really really high temps early on in cycle

Well, its my first time temping, and I've been getting temps for the last 5 days that fall around 37.0

I'm in on CD4, and just wondering if it's normal to have such high temps? I looked at some other peoples charts, and most are down in the low 36 area early on in their cycle, and the lowest I've gotten is 36.9

I'm not sick, its a new themometer, I'm taking the temps vaginally, and I'm definately not pregnant.

Could it be because I've just stopped taking the pill (last Sunday, 22-07-07)? Though I would've thought that would make them really low...?

I should probably just wait it out, see what happens over the cycle, right? Just wondering if high temps early on in the cycle are a sign of something sinister!

I have just started temping myself.

I remember reading somewhere that the vaginal temps are higher that the orall temps?

Maybe (with a new thermometer) try an oral tem and see if that is any different.

Hi Leasha,
Vaginal temps will be higher than oral temps. Dont be too concerned about your pre o temps this early in your cycle. The reason of temping is to help establish a pattern with whats happening in relation to concieving.
I usually have higher temps during af then they get lower after ahe goes.
Good luck with the temping

Hi all,

Thanks for that, I was getting a bit nervous about it, wondering if it was all ok. I took my temp both ways this morning, and orally it was lower. Also the vaginal one was lower. We'll just see what happens I suppose.

Leasha - Often temps during AF can be higher and more unpredictable, as the hormones level out. Clomid can also do strange things to your temps too. Once you have done a cycle or two, you should be able to get a good pattern for you.

xo