How to measure basal body temperature when preparing for pregnancy?

During the ovulation period, the hormones in a woman's body will change, which will cause some reactions in the body. Some women's reactions will be more obvious, but some women's reactions will be milder, so they are not aware of it. Everyone should learn to calculate the ovulation period based on the menstrual period. There is a scientific calculation method for this. In addition, you must also learn to measure your basal body temperature. The specific measurement method is as follows.

How to measure basal body temperature when preparing for pregnancy?

Single wives who are preparing for pregnancy hope to conceive quickly. To achieve this goal, they need to master the correct time for sexual intercourse, which will be conducive to the combination of sperm and egg. We all know that women can find out their ovulation period by measuring body temperature. So how do you measure body temperature during pregnancy preparation? Let’s find out together!

How to measure body temperature during pregnancy

1. Choose a thermometer

Of course, a thermometer is needed to measure basal body temperature. The editor chose an electronic thermometer, but a mercury thermometer can also be used. The measurement time of an electronic thermometer is relatively short, about one and a half minutes, and it will make a "beep" sound to remind you when the temperature becomes constant. A mercury thermometer takes 5 minutes to measure, mercury expands slowly, and there is no warning sound.

2. Choose to measure after waking up in the morning

When measuring basal body temperature, you need to avoid exercising or eating. It is best to measure it immediately after waking up in the morning. You need to place the thermometer next to your pillow where you can easily reach it the night before so that you can measure it when you wake up the next day. It is best to set a fixed time, such as 7 am, so that you can make comparisons.

3. Sublingual measurement

In order to ensure the accuracy of the measurement, the editor chose to place the thermometer under the tongue for measurement with the mouth closed. This way, the body temperature will not be disturbed by the external ambient temperature and will be relatively stable. Because the basal body temperature only differs by 0.3-0.5℃, underarm measurement is greatly affected by external factors and is not recommended. After sublingual measurement, remember to clean the probe in time to avoid bacterial growth.

4. Keep measuring for more than 2 months

Normal women ovulate every month. The body temperature is low before ovulation. After ovulation, hormones such as progesterone in the body rise rapidly, causing the body temperature to rise by 0.3-0.5℃ until the next menstruation, showing a biphasic body temperature. Sisters who are planning to get pregnant may wish to measure their body temperature for more than 2 months, so that they can clearly see the changing pattern of their body temperature.