Your Basal Body Temperature

You have no doubt heard about the importance of mapping your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) when it comes to fertility and ovulation, but did you know that your BBT can also reveal so much more?

Often times our BBT can reveal issues with fertility in regard to missed ovulation months, or chronically low temperature which can potentially point to a thyroid issue. It can also reveal delayed ovulation, commonly seen in older moms.

So why is it important to track your BBT? Obviously if you are trying to conceive its important to know what your cycle is doing instead of just using an online app. Often times I've had patients/clients come to see me who are using online apps to track ovulation, however many of these online programs don't track YOUR body, but instead give you the general ovulation cycles for the physiology of a healthy 25 year old female. Since we are all different, this can often be misleading and disheartening to individuals seeking to track their fertile window or hormonal health.

Since its Wellness Wednesday, I wanted to share with you a bit more info about the BBT, what it is, what it means, how to track it for ovulation cycles, but also how to potentially get a heads up on your hormonal health as well.

I hope you enjoy this article!

In Health and Wellness,
Petra - DNM, CHT