The one thing I learned about
taking BBT through FAM is that temperatures * can * be fickle.
You want to start by
taking your BBT first thing each morning before getting out of bed or doing anything else.
In simple terms, your basal body temperature is the temperature at which your body rests, which tends to be a bit lower than your «normal» temperature, usually 97 point something degrees F versus 98.6 degrees F. By
taking your BBT each morning throughout your cycle you will be able to detect the natural rise in your basal body temperature that occurs just after ovulation.
Sometimes, a slight dip in your temperature can occur because you're not
taking your BBT properly.
To maintain an accurate chart, most experts recommend
taking your BBT in the morning directly after waking and before getting out of bed.
If you want more details on
taking your BBT temperature, read this article on how to take your basal body temperature.
I avoided all my food sensitivities, gained 20 + pounds, drank all my herbs and
took my BBTs but no periods.
Not exact matches
If your luteal phase is longer than normal: The most reliable way to detect pregnancy on a
BBT chart
takes patience.
Short of the world's most accurate pregnancy test, the best symptom that you can use is your
taking your basal body temperature (
BBT).
Many doctors won't look into what's going on or why it's
taking longer than you hoped until you pass that 12 - month mark, but thanks to
BBT, I had my reason for not conceiving right there in my monthly charts, and I
took that straight to my doctor.
The most reliable indicator of ovulation (after it
takes place) is measuring your basal temperature and
bbt charting.
While choosing the best
bbt thermometer might be as easy as picking a popular brand, I suggest you
take your time and choose the best.
The
BBT readings that you
take are automatically interpreted via the OvaGraph app for you to display a possible ovulation day as well as a coverline.
They all work slightly differently, but most of them use a complex algorithm that
takes information about your cycle (i.e., basal body temperature [
BBT] readings, cycle length, and period start and stop days) and uses math to predict your fertility each day.
BBT charting, on the other hand, detects the natural rise in your temperature that
takes place once ovulation has occurred and your body has become progesterone dominant.
If you are not able to detect a shift in
BBT in the course of a cycle, it is mostly likely due to inconsistencies in the timing and method of
taking your temperature, or perhaps due to an error in charting.
BBT charting is really quite simple, although it does require a commitment to carefully
taking your temperature each day.