Women ovulate once a month, and at the same time, their body temperature is constantly changing during ovulation, which may increase with ovulation temperature. Sometimes, measuring body temperature can reveal the basic situation of ovulation. However, how to measure the body temperature during ovulation? Let's learn about it together.
How to measure the ovulation period thermometer?
1. Choose a thermometer
Of course, measuring basal body temperature requires the use of a thermometer. The editor has chosen an electronic thermometer, and a mercury thermometer can also be used. The measurement time of an electronic thermometer is relatively short, about 1.5 minutes. After the temperature remains constant, it will emit a "beep" sound to remind the time. The mercury thermometer needs to measure for 5 minutes, and mercury expands slowly without any warning sound.
2. Choose to measure after waking up in the morning
Measuring basal body temperature requires us to not exercise or eat, and it is best to measure it immediately after waking up in the morning. We need to place the thermometer next to our pillow the night before, so that we can wake up and measure it the next day. It's best to set a fixed time, such as at 7am, so that comparisons can be made.
3. Sublingual measurement
For the accuracy of the measurement, the editor chooses to place the thermometer under the tongue and close the mouth, so that the body temperature is not affected by external environmental temperature interference and is relatively stable.
Due to the difference of only 0.3-0.5 ℃ in basal body temperature, measurement under the armpit is greatly affected by external factors, and it is not recommended to use the armpit. Remember to clean the probe promptly after sublingual measurement to avoid bacterial growth.
4. Persist in measuring for more than 2 months
Some younger sisters are not very familiar with the term 'basal body temperature'. Generally speaking, normal women ovulate every month. Before ovulation, their body temperature is low, and after ovulation, hormones such as progesterone in the body rapidly rise, causing their body temperature to rise by 0.3-0.5 ℃ until the next menstrual period, presenting a biphasic temperature. A younger sister who is preparing for pregnancy may insist on measuring her body temperature for more than 2 months, and you can clearly see the pattern of temperature changes.
The principle of basal body temperature:
The female menstrual cycle begins on the first day of menstruation, and the length of the cycle varies from person to person, ranging from 21 to 35 days. It is further divided into the follicular phase before ovulation and the luteal phase after ovulation. The length of the follicular phase is not necessarily the same, but the luteal phase is fixed at about 14 days and lasts for two days. The day after ovulation, due to the formation of the corpus luteum in the ovaries, the secretion of progesterone will cause the body temperature to rise by about 0.6 degrees Celsius, resulting in a biphasic change in body temperature. The high temperature period lasts about 12-16 days (with an average of 14 days).
From the above content, we can know that there are many ways to measure body temperature, and many women use this method to check if their body is normal or if they are pregnant. Especially for women preparing for pregnancy, it is important to consistently measure their body temperature during the preparation period in order to clearly see the pattern of their temperature changes, and to take corresponding measures.
