Knowing the exact time of ovulation is important for both those who dream about having a baby and those who do not want to get pregnant. How can you determine ovulation as accurately as possible?
Dr. Helene
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Measuring the basal temperature: this is best done in the morning when you should measure the temperature in the anus. While there is no ovulation, it will be 97–97.3 °F, and at the beginning of ovulation will rise to 98.2–99 °F (in rare cases and higher). The downside: any inflammatory process in the body will also cause the temperature to rise.
Mobile apps: you mark the first day of your period in an electronic calendar, and based on this the app calculates the days of ovulation and the expected date of your next period. The downside: the menstrual cycle is affected by many factors — for example, stress, an acute respiratory infection, a change of time zones,...
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