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What do all these diseases/conditions have in common?

Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Pelvic Infection
Ovarian Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Fibroids
Hormone Imbalance
Anorexia
No Ovulation
STD's
Eating Disorders
Brain Tumor
Von Willebrand Disease
Most all cancers

 

They all have the Irregular Cycles as a symptom!

 

For a complete list of all 300+ diseases that all have irregular cycles Click Here

What is My Cycle Diary?

What is a Cycle Diary?

A cycle diary is a calendar used to chart your menstrual cycle. This charting allows you to watch patterns in your cycle and make sure that you are regular. There are several things you will be able to keep track of using your cycle diary, including the following:

  • The first day of your period
  • The length of your period
  • The flow of your period
  • Whether or not and when you ovulate
  • If your cycle is normal

A cycle diary calendar is a paper chart approximately the size of your checkbook that you can use anytime and anywhere. You will be able to keep track your symptoms at home or on the go!

Filling Out Your Cycle Diary – The "How To's"

You will begin a new chart on the first day of your period. If you are between cycles right now, you could simply start your chart to get used to how it works. The boxes provided on your calendar correspond with each day of your cycle. These are the places you will indicate your cycle activity. There are a few types of “cycle activity” you will want to become familiar with. These include:

  • S = Spotting
  • L = Light Flow
  • M = Medium Flow
  • H = Heavy Flow
  • O = Ovulation

 

While many women experience spotting right before their period, this bleeding is part of the last few days of your menstrual cycle, not the beginning. The first day of your period is the first actual day of bleeding, not including any spotting. Spotting should be noted and watched for carefully if it is during the middle of a cycle, or more than 2 days before your period begins. Normal spotting should occur at the end of your period when bleeding is tapering off and 1 – 2 days before the onset of your next period as progesterone levels drop.

 

The note section of your Cycle Diary will enable you to keep track of things that are concerns. Besides spotting mid cycle or throughout your luteal phase, other concerns include:

  • Changes in the first day of bleeding
  • PMS/Pregnancy symptoms
  • Length of actual menstruation
  • Missed periods

When To Give My Cycle Diary to My Doctor

When trying to make sure your cycles are normal, you will want to chart for at least three cycles in a row. This allows enough time to see any patterns, or lack thereof. Most women should begin their charting at least three cycles prior to their annual exam. This will allow you to bring your concerns to your physician’s attention without having to make a separate appointment.

 

Another time to give your chart to your doctor is if you are experiencing any irregular patterns or bleeding. If your cycles are changing for no reason, you have been trying to become pregnant, or you feeling pain with your periods, you will want to make an appointment with your doctor and not wait for your annual exam. Simply bring in your chart diary for evaluation and you will get the help you need.