Re:Menstruation Apps Are Sharing Users' Data
by hunterjumper06 on Monday September 09, 2019 @08:47PM
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Gynecologists ask for your period history including how heavy it is. It’s helpful for them to know when you plan on starting or switch birth control methods. They always ask for the last date/length of your period. I’m lucky if I remembered what I had for lunch much less when I last needed a tampon.
> “Changes to your cycle, or abnormalities—like irregular or heavy bleeding, or severe pain—can all signal issues that benefit from medical evaluation,” says Rashmi Kudesia, MD, reproductive endocrinologist and clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Houston Methodist. “If something suddenly changes with your cycle, or your period is late, you may not realize it right away it if you’re not keeping track.”
> If you do keep track, it will be easier to head to your gynecologist if funky stuff starts happening—and easier for them to find out what's going on. Dr. Kudesia also mentions tracking your cycle can be helpful in pinpointing your fertility window and making small lifestyle changes around the time of your period (scheduling extra downtime to combat your low energy, or being mindful of your eating habits when your cravings are in full swing). [0]
[0] https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/g26787041/best-period...