Making sure that you accurately mark the calendar to see when your next cycle can be a difficult task, so many decide to download period-tracking apps. Apps like Flo and Clue allow for users to track their period symptoms and personal data to keep users informed about what is happening within their bodies.
These apps have shown that they can make a huge difference for those who are just starting their periods and aren’t informed about what happens. Flo provides a predicted calendar for future periods, a daily log for users to chart their symptoms that goes in depth, and a summary about their cycle and what is normal/abnormal about it. Users can also have the chance to talk to professionals if wanted. This inviting atmosphere that the app has allows users to feel a sense of ease because they know that they have the resources to use if they ever need it, and it is something commonly used and fairly easy to navigate.
These apps also give information about ovulation, and for those wanting to get pregnant, gives information about when the best time is to start trying. For those who may not have the best financial situation, this can be cost effective and gives a detailed account of why that time is the best for them to get pregnant.
These apps have so many resources expanding beyond menstrual health like mental health and creating a community of people alike. Women from all over can have the chance to talk to one another, creating a friendly environment of people users can relate to. They can communicate about what they are experiencing while on their period or give tips that they may have never heard of before.
In addition, the age group of those who participate in these discussions vary, creating a solid group. Having a community of those who know what you are going through during a time that can be difficult to deal with can be comforting, which is what period apps emphasize. The amount of mental health resources on there is a lot and can be helpful for many women.
These menstrual apps continue to use their platform to talk about subjects like discharge, reproductive health, the latest period news, and other feminine topics that are important. They have helped many from new to periods to those well into their menstrual cycle journey and continue to educate those who want to know more about menstrual health.
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