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If you have a 26 day cycle, when do you tend to get peak on OPKs?

6 replies

Awbiscuits · 22/12/2025 10:20

My cycles vary between 24 and 29 days with 25-26 being the most common.

Some websites say to start OPKing as soon as your period finishes but that sounds expensive to sustain (we are on cycle #4).

Is cd11 early enough to catch my peak? I will buy some cheaper ones I think if others are getting earlier peaks or I will be broke 😁

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BudgetBuster · 22/12/2025 11:50

My cycle is 28-29 days and I would always get a peak around day 15/16.
But I whilst start testing from day 11. If your cycle is shorter, I'd test earlier.

Easy at Home are a good cheapo brand.

ForGiddyDreamer · 22/12/2025 12:09

My cycles were around 26-27 days. I usually got peak around day 12-13. As with above, recommend the cheap strips. I started testing from around day 9/10. The premom ones with the app are very cheap and you can multiple test during the day (if you peak quickly). I had used the clearblue ones too but they're quite spenny.

Usernumbersomething · 22/12/2025 21:49

I also usually have a 25/26 day cycle, I also have a 14/15 day luteal phase, I usually ovulate day 10 or 11 so would have already missed my peak testing that late.
Do you chart BBT? I would suggest you start ovulation tests on day 7 and chart BBT for a few months, that way you will be able to confirm ovulation, you’ll know how long your luteal phase and get a better idea of when you should be testing.
I also recommend the Premom tests and app.

tiutinkerbell · 23/12/2025 09:50

Day19 for me, I ovulate pretty late.

Awbiscuits · 23/12/2025 09:58

Thank you! Tested yesterday at 11am and 9pm and negative (cd11). Gonna test again today and for the next few days but it's possible I've missed it this cycle. Will order some cheapies for next time.

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Sarah84848484 · 26/12/2025 11:11

24-25 day cycle here and I normally peak day 11-12, but it has been 14! Get the cheap strips and use them twice daily from day 9/10 (in the afternoon / evening, not first thing like clearblue)

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