What is the correct way to monitor ovulation by body temperature?

As we all know, the ovulation period of women is also called the dangerous period. If you have sex at this time, the probability of pregnancy will greatly increase. Therefore, some women definitely hope to have sex during the ovulation period in order to successfully get pregnant. A small number of women will have some physical reactions when they ovulate, but many women cannot feel this reaction. In fact, every woman's body temperature will change when she ovulates, so you can monitor ovulation by measuring body temperature. However, it should be noted that human body temperature is affected by many factors. What we need to measure here is the basal body temperature, so the method of measuring body temperature must be correct. The specific steps are as follows.

First, choose a thermometer

Of course, a thermometer is needed to measure basal body temperature. The editor chose an electronic thermometer, but a mercury thermometer can also be used. The measurement time of an electronic thermometer is relatively short, about one and a half minutes, and it will make a "beep" sound to remind you when the temperature becomes constant. A mercury thermometer takes 5 minutes to measure, mercury expands slowly, and there is no warning sound.

Second, choose to measure after waking up in the morning

When measuring basal body temperature, you need to avoid exercising or eating. It is best to measure it immediately after waking up in the morning. You need to place the thermometer next to your pillow where you can easily reach it the night before so that you can measure it when you wake up the next day. It is best to set a fixed time, such as 7 am, so that you can make comparisons.

Third, sublingual measurement

In order to ensure the accuracy of the measurement, the editor chose to place the thermometer under the tongue for measurement with the mouth closed. This way, the body temperature will not be disturbed by the external ambient temperature and will be relatively stable.

Because the basal body temperature only differs by 0.3-0.5℃, underarm measurement is greatly affected by external factors and is not recommended. After sublingual measurement, remember to clean the probe in time to avoid bacterial growth.

Fourth, keep measuring for more than 2 months

Some girls are not very familiar with the term "basal body temperature". Generally speaking, normal women ovulate every month. The body temperature is low before ovulation, and hormones such as progesterone in the body rise rapidly after ovulation, causing the body temperature to rise by 0.3-0.5℃ until the next menstruation, showing a biphasic body temperature. Sisters who are planning to get pregnant may wish to measure their body temperature for more than 2 months, so that they can clearly see the changing pattern of their body temperature.

Fifth, body temperature will be affected during illness

When measuring basal body temperature, if you have a cold, fever, diarrhea or other diseases, your basal body temperature will be greatly affected. At this time, you may wish to mark the body temperature during the illness, but it cannot be used as a pattern of changes in basal body temperature.

6. Ovulation time

Generally speaking, ovulation occurs about 14 days before the next menstruation. Therefore, you should pay special attention to changes in basal body temperature 18 days before the next menstruation. Ovulation occurs when the temperature is lowest, and the body temperature rises immediately the day after ovulation.

Seventh, contraception through basal body temperature

The basal body temperature can be used to determine ovulation, and of course it can also be used to calculate the safe period and to carry out contraception purposefully. Generally speaking, the 5 days before and after ovulation are dangerous periods, and other times are relatively safe.