(Part 2) Best home testing kits according to redditors
We found 861 Reddit comments discussing the best home testing kits. We ranked the 191 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.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BACtrack-Smartphone-Breathalyser-Compatible-Samsung-white/dp/B00CFN1HNY this one has sharing features. You could make her show you her results before you talk to her.
"Are you sober?"
"......yes"
"Prove it."
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.
On Amazon! So much cheaper than the drugstore ones and I can ease my irrational fear of pregnancy forever. Highly suggest.
Before starting fertility treatment, my cycle varied between 35 & 45 days, and due to this, it was very difficult to determine when I was 'late'. The anticipation killed me, especially when we first started TTC ...
I think the first time I was 'late', I went ahead and took a test (negative) and any time after that, I just waited an additional 5 - 7 days to see my period would show up (it always did). Once I got on fertility drugs, I was on a strict 28-day cycle so I knew that the one time I was late, it was for real (and it was)!
Go buy yourself a package of cheap Pregnancy & Ovulation Predictor tests from amazon. It'll save you a ton of money and you won't feel as guilty taking a pregnancy test "just in case."
GOOD LUCK - and don't get discouraged if it takes longer than a few months. These things come with time, patience, & a whole lot of FUN!
B's mom insists that we all provide lists for her and her mother so there's no question of what to get - it's kind of nice, because you actually get what you ask for! I never got any gifts that I asked for when I was a kid, so this is cool to me. :)
UTI Dip Stick
Firstly, I would read Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschlerâ. It goes over the basics (and more!) of charting your cycle so that you can tell when you are fertile. It will answer a lot of your questions. Even if you choose not to chart your temperature it'll give you a really good understanding of how your body works. It will also help you recognize when your cervical mucus indicates peak fertility. I would recommended charting though, it really helped my understand my inner workings and it's the only at-home way to confirm ovulation. If you decide to chart, have a look at Fertility Friend, an online charting app.
Wondfos are just a brand of cheap ovulation and pregnancy tests that can be bought via Amazon. They are really useful. I would definitely use them. The ovulation test strips (known as OPKs) here are often the easiest way to tell you're fertile. Here's a link.
Soft cups are disposable menstrual cups. Women use them after sex to keep semen as close as possible to the cervix for a longer period of time. Some women stay in bed with their hips elevated for the same reason. I can't comment on soft cups as I haven't used them.
Cough syrup is used to thin cervical mucus. This helps the sperm swim through it more easily. Usually, this is only used if your cervical mucus doesn't reach the fertile stage on it's own. Mucinex and Robitussin (the plain not the DM versions) are used. Honestly though, I wouldn't jump into using this stuff unless you've confirmed that you need it.
Another common aid here is PreSeed. It's a sperm-friendly lubricant that mimics your own fertile cervical fluids. Once again, you may not need this. Just remember that normal lube is not sperm friendly and can hurt your TTC chances.
My opinion is to try charting (temperature and cervical mucus) and OPKs. It's how I got my BFP quickly. I wouldn't bother with adding any extras just yet. Position and time of day don't matter. Although don't have sex more than once a day, it reduces sperm volume.
Good luck. If you have any questions, just ask.
I bought 100 ovulation and 20 pregnancy tests for <$34 on Amazon
I would probably do AncestryDNA because the database is so large and its family tree interface is the best. The downside is no chromosome browser, limited tools, the whole subscription thing, doesn't take uploads.
AncestryDNA is on sale, including at Amazon, free shipping plus Prime. An email I received from AncestryDNA said the sale ends Sunday.
I like 23andme, especially its tools, like the chromosome browser and DNA painting, but so few people add surnames and even fewer add trees. It's difficult to make genealogical connections, even with closer matches.
I like FTDNA, too, but again so many don't do trees or surnames, which is strange to me because its reputation is being more oriented to serious genealogists and genetic genealogists. Maybe they're more privacy concerned? I don't know. I am also not a big fan of the family tree interface. YMMV.
Forbes has reported on this straw that can detect Roofies, ketamine, or GHB that was invented by a group of high school students in Miami. It doesn't look like it's on the market just yet though. I also remember seeing it on the Today show or something and I think they said it's one use.
There also appears to be these sheets already on the market that can detect Roofies and ketamine. Looks like $7.50 for a ten pack.. I wonder what it says that this company is also based in Florida, though up north in Tallahassee.
You can certainly look at their genetic makeup.
https://www.amazon.com/AncestryDNA-Genetic-Testing-Ancestry-Test/dp/B00TRLVKW0
When you were temping and charting were you getting clear shifts to indicate that you are actually ovulating? If not, combined with no being able to get a positive OPK, you may not be ovulating every cycle.
If you're not ovulating every cycle you may want to try to have that problem addressed before you spend the money on sperm from the sperm bank.
Also, like others have mentioned if you're going to keep trying to figure out when you ovulate by temping and using OPKs you probably want to switch to cheaper OPKs so you can just test everyday till a positive OPK or a period. I'd suggest Wondfos. Wondfos have always been very accurate for me. I've never really had problems with them. And they're cheap! There are a couple of ways you can buy them (amounts per purchase) but the one I linked is 100 OPKs + 20 pregnancy tests for $33 so only 0.33 cents per test. That way you can just keep testing.
Once your OPKs start to darken I'd suggest going to testing twice a day. If the test is nearly positive I'd test 3 times a day till a positive.
Hopefully something works for you. And if you're not ovulating regularly hopefully you can figure that out and find a way to correct the problem.
ETA: If you decide to buy Wondfos make sure you get them from an authorized seller on Amazon. There are a couple but the ones I can think of off the top of my head are Easy@home, fairviewmart and UShealthTests.
alcohawk! My personal best is 0.31 before black zoning it. I probably drank more after that.
I recommend buying a breathalyzer - you can an ok one for as cheap as $40 on Amazon. It's real benefit is that it will help you develop an intuitive association between how physically feel and what your BAC measures.
The advice you are going to receive here is mostly bullshit, bedsides the few who have seen a real doctor. I highly recommend seeking a guidance with a fertility clinic. I can already tell some of these posts should be crossed over to r/badwomensanatomy
Begin tracking your cycle twice or once a day by utilizing LH Surge Prediction Strips. I found a brand that works well for me and has been accurate thus far: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G5WEE9Y?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You will need to keep a journal and begin taking notes about the texture, color, and wetness of your vaginal and cervical mucus. I recommend getting a box of gloves and dipping your fingers in around the same time you take the LH Surge Strip. You are looking for a specific texture change that begins to develop the closer you are to ovulating. I won't go into the different mucus types because you can find that information online easily. Again, see a medical professional.
If you see an LH Surge come up positive and you notice perhaps your mucus is BEGINNING to be clear, more elastic, and wet than usual... It's likely you are anywhere from 24-48 hours prior to ovulating. Have sex frequently during the next 48 hours, having sperm inside of you ready for the egg to drop is actually ideal. Sperm can survive up to five days but more likely, only two days. USE LUBE THAT IS SPECIFICALLY FORMULATED FOR CONCEPTION! Ordinary can kill sperm and impede travel.
Positions and the female orgasm don't really have play here. Studies have shown it's all about the mucus. Yes, having an orgasm produces more mucus but that doesn't mean it helps.
You can set a 15 minute timer after he cums and lay on your back to ensure some sperm have begun the journey through the mucus. Sperm are tiny and am of this is happening on an itty bitty scale. Extending this rest time or choosing different positions will have minimal impacts.
If you haven't already you both need to be STI tested and you need to have a new pap smear, physical exam, and ultrasound completed. You can have an infection or STI and show no symptoms. He should also have a physical examine completed.
Have all of your check and balances in place, if you are not pregnant within three months you may want to also consider having your partner's potency tested. Many couples underestimate how their male partner's reproductive health impacts becoming pregnant. I've had friends that suddenly become pregnant because the male quit drinking sodas.
Be educated and think for yourself. Don't rely on a bunch of perverts to tell you how to get pregnant. Join some pregnancy subs. Best of luck, I hope you are successful!!!!!!!
I have a Bactrack. It's Bluetooth and works with or without your phone. It's small and easily attaches to a keychain. It has a digital readout on the side, or you can link it to your phone. It tracks your BAC and can send the results to someone if you are trying to be accountable.
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).
I chart my cycle and know when it is and isn't safe to have unprotected sex. Condoms are over 99% effective and we use those when it isn't safe to go unprotected. You could also just abstain during those times if you don't trust condoms, or engage in alternative intimacy options (mutual masturbation, anal sex, etc.).
I use a Lady-Comp to assist me with the charting. I personally love it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y1X6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
This is who I have been buying from for a few months!
Welcome and good luck! :)
As for reading material, get your hands on this. Very good read (just ignore some of the anti-doc speech she has in there and you're good to go).
Do you have a smart phone? Download Fertility Friend! There's a free version and you can also pay for a subscription version that unlocks additional features. (You can also use their website if you don't mind using a desktop version -- desktop and mobile versions sync so you can use both as well, website located here )
Get thee a BBT (basal body thermometer). You can normally find them in the drug store or online (unless you're like me and can't find them anywhere except Amazon, but in theory, you should be able to find them anywhere a thermometer is sold! :P)
ETA: I just noticed you said you're in your 30's. There's also /r/ttc30 if you're interested in checking that out :)
ETA2: If you want a recommendation on what OPK's to use, I use Wondfo OPK's. They're dirt cheap (For a 100 pack of OPK's and a 20 pack of HCG tests, it's ~$35?). Supposedly their HCG tests are garbage, but I've never had a problem with the OPK's. They work great :)
Let me know if you have any questions :) I think I covered all the basics lol
Done.
Yep. This is excellent advice. I've even been told that the dollar store variety are some of the most reliable around. (Although my quick search of google didn't yield any articles to back that claim, but I'm kind of lazy)
You can order a whole case of them from their website if you don't feel like going to the store.
I've also found that the same tests are 88 cents at WalMart. So you can save 22 cents on your pee tests.
OR for real bargain hunters, you can order a box of just the test strips from Amazon for the low, low price of 22 cents a test.
Get back at her with this
https://www.amazon.com.mx/Prank-Pregnancy-Always-Turns-Positive/dp/B076PRZWCV
http://www.amazon.com/Alcohawk-Digital-Alcohol-Breath-Tester/dp/B000FJEQYM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=hpc&amp;qid=1267597259&amp;sr=8-1
and
http://www.amazon.com/Alcohawk-Precision-Digital-Alcohol-Breath/dp/B000BN32M4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=hpc&amp;qid=1267597259&amp;sr=8-2
These are what I use! (Sorry for the poor formatting, I'm on mobile)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001E1Y1X6?cache=338f0ad10fc56de99c688f89474aa7be&amp;pi=SY200_QL40&amp;qid=1405387497&amp;sr=8-3#ref=mp_s_a_1_3
TW: Loss
Definitely to early to test.
But as for success with cheapies, the wondfo FRER dup shows a positive when I had an hcg level of 14 and was negative at 8. So overall i'd say pretty sensitive
Always keep extra tests on hand! I suggest something like these - they're dead cheap, and if you don't trust one, you can take more without wasting 10-20$ over a freakout. :)
I'm using a combination of a generic blood glucose meter/strips used by diabetics that I picked up at Walmart, 10 measurement urinalysis strips, and a health station that does weight, blood pressure, and body composition at the local pharmacy.
Welcome! At 2 months, you have absolutely no reason to worry that you won't be able to do this. It can take a healthy couple up to a full year to conceive.
Do you temp? Use OPKs? My suggestions:
Buy and read Taking Charge of your Fertility. This is going to show you things about your body that you never knew. It really is eye opening.
Buy a Basal Body Thermometer. You can take your temperature vaginally or orally, as long as you do it the same way every day. You want to take your temperature after at least 3 hours of solid sleep. Don't get up, don't move around. Wake up to your alarm, take the temp and go back to sleep. I believe the one I linked has a 'history' so you can read it in the morning.
Enter your temperature daily in Fertility Friend This is free and will help you track your ovulation. You should have a drastic dip and then a pretty drastic rise. This indicates that you have in fact ovulated.
Temping is only good in retrospect. You can see that you have ovulated, not that you are going to. That's where [Ovulation Predictor Kids] (http://www.amazon.com/Combo-Ovulation-Pregnancy-Test-Strips/dp/B001E1Y1X6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404993367&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=wondfo) come in handy. You use these in the afternoon (when most women will have a surge of Lutenizing (sp?) Hormone. This indicates that you are gearing up to ovulate. And yes, it's true that it's possible that you don't ovulate every time you surge. That's why you want to temp to actually confirm it.
Combining these 3 things will give you a really clear picture of what's going on each cycle. For some women, it can really stress them out. For me, it makes me feel empowered. Let me know if you have any more questions!
I just order mine in bulk on amazon, I like these Pregmate ones.
You can also buy http://www.amazon.com/babi-Urine-Pregnancy-Strips-25-count/dp/B005E90G4W/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1394183743&amp;sr=8-10&amp;keywords=pregnancy+test
So cheap!
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 wasnât 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 donât know what I believe, but I like to use them to give me piece of mind when the test shows there is âenoughâ 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 âdouble checkâ 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.
What about a diaphragm-cervical cap? I don't know much about them besides I think you have to get them specially fitted... might have to use them in conjunction with spermicide though; not sure.
I've also heard of fertility tracking devices on this sub (like the ladycomp--seems kind of expensive though and would also take a fair amount of self control/responsibility.
Otherwise, good on you for taking a stand against unprotected sex!
There is a way to track irregular cycles. As a disclaimer, I've never done it, but many couples do it when they're trying to conceive, but there are couples that do it when they're trying not to get pregnant and they either use condoms or don't have sex during fertile times.
The more involved ways are that you need to do a few things.
Many women recommend the book/website Taking Charge of your Fertility. Since the Copper IUD doesn't affect your cycle, you can track this while it's in place if you choose this route. While you begin to get the hang of it, use condoms.
There's also a device that's around $500 called a LadyComp that has an alarm and a thermometer that will do the temp logging for you, and it will have green (non-fertile), yellow (danger zone) and red (use condoms FOR SURE) days. They're usually used for couples who want kids, but again, you can use it if you are scared of spending $800 on an IUD that may expel again.
As far as Apps- I've heard of and used Eve by Glow and it allows you to track symptoms, if you've had sex (with or without a condom), and your discharge, but it doesn't really have support for logging your basal body temp, and I've heard some women say that the ovulation dates that the app predicts are off.
It looks like Bedsider has a really good breakdown on how to combine apps with other tracking to optimize protection.
Good luck! I'm so jealous of people who say "we're trying for a baby" then next month, bam! These are the ones I used- http://www.amazon.com/Combo-pack-Ovulation-tests-Pregnancy/dp/B001FYLNVU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1407325952&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=ovulation+test
Way cheaper than the packs you can find in stores, and good for a few months of regular testing. Actually, I should check the expiration on mine and maybe give them away on r/tryingforababy since um...don't need them at the moment and don't plan to add a second baby right to the family right away.
If you're in the US you can find them on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Home-Progesterone-Registered-Confirmation/dp/B073K4MR7P
Not sure if links are allowed here, but these urine analysis strips came in very handy when I had my kidney stone. You can check for Leukocytes, blood, pH, protein, ketones etc
10 Parameter Urinalysis Test Strips 150ct on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XIKQCJC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Sounds good! Apologies for the grammatical errors. Since quitting pot I've been drinking (I got issues haa) and type like an idiot.
Def get one those tests. Lost of times they are sold out and restocked a week or two later. You can also get it from eBay but I think they simply buy them from Amazon because I bought one about 3 weeks ago and even though eBay said the delivery was supposed to be that Friday, it didnt arrive until Monday which I believe was the same ETA on Amazon. I wanted it that Friday because I got paranoid I would get tested that following Monday. Luckily I didn't have the test and now the chance of being tested is like 1%. But when ur 100k+ job is on the line, 1% is too high (pun intended haa). I usually would get clean in about 21 days smoking only flowers. But the damn carts is taking damn forever. Smh.
Here's a link:
https://www.amazon.com/UTest-Meter-Level-Marijuana-Strips/dp/B01N1Z975Y
Like /u/hockeywife, I can't advise on your specific situation, but I can tell you about me!
We're planning to start TTC in April too, so I came off the pill at the end of my January pack. I immediately started temping and I'm in the middle of my second cycle.
Personally, I am so glad I did it this way! I've been able to get into the habit of temping while it "doesn't matter" and I'll have a much better idea of timing when we do start.
I highly recommend reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility {link}, buying a BBT thermometer (I use the Mabis {link} one) and using FertilityFriend {link} to track your temperature and CM.
As I'm 34 years old and a bit of a crazy organiser, I also bought The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant {link} and a Clearblue Fertility Monitor {link}. I thought using the monitor now would be overkill (and a waste of money - the sticks are expensive!), but again, I'm glad I started now. The first month is well-known for showing a "high" reading for a long time, as the monitor is figuring out what's normal for the user. I'm so glad that I'll have it all "warmed up" by the time that I really need to know what's happening.
And I second /u/hockeywife's comment about sex drive - it is MUCH more difficult to keep sex protected when you're off hormonal birth control. My troll body is like "well, what harm can it do?" every day in my fertile period :D
I was given a bluetooth breathalyzer a bit ago which surprisingly, was a great gift. The app is pretty neat and I can now somewhat predict close to what my BAC is without even using it. Neat little conversation starter at the bars too.
Safety benefit is that I can now prove to my friends why they shouldn't be driving with real numbers when we're out together. We've used Uber a heck of a lot more since getting it. Wish I had one in college.
smaller $49 one bactrack vio
larger one $99 I have highly accurate. bactrack mobile
I hope those amazon links work. I just copied what's in my browser bar.
If you have a dollar store nearby (dollar tree, 99 cent store), or can take a look on Amazon, their pregnancy tests are very good, accurate, and low cost. I used them (Dollar Tree tests) for my pregnancy and 6 tests all showed the same result. Many other online resources will cite the same regarding how well the dollar tree tests are.
Example: $7/25 strips if you have prime or know someone with it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005E90G4W/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_peVDwb2RAQ8W6
I saw on this sub, a recommendation for someone in a similar predicament as you, to check out /r/almosthomeless , perhaps it might help you.
Good luck!
Thermometer I use the easy@homeone, and I like it.
OPK and Preg test Wondfo's's is what I use, and was recommended off this board you can get them in combo packs.
Finally Plastic cups
Not what you were asking... but have you looked into getting Wondfos on Amazon? I was able to get a combo pack of Wondfo OPKs and HPTs for really cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/Wondfo-Combo-Ovulation-Pregnancy-Strips/dp/B001FYLNVU
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
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 6Îźg/ml instead of 5Îźg/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. đ
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005E90G4W
That link is the very same product I ordered.
It was this one if anyone is curious:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00CFN1HNY?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image
To answer your question: Once you stop the provera, you'll get your period within 7-14 days (a lot get it faster though). [ok, technically it's a withdrawl bleed, not a period, but for this case it's the same]
On your first full day of flow, count that as CD1. The monitor should recommend what day to start using it. You can look it up online i'm sure.
If you haven't already, I highly recommend reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility and the Impatient Women's Guide to Getting Pregnant. These will help you understand better what's going on.
Also with PCOS, I highly, highly recommend temping (TCOYF is the bible for temping). With long, unpredictable cycles and inconsistent ovulation, it's the only thing that can confirm you ovulated - with PCOS, unfortunately the monitor may give false positives (you have a LH surge, but don't actually release an egg).
Btw, even with the monitor, you might invest in some cheap OPKs - with 50+ day cycles, i've been going through 50+ OPKs in a month and I know those fertility sticks are expensive. Wondfos are the brand most recommended. These are the ones I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y1X6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1.
Good luck with everything! You'll find a wealth of knowledge on this sub!
Ordered a few things from Amazon Global, multiple Nvidia Shield Tablets, a few phone cases, and a few other gadgets, pretty much everything was delivered without any hitch, and they always seemed to estimate a higher amount of tax than was actually required, although the remaining would be refunded within 2 days of delivery.
There was one instance where I never got the product, obviously I was refunded in full and even amazon didn't get their product back. It was this, a BAC tester, the customs kept it stating that it wasn't allowed in the country, and that if I wanted it I would have to pay them a fine of 30K on top of the price I paid to amazon, I contacted amazon and they told me due to the nature of the laws in India, they had held it and there was nothing that could have been done and refunded me in full.
I have this one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079XXNBF3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
Nice Timing. I JUST purchased this electrolyte product for my upcoming fast. Looks CLEAN without knocking me out of ketosis:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXDAHIB/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2YBUKGVC3GJ20&amp;th=1
They also have some cheap k-strips (100 for $8): After you're DEEP into ketosis you prob wont be excreting ketones anymore but these will let you know when you 'entering' ketosis (after a time the body balances the production and just creates the amount needed):
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MUB7BUV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AE9NHKM2LLI68&amp;psc=1
> slightly different percentages from the same places
That's actually pretty cool and just shows how "random"(?) genetics can be.
But that's not boring, if I took the test, it would come back 100% Asian. From someone's Amazon review
I use Band-Aid Friction Block sticks if I've got boots that need broken in or other conditions that make me think I might wind up with a blister. Works better for me than vaseline or wearing extra socks, doesn't leave a noticeable residue on your socks or your feet, and I've never had a blister or even a red/hot spot while using them. I've broken in brand-new very stiff synthetic boots without any problems.
Very shitty, not accurate to a degree. I got this one I've had it before, but the cops took it from me.
The BACtrack Mobile Pro is a Bluetooth connected breathalyzer. It allows you to share your results directly to social media.
Now's the Time to get the kit, it's half off on Amazon for Prime Day only $50
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TRLVKW0/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_reLlDbQQG195E
They make tests on Amazon that test multiple levels. I did one that tested 15 all the way to 300. I can link it to you in a minute.
Edit: link.
BACtrack Mobile Smartphone Breathalyzer for iPhone and Android Devices
https://www.amazon.com/BACtrack-Smartphone-Breathalyzer-Android-Devices/dp/B00CFN1HNY
http://gizmodo.com/textalyzer-wants-to-be-a-breathalyzer-for-your-cellphon-1770426643
http://gizmodo.com/textalyzer-wants-to-be-a-breathalyzer-for-your-cellphon-1770426643
Try this stuff it works. i put it on my feet and my thighs and didnt have any hot spots all week
https://www.amazon.com/UTest-Meter-Level-Marijuana-Strips/dp/B01N1Z975Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=utest-o-meter+5+level+thc+marijuana+drug+test+strips&amp;qid=1566205591&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=utest&amp;sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/babi-Urine-Pregnancy-Strips-25-count/dp/B005E90G4W
If you get something like this, it will just be like a strip of paper, not the whole plastic bit you pee on, so you'd pee into a small cup and dip the paper in. These work out to about 20 cents each, so definitely affordable.
I'm guessing your in Canada from another thread but Amazon U.S have kits from $35 upwards i.e http://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-Hormone-Balance-Level-Test/dp/B00846GYCK/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=1R06BPB852MDG63HPZET
If you really do have low test the sooner it is corrected the better as it affects everything.
Here's something I've noticed. From what I've seen in the last few days I have literally seen more people (mostly feminists) complaining about how this nail polish will make things worse than I've seen people trying to treat it like the end all be all of rape prevention.
I honestly think feminists have pulled a Streisand Effect on this. If they hadn't of complained about it so loudly I think it would have fizzled without making much of a splash.
You know like these (http://www.amazon.com/DrinkSafe-Date-Rape-Drug-Detection/dp/B0001ZNZYC).
This one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000532QB/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_t3M7xb9A1JKMM and this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R1V66SG/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_E4M7xb44TE1GS
Also since this is a court ordered test, it'll probably be dropped down to the 15nml cuttoff. Buy Ă-test-o-meter 15mnl urine test.
Buy like 3 packs (6 tests)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1Z975Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cpShDbKX88QQ9
Tested again today, still no LH surge. I've never been regular, so I'm going to keep testing every day until it shows up! If you're using expensive drug store type opks, I would highly recommend these: http://www.amazon.com/Combo-40-Ovulation-10-Pregnancy/dp/B001FYLNVU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1330829689&amp;sr=8-1
There are no bells and whistles attached, but they're easy to use, and a super great deal. I don't feel guilty about testing twice a day (if I'm feeling antsy). Good luck to you!
After getting to know how I 'worked' with keto. I, at about 9 months on the diet, stopped giving super serious mode thoughts about intrinsic sugars from vegetables. So I eat corn, carrots, peas, and onions to my hearts content. I know I'll probably get downvoted for saying that, but it's how it's been working for me. I don't however extend that to fruits, which I love, but pretty much steer clear of. Also 15g per day is slightly to restrictive for me. I did 20 starting out, but now if I hit 35g net I know nothing bad will come of it. I know it sounds dumb, but atleast for me, I could eventually feel when I was pushing the limits which I corroborated with these.
I say this, but currently been on a 7 week plateau. Onederland so close yet so far away...
My cycles have always been irregular, never had them go normal.
I will put in my 2 cents and tell you that if you really want to have a child, go visit your OB/GYN and tell them. If you've been trying to get pregnant for at least 3-4 months on your own, they will most likely prescribe you something like clomid to try. They may even give you progesterone to help regulate your cycles before you start clomid. Super cheap meds even without insurance.
Don't wait too much longer, it only gets harder for your body to have children as you approach 35. I started trying when I was 25, Ping ponging between doctors and a miscarriage later, I had my first when I was 31. Second when I was 33. I'd like to have one more, but I'm getting older and the last one was rough on my body.
My point is, if you end up needing more help like IUI or IVF, those things take time. Your 30 now, but you could easily be looking at having a child at 32.
Read the book Taking Control of Your Fertility. Really understand how the cycle works. The more you know about how it should work, how to predict and test your cycle, the better chance you will have of getting pregnant. Also, buy some cheap ovulation test kits. Test daily. Take your temp and chart it. FertilityFriend is very helpful.
Look into getting a lady-comp. I got sick of taking hormonal birth control and have switched to the rythem method and haven't looked back. They are pricey machines but they last ten years. Best decision I ever made.
Intact male dogs are always "in heat"! But regarding the urine stench, I would capture a morning sample to take to the vet. ASAP.
ETA: Just saw your response to the other poster. I would still capture a morning sample and if you feel that you are not being listened to, I would find a second opinion. I, for one, have used these because I have an intact female. Just to ensure that when she's through her heat, I am not going to miss an infection or something like that (even with no signs whatsoever).
https://www.amazon.com/AncestryDNA-Genetic-Testing-Ancestry-Test/dp/B00TRLVKW0
Only one way to find out...
Also Italians were once part of the Roman empire which conquered the middle east. Migration from different populations and the Mediterranean sea had a significant role in transportation of people which must of had some mingling some where down the line. He honestly looks very arab and I'm confident if he did a DNA test, he would show up as part middle eastern.
Could be proteinuria. You can buy test strips on amazon that test for protein in the urine, but it's probably worth seeing a doctor about if it's happening consistently.
BAC depends on a lot of factors, sex, weight, how many drinks you've had total and what size drinks you've had.
Remember that an average shot is 1.5oz, 1 beer is 12oz and a glass of wine is 5oz. All of these count as "1 drink". Your liver can process 1 drink per hour.
Provided you haven't had anything more to drink in the last 12 hours, what you would need to do is tally how many "drinks" (use provided measurements) you've had in total, and what time you started drinking.
Use this online calculator to get an average and add in all the time from your last drink all the way until you have to blow.
https://www.alcohol.org/bac-calculator/
Also, if you're going to make it a habit of drinking the night before a test, (not shaming you) you might want to invest in a portable breathalyzer, since it'll give you a more accurate reading before you go blow somewhere else. But don't use having a breathalyzer as an excuse for drinking just because you can "test it".
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079XXNBF3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_748ZCbB8N5SN3
Is this a good one? It's reusable an infinite amount of times and just requires a urine sample? Is it very easy to use and understand? I would be so excited if I didn't have to take pills anymore.
I can monitor things regularly if it's simple for me to understand. Or if someone can help me understand
The STM method is the symptothermal method. For Catholics, it's usually taught through the couple to couple league, but it's also the most popular secular method because it's the one taught in Taking Charge of Your Fertility. If you're interested in learning more about fertility at all, this is the go-to book. This method is based on observing at least 2 primary fertility signs (cervical fluid and basal body temperature) and marking the beginning and ending of the fertile period based on the information gathered. A barrier method, withdrawal, outercourse, or abstinence is used during "Phase 2" of the cycle, which is the period between identifying the beginning of fertility and the end of fertility. The advantages of this method are that you can confirm ovulation, for sure--other than an ultrasound, there isn't really a good way to confirm that ovulation is happening. You can assume that it is based on other fertility signs and LH testing (ovulation predictor kits), but that information doesn't prove that ovulation actually occurred.
The Marquette method is primarily an NFP method, so in order to follow the protocol exactly, they require abstinence during the fertile period. That being said, if you're using it secularly, you can use barrier methods if you understand the risk that you are taking.
Marquette uses the Clearblue Advanced Fertility Monitor to track changing estrogen and LH levels in urine. Based on this information, there's a protocol for determining when your fertile period begins and ends. This is the official Marquette website. Unfortunately there's a paywall to access the forums, which is where they post updated and improved protocol (which is mainly for special circumstances--breastfeeding, postpartum, PCOS, etc).
There are also methods that track only cervical fluid (Billings, Creighton, Justisse), which tends to be very low on the cost and labor intensity scale. I successfully used Billings for awhile, but wanted more concrete information to prepare for trying to conceive in the future (1-2 years down the road).
Possibly. I only track my calories everyday (~1300), but not my macros at all. I just trust that if I have Keto Chow for breakfast/lunch during the workweek and (usually) salads for dinner, that will be low carb enough. However, I went from 185 to 150 now so I'm suuuuper happy with my results so far! :D
But I don't know if I ever entered ketosis because I never felt even a single whiff of the keto flu. I don't want to draw blood so it's hard to tell. [Edit]: Oh now I remember that there are those keto sticks. [Edit 2]: Ordered this! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUB7BUV
10 Parameter Urinalysis Test Strips 150ct, Urinary Tract Infection Strips (UTI) Urine Test Strips Test Glucose, Ketone, pH, Protein, And More, for Those With Diabetes, Gallbladder, and Kidney Problems https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XIKQCJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mBvNBbXJZDQ6A
Does this look comparable to what you have in UK? It looks like they both test for the same 10 things.
Couldn't find and available in canada.
Blood test:
http://www.amazon.com/Testosterone-Hormone-Balance-Level-Test/dp/B00846GYCK/
Some saliva tests, but unless you have a specific reason to measure free testosterone, accuracy seems to be lower:
www.amazon.com/Testosterone-Level-Hormone-Balance-Test/dp/B00846J5YO/
http://www.amazon.com/Progene-TestKit-1-Testosterone-Test-Kit/dp/B009GJVQZE/
http://breakingmuscle.com/health-medicine/what-you-need-to-know-about-hormone-testing-which-test-to-get-and-why
I swear by this thing. I use it at least once a week in the summer.
Band Aid brand makes a product called 'Band Aid Glide' which I've used several times on my thighs, bum and feet to prevent chaffing. It does the same thing as petroleum jelly but without the mess.
These are very similar to the ones I used to buy
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.
Pretty much...
http://www.amazon.com/DrinkSafe-Date-Rape-Drug-Detection/dp/B0001ZNZYC
Or, you can try the lady-comp, for just shy of $500:
> A computer programmed with data from 700,000 cycles, the Lady-Comp sensor captures Basal Body Temperature and then analyzes, learns, and predicts the users cycle with a 99.3% accuracy rate.
Haven't tried it myself, but friends have recommended it.
Ok so since youâre a bigger person I doubt youâve been running or doing something active to help metabolize the thc in your fat cells. No offense. The 30 days and itâll be out of your system is accurate for SOME people. Usually normal body type, non habitual smokers. Weight plays a huge factor here. I suggest you start drinking at minimum a gallon of water a day. Donât say you canât because you can and itâs not hard if youâre serious. I had to detox for a drug test and drank a gallon a day for weeks and still do even though I donât need to. I just feel better. You will too. I digress. Youâre in the end game now and I suggest a detox. I know people are going to say theyâre bullshit and most are but Iâve used this 3 times and it cleaned me out good. I recommend the 5 day cleanse but if you want to go hard check out the others they have. Iâll warn you though, the detox is HELL. You take a bunch of pills, drink a bunch of water and piss out of your ass for 5 days. (Youâll need some wet wipes to avoid irritation lol). I swear by the Test In detox though. Also get on amazon and order this home drug test UTest-O-Meter 5 Level THC Marijuana Drug Test Strips - 15 ng/mL, 50 ng/mL, 100 ng/mL, 200 ng/mL and 300 ng/mL, Si Itâs a multi level test. You want your thc level to be at 50ng or lower. Oh, also youâre going to deplete yourself of electrolytes so throw a Gatorade in the mix while youâre drinking the water.
Edit: I said dude, I didnât realize you were a sista until I went back and read it.
Sorry you're going through this. I've been trying to conceive #2 for two years and peeing on those sticks is such a pain in the ass. I like the cheap OPKs from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/PREGMATE-Ovulation-Strips-Predictor-Pregnancy/dp/B01G5WEE9Y/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3P7W58ZAA3BTG&keywords=ovulation+test+strips&qid=1570040430&s=hpc&sprefix=ovula%2Chpc%2C185&sr=1-5
https://www.amazon.ca/BACtrack-Smartphone-Breathalyzer-Android-Devices/dp/B00CFN1HNY.
These Pregnancy Tests are going to be totally useless in my case. After 3.5 years of trying I doubt i'll just suddenly become pregnant. Anyway sometimes my cycle runs long and I get to anxiously stare at a test anyway.
Lorises rock. I kinda love slow lorises.
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!
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.
That'd be pretty cool. I currently use a combination of strips to monitor mine:
This is fairly expensive monthly (~$70/mo) but I'm doing unmonitored letrozole cycles right now and so it's cheaper than taking the day off work and driving 6 hours several times.
This gave me a really clear picture last cycle: https://imgur.com/a/o64Eqgz, confirmed with the progesterone strips, and then menstruated exactly 14dpo as expected.
Something like the 10 parameter urinalysis strips that did estrogen, lh, and progesterone each dip would be awesome, or a meter like my blood glucose meter that automatically measured the amounts. It'd probably be insanely expensive, since the progesterone strips themselves are $5 per and the semi-quantitative (high quality) LH strips are $1 per strip.
Yes! I bought mine on Amazon. Canât wait to try them out!
Hey everyone, I have a ketones question-
I bought these urine test strips when I first started keto a little over 3 weeks ago. I read that urine strips aren't always super accurate but I figured they'd be good for just starting out to make sure I'm in ketosis.
Every time I tested they'd turn dark red indicating 16 mmol/l. However starting this past Sunday I'm testing around .5-1.5 . Is that normal? Nothing else changed, my diet and exercise are the same. Thanks!
I usually ovulate around CD12 so I start testing around CD7 or 8. I try to test twice a day, once anywhere between 11 and 1 and then again within the first hour of being home from work.
I started with the ClearBlue test but I didn't have much luck with them so switched to the cheapies from Pregmate and have been much happier. With these I can at least see the gradual progression leading up to my surge (which I usually catch on the evening test). I test for another day or two after that until I notice the line start to lighten again.
Found this on one of my Facebook genealogy groups. If you buy from Amazon and add it to your cart, there's an additional 20% off, bringing it down to $63...and free shipping with Prime. I don't believe it's an affiliate link.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TRLVKW0/?tag=smsibiho-20
Of course I find this literally the day after I purchased a kit for my cousin! sigh
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FYLNVU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001FYLNVU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ttin04-20
This is the best I've found. They're really good sensitivity for the price, and they're way cheaper than anything off of the shelf that I've found. DH got them for me as a surprise because we were spending so much on OPK's and HPT's. Good luck and lots of baby dust(:
You could try this
This is the real point. Yelling about how the state is forcibly collecting blood is good click bait, but the key here is people are choosing to drink and not accepting the responsibility of finding a designated driver.
The best way to protect yourself is purchasing a breathalyzer of their own so they are informed. Mine has saved me several times from a possible DUI. If you know your BAC before being pulled over, you can make the choice of a breathalyzer or blood draw.