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Period apps for teenagers and young people
Period apps for teenagers and young people
- There are a variety of period apps for teenagers and young people, to help you learn about your period and what happens to your body during puberty.
- Some apps have other features such as tracking your periods and helping you work out when your next period is due.
- Learn more about period apps and how to use them safely.
Most people with a uterus get their first period when they're around 12 years, but sometimes it comes a few years earlier or later. There's a lot to learn about periods, such as the different period products, what's normal for you and when to be concerned and seek medical advice.
There are a variety of period apps for teenagers and young people, so you can learn about periods and what's happening to your body during puberty. These apps may also have other features, such as tracking your periods and predicting when your next period will start. Here are some tips on how to use period apps safely.
How to use period apps safely
- Period apps are best used with help from an adult. They can help you decide if the app is suitable for you. If you have questions about periods, ask your healthcare provider, a parent, health education teacher or school nurse.
- Remember apps are just predictions: Most period apps estimate when your next period or ovulation will happen based on the information you give them, like your cycle dates, temperature, or other body signs. These predictions are not always accurate for everyone, so don’t rely on them completely.
- Keep your information private: Period apps ask for personal information when you sign up and as you use them, like your cycle length and period dates. Some apps don’t clearly explain how your data is used. For example, whether it’s shared or sold to other companies. Always check the privacy settings before sharing too much.
- Apps may not be tailored for New Zealand: Most period tracking apps are made overseas, often using American guidelines. There aren’t apps specifically for Aotearoa New Zealand, so some advice may not fit your local context.
- Be careful on discussion boards or group chats: Some apps let users share experiences in chats or discussion boards. These spaces aren’t usually monitored by health professionals, so the advice you read might not be safe or effective. Always know when to ask a trusted adult or health professional for help.
Note: For period tracking apps for adults, see period tracking apps.
Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.
- An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
- If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the images or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
- For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
- It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
The following apps about puberty have been reviewed by Healthify. Click on the links below to read more about each of the apps.
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Disclaimer: The NZ Health App Library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly. |
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Credits: Healthify editorial team. Healthify is brought to you by Health Navigator Charitable Trust.
