Callie Carlton

The Truth About Period Apps: Are They Right for Teenagers?

Millions of teenage girls use period tracking apps, but are they really designed for young bodies that are still changing? These apps promise to help teens predict their cycles by tracking symptoms and past period dates. Unlike adults, teenagers are still growing and developing, making their periods and cycles all over the place — and that’s completely normal. While these apps can be useful for adults, they can sometimes cause confusion and anxiety for teenagers since their cycles don’t match the same patterns as women who have been menstruating for years. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into whether period tracking apps are truly helpful for teenage girls or if they create more problems than they promise.