For women, it is no longer a problem to calculate the most effective days for getting pregnant. Almost every girl keeps menstrual calendars, and ovulation tests are sold in every pharmacy. But there is another fairly simple method for establishing a favorable day - calculating the basal temperature.
The concept of basal temperature, what it should be
BT (basal temperature) is a measure of body temperature that a woman can measure in the vagina, in the rectum, or in the mouth. It completely depends on the hormonal composition of the organism and their quantity, therefore it can vary depending on the period of the cycle. Its maximum rate can be 37.5 grams.
One of the best ways to determine pregnancy at home is to measure basal body temperature before the beginning of menstruation. To find out the exact result, you need to carefully follow the schedule of its changes.
If a woman does not have ovulation at this time and she is not pregnant, then the normal basal temperature is 36.9 (before menstruation). This state suggests that the girl either does not have ovulation now, or has an anovulatory menstrual cycle.
If the level of basal temperature during the menstruation period is quite high (37 - 37.3 degrees), then this may mean that the woman is pregnant. Then wait for menstruation is no longer necessary.
If the indicator of basal temperature exceeds the figure of 37.5 degrees, then it is necessary to consult a gynecologist. This level of BT indicates the presence of inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs. This problem cannot be run. And find out the reason for such a deviation and assign the correct treatment only under the authority of a doctor.
Also, this level of basal temperature may indicate a reduced amount of such a hormone as estrogen. Its insufficient amount can lead to infertility, so before starting treatment you should consult an endocrinologist or a gynecologist.
During menstruation, BT should be above 37 degrees. If it is less than this level, doctors talk about possible problems with conceiving a child.
In such cases, BT may be normal on the first day of the cycle, and then decrease. Therefore, women need to understand that measuring the basal temperature should be done every day for several menstrual cycles.
Why and how to measure
Measuring basal temperature is not only completely free, but also a very effective method for determining ovulation. To make this process truly effective, you need to adhere to the following rules and regulations:
- it is necessary to investigate BT from the very morning, every day to choose the same hour;
- the procedure should be after completion of sleep, you can not even get out of bed;
- before that you need to sleep at least 4 hours;
- need to measure for 8-10 minutes;
- thermometer must be inserted into the anus or vagina in a supine position;
- before the procedure it is better not to make any movements and generally move as little as possible (it is better to put it nearby in the evening);
- if possible, you do not even need to open your eyes (light increases hormone growth);
- if BT is measured in the mouth, it is still not recommended to make sharp movements, sits down and perform other actions;
- if the girl suddenly wanted to use the toilet (during the measurements), it is better to first measure, and then go;
- it is not recommended to replace the thermometer with another one (its indications may differ);
- It is necessary to keep a schedule of changes in the basal temperature, recording in it not only the figure itself, but also the reasons that could affect it.
The result can only be seen after measuring 3-4 menstrual cycles.
Plotting and causes of deviations from the norm
At least once, but almost all women in the world noticed that she had a fever. And at the same time, the general condition of the body is quite normal. And if we consider the rate to be 36.6 degrees, then on some days for women this indicator can reach 37.3 and higher.
This is due to the fact that the woman's body in different cases unevenly produces hormones. Therefore, the temperature indicators are constantly changing.
The normal basal temperature is as follows:
- 36.7, if 2-3 days are left before the menstruation;
- 37 - 37.3, if the third week of the cycle (14–20 day) and the progesterone phase period occur.
If a woman becomes pregnant, then BT will also be enhanced. Moreover, the discharge in the menstrual days should not be. If they still have, then you need to fear miscarriage.
On the Internet there are many sites that offer a schedule of BT. Moreover, programs that calculate it take into account all factors. But this can be done independently, if you carefully record all the indicators.
There are several good reasons for creating the BT schedule:
- with all the desire, the girl can not get pregnant during the year;
- hormone levels in the body can be disrupted;
- there is the possibility of determining infertility;
- if the couple has a desire to give birth to a child of a certain sex.
Creating such a schedule helps to figure out the following:
- on which days egg maturation occurs and whether it occurs at all;
- ovulation was or was not;
- check the correctness of the endocrine system;
- are there any abnormalities in the reproductive system;
- what violations can be identified;
- whether the ovaries produce the necessary amount of hormones;
- you can determine which day will be the next monthly;
- Did you get pregnant?
If the graph is drawn up correctly, then the woman will be able to identify the problem before it worsens. But an additional examination by a doctor will never hurt.
Schedule BT should include the following items:
- exact number;
- cycle day;
- the number of BTs;
- in the notes you need to indicate the factors that have an impact on the result.
If a woman noticed any failures, then you need to contact a gynecologist. You can calculate the changes yourself, but this result will not be one hundred percent accurate.
What should be the basal temperature before menstruation
The level of BT before menstruation is always slightly reduced. During this period, it should be about 36.7 degrees. Its decline occurs 2-3 days before the start of the month. If she is over 37 degrees, then the woman is most likely pregnant.
In some women, the temperature may jump a little a few days before the menstrual period. During menstruation, it falls. Such a reaction happens very rarely, but for such women, it is not considered a deviation.
If the rectal temperature after the end of ovulation jumped a little, and just before the menstrual periods it fell again, the woman is not pregnant. If it does not fall - the long-awaited incident happened.
But deviations from the BT norm can mean health problems:
- inflammation of the uterus;
- progesterone deficiency;
- if there is a high fever during menstruation, but the discharge continues to go - the risk of miscarriage may be present.
If you observe the basal temperature before menstruation, you can determine not only the pregnancy, but also the deviations in the body.
Indicators for monthly
During menstruation, BT should be kept at 36.7 degrees. Deviation is possible only in the case of pregnancy. But to check whether a woman became pregnant or not, this indicator alone will not be enough. It is also necessary to have a delay and, ultimately, confirmation from the gynecologist.
What should be the basal temperature during and after ovulation
During ovulation, BT may increase slightly (up to 37.2 degrees). This is a normal process and after it the temperature drops to a normal level. But if this does not happen, the woman can be identified such diseases:
- insufficient amount of progesterone in the body of a woman;
- the presence of endometritis;
- inflammation in the pelvic organs;
- even the threat of miscarriage.
Also, these indicators can talk about pregnancy.
What should be the basal temperature during pregnancy
Conception is directly related to the flow of the menstrual cycle. There is a complete dependence on him. Therefore, those women who regularly keep the schedule of BT will immediately notice a fluctuation in the results.
This may be talking about pregnancy. But for the result to be truly truthful, all measurements and recordings should be done solely by the rules.
If everything was done correctly, then in the graph you can see such changes:
- more than three days, the basal temperature exceeds 37 degrees;
- Normally, two BT waves should be present in the graph, while a third one appears in pregnancy;
- if the increased number of BTs lasts more than 3 weeks, then the woman is definitely pregnant.
Some girls use the schedule and with opposite goals. So they determine the days in which, in their opinion, it is impossible to conceive a child. Doctors argue about this, not considering this method of "protection" very effective, but the girls continue to use it.
When to sound the alarm?
If during the first days of delay, BT drops below 37 degrees, a woman should worry about her health and that of her unborn child. First of all, this factor speaks of violations in the course of pregnancy. In such cases, can be observed:
- ectopic pregnancy - the egg does not attach to the wall of the uterus (progesterone in such cases is usually excreted in large quantities);
- missed abortion - progesterone is not produced, the fetus does not develop, the risk of miscarriage is possible.
Low BT during pregnancy is always a threat to bearing a healthy baby. If at this time the basal temperature stays below 37 degrees for a long time, you should immediately consult a doctor. The main symptom that speaks of health problems will be bleeding from the uterus.
But sometimes you can just make a mistake in the measurements. In such cases, it is better to carry out the procedure several times to make sure that the results are valid.
Conclusion
Measuring basal temperature can help determine both pregnancy and abnormalities in a woman’s health. Basal temperature affects the ability of a woman to bear and give birth to a healthy child, and some deviations from her norm can even talk about infertility.
To take measurements correctly and get a valid result, you need to carefully approach the process itself, adhere to all the rules and carefully schedule. It is necessary to record not only the data that were obtained as a result of the measurement, but also the factors that could affect them.
A short lecture on what basal temperature is and how it is measured - in the next video.
