How many days from Temp. drop to AF?

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Registered: 05-15-2003
How many days from Temp. drop to AF?
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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 5:21pm
All you veteran charters, I have question for you. When you get the temp drop before AF, does that mean she will show in the next 24-48 hours or just that she'll come sometime? Does anyone know? I am new to charting with temps, and had a huge temp drop today (.6 degrees) but AF isn't due until at least Sunday, maybe even next week sometime. Am I out for this month? Can I still hope? I was planning on testing Sun. but don't want to waste a test if that dip in temps means AF is coming.

Thanks.

Amanda S.

c5, cd 26, 12 dpo

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Registered: 05-15-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 10:13pm
bump. Please, can anyone tell me anything about this?

thanks,

Amanda S.

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Registered: 06-24-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 10:21pm
Hi Amanda, I am not an expert but I think that as long as your temps are above your coverline you are still in the running. I don't think there is any way to predict AF with temps. Do you know what your usual LP is? Good luck to you.

Monique (35) ttc#2 c1 cd5

DH (36)

DS 9/30/00

~i~ 8/13/03

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 10:25pm
I pulled this off an internet site so I'm not sure how accurate it is. Sorry.

The basal body temp is the lowest temperature of a healthy person, taking immediately after waking. The BBT usually varies from 36.2 to 36.3C during menses and for about 5-7 days afterward. There is a slight drop in temp around ovulation, with a slight rise after ovulation because of increasing progesterone levels. The temp remains elevated until 2-4 days before menstruation. Then it drops. This drop and rise is called the thermal shift. The entire month of temperatures must be charted to fully understand.

Susan

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Registered: 07-09-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 11:24pm
Hi! In my case, my temp didn't drop until the DAY of AF's arrival. That morning it was in the basement..98.7 down to 97.1. I spotted 3 days BEFORE AF and that did not affect temp.

Good luck!

amie
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Registered: 05-15-2003
Fri, 09-12-2003 - 12:22pm
Thank you ladies, so much for your information. My temps were still low today (97.5 which is down from 98.1 two days ago.) Also, today I noticed that spot had showed, so AF will be on her way. She's due tomorrow anyway, so that would coincide with the the 2-4 days from the temp. drop that was mentioned on the web site.

So, it looks like I'm officially out this month. (DH knew all along, but I was hoping anyway.) I guess it's on to cycle 6 if AF would just hurry up and get here now that I know she's coming.

Once again. Thanks for answering.

Amanda S.