Question 1

can morning low basal body temperature be a sign of hypothyroidism mine between 96.08-97.7 for the last 18 mornings (before rising).

Accepted Answer

May be hypothyroid: If you are not very ill, which can lead to a low temperature, and the temp is below 97. 6, you may be hypothyroid. Remember, 98.6 is average, normal can be 1 degree above or below. The temperature normally goes down at night and is lowest about 4:00-6:00 A.M. About 2 hours before awakening. Then it can be as low as 97. Tsh testing will be the most sensitive test to diagnose hypothyroidism.

Question 2

13 dayspastovulation & hav been spotting dark brown for 5 days yesterday started heavy bleeding but my basal body temperature is still very high?

Accepted Answer

BBT unreliable: If the basal body temperature is still elevated check a pregnancy test. Usually the basal body temperature charting is somewhat unreliable though.

Question 3

is low basal body temperature that ranges from 97.6-97.8 while you are on the pill normal? i heard the pill raises your temperature? thyroid problem?

Accepted Answer

This is normal: The pill should not significantly change your body temperature.

Question 4

should i be worried about a low basal temperature? my husband and i just started the "fertility awareness method" and my basal body temperature is rather low, being below 97 degrees. i'm off the pill and am currently not on any medication. should i be con

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Your : Your basal body temperature is tracked in the fertility awareness method (fam) in order to compare changes in temperature over the month.  There is no concern or medical problem with having a low or high basal temperature.  Fam for family planning is not as reliable in the first few months, so you may want to use condoms and spermicidal gel as back-up until you have enough data.

Fam is a reliable manner of avoiding pregnancy for heterosexual couples as long as the method is well understood and the guidelines are followed exactly. Couples who choose to stop using fam usually cite onerous duty of tracking/charting signs, and periodic abstinence as the reasons.

For those who do wish to pursue this method either to become pregnant or to avoid pregnancy, an excellent resource is the book taking charge of your fertility by toni weschler.

Question 5

basal body temperature low after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Although I am not a big fan of basal body temperature charts, you are using them, than typically, the temp drops prior to ovulation and than peaks approximately 36 hours later.  Problem is that by the time you get to peak, the egg is no longer viable or fertilize-able; and many women do not get the initial drop prior to ovulation.  Good luck.

Question 6

basal body temperature low after ovulation. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although bbts are not a very effective way of timing ovulation; in the classic situation, your temperature drops right before ovulation and than spikes approximately shortly later.  The egg is estimated to live for 12-24 hours so once you see the temperature peak, it is probably to late and you have missed ovulation.  The ovulation detection kits or odk are much more accurate in timing ovulation.

Question 7

if i am irregular, can i still expect accurate basal body temperature readings?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will help to determine ovulation or not and assist the gyn-infertility md in their assessment.

Question 8

if i am taking birth control pills, may i still expect accurate basal body temperature readings?

Accepted Answer

BBT: You will not see a biphasic shift in your temperature.

Question 9

can cold affect basal body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Temp: yes cold or infection raises basal body temp

Question 10

can normal basal body temperature be lower than 37c?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Certainly, 37c corresponds to 98.6 f - normal human bodies can be several degrees up or down without being abnormal, and many factors including environment can affect this.

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Can morning low basal body temperature be a sign of hypothyroidism mine between 96.08-97.7 for the last 18 mornings (before rising).

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13 dayspastovulation & hav been spotting dark brown for 5 days yesterday started heavy bleeding but my basal body temperature is still very high?

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Is low basal body temperature that ranges from 97.6-97.8 while you are on the pill normal? i heard the pill raises your temperature? thyroid problem?

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Should i be worried about a low basal temperature? my husband and i just started the "fertility awareness method" and my basal body temperature is rather low, being below 97 degrees. i'm off the pill and am currently not on any medication. should i be con

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Basal body temperature low after ovulation?

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Basal body temperature low after ovulation. is this normal?

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If i am irregular, can i still expect accurate basal body temperature readings?

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If i am taking birth control pills, may i still expect accurate basal body temperature readings?

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Can cold affect basal body temperature?

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Can normal basal body temperature be lower than 37c?

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