Basal body temperature (BBT) is your body temperature reading from first thing in the morning, or following a minimum of 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Basal body temperature is the lowest temperature attained by the body during rest; long before any physical exertion takes place. To get the truest of readings, it is recommended that BBT be measured as soon as you wake up and before even getting out of bed.
When women ovulate their basal body temperature increases approximately one degree Fahrenheit. This elevation in BBT lasts until their next menstrual cycle. That is why many women like to use basal thermometers to monitor when their basal temperature spikes so that they can pinpoint more specifically when they are ovulating and therefore when they are most fertile.
If you are trying to conceive (TTC), it is important to know that the typical woman is most fertile on the DAY of the temperature spike and for a few days leading up to it. Some fertility experts also suggest that having sex up to 12-24 hours following the BBT temperature spike can still lead to conception. But with testing frequently over time, women can start to predict their temperature spike and increase their odds of becoming pregnant by knowing when they are most likely to conceive and having intercourse at the appropriate times.
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