WhatsApp can now track menstrual cycle via period tracker chatbot; Here's how

By Team Newsable | First Published Jun 28, 2022, 11:58 AM IST

WhatsApp is becoming into more than simply a chat app. Women on WhatsApp may now track their menstrual cycle. Sirona, an Indian feminine hygiene brand, has developed the country's first period tracker for WhatsApp. Users may track their periods by messaging "Hi" to 9718866644, the Sirona WhatsApp Business Account.

The period monitoring software, according to Sirona's press release, may be used to track three goals: track periods, conceive, and avoid pregnancy. Users will be requested to input information about their current and prior periods, and the chatbot will maintain track of this information and offer reminders and upcoming cycle dates based on the user's goals. The period tracker is built using the WhatsApp Business Platform. It is driven by an easy-to-use chatbot interface, which makes the user experience enjoyable.

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Here's how to track your periods:

9718866644 should be added to your address book.
Then say "Hi" on WhatsApp.
Sirona will provide a selection of options.
Enter "period tracker" into the chat box to keep track of your periods.
After that, you'll be required to input your period information.
Sirona will tell you your ovulation date, fertile window, upcoming and prior cycles, and even the duration of your cycle.

Sirona also has a separate app that offers menstruators a comprehensive ecosystem for menstrual health and cleanliness. A period tracker is also included in the app. It is also an open platform for publishing tales, questions, and answers, providing a single spot for our Sisterhood to interact and communicate. The Sirona app aims to give education, awareness, and utility while also providing menstrual hygiene on the move.

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"Technology has the potential to alter the lives of menstruators, and we're using it to create a better environment and community for them to connect and thrive. We leverage the power of AI and intuitive technology to bring ease of access to our consumers via WhatsApp, which has become a key part of our lives," Deep Bajaj, Co-founder and CEO of Sirona Hygiene Pvt. Ltd, said of the cooperation with WhatsApp.

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