How do I use opk's?

Question

When in my cycle do I start them and what am I looking for?

Answer

If you know how long your cycle is and it’s consistent count back 14 days from your expected period due date and that should be the day you ovulate. (Give or take a day). If you don’t know your cycle length, after your period stops, start using OPK tests with concentrated urine (no fluids and no urination in the past 4 hours is best) look for a line that is just as dark or darker than the control line. This means an LH surge occurred which is the hormone needed to release an egg. LH is made in the am hours and will typically appear in the afternoon first so testing twice a day is a good way to catch the beginning of the surge, as it lasts anywhere from 12-36hrs. I typically test once a day until I’m nearing my fertile window then I test twice a day to catch it as soon as it starts. Make sure to BD before and during this surge! Baby dust to you!!

Answer

Start cd 10  incase you ovulate early. Average ovulation day is cd 14. As you test and you see the line darkening, start testing twice a day until you see the test line as dark or darker than the control line, that’s when it’s positive and ovulation will occur roughly in 12-24 hours. I buy them on amazon. 50 ovulation strips and 20 pregnancy tests for under $20. Good luck!

How do I use opk's?

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