How Wearables Track the Menstrual Cycle: The Sensors, the Algorithms, and the Accuracy Gap

12 · freeCodeCamp.org · June 18, 2026, 11:19 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the limitations and inaccuracies of wearable devices in tracking menstrual cycles through their various sensors and algorithms. It highlights discrepancies between device recommendations and users' actual experiences, particularly around recovery analysis and health metrics like resting heart rate and HRV.