Average normal body temperature is similar for men and women, usually around 36.5–37°C (97.7–98.6°F), but small, consistent differences exist. Women often have slightly higher resting temperatures, especially after ovulation, because the hormone progesterone raises basal body temperature by about 0.3–0.5°C. During the menstrual cycle, temperature is typically lower before ovulation and higher in the luteal […]