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Can a person's normal body temperature change? i've always been averaging 97.4 or 97.6. now i am averaging 98.6 or 98.8. i'm 49. thank you?
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Body temperature is quite variable. 98.6F is not the top normal, but the average among all people, and the usual average in any person over 24 hours. Take your temperature 4 times daily (on arising, about noon, about dinnertime, and bedtime) and record the results for a full week. Probably you'll see values in exactly the range you state, maybe as low as 96F and as high as 99.5. All normal.
Answered 2/4/2023
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Yes, body temperature may change as long as it is still in normal range. Your recent temperature change could be due to perimenopausal hormone changes.
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