Cycle Tracking/Healthy Cycles 3 - BBT Temps and Your Cycle

Written on 09/13/2024
Caitlin Johnson
This PCOS module focuses on the role of Basal Body Temperature (BBT) in tracking ovulation and overall health. What is BBT (Basal Body Temperature) explains that BBT is your body’s lowest resting temperature, typically measured first thing in the morning, and can provide insights into hormonal activity and cycle health.

BBT and ovulation highlights how a rise in BBT indicates ovulation has occurred, as progesterone increases body temperature after an egg is released. Regular BBT tracking can help women with PCOS detect ovulation, which is often irregular.

Tips for checking BBT include using a digital thermometer, taking your temperature at the same time each morning, recording it consistently, and tracking over several cycles to spot patterns.

Possible reasons for low BBT in women with PCOS can include hypothyroidism, low progesterone levels, or chronic stress, which can affect metabolic and hormonal balance. These conditions can make it harder to detect ovulation, requiring further medical evaluation to address the underlying causes.