Fertility Q&A

Why is cervical mucus important?

Cervical mucus (also called cervical fluid, CM or CF) is one of the primary signs of fertility.  Cervical mucus is produced in the cervix, which is the opening to the uterus and is situated between...

What if I’m not ovulating?

If you’re not ovulating, you should talk to your provider! Finding a provider who’s familiar with charting and reading charts can be particularly useful. They should be able to help you troubleshoo...

How do I learn fertility awareness?

You can learn your chosen fertility awareness method through a variety of mediums: instructor, online course, or book/manual (reach out to us to Get Your FREE Fertility Awareness Starter Guide). Ho...

How Can I Prepare For My Period?

Each cycle, we journey through the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Each phase has its own unique gifts and challenges. In the luteal phase (after ovulation up to your next period) your progeste...

What can you learn about your hormones in the luteal phase?

How can tracking BBT in the luteal phase provide insights into a woman's hormones and overall health? During the luteal phase (that's the second half of your cycle, post-ovulation), your basal body...

Ovulation Confirmed - How?

You may be confused about how you can confirm ovulation. Whether you are using Tempdrop in manual mode or using Tempdrop’s premium subscription, here are some tips to help you understand what to lo...

What Is Tempdrop Academy?

Tempdrop Academy is a series of educational lessons, available in the Tempdrop app, to help you learn about your own body and fertility.   It’s designed to help you understand how to start using fe...

Why should I track other symptoms?

Adding your cervical mucus (also known as cervical fluid) observations to the Tempdrop app will help you to identify your fertile window in real-time. The quality of cervical mucus increases as you...

What is the fertile window?

The fertile window is the time in a woman's menstrual cycle when she is most likely to get pregnant. When you're tracking your menstrual cycle, no matter your intentions, the fertile window is one ...

What are endocrine disruptors?

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals or substances that interfere with the normal functioning of the endocrine system. The endocrine system is responsible for producing, storing, and secreting hormon...