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Experts Warn Menstrual Apps Threaten Women's Privacy and Safety

6/11/2025

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Menstrual tracking apps may jeopardize women's privacy and safety, according to experts. A report from Cambridge’s Minderoo Centre highlights how these apps gather sensitive information that could be misused for targeted ads or even limit access to abortion services. Researchers urge the development of public health alternatives to safeguard user data and enhance governance in the femtech sector.

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Menstrual tracking apps may jeopardize women's privacy and safety, according to experts. A report from Cambridge’s Minderoo Centre highlights how these apps gather sensitive information that could be misused for targeted ads or even limit access to abortion services. Researchers urge the development of public health alternatives to safeguard user data and enhance governance in the femtech sector.