Can I be honest with you?

Keeping track of my menstrual cycle was a key strategy that helped me (a) realize I didn’t get my period monthly, and (b) get help for my loooong cycles.  I got started long before the advent of period tracking apps, so I relied on the good ole paper-and-pen method.

There are so many benefits to tracking your cycle like:

• It serves as an indicator of your overall health, and can offer insights into how subtle changes affect your body.
• It helps you get in touch with your body and menstrual cycle.
• You can identify period problems before they get out of hand.
• It can provide data that you can use to determine your fertility window regardless of whether you’re trying to conceive or trying to avoid pregnancy.
• You can use the data to communicate more accurately with your healthcare team, providing them with essential details about your cycle and any underlying symptoms.
• You can stay proactive about your health by picking up any subtle changes as they happen to make any necessary adjustments to your diet, exercise,  lifestyle, or healthcare accordingly.
• It allows you to embrace your menstrual pattern so that you can support your cycles and your cycles can support you.
• It provides a long-term record of your menstrual cycles, empowering you to track your progress, notice any patterns, and promote optimal hormonal health.