A woman charts her basal body temperature while trying to conceive. Which change is most consistent with ovulation having occurred?
Correct answer: A. A sustained slight rise in temperature
- A. A sustained slight rise in temperature
- B. A sustained fall in temperature
- C. A sudden rise before menstruation only
- D. No temperature change throughout the cycle
Explanation
Progesterone released after ovulation raises basal body temperature slightly, and the rise remains during the luteal phase. Basal temperature usually confirms that ovulation has already occurred rather than predicting it.
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