Many of you hate periods for many things. Periods are associated with cramp pains, mood swings, food cravings, and headaches. Periods can be regular or irregular. This has made it difficult for some of you in tracking their exact days well. However, with the introduction of mobile period trackers, you can be sure you will be able to track your periods to help you know your body during a particular phase of your cycle.

Do you have a lead on a newsworthy story? Share news tips with us here at Hivisasa!

Here are five apps you must have to track your periods: 

Periods calendarThis app can help you track various things concerning your periods. The app will track your fertile window and potential ovulation date. The app can perform several other functions including birth control, mood, and intercourse. It has various features that ensure you are kept on track with everything. For instance, the pill reminder ensures you take your pills/medication on time.

Flo period trackerFlo helps you find out when you last had a period and when you are expecting the next one. It uses machine learning to predict your menstruation and ovulation. The app helps you know how you are feeling and your menstruation flow. More so, you can track your sleep, water consumption and physical activity using this app.

ClueThis app has been ranked the top period and ovulation tracking app. The app uses science to help you track unique patterns in your cycle. The app has various features which include period tracker, mood tracker, health logs and exercise tracker. To make it perfect for you, feed the app with your monthly data so that it will be accurate.

My calendarA customized period tracker just for you. The app is useful for those of you with irregular cycles. It is helpful to track your fertile days, birth control and contraception. It uses its unique features in determining your mood, symptoms and blood flow. It has discreet reminders that help track your ovulation and fertile days. The app can be protected using passwords to keep your information a secret.

GloTake control of your reproductive health by use of this app. Glo has a data-driven menstrual and ovulation calculator which helps you know your cycle well. Using this app for a long time becomes accurate. As you feed it with more data it gets to know your cycle better. It has various features that will help you be reminded of various things like medication, birth control, and ovulation.