2 to 3 days before<\/a> this temperature increase. However, monitoring basal body temperature is a useful tool because it helps confirm the presence of ovulation, a key factor when assessing fertility.<\/p>\nTo determine when fertility is highest, BBT is often used in combination with other fertility awareness-based methods such as the cervical mucus method and cervical position. The combination of methods is often referred to as the symptothermal method.<\/p>\n
It can take a few months to become comfortable charting and interpreting your results. Many fertility apps have online forums or Facebook groups that provide peer support for interpreting your cycles or you may choose to consult with a qualified teacher. The book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility<\/em> by Toni Weschler provides comprehensive information on fertility awareness methods like BBT charting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you are trying to get pregnant, observing and recording your basal body temperature (BBT) can give you insight into your fertile window and help determine the best days to have sex. This daily task may seem overly cumbersome, but it can easily become part of your daily schedule and will provide you with important […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11644,"featured_media":75469,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"topic":[2913,2911,2881],"pp_force_visibility":null,"pp_subpost_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_force_visibility":null,"pp_inherited_subpost_visibility":null,"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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