Medical review: Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD · Board-certified OB-GYN with 15+ years of clinical experience · Updated March 17, 2026

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Who We Are

PeriodCalculator.com is a free online menstrual health resource dedicated to making accurate, science-based reproductive health information accessible to everyone without paywalls, without sign-ups, and without judgment.

We are a team of health content specialists and developers who believe that understanding your body should not require a medical degree or an expensive app subscription. Whether you are tracking your cycle for the first time or navigating irregular periods and fertility planning, this site is built to help.

Our tools are used by people who are:

  • Trying to conceive and looking for their fertile window.
  • Tracking cycles for general health awareness.
  • Managing irregular periods or hormonal conditions.
  • Planning around their cycle for daily life.

Every calculator, every article, and every piece of health content on PeriodCalculator.com is reviewed by a board-certified OB-GYN before publication because menstrual health decisions deserve accurate information.

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What We Offer

Free tools and guides, no account required

PeriodCalculator.com combines fast calculators with medically reviewed health education so visitors can move from a quick estimate to a clearer understanding of what the result means.

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    Predict your next period date and expected cycle timing in seconds.

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    Find your fertile window and best days to try to conceive.

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    Log and visualize your cycle history with local-first tracking.

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    Understand lower-fertility and higher-fertility days across your cycle.

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    Track due date timing and milestone planning from key pregnancy dates.

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    Read medically reviewed guides on periods, ovulation, fertility, and hormonal health.

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Medical Review Standards

Our Medical Review Standards

At PeriodCalculator.com, we take medical accuracy seriously. Menstrual health directly affects daily life, fertility decisions, and overall wellbeing, so the information we publish has to be trustworthy, current, and clinically sound.

We distinguish clearly between educational health content and personal medical advice. Our goal is to explain cycle health, fertility timing, and calculator logic responsibly while encouraging readers to seek individual care from a qualified clinician when needed.

  • All health-related articles and tool explanations are reviewed by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD, before publication.
  • Editorial standards are aligned with current ACOG, ASRM, and WHO reproductive health guidance.
  • Statistical claims are checked against peer-reviewed sources such as NEJM, Human Reproduction, Fertility and Sterility, and BMJ.
  • Articles are updated when clinical guidance or meaningful evidence changes.
  • We clearly distinguish educational content from personal medical advice and recommend consulting a healthcare professional for individual care decisions.
  • Articles discussing specific conditions include a visible medical disclaimer and a last reviewed date.

Medical Reviewer

Meet Our Medical Reviewer

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, OB-GYN and medical reviewer for PeriodCalculator.com

Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD

OB-GYN, Board Certified

15+ Years Clinical Experience

Dr. Sarah Mitchell is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 15 years of clinical experience specializing in reproductive endocrinology, menstrual disorders, fertility awareness, and hormonal health. She reviews health content published on PeriodCalculator.com for clinical accuracy, context, and alignment with current ACOG and ASRM guidance.

Specializations

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Menstrual Disorders (PCOS, Endometriosis)
  • Fertility Awareness & Natural Family Planning
  • Perimenopause & Hormonal Health
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Editorial Process

Our Editorial Process

We follow a four-step workflow for every article and explanation published on PeriodCalculator.com. That process keeps the site transparent, medically cautious, and editorially independent.

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    Research & Writing

    Our health content team starts with peer-reviewed medical literature, clinical practice guidelines, and authoritative health organization resources. Every factual claim is identified and sourced before writing begins.

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    Step 2

    Medical Review

    Before any health content is published, it is reviewed by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, OB-GYN, for clinical accuracy, appropriate context, and alignment with current ACOG and ASRM guidance.

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    Step 3

    Fact-Checking & Source Verification

    All statistics, study citations, and medical claims are independently verified against original source materials. References are listed so readers can review the evidence directly.

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    Step 4

    Publication & Ongoing Updates

    Medical knowledge evolves. We monitor new research and updated guidance, and we revise our content when meaningful evidence changes. Every article displays its publication and review dates.

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We are committed to providing content that is accurate, balanced, and free from commercial bias. We do not accept payment to feature specific products, treatments, or medical opinions. Editorial decisions are made independently of any advertising relationships.

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PeriodCalculator.com provides educational health information only. Our content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal medical decisions.

Medical Disclaimer: Content on this site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Calculators and health guides are planning aids based on general menstrual health patterns and may not reflect individual variation. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical decisions. Last reviewed by Dr. Sarah Mitchell, MD on March 17, 2026.