What should the temp of your vagina be?

The typical daytime temperatures among healthy adults are as follows: Temperature in the anus (rectum/rectal), vagina, or in the ear (tympanic) is about 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) Temperature in the mouth (oral) is about 36.8 °C (98.2 °F) Temperature under the arm (axillary) is about 36.5 °C (97.7 °F)

Is temping vaginally more accurate?

Measurement of the temperature vaginally or rectally provides higher temperatures than measuring orally. It is important that you always measure in the same way and the same place. If you would like to change your way of measuring, you should always do so at the start of a new cycle.

What is the best way to check basal body temperature?

Use a digital oral thermometer or one specifically designed to measure basal body temperature. Make sure you get at least three hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to ensure an accurate reading. For the most accurate results, always take your temperature using the same method.

Can I use a basal thermometer to check for fever?

Note, though, that because BBT thermometers are not meant to detect fevers, their accuracy could vary; we haven’t compared their readings with those of traditional thermometers.

What does it mean when your VAG is warm?

Vaginal discharge and warmth to the touch are signs of a possible vaginal infection including yeast infection or other causes of vaginitis. In some cases, vaginal dryness may precede or follow episodes of vaginal discharge.

What is a low grade fever?

Most healthcare providers consider a fever to be 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. A person with a temperature of 99.6°F to 100.3°F has a low-grade fever.

Can I use a thermometer in my vagina?

You can use a special thermometer designed for basal body temperature, or a digital oral thermometer. You can take an oral, vaginal, or rectal reading. Just be sure to use the same method each time.

How much higher is vaginal temperature than oral?

You should also be aware that a vaginal temperature is generally up to two degrees Celsius higher than an oral temperature reading, and higher still than other external temperature readings (such as those taken under the armpit or on the skin).

What is a BBT chart supposed to look like?

A person’s menstrual cycle consists of two phases (occurring before and after ovulation). A normal basal body temperature chart is biphasic, resembling a bird flying upward. It’ll show the dips in temperature before ovulation and before menstruation (when conception does not occur).

Where do you insert a basal thermometer?

Keep your thermometer accessible from your bed so you do not have to get up to get it. If you are taking your temperature orally make sure to place the thermometer towards the back of your mouth and under the tongue for better accuracy. Use the same thermometer throughout your cycle if possible.

How do you know if you have a vaginal infection?

a change in the color of your vaginal discharge. pain or burning during urination. pain during intercourse. vaginal bleeding or spotting. The symptoms of vaginal infections will also vary based on the cause of your infection: Bacterial infections typically cause grayish-white or yellow discharge.

Can your vagina be cold?

An inner opening like this, shut on itself and not exposed to cold, surrounded by normal skin and organs and blood pumping through the tissues, will be the same temperature as your body. Therefore, my first thought was that your vagina cannot be cold. It seemed the simplest way to check this theory would be to take your temp.

What does it mean when your vagina is red and Itchy?

Vaginitis, an infection or inflammation of the vagina and vulva, can cause vaginal redness, itching, and more. When urine flows from the bladder, through the ureters, up to your kidneys it’s called vesicoureteral reflux. Scarlet fever is a red itchy rash on the body caused by streptococcal bacteria.

Why does my husband put a thermometer in my vagina?

Have your husband put the thermometer into your vagina. He can do it because it does not cause him pain, it only causes you pain. You are not willing to hurt yourself as he apparently is willing to hurt you.