Basal Temperature Method

Basal Temperature Method: a reliable way to control the menstrual cycle and plan pregnancy

In the modern world, there are many methods for monitoring the menstrual cycle and planning pregnancy. One of the most reliable and reliable methods is the method of measuring basal temperature. This method is based on the characteristics of the menstrual cycle and allows you to determine the approximate date of ovulation from the temperature curve.

The principle of operation of the Basal Temperature method is to measure rectal temperature daily, which is most conveniently measured with a thermometer specially designed for this area. Measurements must be taken every day, starting from the first day of the cycle, which corresponds to the first day of menstruation. It is best to carry out this procedure in the morning, without getting out of bed, for 5-6 minutes.

By recording the measured rectal temperature every day and drawing a kind of graph, you can determine the date of ovulation. Typically, ovulation occurs on the day when the temperature is lowest. One day you will find that the previously flat line of the temperature curve suddenly drops sharply - this is the day of ovulation. Then, the next day, the temperature rises just as sharply, and this corresponds to the beginning of the second, luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.

However, it must be remembered that the egg lives from 24 to 48 hours after leaving the follicle, therefore, even with rising temperatures, you need to abstain from sexual intercourse for several days. In general, the first phase of the menstrual cycle is considered relatively safe, when the segment of the temperature graph is an approximately flat straight line. A menstrual cycle without ovulation, or with two ovulations, is also reflected in the temperature curve graph.

The method of measuring basal temperature is quite strict in that it leaves a not too long period during which pregnancy is impossible. For example, with a cycle of 28 days, only 10 of them are safe. In case of a lack of progesterone, which can be detected with a special examination, the safe period is even shorter. The method is also inconvenient in that the temperature must be measured daily, especially at the beginning of its use. Later, when several menstrual cycles have passed safely, you can stop changes during menstruation and after a significant increase in temperature is recorded.

However, the Basal Temperature method is one of the most accurate and reliable ways to monitor the menstrual cycle and plan pregnancy. It allows you to identify irregularities in the menstrual cycle and consult a doctor in a timely manner, and also increases the likelihood of conception when planning a pregnancy.

However, to more accurately determine the date of ovulation and plan pregnancy, it is recommended to combine the Basal Temperature method with other methods, such as determining the level of liar in the urine or using special tests to determine ovulation. It is also important to remember that the results of Basal Temperature measurements can be influenced by several factors, such as stress, illness and alcohol consumption, so all these factors must be taken into account when interpreting the results.