Help with opk

Paula08049 · Jan 21st, 2013, 16:51 PM

I just ordered 25 ovulation prediction strips and I have never used them before. I'm wondering how long after my period I should start using them....any help at all would be great!!

twiggers · Jan 21st, 2013, 17:03 PM

I'm new to this too, but I've read anywhere between CD6-10.

Aeropanda · Feb 1st, 2013, 17:07 PM

I too have been using OPK's this month. I googled when to start testing, and used the fertility plus website to get an idea. Of course, because I don't chart or temp, I started early, but this helped me get an idea. Hope this helps!

Lady H · Feb 2nd, 2013, 04:23 AM

If its first time and you are not sure when you ovulate I'd start on CD6 initially. You should get some guidance instructions with the strips when they arrive. I tended to test at 6pm then twice a day nearer my ovulation day. I would pretty much get a second line from early on, and honestly rarely caught a really dark second line. I've posted a pic of what my progression looked like if it helps. Good luck!

pbl_ge · Feb 2nd, 2013, 10:51 AM

It totally depends on how long your cycles are. If you expect normal (or longer) cycles, they say to start CD 9/10, with an average O date of CD14. If your cycles are longer, then that would be a lot of sticks wasted!

Paula08049 · Feb 3rd, 2013, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady H

If its first time and you are not sure when you ovulate I'd start on CD6 initially. You should get some guidance instructions with the strips when they arrive. I tended to test at 6pm then twice a day nearer my ovulation day. I would pretty much get a second line from early on, and honestly rarely caught a really dark second line. I've posted a pic of what my progression looked like if it helps. Good luck!

Thank you so much Lady H! This helps tons! The instructions were very vague and I wasn't sure if I should be testing multiple times a day or not. The only thing I really knew was not to use fmu. Thanks again! Congrats on your BFP!

Jan 21st, 2013, 16:51 PM	#1
Paula08049 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 118	Help with opk I just ordered 25 ovulation prediction strips and I have never used them before. I'm wondering how long after my period I should start using them....any help at all would be great!!

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twiggers AutoSignup (SAAB) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 692	I'm new to this too, but I've read anywhere between CD6-10.

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Aeropanda Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 52	what I found I too have been using OPK's this month. I googled when to start testing, and used the fertility plus website to get an idea. Of course, because I don't chart or temp, I started early, but this helped me get an idea. Hope this helps!

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Feb 2nd, 2013, 04:23 AM	#4
Lady H Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bucks, UK Posts: 4,453	If its first time and you are not sure when you ovulate I'd start on CD6 initially. You should get some guidance instructions with the strips when they arrive. I tended to test at 6pm then twice a day nearer my ovulation day. I would pretty much get a second line from early on, and honestly rarely caught a really dark second line. I've posted a pic of what my progression looked like if it helps. Good luck!

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Feb 2nd, 2013, 10:51 AM	#5
pbl_ge Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,176	It totally depends on how long your cycles are. If you expect normal (or longer) cycles, they say to start CD 9/10, with an average O date of CD14. If your cycles are longer, then that would be a lot of sticks wasted!

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