 

What are period tracking apps? '' These are applications that allow women to track their menstrual cycles, receive a prediction of their period dates, help them understand their monthly flow(whether regular or irregular) and the accompanying symptoms.''



Pros of these Apps

  • One is able to understand her own body throughout the month 
  • Helps in the identification of any changes in the menstrual cycle
  • Prediction of ovulation and fertile days (especially to those avoiding pregnancy or trying to conceive)
  • Observation of period symptoms and how to go about them
The normal bleeding days that happens to an average person during menses is about 4-5 or 3-8 days. 30 - 40 milliliters of blood is lost which is equivalent to 2-3 tablespoons of blood. Normal period length days is after every 28 days each month. Below or above this then the flow is deemed irregular. 

Period trackers are very essential in determining whether your flow is regular or irregular. One only needs to log in data related to their periods in the app during ovulation and menstrual days, which will enable it to study the data and grant  predictions of how your flow is, and supposed to be in the whole cycle. The following are some of the essential data needed.

  • Period start and end dates
  • Period symptoms
  • Menstrual flow rate
With these information in the app, an evaluation of period length days of every month is recorded including your ovulation days, your most fertile days and lastly the days that you are highly likely to get pregnant. During the ovulation and bleeding days, the app allows you to log in symptoms such as  mood, sex drive and vaginal discharge appearance (whether there was discharge, no discharge, creamy, egg-white, watery or sticky) then the records are kept. Insights on how to handle your body are also provided. 

The network support team of each app are always available to carry out statistics and help you in answering questions. There are chats that ladies use to share their experiences on various issues though some may be a bit uncomfortable and parental guidance is highly needed to the teens.

Some apps are free trackers while others are premium types that require a one-off payment or on-going subscription which a free trial period is allowed of about 14 days before payment.  With your preferences and abilities, you can choose which app suites you best.

Here are some of the best tracking period apps that You Magazine highly recommends each lady to get.

  1. FitrWoman

It is suitable for those who are physically active in terms of body fitness.

The app includes nutrition and fitness tips for each stage of a person's cycle.


2. Flo

This is the most comprehensive and a simple app that is popularly used. 

It uses artificial intelligence based technology to provide period and ovulation predictions. 

Useful to users trying to get pregnant. Premium members can easily access daily personalized health insights.


3. Clue

A well known app that has been featured in various magazines. 

The distinction about this app is that it is inclusive of all ages and genders and it allows users to add their partners to the account. 

This is the best app used by couples and spouses.


4. My Calender 

A period tracker best for customization. 

Tracks irregular and regular periods.

Reminders are available.


5. Glow

Lastly, glow uses a data driven menstrual and ovulation calculator to forecast periods and ovulation.

Upon detection of one's cycle, it's predictions become smarter overtime.

Useful to those who are avoiding or attempting pregnancy and those undergoing fertility treatments.


In conclusion, get these recommended apps, enjoy the features therein, know, and understand your body language during menses and ovulation. You Magazine cares for you!

Most importantly, protect your tracking app with password to keep your information private.

Enjoy every moment!
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