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Breast skin temperature rhythms in relation to ovulation
Chronobiologia
|July 1, 1983
Summary
Monitoring breast skin temperature can help identify the fertile window. A peri-ovulatory rise in temperature, detectable within 24 hours, may signal the start of the infertile phase of the menstrual cycle.
Area of Science:
- Physiology
- Chronobiology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Breast skin temperature exhibits circadian rhythms.
- Monitoring these rhythms can provide insights into reproductive physiology.
- Understanding temperature fluctuations is key to fertility awareness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To mathematically characterize circadian breast skin temperature rhythms.
- To assess rhythm parameters in relation to ovulation.
- To evaluate the potential of temperature monitoring for fertility signalling.
Main Methods:
- Continuous breast skin temperature monitoring (manual and automatic chronobra).
- Data collected at 30-min intervals throughout wake-span.
- Mathematical characterization of circadian rhythms and statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- A peri-ovulatory rise in breast skin temperature was observed.
- This temperature increase may be detectable within 24 hours.
- The chronobra system showed potential for fertility phase signalling.
Conclusions:
- Breast skin temperature monitoring offers a method for tracking menstrual cycle phases.
- The chronobra system and associated statistics may aid in identifying the infertile phase.
- This technology could enhance fertility awareness and family planning.