How to measure basal temperature?

How to measure basal temperature? Basal temperature during pregnancy and different periods of cycle

This is the body temperature, which illustrates a change in the internal genital organs under the influence of certain hormones. The indicator says about the presence and timing of ovulation and shows whether the ovaries are producing progesterone, a hormone, preparing the inner walls of the uterus to the onset of possible pregnancy.

Why should I know basal temperature?

First of all, it allows you to solve a number of problems:

1. Find out how correct the ovaries produce hormones throughout the menstrual cycle.
2. Determine the ripening time of the egg. It is necessary in order to reveal «Dangerous» and «Safe» Days in order to protect or planning conception. See what Contraception methods are not reliable.
3. Reveal whether pregnancy has occurred when delaying or unusual monthly.
4. Reveal the possible presence of endometritis – inflammation of the uterus.

Measurement rules

Measure the temperature follows every morning at the same time as you just woke up. And any physical activity is excluded, even a conversation. The thermometer for measurement is better to cook from the evening, after having shook it and putting it in bed. Mercury thermometer is measured 5-6 minutes, electronic – 50-60 seconds.

There are 3 methods of measurement:

1. Oral. Need to put a thermometer under the tongue and sick lips.
2. Vaginal. The thermometer is introduced into the vagina without lubricants for half the length.
3. Rectal. The thermometer is introduced into the anal hole using lubricants.

Mercury thermometer should be removed behind the upper part without hackering it. You should not remove it, keeping the location of mercury, so maybe an error in measurements may appear.

You should still remember that:

• Start measurements are best on the first day of the cycle, after 5-6 hours of sleep.
• Measurements should be carried out only one way.
• Measurements are not conducted during the use of oral contraceptives, hormonal drugs and alcohol.

What should be the temperature in different periods of the cycle

The basal temperature in the first phase of the cycle with normal ovulation should be 37?C, before ovulation decreases, and during ovulation and in the second phase it rises by 0.4 ?C, average.

The highest probability of conception appears 2-3 days before raising the indicators, and on the first day of ovulation.

If the elevated temperature persists more than 18 days – it can be Sign of coming pregnancy.

In the absence of ovulation Basal temperature fluctuates within 36.5 ?C – 36.99?From throughout the cycle.

Basal temperature during pregnancy

• If pregnancy proceeds correctlyOh, the indicators rise to 37.1 ?C – 37,3 ?C, and at such a level they hold out for four months.
• Low indicators On a period of 12-14 weeks, it may indicate the likely threat of miscarriage.
• If the temperature rises to 37.8 ?WITH, This indicates inflammatory processes inside the body.
• Long preservation of indicators at 88 ?C and higher, may cause severe health violations of the future child. Therefore, if the indicator rose to this level, you should immediately contact the doctor.

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