need to plan out some of the main features

[getify]

Here's a few ideas for initial features:

1. we're going to need a way to easily see ranges of dates in the future for projected/expected periods, as well as the ranges in the past for actual periods (and compared to what was projected).

2. There will also be a sort of "daily check-in" during a period (or the days leading up to it) for self-reporting any symptoms or status of the menstrual flow, etc.

But especially for those who have seen/used period-tracking apps already, please speak up and help us plan out what features are needed, and details about how they need to work to be useful and as easy as possible UX wise.

[Kath-1]

Maybe not a basic feature, but should there maybe be a way for users to export/import data between different devices (also for backup purposes)? If you have been keeping track for a while it's annoying to loose your data if you switch phones for example.

[aditiranka27]

As a user of period tracking apps from quite a long time, one of the feature I would suggest would be logging in symptoms (like headache, cramps, nausea, body ache, mood swings etc.)

[getify]

@Kath-1 definitely agree, been thinking about this for sure. I. have ideas for how to do so. securely (by storing/retrieving the encypted dataset from the serve).

Even though it would be encrypted (and https), introducing any server besides static file serving, does somewhat detract from the obvious trust boundary this app provides.

Also, contemplating if device. sync could instead be peer-to-peer using webrtc, which reduces the security concern if the data never even touches our server.

So it's a delicate balance between convenience and safety.

It will have to be optional and off by default. And we'll have to be very careful how we explain the optional capabilities if we offer them.

But I definitely have this in mind for the roadmap. Thanks for bringing it up!

[crs1138]

Many women make a note of their vaginal temperature during their cycle as part of their conception/contraception planning. Perhaps it could be a feature.

EDIT: added a link to NHS article on the topic

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/contraception/natural-family-planning/

[yepyeplabs]

a webhook for receiving tracking information. i use this to make things more accessible by voice "hey voice assistant, do this" without the app itself needing to be accessible in that way. data entry sucks when one struggles with mobility

[getify]

@yepyeplabs I don't understand what you mean by "webhook" here. Can you elaborate?

[yepyeplabs]

yes, it's a no-code term used to describe the ability to receive an HTTP request.

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[getify]

@yepyeplabs perhaps we might take the discussion to another thread, but... is that an http request that the CLIENT somehow receives? Or is it that your server handles it and forwards something to the client?

[Gynko]

I had a conversation with my girlfriend yesterday about features.
She mentioned:

• Having a calendar that shows when the periods started and how long they lasted. She mentioned she was especially focused on when the first day of periods was
• Annotate symptoms encountered during a cycle // writing a note
• Stats: Time elapsed since the last periods (more precisely since the first day of the last periods, not the last)
• Stats: average gap between periods, average periods range time
• Having some health facts about periods: general knowledge or possible symptoms
• Features related to ovulation?
• For young people that have not had their first periods or just got them: some advices about what to do, how to speak with caretakers

[artmarydotir]

I don't know if this has been discussed or not.

But there is two main range
1: Period Length (average:7days)
2: Cycle length (average: 28days)

Which is different for everyone.
And we have to get this.
like we need a config section and first of all we should get these information. As long as we get close to the next period, let us know a few days earlier. ( send notification )
Or if we have exceeded its length, let us know that the period has been delayed. ( send notification )

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There is another important possibility that can be calculated.
On days 9 to 19 of the cycle, the probability of pregnancy is higher than on other days.
ّI mean there are days in every month when the chances of getting pregnant are higher or lower.( called Fertility Window )
If we mark the calendar of those days in a way that is distinct, we will provide users with very good information.

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Another feature that can be useful
Put a pregnancy option in the settings.
If a person becomes pregnant, she can activate the option and no longer receive period notifications.

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Last one is:
having multilingual functionality.

[ghost]

If there is going to be multilingual functionality in the app, we should use logical properties and values in the CSS. They will help to design the layout according to the flow of the text.

[uttej-vsk]

As a user of period tracking apps from quite a long time, one of the feature I would suggest would be logging in symptoms (like headache, cramps, nausea, body ache, mood swings etc.)

I agree with this. I also feel if the user could log the medications or supplement they are using, so that we could better understand the situation and side effects of medication.

[violetadev]

I just wanted to add a +1 on the notifications!
I wanted to share that I really like the fitbit tracker, in case you want to take a look, because apart from notifying me when my period is coming, it shows me how many days are left when I open the app. If I forget to log it, a day after it was supposed to start, it will ask me if I got my period.
It would be also be very helpful to have a notification if the person haven't logged the end of the period, for example when it has exceeded their usual length.
I don't know if you have discussed this yet but I think it would be very nice to have an onboarding screen when you just download the app so you can fill in some basic info to customize the experience (like how long your periods usually last and such).
Another idea: All my friends use an alarm on their phones to remind them to take their contraceptives, maybe it would be a nice to have in the future, but just the option of being able to log when you're taking something since it helps to be more mindful when you see changes in your period like @uttej-vsk said would be great.

Here are some other features that I've seen and I really liked so far from other apps:

Symptoms logging

Some of the symptoms that I found useful to log are:

• Menstrual pain
• Headaches
• Acne
• Bloated/water retention
• Back pain
• Mood changes
• Upset stomach

Flow and discharge

• Intensity of the menstrual flow (spots, light, medium, heavy)

• Discharge/cervical mucus throughout the month (dry, sticky, creamy, clear, egg white) -> https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/21957-cervical-mucus

[rpalaciosg]

I want to add something to the comments, my wife mentions that an option could be added that allows to say if during the Cyclo an emergency anticopseptive was taken and to be able to control (calculate in the future) in those cases, usually not always and not to everyone it usually brings hormonal changes and starts an irregular Cyclo.

[AbednegoTM]

There quite a number of good features mentioned here. It would be great if someone could consolidate them into a single list and present them as a proposal.

[getify]

@pselle is going to be heading up the efforts to formalize ideas into plans, and plans into work. stay tuned.

[pselle]

Reading through the feedback here, there's some core agreement.

• Calendar, which will highlight current date and display previous period(s) and projected period(s)
• Tracking. This is referred to as symptoms in some of the discussion above, but "Bleeding" (menstruating) is trackable, and then the tracking concept extends (ex. cramps, headaches, or adding custom tracking). When something is logged, it is associated with a particular date.
• Local profile/user data: Area to add/edit user data to add cycle length, otherwise cannot estimate periods
• Statistics. Average period length, average cycle length
• Multilingual support Localization #26
• Notification support

I would say these are our main features to get started. Top priority in order would be:

• Calendar
• Tracking
• User data
• Notification support

[getify]

Thanks @pselle. Here are some other features I have heard from women that these apps typically provide and that many appreciate using:

• Ovulation cycle tracking (fertility periods)
  • Sexual activity
  • Contraception use
• Pregnancy tracking
  • gestation progress
  • symptoms

Also, we've definitely discussed in some threads about the importance of having educational materials built into the app. For example, information and tools (and perhaps even functionality/modes for young women who are either near to having their first period, or maybe just had their first period).

[prabhpreet-code]

We can also add a small chat functionality where the educated people about periods could register themselves as a mentor. Young women who sometimes hesitate to talk with their parents regarding some issues could seek guidance from mentors which will eventually decrease their anxiety level.

Alongside, others could also seek guidance on how to tackle some unprecedented situations.

If it seems to be a nicer idea we can implement this in the future!!

[getify]

It would be interesting to figure out if there's some way to actually achieve totally anonymous chat (and not have it be abused).