HPT: DPO or Days before AF?

Question

Which is more important when deciding how early you can take a pregnancy test, DPO (days past ovulation) or days before missed period? Took one today (knowing I was kind of early) and got a BFN of course. I'm 8DPO, but since I ovulated late I'm on cycle day 26, just a couple days before missed period (or 4 days if I have a 30day cycle like Glow is predicting). I'm using the cheap little strip tests, but the website claims you can test up to 5 days before missed period. Thoughts?

Answer

When the test says days before af, it's using a 14 day luteal phase, because not as many women track ovulation. If you know when you ovulated, use that because it will be more accurate than counting towards a period, especially if you have irregular periods

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You can test up to 6 days before your missed period, however, I'm not sure regular tests will detect it that early or if you have to use the early detection ones. I'm feeling similar - cramping moderately, feel gassy (have not changed me diet), had slight nausea after lunch yesterday and I never get this way before my period. AF is due Tuesday and I might have to get the edt because I am not sure I can wait 4 more days! Good luck to you!

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I say af because you don't know exactly when you implant...usually 3 days after implantation do you get a pos hpt...

HPT: DPO or Days before AF?

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