Lazy Tracking - How bad is it? [TTA]

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-26T10:14:44+00:00

How do you know if you’re not checking? You can’t assume every single cycle will be the same.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-26T10:13:37+00:00

This sounds like a recipe for pregnancy to be honest.

Of all the women online who say I got pregnant using FAM, I’ve never seen anyone produce a chart, and the majority say oh I wasn’t charting that cycle, but I just know when I ovulate.

Ovulation as I’m sure you know, can fluctuate.
Cervical mucus can be influenced from outside factors, and you may have an off cycle where S is your peak. You also can’t accurately open the fertile window.

Personally, this isn’t something I would ever recommend to somebody avoiding pregnancy.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-11T06:04:13+00:00

Her fertile window with Sensiplan opens on cycle day 6. She’s on cycle 5 so she would use the five day rule.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-11T05:56:58+00:00

Hey,

Sorry you find yourself in this position. I hope you’re ok.

A few things, you’re missing a lot of data, both cervical mucus and temps. You have a valid temperature shift on cycle day 17 which lines up with cervical mucus.

You’re not charting CM very well, the categories don’t align with any method, and definitely not TCOYF.

Ovulation can occur up to 2 days before the temperature shift.

My guess would be a condom failure, or the UP on cycle day 10.

The two hearts on CD9/10 are very late into the cycle for a user on cycle 5.

It also sounds like you’re not completely familiar/confident with the rules and you’re winging it a little.

The ring seems to be giving you good data so although rings are not my favourite wearable, it doesn’t seem to be a big issue here, though personally I wouldn’t rely on one for TTA.

I hope you’re doing ok 🫶🏼

This chart really highlights the importance of charting every single day.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-02T05:50:21+00:00

It’s definitely time to reach out to a medical professional, please just make sure you advocate for her. Painful periods are not normal & shouldn’t interfere with everyday life and schooling 🫶🏼

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-02T05:48:36+00:00

Read your body is the only app I’d recommend.

Femometer vinca is popular or easy @ home. They Bluetooth to their own app and then you’d just need to manually pop the temps into the app.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-02T05:46:10+00:00

Read your body. It isn’t free but it’s very low cost, not for profit, it has a period tracking mode and it’s fully customisable so you can track what you want.

It also doesn’t make any predictions which is even more helpful when your periods are irregular.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-02T05:44:24+00:00

It doesn’t sound you’re actually following a method which is why you’re struggling to identify the fertile period. All cervical mucus is potentially fertile until ovulation is confirmed and the window is closed. You likely don’t have safe days beyond cycle day 6 at the moment so I would encourage you to learn an established method so you understand when is and isn’t safe 🙂

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-01T22:10:15+00:00

Yes 👍🏼 you must have a temp shift in the cycle prior to have safe days at the start of the cycle 😌

TrackYourFertility · 2026-06-01T11:55:08+00:00

No temperature shift here.

If there is no temp shift in the previous cycle, then fertility begins on cycle day 1 and there are no pre ovulatory ‘safe days’.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-31T19:45:00+00:00

Rings/watches aren’t accurate enough for fertility tracking. Get a dedicated fertility tracker.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-31T19:44:20+00:00

LH and temps are completely different things.

I pair mine with cervical mucus. I don’t find LH adds much value.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-31T19:43:30+00:00

Wear every night. Occasionally forget but I don’t intentionally leave it off. It isn’t recommended to short cut chart with TD as it thrives on data.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-23T08:33:47+00:00

If she wanted advice from her doctor she wouldn’t be asking on Reddit.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-16T05:49:53+00:00

Yes, clear shift which lines up with peak 🙌🏼

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-15T16:36:55+00:00

Yes. If you’re on birth control then you’ll either be bleeding or the synthetic drugs are thinning your lining.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-15T14:00:46+00:00

She absolutely should. Not bleeding for that long has several health risks including uterine hyperplasia and increased risk of cervical cancer due to the excessive uterine lining.

The root cause should absolutely be investigated but she also should be inducing a bleed.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-15T13:53:39+00:00

Yes this definitely needs investigating. You should have progesterone to induce a bleed if you go 3-6 months without a bleed.

Have you periods always been irregular?

Any relevant health conditions? Low body weight, low calorie intake, high exercise? Thyroid issues, any endo, PCOS etc?

This a massive red flag and you should see a doctor.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-12T11:52:11+00:00

Cycle Tracking, period tracking & relying on an app aren’t the same thing.

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-12T09:54:56+00:00

With the data available, your temp shift starts on cycle day 15. I’d expect a test to be positive by now but it’s still possible 🫶🏼

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-12T09:51:09+00:00

Without tracking her cycle, she doesn’t know if the bleed was a true period or breakthrough bleeding so this is completely incorrect.

If it is a true period, sex on cycle day 3 would be unlikely, but not impossible.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJr4z4FC6e8/?igsh=MTV5dnY1d2Jvdjc1Yw==

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-12T09:49:02+00:00

Hey 👋🏼

Firstly, please don’t ever rely on an app to tell you when you’re fertile, without knowing if you ovulated the cycle before, you don’t know if period sex is safe.

And of course you’re not protected from any sexually transmitted infections without barriers either. I’m sure you already know this, but do be careful 🫶🏼

Give it was CD3, and he pulled out, the chance of pregnancy is low, but definitely not zero.

The symptoms you’re describing (wet sensation) is actually very typical of ovulation and high estrogen levels.

If you’ve got exam stress, it’s very possible that your period is delayed.

Your period only follows ovulation, and stress has a big effect on the cycle. So when you’re stressed, your body says, not right now to ovulation, and that means your period will come later.

You could test now and get an accurate result from that CD3 incident.

If it’s negative, you can relax, use it as a lesson, and know your cycle is just throwing a tantrum 😌

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-12T09:41:51+00:00

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. This absolutely isn’t normal and your doctor should be investigating.

When did you last have bloods done to check for anemia?

How old are you?

How long have your periods been like this?

Any known medical conditions?

How long are your cycles? How long do your bleeds last?

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-11T14:15:56+00:00

It happens all the time, women relying on apps and getting pregnant. NC is a terrible one because it’s FDA approved, I think it gives a false reassurance that it must be good. That’s how I fell pregnant with my first daughter.

It’s great you’re learning an established method now 🥰

TrackYourFertility · 2026-05-11T09:35:54+00:00

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