Temping while on BC

welly01 · April 2014

I'm sure this is a stupid question, please forgive me! We're planning on TTC #2 this summer. With DS, we got pregnant after only two months of trying. I have zero experience with temping, charting, ovulation tests, etc.

Anyway, my question is, does it do any good to start temping while on BC? Just to see what your normal temp is? Does BC change your temp at all? I'll probably be off BC in about a month.

welly01 · April 2014

DarcyHermione said:

BC pills will not show much in the way of temping. You don't ovulate on hormonal BC so there's not much point to it unless you just want to start getting into the habit.

I guess this is what I was thinking, just to get into the habit.

NoeliaV · April 2014

DarcyHermione said:

BC pills will not show much in the way of temping. You don't ovulate on hormonal BC so there's not much point to it unless you just want to start getting into the habit.

What she said. Hormonal BC suppresses your body's hormonal fluctuations which are what cause the temp variations, so no point really unless it's just for habit. Personallly, I didn't find it that difficult to get into the habit so I'd leave well enough alone.

welly01 · April 2014

Thanks ladies!

Irishcurls · April 2014

I would say it only took me a week or two to get into the habit though....especially if you have a good sense of what is actually happening during your cycle. I would take the time to read TCOYF and surf FF a bit now.

YellowBag · April 2014

My honest opinion is that it's not worth starting temping to get in the habit. It isn't that hard to get in the habit and if you start on CD 1 your first cycle of temping, the first few days (during your period) don't matter much even if you do forget a day. Enjoy sleeping in without waking up at the same time to stick a thermometer in your mouth (or vag) while you can.

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