Using OPKs

[stellaluna431]

I'm WTT but plan to start TTC in August. I have been off of birth control and charting my BBT every day since January 1st. I am going to start using OPKs in addition to temping & charting CM, etc. when we start TTC and want to use OPKs next cycle (the last before we start trying) so I can learn how to use/read them before it really "counts."

My question is: When do I start using them? I have a longer cycle (I don't usually O until around CD 21-23). Do I start using OPKs a couple days before I expect to O, or should I start much sooner in case I do end up O-ing early?

How many days before you expect to O do you start testing?

 

[lauren1991]

I test from when my period stops so then I can monitor the progression in the lines 😊 good luck x

 

[stellaluna431]

When do you normally O?

 

[lauren1991]

Anywhere from cd 16 - cd 22 or not at all, I have pcos so I can be all over the place with ovulation. But I generally get a positive opk from cd16-cd22 x