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Is Low Basal Body Temperature A Sign Of Ovulation?

I have been charting for a year and i have been fairly consistent, but this month was different. After what seemed to be ovulation, my temp did not get up past its normal cover line, then dipped REALLY low again about a week later (day 22). This is really unusual for me. I'm concerned that the second, late dip was the ovulation and that would put me at risk for pregnancy. Yikes!
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

Please do not panic.

As you have rightly mentioned that there is always a rise in the basal body temperature around the day of ovulation. The dip that you have observed seems to be unusual.
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If you are using basal body temperature as an indication of ovulation and use it for the purpose of contraception, then I will suggest you to opt for a suitable and more reliable contraceptive method.

As on now, I will suggest you to wait for the onset of next periods. If you happen to cross your dates, then please get morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help.

Even if you are pregnant, you can opt for termination termination of the pregnancy with medicines safely till 9 weeks of pregnancy under medical supervision.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks.
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Is Low Basal Body Temperature A Sign Of Ovulation?

Hi there, I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Please do not panic. As you have rightly mentioned that there is always a rise in the basal body temperature around the day of ovulation. The dip that you have observed seems to be unusual. This helps If you are using basal body temperature as an indication of ovulation and use it for the purpose of contraception, then I will suggest you to opt for a suitable and more reliable contraceptive method. As on now, I will suggest you to wait for the onset of next periods. If you happen to cross your dates, then please get morning s first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. In case of doubt blood beta HCG test and USG will be of help. Even if you are pregnant, you can opt for termination termination of the pregnancy with medicines safely till 9 weeks of pregnancy under medical supervision. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks. Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar