What if I have a fever, should I wear my Tempdrop?

While Tempdrop is a star when it comes to filtering variables, illness can be the exception.

When tracking BBT to detect ovulation, it is advisable to be aware that temps may be skewed when we are unwell. Even if a fever is not detected while awake, we may run a low-grade fever during sleep.

You know you are sick

It's not recommended to wear your Tempdrop when you are knowingly ill. Results will be unusable and wearing your sensor can lead to confusing results, even up to a couple of days post-illness. While the algorithm may be able to successfully filter some cases of mild illness overnight, it's best to wait until you are well again to resume temping.

You developed a fever through the night

We know that sometimes things change overnight and you might find yourself with an abnormally high result after unknowingly recording during a fever. The best course of action here is to mark the result as questionable on your chart and then be mindful of your results for a day or two once you resume temping. Your chart could be skewed for a few days after the affected night.

Being caught out for a night or two will not have an ongoing effect on the algorithm.