A few days before the monthly, probably, each of us begins to listen very carefully to your body. And what is the surprise (or even panic), if suddenly there is a rise in temperature before the monthly. But is it really before menstruation that this behavior of the body is normal or is it an occasion to call a specialist?
Why does the temperature rise before the menstrual period?
As we know, the menstrual cycle is dependent on the production of different hormones. So, after ovulation in the female body, the hormone progesterone is intensively produced, which has a powerful effect on the thermoregulatory center located in the brain. That is why some very sensitive women notice a small increase (up to 37.2 ° C-37.4 ° C) before monthly, about a week before the event. And when menstruation begins, the level of progesterone falls, and the temperature returns to normal.
Does the temperature rise before menstruation in all women? No, this reaction of the organism is not observed at all, and if you do not notice any temperature fluctuations during the cycle, this is not a violation.
Elevated temperature before menstruation and delay
Is the temperature rising before the expected monthly if there is a pregnancy? Yes, the temperature in this case rises, and also because of the hormonal changes. But, to talk about pregnancy, you need to read the basal temperature and delay the monthly. Only in this case it is worth suspecting the presence of pregnancy and doing tests.
Is it necessary to measure basal temperature? Yes, to measure for the purpose of establishing the period of ovulation and possible pregnancy, only the basal temperature is needed, the thermometer readings under the mouse will not do. And if the basal temperature rose after ovulation, and 3 days before the expected onset of menstruation fell, then most likely the pregnancy did not come, and soon the men will start. If the basal temperature is above 37 ° C, and there has been a delay in menstruation, there is a chance that fertilization has occurred.
High temperature before monthly
All of what was said above is the normal reaction of the body to changes in the hormonal background during the menstrual cycle. But the norm can only be said if the temperature rises slightly, not above 37.4 ° C. If the temperature is higher, it is possible in the genitals is an inflammatory process. What diseases can the body temperature increase before monthly?
- Inflammation of the appendages. In this case, on the eve of monthly temperatures, the temperature can rise sharply, in some cases up to 40 ° C. In addition, the following symptoms are observed: severe aching pain
in the lower abdomen, which are given to the feet, vomiting and nausea, weakness, chills. It is also possible the appearance of painful sensations when urinating. - Inflammation of the uterus or endometritis. In this disease, in addition to fever, there is an increase in heart rate, aching or pulling pains in the lower abdomen and chills. Dysuria and stools are also possible.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Yes, the symptom of premenstrual syndrome, in addition to soreness and engorgement of the mammary glands, weakness and irritability, may be a rise in temperature. But unlike the diseases described above, with PMS, the temperature does not rise above 37.6 ° C.
As you can see, a slight increase in temperature before the monthly cause anxiety should not. But here the high temperature, accompanied by other unpleasant symptoms, is the reason for going to the doctor.