What conditions might alter my basal body temperature and impact my chart?
There are many factors that can impact your basal body temperature. These include, but are not limited to:
- Inconsistent sleep (for any reason)
- Fever/Illness
- Alcohol and/or Smoking
- Medication
- Change of sleep schedule/changes in your daily routine
- Exercise
- Stress
If you are worried that one of your readings might be 'incorrect' due to one of the factors listed above, we recommend that you chart the reading anyway, and add a 'Note' about it to your chart. If you decide that you don't want this reading included in the ovulation calculation, you can always check the 'Exclude from BBT-based interpretation' box.
