How safe are digital assistants?

Modern technology has revolutionized many areas of our lives. As well as family planning. Cycle tracking devices, often in the form of apps or wearable devices, are a natural and accurate method of contraception. But how safe are these digital assistants in reality?

Cycle tracking devices provide women with the option of natural contraception. To do this, they use data such as temperature measurements, monitoring cervical mucus and the duration of the menstrual cycle. Objective: Determine the fertile and least fertile stages of the menstrual cycle.

This technique is based on understanding the physiological changes that occur in the female body during the cycle.

Unlike hormonal contraception, the use of cycle tracking devices is based on a woman’s natural cycle. This may be an attractive option for those who refuse or cannot tolerate hormonal contraception.

How safe cycle tracking devices are depends largely on how they are used correctly. When used carefully and consistently, they can show high reliability. However, it requires discipline and accurate data entry to ensure effectiveness.

Sources of error such as irregular cycle patterns, illness, or stress can affect the accuracy of cycle trackers.

Each object is unique and individual differences can affect prediction accuracy.

For those who want to be on the safe side, additional contraceptive methods such as condoms are recommended. Especially during times of high fertility, according to the cycle tracker. That’s one advantage of these apps or wearables: you generally have a better overview of people struggling with fertility and infertility.

Data protection is an aspect that is not well received by bike trackers. According to the “Netzpolitik.org” news site, the “Mozilla Foundation” found this in a study. She criticized the fact that the way many corresponding apps handle sensitive and intimate health data is not appropriate.