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Menstrual Chart
Designed by a practicing ObGyn, Menstrual Chart (mChart) enables you to accurately and easily keep track of bleeding and cycle related symptoms.
The unique graphical display designed to identify trends, plus the ability to email a PDF version to yourself or your doctor are highlights of this app.
· See at a glance the regularity, duration and heaviness of your cycle from month to month. Are you periods getting longer or shorter? Are your periods getting heavier or lighter? Is the breakthrough bleeding on the pill, with the IUD, or following endometrial ablation getting better?
· See if a particular symptom or event has a cyclic pattern to it and if there is change over time. Track hot flashes, sleep patterns, breast discomfort, cramping, anxiety, bloating, moodiness, sex drive, etc.
· You define the variables to track - pick from 4 symbols and 4 different colors to represent your symptom or event. 16 variables can be tracked, but only 4 can be 'active' at any given time and therefore be selected as being present or not, on any given day. This is not an omission, but a conscious decision. The reason for only allowing 4 active icons per any given day is to avoid confusion caused by multiple icons which would make the resulting trend graphs difficult to view with ease.
· It’s simple and quick to enter data and personal notes. mChart is designed to look and function very similar to the iPhone calendar which everyone is familiar with. To select a particular day, simply click on the day and edit the details, including your bleeding for that day, whether your symptom you are tracking is present or not, and any personal notes. You can view these events on the calendar month view or list view.
· Most importantly, you can view your bleeding and symptoms in a unique graphical format that allows you to see at a glance the trends in your bleeding and cycle related symptoms from month to month.
· Use it as a personal diary to record other events and thoughts. It’s password protected and includes backup and restore function over wifi.
· eMail a high resolution PDF version of your personalized Menstrual Chart to yourself, send it directly to your health care professional, or print a copy and bring to your next appointment.
· User Guide is available within the app and on our web site.
WHY SHOULD I USE THIS?
You may only want to use this to track your periods and spotting from month to month. The unique graphical view enables you to easily see trends and the PDF version is great for archiving or bringing to your doctor.
However, you may also want to use this to track menstrual related symptoms. The cyclic rise and fall of hormones during the menstrual cycle can cause many physical and emotional symptoms that impact each woman differently. Some women experience only minor symptoms whereas others find their symptoms severe enough to disrupt daily activities and enjoyment. The only way to identify any trend or relation to your menstrual cycle is to chart them as they occur, and view the symptom on a Menstrual Chart in relation to your bleeding pattern. Once you discover that these symptoms have a cyclic pattern, you can take action by bringing your menstrual chart to your next appointment with your health care professional. He or she can help guide you to appropriate management options.
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THIS APP AS COMPARED TO OTHER PERIOD TRACKERS?
Good question. Most other apps require you to choose from a list of symptoms and display these on a monthly calendar. This is similar to the old method of writing down your bleeding and symptoms on a wall calendar. Unfortunately, it is very hard to identify trends using this method. This application, by comparison, displays you bleeding and symptoms in a pattern that makes it easy to identify trends. You can also email a PDF version to yourself or health care provider.
What's new
· OS 4.3 tested.
· Fixed security issue that enabled password bypass when application was open in OS 4.0 multi-tasking background mode.
· New updated support website now online at www.mchart.net.
· Please eMail with any questions or suggestions.
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- Last changed:
- Apr 11, 2011
- Category:
- Healthcare & Fitness
- Developer:
- Maritime Women’s Health Care Inc.
- Version:
- 1.3
- Average Rating:
- 4.00 (22)
- Size:
- 2.3 MB
