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Basal body temperature and endometriosis.

S Chai1, R A Wild

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey.

Fertility and Sterility
|December 1, 1990
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Infertile women with pelvic endometriosis may show a late decline in basal body temperature (BBT) during early menses. A BBT above 97.8°F on the first three days of menstruation suggests endometriosis, aiding early diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition affecting women of reproductive age.
  • Infertility is a frequent complication of endometriosis.
  • Early diagnosis of endometriosis is crucial for effective management and improved fertility outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between pelvic endometriosis and basal body temperature (BBT) patterns.
  • To identify potential BBT indicators for the early clinical diagnosis of endometriosis in infertile women.

Main Methods:

  • The study included infertile women diagnosed with endometriosis.
  • Basal body temperature charts were analyzed, focusing on temperature patterns during the early follicular phase.

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  • A specific temperature threshold (greater than 97.8°F) on the first three days of menses was examined for its association with endometriosis.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant association was observed between untreated pelvic endometriosis and a late decline in BBT during the early follicular phase.
    • A basal body temperature exceeding 97.8°F on the first three days of menstruation was found to be associated with pelvic endometriosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Basal body temperature chart analysis can serve as a valuable adjunct in the clinical suspicion of endometriosis.
    • These findings support the utility of BBT monitoring for the early diagnosis of endometriosis in infertile populations.