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Individuals and Families. Health and Wellness. Wellness Library. Current as of: June 16, Related Links Fertility Awareness. I want to All rights reserved. Language Assistance. After ovulation, it rises to You can track your cycle by taking your BBT every morning. Take your temperature at the same time every day before getting out of bed. Next, record the results on a chart.
If you have a somewhat regular cycle, the chart will help you predict when you will ovulate next. The change in your body temperature is very slight, so you need to use a special thermometer.
You can use a regular digital thermometer or buy a basal thermometer. A basal thermometer shows you the temperature in tenths of a degree. This allows you to note tiny changes in body heat. This thermometer is faster and more exact than a regular thermometer. Use a simple Fahrenheit temperature chart or Celsius temperature chart to track your temperature for several months. If your basal body temperature stays up for 18 days or longer after ovulation, you could be pregnant.
It can take a few months of tracking your temperature for a pattern to emerge. Be consistent about tracking for three to four months before using the data. This thermometer is designed specifically for women trying to conceive.
Features include an alarm clock, backlight for visibility in the dark, a sensitive measurement range, fever alarm, and test completion alarm. Free chart included. Find it on Amazon. This highly accurate thermometer is designed for daily readings first thing in the morning. The thermometer tracks your last measured temperature, so you can record it on your chart whenever you like.
That means it may take longer as the probe adjusts, but it will produce the most accurate reading. Free charting table available for download. It will also help you interpret your thermometer readings so you can accurately predict fertility. All you need to begin tracking your basal body temperature is a thermometer and some method of tracking your daily readings.
Remember to be consistent. Take your temperature first thing every morning at the same time. If you're hoping to get pregnant, this is the time to have sex. If you're hoping to avoid pregnancy, unprotected sex is off-limits from the start of your menstrual period until three to four days after your basal body temperature rises — every month.
Although there are numerous apps available for tracking menstrual cycles, only one is approved by the U. Natural Cycles uses an algorithm to calculate the days during your cycle when you're more likely to be fertile.
The app calculates your fertile days based on daily temperature readings as well as other information you input about your menstrual cycle. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Sections for Basal body temperature for natural family planning About. Overview The basal body temperature method — a fertility awareness-based method — is a type of natural family planning.
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