Are ovulation thermometers accurate?
On some BBT thermometers, the packaging boasts of accuracy to 1/100th of a degree. However, to chart your BBT and predict ovulation, you don’t need this level of detail; all you need is an accurate reading to the tenth degree.
What kind of thermometer do you need for ovulation?
Using a basal thermometer allows you to take your temperature and keep track of your readings. This lets you find out when you ovulate and what your cycle typically looks like over the course of a few months so that you can plan to have sex during your most fertile time.
Is an ovulation thermometer the same as a regular thermometer?
It is more sensitive than a regular thermometer. This is very important when measuring your basal body temperature, which rises by 0.2-0.45°C after ovulation. This is why you need to use a basal thermometer with Natural Cycles, and not use a regular thermometer.
How do you track ovulation with a thermometer?
- Take your temperature first thing in the morning. Use a digital BBT thermometer to take your temperature as soon as you wake up.
- Record your temperature. Plot your temperature on the BBT chart or record the data in a BBT app.
- Look for a trend.
- Have sex when you’re most fertile.
What is the best basal temperature to get pregnant?
Most women’s basal body temperature is between 97 to 97.5 degrees Fahrenheit before ovulation; after ovulation, it typically ranges from 97.6 to 98.6 F.
Can a basal thermometer be used to detect fever?
Note, though, that because BBT thermometers are not meant to detect fevers, their accuracy could vary; we haven’t compared their readings with those of traditional thermometers.
Can you get pregnant on day of temperature rise?
You’re most fertile about two days before your basal body temperature rises, but sperm can live up to five days in your reproductive tract. If you’re hoping to get pregnant, this is the time to have sex.