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When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

Original poster

Ovulation kits do not work for everyone...

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SnowBells · 05/03/2014 23:39

… even if you do ovulate. I have read that several times now online.

Any of you had this problem?

I am using the CB Fertility Monitor. CD18 and it's still showing LOW. However, can clearly see EWCM. I seriously think there's something wrong with my wee (sorry, TMI!).

In addition to the CB Fertility monitor, I have used up at least about 100 online OPKs. NEVER a second line in sight.

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oscarwilde · 06/03/2014 08:38

I had similar experience and got v fed up so threw money at the problem and used the sticks from 1st day after period. Discovered that I was ovulating almost immediately after my period. Got preg v quickly when I realised that. Smile

Bohemond · 06/03/2014 08:35

I have a CB monitor - am in second month.
First month it indicated high fertility from the first test (day 6) and continued - no ovulation. Their helpdesk told me it was because I was 'flooding the stick'
Month two same thing; high fertility from the first day it asked me to test (day 9). Still high fertility on day 14 and no sign of ovulation.
I am 40 but there is no reason to think I am not ovulating (MC in Oct last year)
Anyone know why this might be?

HarderToKidnap · 06/03/2014 08:23

I always get a strong positive, except for the month I conceived DS, although I think that was more me forgetting to use them, I can't quite remember now! Have you had other signs if ovulation? Blood tests, or charting to see if you get a temp shift?

callamia · 06/03/2014 08:21

I used cheap sticks and had only the faintest of faint second lines. I did have some physical symptoms of ovulation, and sure enough I'm here with a four month old now.

Original poster
SnowBells · 06/03/2014 08:15

Thanks somedizzy.

Anyone else in the same situation???

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somedizzywhore1804 · 05/03/2014 23:44

I never had a positive one in four months of using, but I did get pregnant so something doesn't add up Grin

They never appeared to work for me, certainly, from the cheapo internet ones to the clearblue ones.

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