OPK experts needed - difference between CBFM and new CB dual sticks?

[AliBingo]

Do they do the same thing? Am confused! The new sticks promise to detect more high days, so are they just testing for the same thing as the CBFM or does the CBFM do anything more than that?

Thanks!

[AliBingo]

Or has anyone tried the new sticks?

[Bambi27]

The new ones also detect a surge you get before the normal surge that is tested on normal test. (Two different hormones) I'm using the new test for first time and had flashing smiley face (when you are High fertility) for four days!! Hoping I get a fixed smiley (peak) soon!! Finding it a bit frustrating but never used any other opks so can't compare!!! Xx

[AliBingo]

Ahh thanks Bambi and hope you get a peak soon.

[Bambi27]

No worries!! Me2!! Have you used opks b4?? X

[AliBingo]

No but did have a cbfm which I can't find, doh!

[Bambi27]

I think the clear blue fm is very similar to new sticks!!! As my friend had it!! Xx

[AliBingo]

If only I could find my CBFM I would ebay it, in that case - sticks seem easier than a machine.

[AliBingo]

(Plus the cbfm doesnt have a smiley face lol.)

[Bambi27]

Rubbish!! Although quite expensive but they all are!!

[blueamber]

The cbfm memorises your last 6 cycles and will therefore be more accurate. It will adapt the cycle days on which you'll use sticks, depending on the lenght of your cycles, so you might save on sticks although the monitor will be more expensive ( got mine for £30 on eBay). It will also remember what your high days are like hormone-wise and can more accurately give you your peak.