The best ways to track your period safely and effectively
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Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
Jun 25, 2022, 05:20 IST
Period tracking apps can be helpful, but if you're worried about data privacy, opt for a calendar or notebook.Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images
To track your period, note how long it lasts, symptoms, how heavy it is, and discharge.
You can track your period with apps like Flo or MagicGirl, a calendar, or a notebook.
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Tracking your period can be a useful tool for understanding your menstrual cycle, knowing when you're most fertile, and noting irregularities that could indicate a serious underlying condition.
Since there are many different methods to choose from when tracking your period, it can be hard to know where to start if you've never done it before.
Here's a look at how to track your period and why it matters.
To track your period you can use a variety of methods both old-school and digital. If you're worried about data privacy issues, you may want to stick to the old-fashioned methods.
Everyone is different and no two cycles are exactly the same. Keeping track of yours can help you better understand your body's unique rhythm and help you identify issues that may need medical intervention.
Help determine when you're ovulating. Ovulation — when your ovaries release an egg — typically occurs between 10 and 14 days after you start your period, and determines when you are most fertile. While ovulation only lasts one day, you may be fertile for three to five days beforehand since sperm can live inside your body for a few days.
Tracking your period, like with an app or on a calendar, can offer valuable insight about your health, such as when you are most fertile or whether your cycle is irregular.
Understanding this can help you better predict your next period and help you identify symptoms that may warrant a discussion with your health care provider.
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