Basal body temperature measurement for infertility

The basal body temperature of infertility determines the ovary forms corpus luteum after ovulation, secretes progesterone, and progesterone has the effect of increasing body temperature. Using this feature, the sublingual body temperature is measured immediately after waking up every day, and the body temperature changes are listed. See if there is corpus luteum formation, and at the same time indirectly understand whether there is ovulation. Normal women after the menstrual period, the general body temperature is above 36.5 degrees Celsius, the ovulation day can reach the lowest point, then increase by 0.3-0.5 degrees Celsius, maintain 12-16 days, and then drop to a low level on the day before the first day of menstruation or the first day. This basal body temperature, which is low in the first half and elevated in the second half, is called biphasic body temperature, indicating ovulation. If the body temperature does not rise in the second half, it is called single-phase body temperature, indicating no ovulation. Basic Information Specialist classification: gynecological examination classification: physical examination Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Eat more high-fiber and fresh vegetables and fruits, balanced nutrition, including essential nutrients such as protein, sugar, fat, vitamins, trace elements and dietary fiber. Normal value For women who normally ovulate, the increase in body temperature should last for 12-16 days. Clinical significance Abnormal results: The increase in body temperature lasted for less than 11 days, indicating that the corpus luteum was not well developed. People who need to be examined: patients with poorly developed luteal bodies or no ovulation. Precautions Forbidden before examination: Maintain a normal diet and schedule. Requirements for inspection: The daily measurement time is preferably fixed. Night shift workers should measure their body temperature after 6-8 hours of sleep, and at least three menstrual cycles should be measured. Inspection process Determination method: Before going to sleep every night, the mercury column of the thermometer is smashed to below 36 °C, and placed in a place where you can reach it. After waking up the next morning, do not move, do not get up, do not talk, immediately put the thermometer under the tongue, measure the oral temperature for 5 minutes, the daily measurement time is best fixed. Night shift workers should measure their body temperature as described above after 6-8 hours of sleep. The measured body temperature is recorded on the basal body temperature sheet and finally drawn into a curve. The factors that may affect the life, menstrual period, insomnia, colds, etc., and the treatment used should be recorded on the basal body temperature list for reference. Generally continuous measurement, at least 3 menstrual cycles. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate people: not yet known. Adverse reactions and risks There are no related complications and hazards.

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