[jennandbaby]

Which is more reliable - vaginal temp taking or oral temp taking?

[BabyBird]

I have read that vaginally is more accurate. I may switch next cycle to it since my temps are wacko!

[jennandbaby]

That is what I was thinking - I kept reading you have to make sure you have the thermometer under the tongue in the same spot each time or the temps may be inaccurate. I know I am not doing it in the same spot each time. I think next cycle I will do it there inside. Thanks!

[BabyBird]

Your chart looks pretty good though...maybe you wont need to do anything next month!

[jennandbaby]

Your chart looks pretty good though...maybe you wont need to do anything next month![/b]

I really really hope!! Thanks!

[proudjmmom]

Vaginal is more accurate, but if you ask me, its more of a pain......! I think Oral is just as good, and easier to take!

[Gina1978]

Iv read that vaginally is more acurate and to me its easier and less anoying.
I set my alarm clock for 7am and 7:10am,I pull my underwear to one side,insert my thermometer and then fall asleep again until my alarm goes off again 10 minutes later.Then I just take it out,write down my temp,and go back to sleep.
I have a mercury basal thermometer,so it has to be in there for at last 6 minutes anyway,and I like taking my temp vaginally because I can relax better (it doesnt involve keeping my mouth closed lol).
My thermometer is especially made to take my temp vaginally..its wide,its short and its flat,so it wouldent fit well in my mouth anyway.