Ovulation Calendar FAQ
1.What do I need to chart my cycles? 2.How do I take my Basal Body Temperature? 3.How do I check my cervical fluid? 4.What does each type of cervical fluid look like? Sticky - Typically white but may have a tinge of yellow. It cannot be streched and will usually crumble. Creamy - Typically whitish in colour and has the consistency of a lotion/cream. Watery - Typically clear and resembles water. Usually you will notice a colourless wet spot on your underwear. Watery cervical fluid is classed as fertile cervical fluid. Egg White - Typically clear or opaque and is stretchy. Can typically be stretched repeatedly and not break apart or dissolve. This is your most fertile cervical fluid and is generally found right before ovulation.
You will need a BBT (Basal Body Temperature) thermometer, sometimes called an ovulation thermometer. This is different to your regular thermometer as it measures 2 places afer the decmal. This is important to determine small shifts in temperature throughout your cycle.
Your BBT (Basal Body Temperature) is your temperature at rest. The best time to take your BBT is in the morning when you first wake up, before you get out of bed. It is advised to take you BBT at the same time each morning and after at least 3-4 hours sleep to get an accurate interpretation of your chart over the whole cycle. If some temperatures are taken at different times, note this in the notes section of your chart for the corresponding day.
Cervical fluid can usually be seen on your underwear or on the toilet paper after you use the bathroom. Cervical fluid can also be checked internally by inserting a finger into the vagina and reaching up towards the cervix, if none is found externally. Always be sure to wash your hands thoroughly before checking internally.
Dry - No cervical fluid found. This is typical just after your period ends.