Ovulation Tests Top Tips

[Patienceofatoddler]

Those who use ovulation tests
I'm looking for any tips.

I've got some cheap dip stick ones from amazon but also the Clearblue digital...

I was thinking use the cheapies then when I see a change to use the Clearblue.. does that seem feesible?

Also confused as read on here not to use FMU but the CB doesn't mention this!?!

Am I best to do say 10am each day?

Hoping this will help us to at least feel like we are doing something. But have to admit feel abit daunted by it

[seven201]

The clearblue advance ones do need fmu, Internet cheapies don't want fmu. I've personally never got a positive off an internet cheapie, only the expensive clearblue advance! You could use the cheapies say twice a day in the few days leading to ovulation and if you think it's around your actual ovulation time then start using the expensive ones too?

[KimRobs87]

I did a mix so I didn't miss the start of the LH surge. I did use the CB ones in the morning and got a positive at the same time as the cheaper ones from the supermarket x

[Patienceofatoddler]

Thank You both much appreciated feedback.

Think il mix it up with them both and see how we get on.

[FutureFairyCrayon]

With the CB digital, you need to start testing on a specific day in your cycle (varies depending on cycle length), so that it's got a 'control' level to start from. You won't get an accurate result just randomly using them.

You use fmu with a CB digital, and then once you get a flashing smiley you can test more frequently - this is when I bring the cheapies into play, as it works out less expensive. So use a CB every morning, and then once I get a flashing smiley, use cheapies at other points in the day to be sure of catching the surge.

[stellarfox]

I use the cheap internet tests in the evening and when the line starts getting darker nearer the control line colour I switch to doing the clearblue fmu. This is the best way I have found as I normally only need to use 2-3 clear blue tests per month before I get the static smiley so very cost effective!