A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH FOR IDENTIFYING GAPS IN CYCLE SYNCING AWARENESS AMONG WOMEN

Menstrual health literacy is a crucial determinant of women’s physical health and overall well-being and daily functioning. In recent years, cycle syncing has emerged as a structured lifestyle approach that encourages aligning lifestyle practices such as diet, work intensity, exercise, and self-care with the distinct phases of the menstrual cycle and follow them regularly in daily life. Despite its potential benefits, primary empirical findings indicate that women remain insufficiently aware of cycle-syncing practices, and their consistent application in daily life is still underexplored. The present study addresses this gap by examining women’s literacy regarding the cycle-syncing concept and assessing whether awareness translates into regular practice or not. The primary objective is to evaluate awareness levels, behavioral adoption, and menstrual health practices related to cycle tracking and irregularities. A descriptive, survey-based methodology was applied using a structured Google Form distributed online to female participants. Quantitative data collected from female respondents from which accurate female responses were analyzed to identify patterns in awareness, lifestyle alignment, cycle tracking behavior, and perceptions of menstrual irregularities such as delayed or missed periods. The findings indicate that while a majority of respondents demonstrate awareness of menstrual cycle phases and the concept of cycle syncing, but still nearly half of them do not actively follow cycle-synced practices in their routine lives. Additionally, a significant proportion reported experiencing irregular or delayed cycles, often without systematic tracking or timely attention. The study highlights a clear gap between conceptual awareness and practical implementation, underscoring the need for targeted educational initiatives and digital health interventions to enhance menstrual health literacy and promote sustained, cycle-aware lifestyle practices among women. Keywords: Menstrual health literacy, cycle syncing, reproductive health behavior, lifestyle alignment, cycle tracking practices, menstrual irregularities, empirical survey study.