Basal temperature - this is the lowest body temperature, which can be measured only in a state of rest and peace. Why it is so indicative of the beginning of pregnancy and how to decipher it?
Almost any woman who saw such long-awaited two strips on the test, immediately begins to carefully monitor their condition and analyze the changes that occur in her body. In early pregnancy excellent "litmus test" for this is the basal temperature. It may vary with the slightest fluctuations in the hormonal system, or other changes in the female body that helps calculate the time when to seek help from a doctor.
What is basal temperature?
The basal temperature is measured by a thermometer in the rectum, vagina or mouth. The most accurate is the temperature measured in the rectum, in the early morning without getting up from bed.
On the basal temperature of the external environment has no effect - it is controlled only by the level of hormones, which are produced in a given time period.
In pregnancy, the basal temperature is gradually increased, indicating increased levels of progesterone and estrogen.
Due to the basal temperature can be calculated favorable days for conception and the days that are "safe" for an unplanned pregnancy.
There are common rules for the correct measurement of basal body temperature:
- You must use the same thermometer, which can be either a mercury or digital.
- Measurement is necessarily spent the morning getting out of bed and stretching.
- A thermometer inserted into the rectum to a depth of 2-3 cm.
- Vymeryat temperature should be 5-7 minutes.
- All measurements should be carried out in virtually the same time.
- Before the measurement of basal body temperature woman should sleep at least 5 hours.
- All measuring basal temperature readings must be recorded in a notebook, controlling the slightest changes.
It should be noted that changes in basal body temperature can affect:
- drinking alcohol the day before;
- sexual intercourse;
- any viral disease, causing a general rise in body temperature.
Interestingly, the basal temperature is within the normal two weeks after conception, then the temperature is starting to change, as changing hormone levels. In the initial period of time after conception basal temperature may rise to approximately 37 degrees and slightly higher (+ 0.4-0.5 units). However, in the first week after conception, such temperatures may behave oddly enough - it can then fall, then rise again, which could be an indication of successful fertilization. Just about the positive fertilization and may indicate such features:
- Increased basal temperature is held for three days longer than in the preceding months.
- Increased basal temperature is about 18 days
- There is a third temperature rise, sharing Gaugeable schedule of basal temperature in three parts.
Despite the fact that the average temperature in the event of pregnancy is the temperature of 37 - 37.4 degrees, lower its performance are usually not an aberration with gestation, but must pay for them Attention. Some doctors recommend that women measuring basal temperature during the first three months, especially for those women who have had miscarriages or pregnancy fading.
A significant drop in basal body temperature can be indicative of inadequate progesterone production. If, however, while still there are such signs as a dragging pain in the abdomen, the tone of the uterus and bleeding, in this case, the doctor treatment must be immediate.
You should not panic if basal temperature goes down by one degree the average temperature of 37 degrees - all this is very individual. But the temperature of 36 degrees is a worrying sign. It can be a sign of miscarriage or missed abortion. In this case, the same must be urgent appeal to the specialist.
What can testify to the increased basal temperature?
If there is a long period of 38 degree temperatures, you should consult a doctor as this may be a sign of the beginning of inflammatory processes in the body, or evidence of an ectopic pregnancy. Often, however, an ectopic pregnancy occurs without any increases in basal temperature.
Slightly elevated basal temperature often is not at risk, and speaks only of the individuality of women. It is interesting that a slight rise in temperature may be affected by various factors, including sex and an active lifestyle.
Also be sure to ask about how to draw a graph of basal body temperature
