65. How Do I Start Tracking My Cycle? I Dear Jess

Dear Jess, how do I start tracking my cycle? Listen for the super speedy version of cycle tracking - ready, set go! Quick tips: How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle: Period, Follicular Phase, Ovulation, and Luteal Phase Day one as the first full day of bleeding Hydration supports cervical fluid while allergy and cold medicines can dry mucus Simply take your basal body temperature upon waking to see lower temperatures before ovulation and higher temperatures after Factors like alcohol and illness affecting readings Sustained higher temperatures can indicate pregnancy before a test (best hack ever) 00:00 Welcome to Her Fertility 00:38 Dear Jess Question 00:54 Cycle Phases Overview 01:28 Ovulation and Fertile Window 02:13 Tracking Cervical Fluid 03:07 Luteal Phase Changes 03:39 Basal Body Temperature 04:26 Reading Trends and Variables 04:57 Wrap Up  And all under 5 minutes!  Her Fertility Support: Take the free quiz here - https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/6a15dbe36fdbba85c3d2f5f1 Get email updates - www.herfertility.support/newsletter Follow Jess - www.tiktok.com/@herfertility.support Dear Jess anonymous submissions: https://www.herfertility.support/stories Disclaimer: The Her Fertility podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.  KEYWORDS: TTC, fertility doula, fertility doula podcast, her fertility podcast, infertility support, cycle tracking, cycle syncing