Does temping work?

[PurpleEllie]

I've been ttc since November 2018. The problem is DH has low motility, but high sperm count. We have tried SMEP and ovulation sticks, and preseed. Now I'm wondering about temping? Is that really a thing? Does it work? And how do you do it?

I mean if you know when you ovulate due to OPKs and you've done SMEP then I don't think temping will add much? The whole point of it is to identify your fertile days through confirming ovulation, but you don't appear to have a problem with this.

I used an ovulation microscope- it's like a lipstick size and you put saliva on it- I found it brilliant - needs a bit of focussing though so be patient and get your scientist head on!

Temping works well alongside OPKs. The OPK will tell you when you get your surge and temping will then help to confirm ovulation. I've noticed in my charts from TTC my daughter that I usually have a temperature dip the day before ovulation, which is normal, but was interesting to see. I also watch my temperature after ovulation to see if it stays up as it can be a sign of pregnancy. I don't know how it would help in your situation though.