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The prediction of ovulation: a comparison of the basal body temperature graph, cervical mucus score, and real-time pelvic ultrasonography
Fertility and Sterility, 43(3), 385-388
Abstract
Ninety-five menstrual cycles were studied in 20 women undergoing donor artificial insemination (AID). In 49 cycles basal body temperature (BBT) changes were charted daily and both daily cervical mucus scoring (modified Insler score) and daily realtime ultrasonography (USS) were performed from day 11 to ovulation. AID was performed only on the day of follicular rupture. A control group, not subjected to USS, were inseminated two to three times per cycle over 46 cycles in the periovulatory period. The Insler score was found to be a reliable indicator of follicular development and rupture. The BBT was found to be less reliable than the Insler score or USS. While USS may be used to confirm follicular development, the Insler score is reliable and less costly.
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Leader, A., Wiseman, D., & Taylor, P. J. (1985). The prediction of ovulation: a comparison of the basal body temperature graph, cervical mucus score, and real-time pelvic ultrasonography. *Fertility and sterility*, *43*(3), 385-388. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-0282(16)48436-0
Leader A, Wiseman D, Taylor PJ. The prediction of ovulation: a comparison of the basal body temperature graph, cervical mucus score, and real-time pelvic ultrasonography. Fertil Steril. 1985;43(3):385-388. doi:10.1016/s0015-0282(16)48436-0
Leader, Arthur, et al. "The prediction of ovulation: a comparison of the basal body temperature graph, cervical mucus score, and real-time pelvic ultrasonography." *Fertility and sterility*, vol. 43, no. 3, 1985, pp. 385-388.
Keywords
Body Temperature, Cervix Mucus, Female, Humans, Insemination, Artificial, Insemination, Artificial, Heterologous, Ovulation, Pelvis, Progesterone/blood, Prognosis, Time Factors, Ultrasonography, Progesterone, Artificial Insemination, Basal Body Temperature Method, Cervical Mucus Method, Clinic Activities, Comparative Studies, Contraception, Examinations And Diagnoses, Family Planning, Family Planning, Behavioral Methods, Laboratory Examinations And Diagnoses, Laboratory Procedures, Natural Family Planning, Organization And Administration, Ovulation Detection, Program Activities, Programs, Reproduction, Reproductive Technologies, Research Methodology, Studies, Ultrasonics