Editorial policy
The articles and calculators on cycella.com are written by the Cycella editorial team, working for Sandeep Sharma, who publishes the Cycella app. This page explains how we work, so you can judge what to trust.
Not medical advice
Everything here is general information. It is not a diagnosis or treatment, and it is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or other qualified health professional. Our articles are written by an editorial team, not by a doctor, and we do not present any article as written or reviewed by a named clinician. If something does not match what you are experiencing, please see a doctor or local health worker.
Where our information comes from
We base health statements on primary guidance and cite it at the bottom of each article. Our main sources are:
- NHS (UK National Health Service) pages on periods, irregular periods and related conditions
- ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) patient guidance, including on fertility awareness
- WHO and NICHD pages where they cover the topic, and local sources such as UNICEF Nepal where we discuss Nepal
We do not cite forums, social media or product marketing as evidence for health claims. Where guidance differs between countries, or where we are unsure, we say so instead of guessing.
How we write
- Plain English, with the short answer first.
- Numbers such as normal cycle length come from the cited source, not from Cycella's own data.
- We say when something is an estimate. Fertile window and ovulation dates are estimates, and never a method of contraception.
- We do not invent statistics, ratings or reviews.
How the calculators work
The calculators on our tools page use stated rules: next period = last period plus cycle length, ovulation about 14 days before the next period, and a fertile window from 5 days before ovulation to 1 day after. They run in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent or stored. The Nepali (BS) calculator uses a published month-length table for 2070 to 2090 BS, which we checked against an independent converter.
Dates and updates
Each article shows its publication date and a "last reviewed" date. When we change an article in a meaningful way, we update that date. If guidance from our sources changes, we update the article and the citation.
Advertising and independence
Cycella has no ads, and no one pays us to mention a product. Our articles do mention Cycella where it is relevant, and we say clearly when we are describing our own app. The Cycella period tracker is free on Google Play.
Corrections
If you find a mistake or an out-of-date statement, email info@pixelridgeweb.com with the page address and what you think is wrong. We will check it against our sources and correct it.