Omron Healthcare MC-301 manual Basal Thermometer, What is a Basal TEMPERATURE?

“Basal Temperature Method” (BTM).

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Basal Thermometer

MODEL MC-301

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The thermometer you purchased offers a safe, accurate and quick temperature reading. Select oral, vaginal or rectal as your measurement site based on professional recommendation. No need to worry about broken glass or mercury hazards. Your temperature is affected by smoking, eating or drinking. Read this instruction manual completely before using your Omron MC-301 Basal Thermometer.

We recommend you practice taking your temperature with the thermometer. This way you will be confident in your technique when using the thermometer. Contact your doctor if you have any questions regarding specific temperatures. This product is intended for home use only.

I. WHAT IS A BASAL TEMPERATURE?

A basal temperature is the normal body temperature of a healthy person at rest. For optimum accuracy, your basal temperature should be taken at the same time every morning upon waking. Changes in basal temperature are related to changes in the female reproductive cycle. By taking your basal temperature daily and charting it, you can notice slight changes and patterns. Charting of your basal temperature, in addition to other information, can help you understand your menstrual cycle and ovulation. Temperatures typically rise (about 1.0ºF (0.6ºC) within a day or so after ovulation, and are the result of heat-inducing hormone, progesterone. Recording and interpreting basal temperature changes is called the

The Basal Temperature Method can be used to help in family planning. Charting of temperature and prediction of ovulation can be used to time sexual intercourse during fertile days to aid in increasing the likelihood of pregnancy.