question re: temping

[sparkle5301]

I have succumbed to temping - wasn't going to do it, but after 9 months, it's amazing what a hormonal TTC mum will do :laughing:.
So can someone please explain to me, when you have a temp rise, is it because ovulation is ABOUT to happen, or because ovulation HAS occurred. And what is the time frame?

And when you get a temp rise, does it automatically mean you have ovulated, or your body has just tried to ovulate?

Thanks in advance to any charting masters that can help me out

[BazzasMum]

According to fert friend, the temp shift happens after ovulation. It's the progesterone which causes your basal temp to rise. I don't think you'd get the shift if you didn't ovulate :confused: but not too sure about that.

[anemone]

Hi Sparkle

I agree with the PP - the temp rise happens after O. It can be the next day or sometimes a couple of days afterwards, or some people (like me) have a slower rise over a few days. I think it just depends on how your body responds to the progesterone.

Most people need to do a few cycles to see a pattern. I reckon it's useful though, just as a cross-check of OPKs. I try not to get obsessive about it tho - but that's easier said than done.

Good luck!