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Tympanic thermometry for recording basal body temperatures

G C Wolf1, C A Baker

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque.

Fertility and Sterility
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study found that temperature measuring (TM) devices accurately detect the ovulatory thermal shift, similar to traditional methods. TM devices are preferred for basal body temperature (BBT) charting due to quick, reliable readings.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Biomedical engineering

Background:

  • Basal body temperature (BBT) charting is a method for fertility awareness.
  • Traditional methods for BBT measurement can be time-consuming.
  • Accurate detection of the ovulatory thermal shift is crucial for fertility monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of temperature measuring (TM) devices in detecting the ovulatory thermal shift.
  • To compare TM thermometry with traditional oral and rectal methods for BBT charting.
  • To assess user acceptance and practicality of TM devices for BBT recording.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of 12 menstrual cycles.
  • Collection of over 2,000 individual temperature readings.
  • Comparison of data from oral, rectal, and TM temperature measuring devices.

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Main Results:

  • TM thermometry equally detected the ovulatory thermal shift compared to oral and rectal methods.
  • A single TM reading was satisfactory, but an average of three successive readings reduced graph variance.
  • TM devices were found to be acceptable and preferred for BBT charting due to near-instantaneous readings.

Conclusions:

  • TM thermometry is a reliable and effective method for detecting the ovulatory thermal shift.
  • TM devices offer a practical and user-preferred alternative for basal body temperature charting.
  • The speed and accuracy of TM devices enhance the utility of BBT monitoring for fertility awareness.