What is basal temperature, most never heard. Usually, with this concept face or specialists to their activities, or dreaming about pregnancy women (or, conversely, "working" on the fact that the conception does not happen - the method works in both directions).
So, what is the basal temperature. Simply put, this measurement of temperature and severe (very important!) Entering data into a specific timetable, on the basis of data which may be more likely to calculate especially favorable days of ovulation. But in order to maximize data as completely as possible and to show the true picture of the condition of the woman, the temperature is measured a bit differently than the flu.
How to measure the basal temperature?
To measure the temperature of the internal organs (and this is what is meant by the term "basal temperature) should be in the evening to prepare a digital or mercury thermometer. And then follow the instructions:
Step 1- immediately after waking up (it is desirable to do it every day at the same time), trying hardly to move, it is necessary to insert the thermometer into the anus and lay motionless for 5-7 minutes.
step 2 - write data to the chart.
How to draw a graph
To plot a graph, you can use an ordinary sheet of notebook, and a program of modern gadget (today there is a wide range of online resources to build the chart). Choice - it does not matter. It is important in this case - the regularity and precision of the data (recorded temperature of up to 0.10).
If you decide to go the old fashioned way and build on their own schedule, remember, on the horizontal axis delayed cycle number of the day (the first day of menstruation), and the vertical - measurement data temperature.
How are basal body temperature fluctuations
Every woman, of course, your schedule will be. But the patterns will look like this:
- the first day of menses and prior to its closure the temperature decreases from 37,00 to 36,30-36,50;
- when the egg matures and exits (ovulation) for three to four days, the temperature rises to 37,10-37,30;
- then stabilizing the temperature level, and during the second half cycle is 37,0-37,4;
- for two or three days before menstruation basal temperature begins to decline to figures similar to the beginning of the cycle.
What you need to know about the temperature to get pregnant
If you dream of pregnancy, and for that run your schedule, remember that at the onset of ovulation indicates the temperature jump. With regular monitoring of these data we can easily calculate the day when the chances of conception are highest.
If your period does not start on time and you want to know if you are in an interesting position, in this case, too, will fall schedule of basal Temperature: If reducing the characteristic before the onset of menstruation does not occur, the more likely you really pregnant. And we congratulate you on this.
And finally, dear woman, dreaming about pregnancy, children: before planning this crucial step in your life, come to an experienced, consult. Very often, in addition to the charts just need advice of a professional.
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