How To Track Your Basal Body Temperature For Ovulation
If you perform bbt tracking every day you should see an increase at least by 0 72 f 0 4 c the day after you ovulate.
How to track your basal body temperature for ovulation. During ovulation your body releases the hormone progesterone which brings on a slightly raised temperature a day or two later usually by 0 5 degrees. The process for basal body temperature tracking is simple but it does require a small commitment. Your temperature will probably stay high. When an egg is released the body starts producing progesterone which raises your body temperature.
Your basal body temperature bbt is your lowest body temperature in a 24 hour period and it increases slightly right after you ovulate. Using a special thermometer you can track your basal body temperature over time to estimate when you ll ovulate and figure out your most fertile days. It can also help your doctor detect possible ovulatory infertility. Basal body temperature charting is a great way to track your cycles and ovulation patterns.
If you are concerned you aren t ovulating bring your bbt chart to your gynecologist.