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Should governments make their own period tracking apps?

Technology has undeniably made life easier, but with many women using period tracking apps to kee...

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14.17 11 Jun 2025


Should governments make their own period tracking apps?


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14.17 11 Jun 2025


Technology has undeniably made life easier, but with many women using period tracking apps to keep note of their cycle, researchers in Cambridge University are urging for this data to be protected.

The recommendation is for public health bodies in the UK to create an alternative to the private apps, but is this realistic?

And just how important is tracking your period?

Doctor Yvonne Williams from the Shannon Medical Centre joins Seán to discuss.


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