--- title: How do young women use period tracker apps to manage their menstrual cycles? description: Most young women use period tracker apps mainly to predict their next period. The apps help women understand their cycles better, but they need to be more acc url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/menstrual-cycle-management-and-period-tracker-app-use-in-millennial-and-2024/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - How do young women use period tracker apps to manage their menstrual cycles? Interview study, 2024 # How do young women use period tracker apps to manage their menstrual cycles? Most young women use period tracker apps mainly to predict their next period. The apps help women understand their cycles better, but they need to be more accurate and provide better education. Moderate study design 700 young women aged 20-39 years (millennials and generation Z) ## What they did A mixed methods study surveyed 700 young women aged 20-39 years about period tracker app use and conducted 8 focus group interviews. Participants were recruited through a period tracking app. ## What they found 431 women (62.3%) used period tracker apps primarily to predict their next menstrual cycle. Women with more menstrual pain were more likely to use apps. Women with higher education and more menstrual pain had better cycle management. However, women who had given birth and women with irregular cycles had worse cycle management. ## What it means for you Period tracker apps are becoming common tools for young women to manage their menstrual cycles. Using an app can help women feel more in control and understand their bodies better. The study included young women using one app platform, so findings may not apply to all women or older age groups. 700 women surveyed 431 used period tracker apps 62.3% percentage using tracker apps ## About the study Original title Menstrual Cycle Management and Period Tracker App Use in Millennial and Generation Z Individuals: Mixed Methods Study Authors Hong M, Rajaguru V, Kim K et al. Journal Journal of medical Internet research Year 2024 Study design Interview study Participants 700 Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.2196/53146](https://doi.org/10.2196/53146) Original abstract Background: Menstruation is a physical symptom that occurs in women of reproductive age. It has a significant impact on the daily life and health of women when their academic and social activities are most active. Since many women experience difficulties in daily life because of premenstrual syndrome and dysmenorrhea, it is important to identify, prepare for, and manage the menstrual cycle in advance. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between menstruation-related experiences and the use of mobile-based period tracker apps by millennial and generation Z (gen Z) individuals. The objectives of this study are to investigate (1) menstrual cycle management, (2) factors affecting app usage (3) factors affecting cycle management, and (4) motivators and barriers to using period tracker apps, in millennial and gen Z women. Methods: A mixed methods design was used for this study. The participants were young women aged 20-39 years and recruited via the Ovey application. Data were collected through surveys and focus group interviews. The survey was conducted among 700 women, and 8 of them participated in the focus group interviews. Results: In total, 431 (62.3%) participants used period tracker apps primarily to predict their next menstrual cycle. Factors affecting app usage included childbirth experience (odds ratio [OR] 0.475, P<.05), number of dysmenorrhea symptoms (OR 1.136, P<.05), and cycle management level (OR 2.279, P<.001). Additionally, education level (OR 1.122, P<.05 [university level compared high school level]) and the number of dysmenorrhea symptoms (OR 1.024, P<.05) showed a positive association with the cycle management level. However, childbirth experience (OR 0.902, P<.05) and period irregularity (OR 0.929, P<.001) were negatively associated with the cycle management level. Conclusions: Period tracker apps are becoming the new normal among millennials and gen Z individuals for managing their menstrual cycles. The use of a period tracker app empowers women by helping them gain a better understanding of their bodies, ultimately enhancing their social, academic, and health-related lives. Improving the accuracy and literacy of the app is an ongoing task for period-tracking apps, and it is important to provide added value tailored to users' needs. Therefore, the findings of this study should be considered when designing or upgrading period tracker apps to facilitate the adoption of digital technology among young women, thereby promoting their overall well-being and reproductive health. 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