On average a woman will have 450 periods in her lifetime but not everyone knows how they actually work.
In a bid to simplify things, Fitbit has released a period tracker that syncs with your regular exercise routine on their app, so you can put that Sunday afternoon idleness down to your monthly cycle, rather than pure laziness.
According to the company, it will help women over the age of 13 stay on top of their menstruation.
On average a woman will have 450 periods in her lifetime but not everyone knows how they actually work
‘Easily log your menstrual cycle data, and record symptoms like headaches, acne and cramps,’ a media release stated.
‘[It] helps you be more informed about your health and life planning, and, as needed, can help you show your doctor specific details for more personalised care.’
It also allows you to join other women through Groups in the Community tab of the Fitbit app for support around key topics like periods, birth control, trying to conceive, pregnancy, and perimenopause and menopause.
‘Easily log your menstrual cycle data, and record symptoms like headaches, acne and cramps,’ a media release stated
The business was prompted to create the tracker after a study revealed 70 per cent of women don’t know how long an average cycle is
‘In the future, as the database of female health metrics grows this data may help enable Fitbit to deliver even more insights, such as how your cycle impacts your activity, sleep, weight and nutrition, and potentially how these things can affect your cycle.’
The business was prompted to create the tracker after a study revealed 70 per cent of women don’t know how long an average cycle is and 80 per cent don’t know there are multiple phases in a cycle.
Female health tracking will be available on-device for Fitbit Versa and Fitbit Ionic users, and to all Fitbit app users starting in May 2018.
If you can’t fork out $299.95 for the new Fitbit Versa smartwatch, there are a number of free apps women can use to keep tabs on their period.
If you can’t fork out $299.95 for a Fitbit Versa, there are a number of free apps women can use to keep tabs on their period
Clue not only tracks your fertility but also examines how your mood changes throughout the cycle – so you know when to take some time out from family and friends.
MyPill similarly keeps you accountable for taking the contraceptive pill and answers common birth control-related questions.
Apple Watches Healthkit also manages to track your period alongside your UV exposure for the day.