Why You Should Keep A Period Diary

Periods have a wide range of symptoms, intensities, and durations. Add to that the fact that everyone experiences pain differently.

The trick is to figure out your own particular cycle, and the best method to do it is to use a period diary.

The Importance Of Keeping Track of Your Period Symptoms

Do you ever notice that you have specific symptoms, such as a recurring painful headache or feeling too emotional every now and again. But they go away or don't last long enough for you to remember them — until the next time?

Here are some problems with this. First, you're likely to miss any forming trends. Do you suffer particular symptoms three days before your period, or on the first day of your cycle each month?

Next, if you don't understand when and why these symptoms are occurring, you're less inclined to take action. You'll probably find that you're just putting up with these symptoms till they go away if you don't figure out when, why, or even what symptoms you're always experiencing!

By keeping a Period Diary, you can start taking control of your symptoms in the future.

Pregnancy & Period Tracking

A missed period is often the first sign of pregnancy for many women. That alone is motivation enough for sexually active women to monitor their monthly cycles. Most types of birth control aren't completely successful, and an unwanted pregnancy is the last thing you need.

Following the "rhythm approach," in which a woman avoids intercourse during her most fertile days to prevent pregnancy, requires proper period tracking in addition to birth control. 

Women who are attempting to conceive, on the other hand, can utilise period monitoring to determine when they are most fertile. This could considerably increase the chances of conception. 

For Your General Health & Well Being

The more thoroughly you know your own body and its cycles, the easier it is to detect when something is wrong. Not only that, but a change in menstruation cycle is frequently the first evident symptom of a variety of women's health conditions, some of which have no obvious relationship to the reproductive organs.

When a typical menstrual cycle becomes irregular, it could be a sign of a hormone and/or thyroid problem, liver function issues, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, or a variety of other health issues.

Tracking Made Easy With Apps

Tracking apps let you to keep track of when your period begins, how long it lasts, and even how heavy it is on different days, as well as other symptoms.

On an app like Eve, you can keep track of your menstruation, sex life, emotions, if you've worked out, and other diary-like events. It even allows you to share them with your friends and family. Men can now use certain apps to keep track of their partners' menstruation with certain apps.

Finally, it is up to you to identify when your body is sending you warning signals. That's why it's critical to be proactive about your health by tracking your periods.