Study, 2026
Do women with premenstrual symptoms use menstruation apps more?
Yes. Women with more severe period pain and more premenstrual symptoms used menstruation tracking apps more than other women.
What they did
730 women completed online surveys about their premenstrual symptoms and period pain using standard measurement scales.
What they found
As period pain got worse, women used menstruation apps more. As both period pain and premenstrual symptoms increased, app use increased. Women with both dysmenorrhea and premenstrual symptoms used the apps more than other women.
What it means for you
Women with heavier or more bothersome periods may find it helpful to track them with apps. However, this study only shows that women with worse symptoms use apps more, not whether the apps actually help reduce symptoms. The study does not say where the women were from or other details about them.
730
women surveyed
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual symptoms and dysmenorrhea in women using ovulation and menstruation mobile apps
- Authors
- Öztürk S, Şener Çetin N
- Journal
- Health care for women international
- Year
- 2026
- Study design
- Study
- Participants
- 730
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2025.2573643
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