Period Tracking

Why Period Tracking Matters

Understanding your cycle starts with tracking it. Period symptoms and cycle patterns can vary from person to person, and many symptoms overlap with other health conditions, which can make identifying problems difficult. Tracking your cycle and symptoms over time can help you better understand your body and provide healthcare professionals with valuable information if you ever need medical advice.

How to Track Your Cycle

Try keeping a daily log of your cycle and symptoms for at least two menstrual cycles. Record when your period starts and ends, any symptoms you experience, and how they affect your daily life. Patterns often become clearer over time and can help you identify what’s normal for you.

Feel free to track your symptoms in a notebook, on your phone, or print out our handy symptom tracker PDF.

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Using Period Tracking Apps

If you prefer a digital option, a period tracking app can make logging symptoms quick and easy. Bettii recommends:

Clue App

Free and easy to use with symptom and fertility tracking plus helpful reminders. Gets a 4.7 rating from over 105k users (App store). Note: Some features like pain analysis do require a paid Clue Plus subscription.

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