Guest guest Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I agree with Barb on this issue. Anyone who has had to take their baseline temperature on a regular basis - anyone have infertility problems in the past - knows that it can be skewed by hormonal fluctuations, time of the day, etc. AprilYou keep typing, we keep giving. Download Messenger and join the i’m Initiative now. Join in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 - and that is why a special thermometer must be used (for fertility checks, a BBT - basal body thermometer http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/basal-thermometer.html). Temperature changes due to normal hormonal cycles are typically subtle, and require a very precise thermometer. Time of day definitely is a factor, in addition to exercise, illness, etc. The poll attempted to document whether a persistent bias to lower body temperatures exists for PSC patients. My guess is (due to the limited response) it's not a factor. The " average " body temperature is a bell-shaped curve, with some people on both extremes. Arne I agree with Barb on this issue. Anyone who has had to take their baseline temperature on a regular basis - anyone have infertility problems in the past - knows that it can be skewed by hormonal fluctuations, time of the day, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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