ovulation predictor kit not working? Clearblue

[crepust]

posting for traffic

a few times now I've used the Clearblue ovulation predictor kit with dual hormone indicator and it's displayed a solid (not flashing) smiley and the smiley hasn't disappeared (it's meant to after five mins). It does this sometimes after a day or two of displaying flashing smileys (and maybe normal solid smileys).

It did it yesterday and the smiley was still there when I was testing today so the test hasn't worked as the original smiley won't budge.

I'm hoping this is a sign that i'm mega-fertile as i'm due IVF soon!

It does say it's not suitable for (PCOS) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome....I have polycystic ovaries but don't think I have full-blown PCOS, I suppose I have a mild version of it.

[crepust]

I have contacted the company but I have to wait for them to send me an email before i'm allowed to even ask the question??!!

[Aph413]

The pp is correct. Once the solid face is there it stays for 48 hours to indicate peak fertility

[SallyMischievo]

Yes, the enclosed leaflet should say that once you have a solid smiley, there is no need to test anymore. Your LH surge has been identified so you will ovulate within the next 24-36 hours. The static smiley will display on the holder for the next 48 hours to indicate peak fertility x

[JoJoSM2]

OP, you've probably just ovulated or will do today.

[crepust]

thank you everyone and particularly BiggerBoatNeeded, i'm just hoping I haven't thrown the bugger away now!
thank you again xxxxx

[JoJoSM2]

Ps just thinking about it - it might not work with PCOS as you're likely to have elevated levels of LH and it's the LH that gets measured with a still smiley face. Worth asking your doctor about it.

[crepust]

thanks jo jo x

[AttilaTheMeerkat]

These kits are not suitable for PCO patients either because there can be an elevated level of LH present. The kit simply reads this and gives you a false positive result.