Female body
Any woman planning a pregnancy will sooner or later be faced with the need to measure basal temperature and build an appropriate schedule. But not everyone who encounters this problem knows what basal temperature is. In this article, we will talk about this in more detail.
So, basal body temperature is the temperature measured in the mouth, vagina, or rectum.
When planning a pregnancy, it is usually done in the second or third way.
How can this help? The fact is that the menstrual cycle of any woman is divided into three periods - the first, when the egg matures, which is necessary for fertilization (follicular); the second period - the egg moves through the fallopian tubes (ovulation); in the third phase, either pregnancy occurs, or, if fertilization has not occurred, the next menstruation (luteal) begins. In each phase, the basal temperature varies, most of all it is tothe end of the cycle, and below, respectively, at the beginning.
Temperature in different phases of the cycle
What is basal temperature, we found out, now we will understand how it will help when planning conception. Everything is very simple. It is known that the ideal time when fertilization can occur is during the ovulation phase. Therefore, knowing about the features of the basal temperature during this period, we will be able to calculate it and prepare as much as possible for conception. As mentioned above, the follicular phase is characterized by a low temperature, about 36.5 degrees, and the luteal phase is high (it can rise by a whole degree), while ovulation occurs with a slight decrease in temperature - perhaps as little as one tenth of a degree. Having noticed such a jump down, be sure that ovulation has begun. It happens that no jump is observed, then the "moment X" is considered the day before the temperature increase.
Building a graph
Now you know the benefits of basal body temperature. The schedule, however, will help you more accurately determine the desired day of conception, so we will learn how to build it. It's even easier here. On the x-axis we mark the days of the month, on the y-axis - the temperature. Every day (attention
ne: necessarily in the morning), having measured the temperature, we mark on the graph a point corresponding to the day when the measurement was made, and the readings on the thermometer. Next, connect the points and get a broken line. For accurate results, repeat measurements every day for several months.
Even though we know thatis basal temperature, as well as how it helps pregnancy, it is worth understanding that its graph can tell you many more interesting things about your body. For example, you can determine the duration of each of the phases of your cycle, understand whether you are ovulating at all (if not, consult a doctor), calculate the arrival of your next period, find out if your reproductive system is he althy and, of course, determine the onset of your pregnancy practically immediately after it happened.
Reading the chart
Please note the deviations in the schedule. For example, if you observe an atypical temperature for the follicular phase, or if any period of the cycle lasts less than it should be, then you may not have enough hormones or your appendages are inflamed, the same reasons can cause prolonged ovulation - more than three days.
Note, basal temperature during pregnancy (early) is usually the same as during the ovulation stage. Of course, it is better to keep a schedule under the supervision of a doctor. Be sure to consult a specialist if you are planning a pregnancy. He will not only explain to you what basal temperature is, but will also help you read its chart.
