How often should I record my symptoms?

Ideally every day, in the evening. If that feels too demanding over time, every 2 days still provides useful trend data. Below 3 entries per week, data becomes difficult to interpret reliably for pattern analysis.

What if I'm going through depression and can't track?

Don't feel guilty. Depression and anxiety are recognised symptoms of PMOS (prevalence 2-3 times higher than in the general population). If you can't track formally, write one phrase per day. Resume structured tracking when you have the energy. And mention this state to your doctor — it's an important clinical data point.

Is my data saved? Who has access to it?

All your symptom data is stored locally in your browser (localStorage). No health data is transmitted to our servers. Your data stays in your browser — if you clear browser data or change devices, data is lost, so export it regularly.

How do I share my tracking data with my doctor?

You can take a screenshot of your graphs or export the data and print the result. Some doctors prefer to see the graphs directly on your phone screen — adapt to what works best for your appointment format.

Should I track alongside other apps like Clue or Flo?

You can use them in parallel, but avoid redundancy that leads to burnout. This tracker specialises in PMOS multidimensional symptoms (metabolic, mental, dermatological). Clue and Flo are primarily optimised for period tracking and fertility prediction in regular cycles — less suited to PMOS.

How long should I track before it becomes useful?

4 weeks minimum to observe a pattern. 8 to 12 weeks to evaluate the effect of a treatment or lifestyle change. 6 months of data gives a complete picture of seasonal and cyclical variations.

PCOS / PMOS symptom tracker

PCOS affects multiple body systems — which is precisely what the new name PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) highlights. Skin, metabolism, energy, sleep, mental health — all aspects that deserve observation over time, not just at a single appointment.

Use this tool daily or weekly — no obligation to log every day. Even a few entries per month can reveal patterns that are useful to share with your doctor.

Does not diagnose anything. This tracker helps you observe what recurs and present it to your doctor. It does not assess the severity of your PCOS / PMOS, and the figures shown are not medical scores.

Where is your data stored?

Data is cleared when you close this tab. Nothing is sent to any server.

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Why tracking symptoms matters with PMOS

PMOS is a multifaceted syndrome: its manifestations vary between women, but also in the same woman across months, seasons, weight changes, stress levels, and treatments. Your doctor sees a snapshot at each appointment — you live the film. Systematically tracking your symptoms transforms that film into communicable data, making trends visible that are often invisible day to day.

This kind of monitoring is particularly valuable in three situations: when starting a treatment (metformin, inositol, spironolactone, the pill) to assess effectiveness and side effects; when modifying lifestyle (anti-inflammatory diet, exercise, stress management) to measure real impact; and before a consultation to give your doctor a precise picture of evolution over 4 to 8 weeks.

Research in patient-centred medicine shows that patients who bring structured monitoring to consultations receive more precise therapeutic adjustments and report higher quality of care (BMJ Open, 2022). This is not a coincidence: a graph conveys in 10 seconds what would take 5 minutes to explain verbally. NICE and ACOG both highlight the value of symptom diaries in PCOS/PMOS management.

How to use the tracker effectively

The tracker covers 14 key dimensions of PMOS: hormonal symptoms (acne, hirsutism, hair), metabolic (energy, appetite, subjective weight), mental health (mood, anxiety, sleep), pain (pelvic, muscular), and an overall quality of life indicator. Here is how to use it without it becoming a chore:

5 minutes in the evening. Not in the morning (projection bias) or during the day (too variable). In the evening, you have a perspective over the whole day.
Score 1 to 5. 1 = absent/excellent, 5 = intense/very poor. Be consistent in your interpretation from day to day — your own reference frame matters more than the absolute value.
Minimum 4 weeks before drawing conclusions. Fewer than 4 weeks of data, and patterns are not yet statistically interpretable.
Note contextual events. Starting a treatment, intense stress episode, travel, dietary change, illness — annotate these. They often explain peaks or improvements in the graphs.
Don't punish yourself for missing a day. One missed day in 30 does not compromise the analysis. Resume the next day.

For women on treatment: systematically compare the 4 weeks before starting treatment to the 4 weeks after. This comparison is the strongest argument when deciding to continue, adjust, or stop a treatment at the next consultation.

Using the tracker results

The tracker produces two types of useful information: the longitudinal trend (overall improvement or deterioration over several weeks) and correlations (certain symptoms worsen together — typically acne + mood in the premenstrual phase, or fatigue + appetite when insulin resistance is uncontrolled).

Before a consultation, export or photograph your data and bring it. Show trends, not just current values. Tell your doctor: "Here is my tracker over 6 weeks — you can see that fatigue improved on metformin but acne stayed the same." This is infinitely more useful than "I'm doing a bit better."

If you also use the cycle tracker, cross-reference the symptom trends with cycle phases. Some women with PMOS have cyclical symptoms even with irregular cycles — identifying this pattern can guide therapeutic decisions.

Limitations of tracking

The tracker relies on self-evaluation, which is inherently subjective. Two problems can bias the data: somatisation (tendency to over-score symptoms during periods of high anxiety) and disengagement (under-scoring when exhausted or discouraged). These biases are inevitable — which is why tracker data should be interpreted with a doctor, not alone.

The tracker does not replace objective biological markers: free testosterone, fasting glucose, HOMA-IR (insulin resistance), lipid panel, AMH. These values guide therapeutic decisions. The tracker complements them — it does not replace them. The Endocrine Society 2023 guidelines emphasise that clinical monitoring must include both subjective symptom assessment and objective biochemical parameters.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I record my symptoms?: Ideally every day, in the evening. If that feels too demanding over time, every 2 days still provides useful trend data. Below 3 entries per week, data becomes difficult to interpret reliably for pattern analysis.
What if I'm going through depression and can't track?: Don't feel guilty. Depression and anxiety are recognised symptoms of PMOS (prevalence 2-3 times higher than in the general population). If you can't track formally, write one phrase per day: "difficult day" or "feeling okay." Resume structured tracking when you have the energy. And mention this state to your doctor — it's an important clinical data point.
Is my data saved? Who has access to it?: All your symptom data is stored locally in your browser (localStorage). No health data is transmitted to our servers. Your data stays in your browser — if you clear browser data or change devices, data is lost, so export it regularly.
How do I share my tracking data with my doctor?: You can take a screenshot of your graphs or export the data (if available) and print the result. Some doctors prefer to see the graphs directly on your phone screen — adapt to what works best for your appointment format.
Should I track alongside other apps like Clue or Flo?: You can use them in parallel, but avoid redundancy that leads to burnout. This tracker specialises in PMOS multidimensional symptoms (metabolic, mental, dermatological). Clue and Flo are primarily optimised for period tracking and fertility prediction in regular cycles — less suited to PMOS. Use this tracker for symptoms and the cycle tracker for menstrual data.
How long should I track before it becomes useful?: 4 weeks minimum to observe a pattern. 8 to 12 weeks to evaluate the effect of a treatment or lifestyle change. 6 months of data gives a complete picture of seasonal and cyclical variations. There is no maximum duration — long-term tracking is valuable for preventive medicine and longitudinal care.

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