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Useful things to track are dates, bleeding, pain, other symptoms, and how your period affects school, sleep, sport or daily life.
What to track
- Dates — Write down when your period starts and stops.
- Bleeding — Notice whether it is light, medium, heavy, long, irregular, or has clots or leaks.
- Pain and other symptoms — Track cramps, headaches, back pain, nausea, dizziness, tiredness or mood changes.
- Impact — Note if you miss school, stop sport, cannot sleep, cannot concentrate, or need extra help.
- What helps — If you try rest, warmth, pain relief, food or water, note whether it helped.
How long should I track?
If you can, tracking two or three cycles can be helpful. But do not wait to ask for help if bleeding is very heavy, pain is severe, or you feel very unwell. Ask earlier if you need to.
Simple ways to track
- A small notebook
- A notes app on your phone
- A simple calendar with symbols
- A basic chart with dates, symptoms and comments
What to bring when you ask for help
You do not need perfect records. Even a few dates and short notes can help an adult, doctor or nurse understand what has been happening.
Remember: tracking is a tool, not a test. It is there to help you explain your symptoms more easily. Ask Luma prompt idea
Try asking: “I’m reading about what should i track before asking for help?. Can you help me understand what signs I should look out for and what I could say to a trusted adult?”