Hello, long time lurker and first time posting. Just asking for some advice and what others would recommend doing. Also so sorry I’m not great with the acronyms used here!
I am TTC and we only just started last month. This month I’ve bought OPKs, just cheap Clear and Simple sticks. My cycle is 24/25 days according to the Flo app and I started testing two days before the app thought I would ovulate which was cycle day 10. Not one test has been positive, so I also bought more expensive Clear Blue digital tests and they’re saying the same thing.
I am wondering if I am ovulating earlier than expected and if I should have tested straight after my period ended? But it’s also making me really really concerned I am not ovulating at all and reading some women have periods as normal but don’t ovulate. My periods are usually quite heavy day 1-2, then light and last 5/6 days. My entire life they are usually earlier than 28 days, I’ve been off the pill for two years.
Earlier this year I did miss a period for the first time ever in my life and I think this was due to not ovulating as I’d ran a marathon! It came back the week after. Also to add I’m 35, and so worried I’ve left it too late. My husband and I also have busy work schedules and have to travel away a lot during the week so it would be so helpful to know what time I am ovulating.
Wondering what others experiences are with OPKs, should I leave using them until next cycle and test straight after my period or keep going as I could be ovulating later? Would you see a doctor with these results? Thank you!