Changes in body temperature according to the menstrual cycle

The article is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

An increase in body temperature during ovulation is a normal physiological manifestation of a woman's body. Basal body temperature will remain high after ovulation ends and before menstruation.

For healthy women with normal ovulation, basal body temperature is divided into 2 phases: low temperature phase and high temperature phase. Body temperature is repeated in a continuous cycle, and this change in body temperature can reflect a woman's body condition.
When menstruation begins, basal body temperature will usually drop to low for about 2 weeks, this time is called low temperature phase. When ovulation occurs, basal body temperature tends to rise, the high temperature phase will continue until the next menstrual period. Therefore, women often feel their body temperature rise before their period.
If the period of high temperature continues and lasts for more than 2 weeks, the woman is most likely pregnant. On the other hand, if basal body temperature doesn't rise during the menstrual cycle and stays low, then there's a good chance that you didn't ovulate earlier. Besides, a woman's basal temperature also fluctuates depending on the diet and activities of each person.
Changes in body temperature during the menstrual cycle will entail physical and mental changes in a woman. The following table shows the change in body temperature during a menstrual cycle:

Changes in body temperature are part of premenstrual syndrome. This happens to most women of reproductive age. Premenstrual syndrome includes physical and emotional symptoms, such as:
Physical: Acne breakouts, painful nipples, feeling tired, trouble sleeping, bloating, bloating, apple constipation or diarrhea, headache, backache, sore throat, muscle and joint pain, runny nose, loss of appetite or excessive appetite, and a feeling of body temperature rising before menstruation (shows like fever). Emotions: Difficulty concentrating, memory loss, feeling stressed, irritable, mood swings, or sometimes crying easily, anxiety and depression. Although it is a normal physiological phenomenon, in some people, premenstrual syndrome is a monthly fear, causing discomfort when body temperature rises before menstruation, or fainting due to pain.

Premenstrual symptoms in women, including increased body temperature when ovulating, depend a lot on a woman's diet and lifestyle. Sometimes just making a more positive lifestyle change, adding vitamins C, D, E... and folic acid every day, can alleviate some serious symptoms. In addition, you should regularly exercise your body, eat healthy with lots of fresh vegetables, beans and fruits, avoid salty and hot foods, avoid sweet foods, carbonated soft drinks, limit coffee and alcohol and stimulants in premenstrual syndrome. In addition, it is necessary to spend at least 8 hours a day to sleep and rest, to avoid stress. Pay attention to drink enough water, avoid working too hard in the "red light day".
If you have made the above lifestyle changes for a while and your condition still does not improve, you should see a gynecologist for advice and appropriate treatment. Some simple medical measures, such as medication, can relieve most PMS symptoms.
The package of examination and screening for basic gynecological pathologies at Vinmec International General Hospital applies to women when they have problems such as:
Abnormal vaginal bleeding Having menstrual problems : irregular menstrual cycle, irregular menstrual period Abnormal vaginal discharge (smell, color is different from normal) Prolonged menstrual pain, itching in the intimate area Customers will be examined during the examination:
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