Ultimate Guide to Tracking Your Menstrual Cycle 🌙

Do you know the exact rhythm of your body each month?
Understanding your menstrual cycle isn’t just for doctors — it’s a powerful way to take control of your health, mood, and well-being.

At Moonaayaa, we believe every girl and woman deserves to feel confident and in tune with her body. Here’s your ultimate guide to tracking your period — and why it matters. 🌸

🌸 What Is a Menstrual Cycle?

Your menstrual cycle is the monthly process your body goes through to prepare for a possible pregnancy. It typically lasts 28 days, though 21–35 days is normal. The cycle has four main phases:

• Menstrual Phase – Your period begins; bleeding occurs as your uterus sheds its lining.
• Follicular Phase – Your body prepares a new egg, and hormone levels rise.
• Ovulation Phase – An egg is released from your ovary.
• Luteal Phase – Hormones rise and fall, preparing your body for the next cycle.

Tracking your cycle helps you understand your unique pattern, including flow, mood, energy, and symptoms like cramps or PMS.

📝 Why You Should Track Your Menstrual Cycle

• Predict Your Period – Know when your period will start, so you can plan work, travel, and always have Moonaayaa pads on hand.
• Understand Your Body – Track changes in mood, energy, and physical symptoms to feel more in control.
• Spot Health Concerns Early – Irregular periods, heavy flow, or missed cycles may indicate hormonal imbalance. Tracking helps you catch them early.
• Plan Around Fertility – Learn your ovulation window if you’re thinking about pregnancy or avoiding it.
• Optimize Self-Care – Time workouts, sleep, nutrition, and relaxation techniques to your body’s natural rhythm.

📊 How to Track Your Cycle

1. Mark the Start Date – Your cycle starts on the first day of bleeding. Write it down in a notebook, calendar, or app.
2. Track Flow and Symptoms – Note light, medium, or heavy flow; cramps, headaches, mood swings, bloating; sleep quality, energy, and cravings.
3. Record Cycle Length – Count the days from first day of bleeding to the day before your next period. Track a few months to find your average length.
4. Use Apps or Tools – Apps like Clue, Flo, or Spot On make it easy to record symptoms, predict periods, and receive reminders.
5. Look for Patterns – Over 3–6 cycles, notice trends in flow, symptoms, and ovulation to plan and care for yourself better.

🌙 Tips for Better Period Tracking

• Track daily, not just during your period.
• Include mood, cravings, energy levels, and symptoms.
• Be patient — it can take a few cycles to see a clear pattern.
• Pair tracking with good period care, like Moonaayaa pads, for comfort and confidence.