Basal body temperature to measure ovulation, experts tell you how to do it

According to authoritative experts, women's body temperature will change very slightly during ovulation, so in turn, women's ovulation can be tested through changes in body temperature. However, because the temperature change is very small, a normal thermometer cannot detect it. What should I do?

1. Basal body temperature is your body temperature when you wake up in the morning. Before you get out of bed and do anything, take out a basal body thermometer (you can buy one at the drugstore) and put it in your mouth. (Waking up at the same time each morning is very important to take your temperature.) A basal thermometer can show subtle changes in your body temperature that a regular thermometer can't. Most basal body thermometers come with a temperature chart. You may want to make extra copies of the form since it may take several months for you to get pregnant.

2. Your basal body temperature is basically between 36.2 and 36.5℃ before ovulation. Within two or three days after ovulation, due to hormonal changes, your basal body temperature will rise by 0.27 to 0.8°C, and this situation will continue at least until your next menstruation. You may find that your basal body temperature is higher on certain days in your continuous records, but if it is not consistently high, then you may not have ovulated yet. If you are pregnant, your body temperature will remain elevated throughout your pregnancy.

3. Record your basal body temperature for several months in a row so that you can see whether your basal body temperature shows a pattern according to your menstrual cycle. But if you are sick during the recording period or you do not measure your basal body temperature as soon as you wake up, the pattern you draw may be inaccurate. If your menstruation is irregular or your lifestyle is irregular, such as night shifts, business trips, insomnia, mood changes, illness, etc., this method cannot be used to determine whether ovulation has occurred.

4. This method can only indicate that ovulation has occurred, but cannot predict when ovulation will occur. It is worth noting that the basal body temperature must be measured and recorded after 6 hours of adequate sleep, before waking up and before engaging in any activities. Any special circumstances may affect the change in basal body temperature and should be recorded, such as sexual intercourse the night before, a recent cold, etc. It is necessary to test repeatedly and connect the points with lines.