Optimizing basal body temperature measurement for cycle diagnostics: a comparison of different methods in female recreational athletes
The most reliable method for detecting ovulation in physically active women is continuous intravaginal temperature measurement. If this method is not available, a trained sublingual temperature measurement at a fixed time can be an acceptable, cost-effective alternative. All methods have their limitations.
Authors
- Kirsten Legerlotz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6077-5711)
- Jana Nolte
- Petra Platen
- Malina Pilz
Institutions
- University of Wuppertal (DE)
- Institute for Sports Medicine (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1732233
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 32.84