Using ov tests

[Stephy30]

Hi ladies. Just wanted a bit of advice when is best time of day to use them and from which day. Ive never used these really but im on clomid and want to make sure I catch the right time xx

I'm on clomid too stephy.....1st cycle.
I use the tests from about day 8 or 9. The LH surge tends to happen in the afternoon evening time and its best to reduce fluids and not pee for a couple of hours before testing. I just got my first positive....but DP not home until tomorrow evening :(.
I have a second scan tomorrow morning though so all should be revealed I guess. Are you being monitored??

Hi ladies

just a word of caution, I used OPKs for the first month I was on clomid and it showed up as positive twice, about 9 days apart (no idea why I even tested the second time) and then my blood test showed I hadn't even ovulated
I don't mean to sound negative but would just suggest not relying on OPKs too much and just do the deed as much as you can

No I have had day 21 blood tests llast month as that was my first cycle on clomid but apart from that dont see my gyno till feb now. I have asked about being scanned but my gyno says they dont do that so am just being left to it :-( x

Thanks for the reply though x

Different clinics seem to have different policies unfortunately...
If your day 21 blood test showed you had ovulated then definately start to test from say cd8 onwards....good luck

Thanks bee will do just ordered cheapie ones off ebay lol x

HI! Not sure it will help but I read a post on how to tell you are fertile by a natural fertiliy expert, its all about recognising your body's signs. I found iit very interesting, it may be worth a read?! I will put the link at the end of the message for you. Sometimes its good to just refresh on the basics! Hope this helps! Good luck xxxx forum.prideangel.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=537

Thanks. Gonna have a nosey now :-) x