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.

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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Published
2026-01-16
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1732233
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Thermoregulation and physiological responses
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Optimizing basal body temperature measurement for cycle diagnostics: a comparison of different methods in female recreational athletes

Kirsten Legerlotz, Jana Nolte, Petra Platen, Malina Pilz
1 citations
Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Thermoregulation and physiological responses
32.84
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Optimizing basal body temperature measurement for cycle diagnostics: a comparison of different methods in female recreational athletes

Kirsten Legerlotz, Jana Nolte, Petra Platen, Malina Pilz
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1 citations

Abstract

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.

Frontiers in Sports and Active LivingVol. 7
University of Wuppertal (DE), Institute for Sports Medicine (DE)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Thermoregulation and physiological responses
32.84
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