• Written by Amanda Howe
• Categorised Fertility, Hormone Health, Menstrual Cycle Health, Naturopath, Period Health, Trying to conceive, Women's Health

How to Use Basal Body Temperature (BBT) to Track Ovulation

Tracking your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) is a simple yet powerful way to gain insights into your menstrual cycle and fertility. BBT is the lowest temperature of your body at rest, and it changes during your cycle due to hormone fluctuations. By learning to monitor these changes, you can accurately confirm when ovulation occurs, providing valuable information for both conception and general cycle awareness.

When ovulation happens, the hormone progesterone causes a slight but noticeable rise in your BBT, typically between 0.2-0.5°C (0.4-1.0°F). This increase marks the shift from the follicular phase to the luteal phase. By tracking BBT daily, you can confirm ovulation with certainty, helping you better time intercourse if you’re trying to conceive.

Remember, consistency is key. Always measure your temperature at the same time each morning before getting out of bed, and use a basal thermometer for accuracy. While BBT alone cannot predict when ovulation will occur, it provides essential confirmation once it has. For the best chance of conception, combine BBT tracking with other fertility indicators like cervical mucus and ovulation tests.

For those with irregular cycles or conditions like PCOS, BBT can still be a helpful tool, especially when paired with other signs of ovulation. Over time, tracking BBT can give you valuable insights into your body’s unique rhythm, whether you’re aiming for conception or simply understanding your cycle better.

• Written by Amanda Howe
• Categorised Fertility, Hormone Health, Menstrual Cycle Health, Naturopath, Period Health, Trying to conceive, Women's Health

Timing intercourse around ovulation is key to getting pregnant. Ovulation tests (OPKs) track the LH surge in your body, which signals that ovulation is near. These tests are helpful for both regular and irregular cycles, including conditions like PCOS.

There are two types: midstream tests (convenient but expensive) and test strips (more affordable and just as effective). A positive test means ovulation is likely to occur within 6-72 hours.

Remember, a positive test doesn’t guarantee ovulation. Tracking your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) for three consecutive days of higher temperatures can confirm it. By tracking cervical mucus, the LH surge, and BBT, you can better time intercourse and increase your chances of conception.

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