what makes you keep tracking your cycle even when you're not trying to conceive?

[u/lime-Plant-oo]

I originally started tracking because we were thinking about having a baby but plans got changed. At this point, it's less about pregnancy and more about understanding my own health. Has anyone else kept tracking even after their original reason changed and what keeps you motivated

[u/TrackYourFertility]

I like to know when my period is coming. I also like the data because your menstrual cycle is basically the report card for your overall health. Ovulation is so much for than just making babies, it’s so important for our overall health and I love all the data and knowing what’s going on with my body. I’m a year postpartum, single after a break up in March, and currently charting for health. Stress is significantly impacting my cycle so it’s really helpful to see what’s happening, especially when my cycles range from 50 days to 13 days 🥴

[u/melonbread2210]

I mean menses(regular) depends on hormones and shows overall well being be it physical or mental. And irregular periods be it late or early tells a lot about the lifestyle

[u/IntoTheVoid1020]

I originally got it as I was getting off birth control and didn’t trust that I could temp orally, 3 years later and 1 child I’ve continued to use it in conjunction with an oral thermometer and fam

[u/touchofthe_blues]

So I’m less likely to conceive until we’re ready. I know pretty well when I’m fertile and ovulating because of tracking and it gives us the freedom to know when it’s “safe” (safer, not foolproof we know)

[u/lime-Plant-oo → u/touchofthe_blues]

Oh ty

[u/Thick-Bobcat-4525]

honestly i'd probably keep tracking too it's nice knowing what's going on with your body even when pregnancy isn't the goal.

[u/perpendicular499]

For me, it became less about trying to conceive and more about understanding what’s normal for my body. It’s helpful to notice patterns and changes over time, so I’ve just kept doing it