Ovulation Tests

How to use an ovulation test kit

• Work out when to start: subtract 17 from your usual cycle length. With a 28-day cycle, start testing on day 11, counting the first day of your period as day 1.
• Test at the same time each day, usually between late morning and evening; many brands advise against first morning urine. Drink less for two hours before testing.
• Read the result correctly: the LH surge counts as positive only when the test line is as dark as or darker than the control line. A faint test line is normal on most days.
• Time intercourse: the day of the positive result and the following two days are the most fertile.

Test strips or digital ovulation predictor?

Test strips are inexpensive, so you can test once or twice a day without worrying about cost. Digital tests show a clear symbol, which removes the guesswork of comparing lines, and some track two hormones to show more fertile days. Combined packs with pregnancy tests suit fertility tracking over several cycles.

When results can be misleading

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), those approaching menopause and those taking some fertility medicines can have high LH levels that give repeated positive results without ovulation. Irregular cycles also make it harder to know when to test. If you are under 35 and have not conceived after 12 months of trying, or after 6 months if you are 35 or older, or if your periods are very irregular, see a doctor or fertility specialist.

Ovulation test price in Bangladesh

Ovulation test strips are less common than pregnancy tests in local pharmacies, so many couples in Bangladesh order them online. Bulk packs of strips give the lowest cost per test. Strips are light enough that a 50- or 100-pack costs little to ship; check the expiry dates when they arrive.