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Are any of these LH tests positive?

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ZippyPlumDeer · 21/05/2025 07:07

I’ve used the Clear Blue advanced ovulation kit for a long time and always had a flashy/static smiley at around the expected time.

I’ve started to use the cheap LH tests over the last few months, my LH is consistently so low (I got a 0.01 this cycle one day) and I do get a peak but it’s also really low, my peak both months is 0.85.

I’ve had scans and progesterone bloods tests which have confirmed ovulation in the past, and I always come on my period roughly two weeks after the supposed ‘peaks’. I also get ovulation pains.

Is it possible to still ovulate with such a low peak? I can’t track bbt as I don’t sleep well. I’ve attached tests and chart if anyone can let me know if they’d class any as positive.

Are any of these LH tests positive?
Are any of these LH tests positive?
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Lulu89x · 21/05/2025 11:30

The bottom two i'd say are very close!

BGxxx · 21/05/2025 14:09

i have a really fast surge so struggle to catch my actual darkest test. This cycle was 0.92 and I conceived 😚

Lavenderandlemons · 21/05/2025 17:03

Last couple are very dark/close to peak Id say. I think I'm one of those people that these kind of results are as high as it gets. One cycle where I successfully conceived the highest I got was 0.67😂 Of course I could've missed it, but that was highest recorded. Probably just means a short surge. If you've had bloods to confirm ovulation then I'd say it's just your norm. Only thing I'd add is onviously if you're struggling to conceive then the lower LH results could indicate a problem. Have you been TTC long or have any previous successful pregnancies?

EmPeEf · 21/05/2025 18:51

ZippyPlumDeer · 21/05/2025 07:07

I’ve used the Clear Blue advanced ovulation kit for a long time and always had a flashy/static smiley at around the expected time.

I’ve started to use the cheap LH tests over the last few months, my LH is consistently so low (I got a 0.01 this cycle one day) and I do get a peak but it’s also really low, my peak both months is 0.85.

I’ve had scans and progesterone bloods tests which have confirmed ovulation in the past, and I always come on my period roughly two weeks after the supposed ‘peaks’. I also get ovulation pains.

Is it possible to still ovulate with such a low peak? I can’t track bbt as I don’t sleep well. I’ve attached tests and chart if anyone can let me know if they’d class any as positive.

Can I ask which app you’re using to take photos of your OV tests? Thank you.

Lulu89x · 21/05/2025 18:54

EmPeEf · 21/05/2025 18:51

Can I ask which app you’re using to take photos of your OV tests? Thank you.

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Yoonimum · 21/05/2025 19:10

Older mum here who did natural birth control/planned conception without ovulation kits 35 years ago. I don't know in detail what your surge readings mean but I get the gist. Do those who are using these kits know about fertile mucus and that sperm can live for up to 5 days in it? This means you can ttc for several days prior to ovulation if you are producing appropriate mucus. I started off taking temps but was able to use cervical mucus awareness to control my fertility from age 28 to menopause. I was also able to conceive successfully when I wanted to become pregnant.

ZippyPlumDeer · 22/05/2025 07:48

Lulu89x · 21/05/2025 11:30

The bottom two i'd say are very close!

Yes they really do, they look even darker in person too. I’m sure I’ve seen lines on here lighter with a higher number, maybe it’s the lighting.

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ZippyPlumDeer · 22/05/2025 07:50

BGxxx · 21/05/2025 14:09

i have a really fast surge so struggle to catch my actual darkest test. This cycle was 0.92 and I conceived 😚

Oh that’s helpful to know thank you. I think I got close to 0.9 this month. I always seem to be heading towards peak at night so maybe I sleep through it and miss it.

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ZippyPlumDeer · 22/05/2025 07:54

Lavenderandlemons · 21/05/2025 17:03

Last couple are very dark/close to peak Id say. I think I'm one of those people that these kind of results are as high as it gets. One cycle where I successfully conceived the highest I got was 0.67😂 Of course I could've missed it, but that was highest recorded. Probably just means a short surge. If you've had bloods to confirm ovulation then I'd say it's just your norm. Only thing I'd add is onviously if you're struggling to conceive then the lower LH results could indicate a problem. Have you been TTC long or have any previous successful pregnancies?

Wow 0.6 that’s so interesting! I have had every blood test there is and everything is fine. We’ve tried on and off for a while but we’ve had two miscarriages (both unrelated to each other). I also have had a successful pregnancy.

My AMH is on the higher side and I was told this could mean I don’t ovulate each month - but my cycles are really regular.

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ZippyPlumDeer · 02/06/2025 15:35

Just incase anyone finds this thread after endless googling like I had been doing. I had day 21 progesterone bloods done and my result was over 30 so indicative that I did in fact ovulate despite not reaching above 0.9 on the ovulation tests. I guess the surge is based on your baseline lh levels, which for me are rock bottom before and after ovulation!

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