(Part 2) Best home family planning tests according to redditors

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We found 557 Reddit comments discussing the best home family planning tests. We ranked the 99 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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Fertility tests & indicators
Ovulation tests
Preganancy tests

Top Reddit comments about Home Family Planning Tests:

u/DirteDeeds · 37 pointsr/funny
u/Junkmans1 · 37 pointsr/relationship_advice

Not wrong at all. Just make sure she doesn't just get one of these types of tests: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076PRZWCV

And that the test is actually from her. A doctor's test might be best.

And it's also time to stop having all sex with her. !00% stop. I've read stories on Reddit of girls that convince BF they are pregnant when they are not really, just to become pregnant when they stop using birth control because they convinced BF it was no longer needed due to their fake pregnancy.

u/SuwanneeValleyGirl · 27 pointsr/InsanePeopleQuora

Tacking these on for anyone watching.
They're just as effective and easy to use as the $15 ones at the store, just without the fancy packaging and housing.
I've even seen them used at doctor's offices and hospitals.

It seems strange at first, but regular testing is an important part of taking care of your own health.
Even if you use birth control.

u/chrystalight · 13 pointsr/TryingForABaby

\> So it seems we’re both healthy and doing all the standard stuff, to have sex every other day, with the key day being 14 days after the first day of your cycle etc etc.

*note - skip to the last paragraph if you only want a response to your direct question*

I would strongly recommend tracking ovulation. 14 days after the first day of your period might be an accurate date for some women to ovulate, but it may very well not be for you. Also, you're most likely to get pregnant on the 2nd and 1st days prior to ovulation (because sperm needs to be in the fallopian tubes ready to meet the egg which takes time, the egg only spends 12-24 hours in your fallopian tubes, and sperm can last up to 5 days inside you), so its important to try and have sex before ovulation.

I track using a combo of tempting and using OPKs (ovulation predictor kits). I use [this](https://www.amazon.com/Basal-Body-Thermometer-BBT-113Ai-Temperature/dp/B07KB2QFDY/ref=sr_1_14?crid=2W5KN789ZPDMU&keywords=bbt+thermometer&qid=1569518618&sprefix=bbt%2Caps%2C768&sr=8-14) thermometer to take my temperature upon first waking up each morning and I use [these](https://www.amazon.com/PREGMATE-Ovulation-Strips-Predictor-Pregnancy/dp/B01G5WGNVQ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pregmate+opk&qid=1569518667&sr=8-1) to detect ovulation. Tracking your temperature can only confirm ovulation after the fact, so if you're only going to use one method, I'd suggest the OPKs. The temperature tracking though for me is nice because it lets me see averages across my cycles and also gives me comfort knowing that I did actually ovulate (OPKs detect your lutenizing hormone surge, but you can have a surge and not ovulate). The OPK instructions will tell you what day to begin testing, but personally I'd recommend starting 2-3 days earlier than they recommend. The general advice is that once you get a positive, have sex every day for the next 3-4 days. However, if 3-4 days days in a row is a lot, do it the day you get a positive, take a day off, then do it again the next day.

Another option is to use what they call an "advanced" OPK. The ones I linked are only considered positive if the test line is as dark as or darker than the control line. So theoretically they are only detecting your "peak" LH surge. An advanced OPK is designed to detect both "high" and "peak" LH surges, and this can give you another day or two of "advance notice". Also, since your peak LH surge might be anywhere from 12-36 hours in advance of ovulation (this is another reason why tracking your temperature can be useful, you can narrow down about how much time passes between peak LH surge and ovulation), it may turn out that you have a bigger or smaller window to have sex after you get that peak OPK.

That said, even with the basic OPKs you can see the test line getting darker over time if you start testing early enough. So when I first notice the line getting darker, I let DH know and we have sex that day, then when the test line is most dark, and then depending on how my temps look and the time between the first and second sex, we might do it again the day after the super positive OPK or two days after (knowing that this last session is a "just in case" I ovulate late, and probably doesn't increase chances of getting pregnant).

Now for your actual question - I really, really feel you on the sex scheduling thing. Neither me nor my DH like it, and it does make sex feel like a chore. Especially for him because honestly I don't have to orgasm to make this happen. When we're not TTC, we're 1x per week people, which is just not going to work to make a baby. As of right now, I put on our shared calendar when I estimate my fertile window is going to be when I start the first day of my cycle. As we get close to the opening of the fertile window I remind him to refrain from having "personal time" and we also don't have sex in order to increase our motivation during the fertile window. Then when we need to have sex I am blunt and tell him that we're going to need to have sex that day (I do my best to tell him in the morning). Then later in the day (we're SUPER not morning sex people, plus we both work so daytime sex usually doesn't happen) I go out of my way to be as nice as possible and try to put him in the mood, which usually involves squashing the rage I feel when he complains about TTC not being very romantic (really? as if I don't know that? as if I don't put effort every single day into TTC while you only have to do it 3x a month, let along the effort I'll be putting in for the 9 months of pregnancy and the 12+ months of breastfeeding after, ohhhhhkkkkayyyy).

u/TylerMcFluffBut · 9 pointsr/CrappyDesign

No idea how accurately, but it is a real product

u/sarowen · 8 pointsr/femalefashionadvice

Sounds like you're in for some exciting times!

I stopped taking birth control last October. We anticipated that it would take us awhile to get pregnant (I'm 32), and ended up getting pregnant after only two months. Soooo....be sure that you are just as mentally prepared for it to happen sooner than expected as you are for it to take awhile. I did use [ovulation test strips] (https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Home-Ovulation-Strips-Pregnancy/dp/B00F3IPBPS/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1496164880&sr=1-5&keywords=ovulation%2Btest%2Bstrips&th=1), so maybe that's why we were able to get pregnant so quickly....but it definitely happened sooner than we were expecting it to happen.

u/edman007 · 7 pointsr/AskEngineers

Its lateral flow test. The cheap ones are literally just that, the expensive ones have an optical sensor or something over the paper to read it.

As for a 24x7 type of thing, the main issue is getting the hormones out of the body, you probably don't want a catheter or IV to monitor your hormones. Also a lateral flow test isn't reusable. There are other ways that could be reusable, but it largely boils down to having those chemicals that bind to the hormones. For a pregnancy test i believe they use this and for an ovulation test they use this, and add markers and such. You could theoretically build a reusable test by storing the right stuff, mixing it up, checking it and cleaning up. But as you can see in the links, the raw chemicals are crazy expensive. If you wanted to build something like that at home get the cheap paper strips and build the reader around it (that can be done at home).

u/TOUGH_LOVE_GAL · 6 pointsr/TryingForABaby

You can get a pack of OPKs from Amazon for $14:

http://www.amazon.com/Combo-Ovulation-Tests-Pregnancy-Strips/dp/B0002YIQLY

Makes it cheaper/easier to test daily to figure out when you're ovulating.

u/emsers · 5 pointsr/TryingForABaby

I've been using Clinical Guard for the last several months. They seem to be accurate and are inexpensive.
ClinicalGuard 40 Ovulation Test Strips & 10 Pregnancy Test Strips Combo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009G4JCP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ni03Bb3EPB4JQ

u/manicuresandmimosas · 4 pointsr/thebachelor

Jesus yes. I finally got on board the train for those small tests you dip in urine? after going through maybe 15 First Response ones. If I'm ever going to have a baby, I can't spend $$$ trying to figure out if they're coming or not.

u/taielynn · 4 pointsr/TryingForABaby

I have been loyal to the easy@home brand myself. Never had any issues. Others may have different opinions.

I have a box of 50 pregnancy tests, I havent used them because getting a negative sends me overboard currently. When I finally have a moth that I hit my window square I will try it - but until then..

Here's some links:
Thermometer I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764LHSNM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Opks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F3IH58Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_6VRroiyrDBvYd

The thermometer attaches to the Premom app, and although I dont prefer it - it picks up the bluetooth temps and you can take pics of your opks and the app will tell you if its positive or not, and keeps a picture log.

u/makuka · 4 pointsr/TryingForABaby

In my opinion the clearblue fertility monitor is over-priced and uses old bulky technology (it has been around in this form-factor for about 15 years).

There is little need to spend the money on it as they sell another product that does exactly the same thing (tests for LH and Estrogen using identical sticks) that is called the "Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test".

The only thing that the Clearblue fertility monitor does that the Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test doesn't is cycle day calendaring and insists on a pre-selected test window - the cheaper Advanced Digital Ovulation Test will show exactly the same status, low fertility, high fertility and peak fertility at exactly the same times.

Don't believe that the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor "adapts" to your cycle, it doesn't, it just keeps a note of your cycle length (which you can do with a chart, spreadsheet or fertility friend) - in fact lots of people who are Fertility Monitor pros just start feeding in sticks a couple of days before ovulation and stop after the peak reading.

Compare the prices -

Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test with 20 sticks included
= $35.98

vs

Clearblue Fertility Monitor - $151.99
+ 30 Sticks $48.76 = $200.75

I have all of these types of units btw, the two types of digital ovulation testers and also the CBFM.

NB: You need to make sure that you get the "Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test" not the "Clearblue Digital Ovulation Test" as this one only checks for LH (and not Estrogen and LH like the Advanced Digital Ovulation Test does).

u/ErroneousFunk · 3 pointsr/TryingForABaby

I get these OPKs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G5WGNVQ and these pregnancy tests: https://www.amazon.com/ClinicalGuard®-Pregnancy-Test-Strips-Individually-Sealed/dp/B007VT3BUE
The pregnancy tests are a little more expensive for the 50 pack right now, but the prices vary. It looks like the 100 pack is less than 0.20/test!

u/Mcnugget84 · 3 pointsr/stilltrying

Shopping for more OPK's on Amazon and I come across this

Extra wide Wondfo's for the Baby Dust method

Whaaaaa?

u/bsquinn1451 · 3 pointsr/stilltrying

TW: Loss

Definitely to early to test.

But as for success with cheapies, the wondfo FRER dup shows a positive when I had an hcg level of 14 and was negative at 8. So overall i'd say pretty sensitive

u/nkdeck07 · 3 pointsr/waiting_to_try

>she recommended an expensive ovulation kit

Don't go with that right off the bat. I use these ones for tracking https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3IH58Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and they work great. $.036 a pee is pretty great

u/thislittlepiggy19 · 3 pointsr/TryingForABaby

Welcome. A game changer for me was when I started using ovulation strips. I learned that I ovulate later than Ovia was guessing that I did, and within 3 cycles, I got pregnant. If you don't go with the fancy ones, they can be super cheap. You just also need to buy tiny cups to dip the strips into.

I found these to be SO much more helpful than the thermometer because I'm a fitful sleeper, so I struggled to get a consistent temperature.

u/pinkorblue13117 · 3 pointsr/tryingforanother

Hi!!! So my son has been exclusively breastfed (aside from introducing solids at 6 mos.) and my period came back at 4.5 months postpartum. Every woman is different in regards to breastfeeding/fertility. I've had 3 cycles since they first came back, but I just started temping this month so I can see if i'm actually ovulating. We don't want a big age gap so we are trying, but haven't had any luck. Breastfeeding can cause short luteal phases, but since you're done breastfeeding then this might not be an issue for you. My advice; get some cheap OPKs. Get a mabis basal body thermometer and start temping. Track your temps with Fertility Friend. This will hopefully give you some clarity so you can start to understand what's going on with your body! Good luck :)

u/This_River · 2 pointsr/TTC30

I prefer Clinical Guard to Wondfo test strips. You can purchase them here:

ClinicalGuard 40 Ovulation Test Strips & 10 Pregnancy Test Strips Combo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009G4JCP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XY5OCbP1PHHDW

Once you see the lines getting darker, use a digital test to get an 100% confirmation that you are ovulating. These are more expensive, so you only want to use them sparingly once you are getting closer to your ovulation date to confirm its time to get busy!

Clearblue Digital Ovulation Test,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VLYAOI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/turtle_25 · 2 pointsr/Mommit

I use FAM and just track my fertility. It's great because there are no unwanted side effects and once you get used it to its really easy. Here's a link to what you can use to track your fertility. Just another idea! https://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Easy-Fertility-Monitor-Packaging/dp/B0000532QB

u/meesetracks · 2 pointsr/TryingForABaby

Has anyone used the Maybe Baby At Home Saliva Kit to help with tracking cycles/ovulation? I must say I am intrigued! But my husband might kill me if I spend any more money on cycle tracking 🙈 so wanted to get y'all's opinions.

u/eryoshi · 2 pointsr/stilltrying

I feel your pain! Awhile back, I supported a kickstarter for at-home progesterone tests that confirm ovulation 4-5 days after ovulation (in accordance with the progesterone surge that occurs after ovulation triggers the formation of the corpus luteum). I use it in conjunction with OPKs. I estimate that I ovulate the day after my first positive OPK, and then around 4 or 5 dpo, I test for the progesterone surge. It's great for peace of mind.

These MFB Fertility 7 Urine Progesterone Test Strips are the originals whose kickstarter I backed, but these Easy@Home Progesterone Urine Test Strips are cheaper (though it sounds like a teensy bit less sensitive - they go positive at 6μg/ml instead of 5μg/ml like the MFB strips). If you decide to use them, make sure you note that TWO pink lines means NEGATIVE for progesterone and ONE pink line means POSITIVE for progesterone. It's kind of a mind fuck after spending so long looking for two lines. 😜

u/sunny_deee · 2 pointsr/TryingForABaby

These are the best. I was temping and using these and they are always on point. Plus it comes with pregnancy test strips.

u/NetflixAndBrie · 2 pointsr/CautiousBB

NIPT is your best bet. It screens for trisomies and gender if you want. However, this sounds weird, but there is a decent gender test you can order through Amazon. Apparently it's fairly accurate, especially the further you are past 10 weeks. SneakPeek - Early Gender Prediction DNA Test https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016201HCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rvDkybJDS3RMW
Supposedly you get your money back if it's wrong. NIPT of course is best but this is a decent Plan B.

u/swehttamy · 2 pointsr/TryingForABaby

Yes!

Easy@Home Progesterone (PDG Test) Urine Test Strips Kit -10 Tests, Newly Launched FDA Registered Ovulation Confirmation Test you can get them on Amazon here

They do not give an amount, but rather show if you are above or below 5 ug/ml. (Urine will have less than blood. I read that roughly 5 in urine ~ 10 in blood). It seems like there are a lot of different schools of thought on this. Some think amount of progesterone is a non issue. My doctor did not see a problem with my levels (8.5 on 7DPO via blood test) when I wasn’t ever getting positives on these strips. Others believe you need a level high enough to register these tests positive, in order to confirm ovulation/sustain pregnancy. I personally don’t know what I believe, but I like to use them to give me piece of mind when the test shows there is “enough” progesterone to hopefully sustain a pregnancy. My concern was that my body had a ton of estrogen and not enough progesterone, so getting a positive PDG test after changing my diet was super encouraging for me. This may just be a placebo effect, but eases my mind nonetheless. Oh and a warning: they are expensive, like completely stupidly expensive.

From the Manufacturer:

Progesterone (PdG) Test Strips measure the presence of PdG in urine, which has been shown to directly correlate with the presence of progesterone in blood. A Positive PdG test result may confirm that ovulation has occurred. The cutoff level is 5 ug/ml (Microgram/milliliter) units. 5ug/ml is equal to 5000 ng/ml (Nanogram/milliliter) for conversion purposes.

While LH testing is a reliable way to detect ovulation for many women, due to several factors, ovulation may be irregular and may not occur at the same time each menstrual cycle or may not occur at all. Therefore, PdG urine testing should be performed each menstrual cycle to “double check” if ovulation has occurred to remove any ambiguity or doubt. PdG test also allows TTC women a opportunity to double check ovulation at home before consulting physicians for suspected infertility or subfertility issue. Combining accurate LH and PdG tests makes the natural family planning (NFP) journey much easier.

It is recommended you test for PdG starting 5 days after your positive LH test until you get a positive result.

u/Pm_me_some_dessert · 2 pointsr/TryingForABaby
u/shewee · 2 pointsr/CautiousBB

Oh I took almost 30 for my first month. Probably not super rational, but seeing the line getting darker kept me sane.

These are the ones I have. They're really sensitive so I found out 10DPO. I actually kept them all and have them taped to the inside of a congrats card I had bought to tell my mom I was pregnant before I miscarried last time. Something triumphant about having it filled with positives now!

u/sasunnach · 2 pointsr/TryingForABaby

Here are some links:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00SXCX28Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.fYXCbBDART50 ($28 for 100, $24 for 50)
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00OR75KMU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AhYXCbEWGK21E ($22 for 40, $13 for 20)

And in case you're not using a BBT that goes to two decimal places (a regular themometer that goes to only one decimal place is not good enough):

Mabis BBT for $17

u/CassTitov · 2 pointsr/Advice

I've struggled so much with anxiety regarding pregnancy too.


It's difficult to shake and it will more than likely happen again. Yes it's irrational. Do I expect me saying it's irrational to help you? Probably not, it never did me.


Bulk buy cheap tests online such as these if you have a spare $10:
https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Collection-Sensitivity-Accurate-Detection/dp/B07FP634X1/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=preganancy+test+bulk&qid=1564451907&s=gateway&sr=8-6


It goes a long way to satisfy your anxiety. Don't bother with the fact they don't look fancy because they don't have all the plastic casing. The plastic casing on the more expensive ones all hold a strip like this inside of them

u/pppollypocket · 2 pointsr/TTC_PCOS

I mostly liked the Easy@Home OPKs, although a couple of boxes I got there were a handful of sticks that didn't work - a lesson in saving your pee until you know your stick worked (Amazon did refund me for the boxes that had the bad sticks).

I've actually had the most luck with the Pregmate brand on Amazon, not one bad stick in the bunch - they seem to clearly show the test vs control line for me, and they're nice and wide so easy to read (I do use the Premom app from Easy@Home to read and log my tests).

If you haven't checked on r/TFABLinePorn yet, there should be some good info already there/it's a good community to ask :)

u/UnderdevelopedFilm · 2 pointsr/BabyBumps

You may have seen this already as well, but it has a pretty good amazon rating and reviews. http://www.amazon.com/SneakPeek-Early-Gender-Prediction-Test/product-reviews/B016201HCG/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewopt_srt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=recent&pageNumber=1

Though I ordered through their site and using a code for $20 off I found on their facebook.

u/amaltheas2 · 2 pointsr/BabyBumps

It took me over a year to successfully conceive.

Start charting your cycle using BBT charts and an OPK (ovulation predictor kit). The OPKs are super cheap on Amazon and often come w/ a few HPT as an added bonus, this is the brand I used.

Also, don't stress. This takes time and you only have a 20% chance of getting pregnant during each cycle. If you think about it, the egg is only viable for ~12 hours, that is a very short period of time and easy to miss if you don't have a regular cycle or are not very familiar with your body.

And most important - Try to have fun! You're only 26, so you still have lots of time.

u/kwhybull · 2 pointsr/December2019bumpers

Looks like it’s actually on sale on amazon right now! https://www.amazon.com/SneakPeek-Early-Gender-Prediction-Test/dp/B016201HCG

u/cypherpunks · 2 pointsr/TwoXChromosomes

Er, actually, they are cheap if you get them in bulk. (50-pack, 60.)

And yes, there's very little difference; they're FDA-regulated. The main thing is that some are a little bit more sensitive, which can give you a few more days warning, but also more false alarms.

You can also get combo packs of ovulation and pregnancy detection, but some people think that takes some of the fun out of it.

u/randomuser659 · 1 pointr/TFABLinePorn
u/UofHCoog · 1 pointr/TryingForABaby

Not gonna lie, it's super satisfying to pee on something and see 2 lines. I use these because I don't want to deal with peeing in a cup.

u/kpbaby016 · 1 pointr/infertility

How awesome that the doctor made a calendar for you? My doctor was like here just remember 5-9, then start testing for O a few days after.

As for tests, they only did progesterone and the other basics. Then said, all is good. I have had PCOS for years, so he also put me on Metformin 3 months ago now. I've been taking baby aspirin too and taking Mucinex. I was wondering about the tube blockages but the doctor said that he doesn't believe that's an issue.

I used to buy the Clearblue ones, but that's so expensive when you are taking them everyday (as I am sure you know). So I buy these off Amazon and they are totally fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C5O4UPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

I know that I did read that you should only do 6 cycles on Clomid tops and then it increases chances of ovarian cancer after. So I think that's why my OB wants to pawn me off to an RE after 3 cycles.

u/jareths_tight_pants · 1 pointr/queerception

My wife and I pay for our sperm so I hear you! This shit adds up fast. I just heckled the bank we use and their prices have really jumped. Sperm used to be $350 when we bought our first round of vials a few years ago and now it’s $500+ per vial. And that’s before shipping! Ugh. Makes you want to cry.

I just used my first Wondfo Babydust LH Test and I like it so far. It was $28.50 for 50 LH dip tests and 20 HCG tests and it shipped amazon prime. It was easy to read although it does have a very obvious indent that could be mistaken for a faint positive so you’d definitely need to watch for depth of color and not get tricked by the shadow.

Here is the link if anyone is interested.

Wondfo Extra Wide Tests - by The Babydust Method - 50 LH ovulation and 20 HCG pregnancy test strips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LW7N348/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aUs4AbGE0TS80

I also bought a saliva microscope called Ovatel for $35 on amazon prime and it’s way cool. You check your saliva for salt crystals. It even comes with an adapter to hook it up to your smartphone camera. Some crystals means you’re headed towards ovulation. Covered in fern like crystals supposedly means ovulation. Today was CD 8 and the first day of my fertile window. My LH Test was negative as I expected and my saliva test had some scattered crystals.

Ovatel Ovulation Monitor - Simple and accurate way to pinpoint ovulation with unlimited tests and a free Smartphone App https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0792QJZZY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_AYs4AbWSY65D3

What I’m most excited about is my Femometer app! Because it lets me take photos of my LH strips and HCG tests and my saliva test and it stores it all on my chart. I used to use Kindara for years but now I think I’m a Femometer convert. Plus the Bluetooth bass thermometer makes it way easier to test early in the morning because I do not wake up well.

Sample of my tricked out chart that satisfies my Type A personality science geared brain

https://imgur.com/a/jcV8BrB

u/pageantry · 1 pointr/TFABLinePorn

They are the MomMed brand!

u/-breadstick- · 1 pointr/TryingForABaby

Yes! I bought mine on Amazon. Can’t wait to try them out!

u/geak78 · 1 pointr/NoStupidQuestions

Depends on many things. How regular is she? Is she always 28 days? Most women fluctuate a bit. Some cycles can be off by a bit for various reasons.

That being said, pregnancy tests are incredibly cheap (no need to buy anything more than $1) just put her mind at ease. Not that you need this many but this is the most sensitive on the market and they are $0.36 each.

u/Miroet · 1 pointr/stilltrying

I get easy@home bulk pregnancy tests off amazon.ca! They are pretty cheap and it's prime eligible.

60 for the price of 2!

u/deliriss · 1 pointr/TryingForABaby

I am talking about these. I don't really know if they are as sensitive as advertised. Personally, I find FRER too expensive. I have some, I will use them when/if I see a shadow on the wondfo or if my period is really late.

u/CascadianBaby · 1 pointr/TTC30

Love the info! Thank you. Mainly I meant the product listing.. Haha! Is it this one or this one?

Thanks again for sharing the study!

u/Wolvenna · 1 pointr/TTC_PCOS

I've been using pregmate and the reviews say they work well. I haven't gotten a positive yet but I suspect it was due to mistimed tests on my part. One a day is not enough.

I use Fertility Friend to track everything. They have a section where you can upload pictures and compare them to see if the lines are getting darker or not. Ime, Fertility Friend will not give you cross hairs to indicate ovulation unless you're temping. I dont temp because my sleep pattern is highly irregular, so I just us fertility friend as a place to input all my symptoms so I can try to notice patterns on my own.

u/Ginger_Libra · 1 pointr/TTC_PCOS

Just FYI when you’re seeing the smile it’s not measuring estrogen....it’s high luteinizing hormone. Having PCOS means you can get multiple LH surges a month before you ovulate.

I’m not sure about the Clomid but you could always chart to back up what you’re seeing.

The Natural Cycles has been the only thing that has worked for me to confirm ovulation since I get multiple LH surges. It will guess when you’re ovulating leading up to it but it’s most helpful for confirming you did ovulate.

You could use it in conjunction with a ferning microscope. to give you a better idea.

u/TomahawkDump · 1 pointr/TFABChartStalkers

I'd say yes. It looks like you are temping at different times, so if you throw out the high ones that were early/late, it looks good.

A couple of things:

It's so so so important for me to take my temp at EXACTLY the same time every day. For me, if I temp even 30 min later than usual, it can be .5-1.0 degree higher! I am pretty religious with temping, so I usually just throw those out - it just screws up my chart more than it helps. But the point is that my chart would be impossible to read otherwise. I was really surprised, because hey, I still always take it as soon as I wake up.

That said, it's a lot of work to temp at exactly the same time every day, so maybe consider using OPKs - it helps SO MUCH with this kind of stuff and they really aren't expensive. Once you get the swing of it, I only use 3 - 5/month.

u/babycrazytoo · 1 pointr/pregnant

I would just buy some cheap tests from amazon and probably test every month or so. When I was on nexplanon (arm implant) I wouldn’t get periods at all either, so I would test every month or so.

I like pregmate brand, but any pink dye test will work the best. It’s better to dip these in urine, so you could get disposable cups. I got my positives on these ones the same day that I for positives with the most sensitive (and way more expensive) test called FRER. I think there’s like a 100 strips for $20 dollars.

u/dreamgal042 · 1 pointr/TryingForABaby

Not Wondfo, but these are the ones I use.

u/Unnullifier · 1 pointr/TwoXChromosomes

As a couple people here have mentioned, she may not actually be pregnant at all. Obviously you can't share the photo of the positive pregnancy test, but keep in mind that you can buy "prank/joke" pregnancy tests that always read positive on Amazon. So a photo of a positive pregnancy test isn't exactly rock solid proof.