Elevated body temperature - a sign of pregnancy

Elevated body temperature can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. It should be noted that the temperature can be measured in the mouth in the vagina, in the rectum or in the armpit. The reason for the increase in temperature is an increase in the level of progesterone. Progesterone is necessary for conception and bearing of a child. Especially intense in the body of a woman, it is produced in the first trimester. The growth of this hormone affects the hypothalamus, in which the centers of thermoregulation are located. That is why the temperature increases to 37, maximum to 37.6 degrees.

Elevated body temperature during pregnancy can last throughout the first trimester. It should be noted that there should be no other signs of disease or virus (such as coughing, sneezing, runny nose, weakness, aches in the body). In case of appearance of various negative symptoms, a woman should consult a doctor.

What is the basal temperature in pregnant women?

If we talk about the temperature measured in the armpit, its increase is not a reliable sign of pregnancy. This sign may not be. Another thing is when it comes to basal temperature (measured rectally). The basal temperature of at least 37 ° is a more reliable sign of pregnancy. It is important that it is correctly measured. The schedule begins to build from the third day of the cycle. The measurements are made approximately at the same time in the morning. If the day, the expected onset of menstruation, the temperature does not fall below 37 degrees or grows, this indicates a pregnancy that has occurred. Further, this indicator can be informative up to 20 weeks.

A woman should listen to her body. Not always fever speaks about any disease. She can be a messenger of a happy conception.