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Re: basal body temperature

From: Geffrey H. Klein, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Dec 1997 20:05:28 -0600

On 12/4/97, Talia wrote this:

Q> Q> Hi, just a quick question concerning basal body temperature. My doc Q> Q> needs to see if I'm ovulating and wants me to do a chart. Does the Q> Q> temperature need to be taken rectally, or can it be done orally with a Q> Q> digital thermometer. Also, how soon after waking should it be done. Q> Q> Thanks in advance for any answers. Q> Q> the basal body temperature should ideally be taken with a metabolic Q> thermometer or a digital thermometer. This reading should be done first Q> thing in the morning after waking. This is prior to any activity, eating, Q> brushing your teeth, etc..

oops.. orally is fine.. 

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Geffrey H. Klein, MD
geffrey.klein@obgyn.net
Houston, Texas
Advisory Board Chairman
OBGYN.net


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