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Interpreting Your Results
Below are some simple guidelines for interpreting your results. I’ve also included a
simple process map on the following page to help walk you through the interpretation.
Morning Basal Temperature
If your morning basal temperature is 97.8°F (36.5°C) or less, then this is highly
indicative of hypothyroidism regardless of other temperature and pulse measurements.
If your morning basal temperature is above 97.8°F (36.5°C), then you must compare it
to your post-breakfast temperature to rule out the influence of stress hormones.
Post-Breakfast Temperature
If your morning basal temperature was within normal range, but your post-breakfast
temperature falls below your morning basal temperature, then this is indicative of
hypothyroidism and excessive nighttime adrenaline production. Your recorded morning
basal temperature is not accurate and your post-breakfast temperature is closer to your
true morning basal temperature.
If your morning basal temperature was within normal range, but your post-breakfast
temperature does not rise close to 98.6°F (37°C), then this indicates hypothyroidism.
If your morning basal temperature was within normal range and your post-breakfast
temperature rises close to 98.6°F (37°C), then you must compare it to your afternoon
temperature.
Afternoon Temperature
If your afternoon temperature is well below 98.6°F (37°C), then this is indicative of
hypothyroidism.
If your morning basal temperature was within normal range and both your post-
breakfast and afternoon temperatures are at or close to 98.6°F (37°C), then you need to
account for your pulse.
Pulse Measurement
If your pulse is consistently below 80 to 85 beats per minute, then you are likely
hypothyroid.
If your temperatures are all normal throughout the day and your pulse is consistently 80
to 85 beats per minute, then your thyroid function is good.
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