Introduction
The female cycle is designed to create all the necessary conditions for pregnancy in the first half and to enable fertilization through ovulation in order to maintain a pregnancy in the second half. The hormonal changes in the body not only lead to changes in the uterus and ovaries, but the rest of the body also prepares itself for a possible pregnancy. Women often notice this by mood changes or abdominal pain. But even very small, mostly not subjectively perceptible temperature differences in the whole body are part of it. Since these temperature changes are only 0.5o Celsius at most, a very precise measurement to two decimal places is important to be able to make a correct statement about the changes.
What is the temperature before ovulation?
Before ovulation the temperature is slightly lower than after. The body is still preparing for pregnancy. For example, the lining of the uterus is being built up further so that the egg can implant itself.
During this time, the most important hormone for regulating the cycle is estrogen. It also keeps the body temperature at relatively low levels. These are different for every woman and depend on her individual lifestyle. On average they are around 36.5o Celsius.
What is the temperature during ovulation?
Before ovulation, the estrogen of the first half of the cycle drops. This is perceived by the brain and the hormones that trigger ovulation are released. This also causes an increase in body temperature during ovulation.
This increase is intended to create optimal conditions for the implantation of a fertilized egg and the beginning of pregnancy. If the temperature is higher on three consecutive days than on the previous six, it can be assumed that ovulation has taken place. This topic could also be interesting for you: Can ovulation be felt?
What is the temperature after ovulation?
After ovulation, the temperature has risen by about 0.5o Celsius in relation to the time before ovulation. The hormone that dominates the second part of the cycle is progesterone. It makes it possible to maintain a pregnancy.
If the egg is fertilized, the progesterone and thus the body temperature remains high. If the egg has not been fertilized, the progesterone drops at the end of the second half of the cycle, i.e. after 14 days. As the progesterone level drops, menstruation also occurs and the cycle begins again. Is it possible to postpone ovulation?
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