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Cycle Tracking Starter Template

A pen-and-paper compatible cycle tracking template that works whether you are leaving an app, starting fresh, or want an offline backup method.

Why a Paper Compatible Template Still Matters Digital tracking is convenient. But it comes with trade offs that many people are no longer willing to accept: cloud storage of sensitive health data, third party SDK tracking, and the risk that your cycle history could be accessed by someone other than you. This template works as a standalone tracking method or as a backup for anyone switching between apps. It captures the same data points that medical professionals find useful, in a format you control completely. No account. No sync. No server. If you are currently using an app and want to switch to paper or a local only tracker, export your existing data first. Our data deletion request guide covers how to do that for major apps. Then pick up tracking here. How Cycle Day Numbering Works Cycle Day 1 is the first day of your period. That means the first day of real flow, not spotting. Spotting before your period starts counts as the last days of your previous cycle. Your cycle length is the number of days from Cycle Day 1 of one period to Cycle Day 1 of the next. A typical cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days. If your cycle is consistently shorter than 21 days or longer than 40 days, that i