Ovulation KitsOvulation kits are very helpful when it comes to ovulation prediction. I like to use an ovulation predictor kit along with other tools such as There are basically three different types of ovulation kits that help to detect ovulation: 1 - An ovulation predictor kit (or OPK) comes in mid-stream cartridge form or urine test strip form and is used to measure LH (or luteinizing hormone) in the urine. 2 - Fertility monitors also use urine to detect the LH surge, but these are usually more advanced and can detect more fertile days. 3 - Ovulation microscopes detect approaching ovulation using a saliva sample. Ovulation prediction can be tricky. Thus, using one of these three ovulation predictor kits can help greatly in your quest to conceive. I simply used the ovulation predictor kit test strips for my ovulation prediction. They worked great for me, but some women have trouble discerning the results. You are supposed to start using them on about day 10 of your menstrual cycle (depending on cycle length) up to a positive result. The positive result is seen on the strip as both lines being the same darkness or the test line being darker than the control line that is always present. The only difference between the mid-stream tests and the test strips is that the mid-stream is held under the flow of urine and the test strips are dipped in the urine. Mid-stream tests also cost a little more than the simple urine test strips. Fertility monitors are more costly, but they claim to be more accurate and easy to use, detecting up to 6 days of fertility instead of just 2 days. The Clearblue Easy is a very popular fertility monitor. Ovulation microscopes use a saliva sample to detect upcoming ovulation. Fertility is detected by a ferning pattern seen through the microscope. Ovulation testing is a very effective tool that I utilized myself during my quest to conceive, and I highly recommend that you use this as well as BBT charting and cervical mucus observation to help you get pregnant faster.
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