Hi Ladies! I'm new to TheBump but am excited to get to know you all! I had a question regarding when I should POAS if I have a short LP (About 9 Days). Right now I'm at 4 DPO and with the FRPR it says I could test up to 6 days before AF. I was thinking of waiting til 4 days before (where there is 96% accuracy) but that still just puts me at 6 DPO... thoughts?
I temped for dd2 ( haven't started yet to ttc #3). I had about a 10 day lp. I generally watched my temps, and if they stayed up by day 10 I'd test. So basically I waited until the day of my expected period. Seems like 6dpo is a bit too soon to me.
Hi--yes; I've been temping since November and have really clear spikes when I ovulate. I also confirm the date with OPKs. I suppose the accuracy percentages for the PT are based on an average cycle--so 4 days before AF would be 10 DPO for the 'average' woman. Looks like I'll be waiting longer to test.
@Littleliverpill, you've described my cycle! I went to the doctor recently because I was worried about it and she decided to call my LP from the day I start ovulating to the day my temp starts to drop (even though I'm already spotting at that point). She ran a couple of blood tests (TSH and lactin) to make sure those were normal (they were) but I from what I read I thought for sure she would test for Progesterone but she didn't. Anyways, from what she tested I look normal but I have the same question as you: if I already start spotting before implantation can occur...do we have a chance? I think our question is scientifically grounded and a good one.
When the test advertises "up to 6 days before your missed period," it is assuming that you have an average 14 day LP. With a 14 day LP, you get your period on 15 DPO which makes your missed period 16 DPO. That makes "6 days before your missed period" 10 DPO.
I wouldn't test before 10 DPO and even then it could be too early. For the most accurate results, wait until 14 DPO.
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I always start testing on 7 DPO and I have a 10 day LP. But it doesn't do me any good really. I feel that it's up to you. I don't mind seeing a BFN, I know I'm not out until my period shows and if I were pregnant I want to know as soon as possible!
The one time that I was pregnant though, I tested on 10 DPO and it was negative. I didn't get a positive until 14 DPO. I knew something was up because I've never had longer than a 10 day LP. Really it's better to wait, I just don't have the patience! If you can't wait, know that you aren't alone in wasting pee sticks!
TTC #1: February 1, 2014 BFP #1: 2/21/14 EDD: 10/31/14 (my birthday!) MMC:discovered 3/31/14 (blighted ovum) D&C: 4/3/14 at 9w6d
Lots of great responses and info. My LP was wonky this month, so we'll see if it was a fluke or if I need to be a little bit more diligent with temping next month.
Re: Testing with a short LP
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I wouldn't test before 10 DPO and even then it could be too early. For the most accurate results, wait until 14 DPO.
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November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
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I always start testing on 7 DPO and I have a 10 day LP. But it doesn't do me any good really. I feel that it's up to you. I don't mind seeing a BFN, I know I'm not out until my period shows and if I were pregnant I want to know as soon as possible!
The one time that I was pregnant though, I tested on 10 DPO and it was negative. I didn't get a positive until 14 DPO. I knew something was up because I've never had longer than a 10 day LP. Really it's better to wait, I just don't have the patience! If you can't wait, know that you aren't alone in wasting pee sticks!
TTC #1: February 1, 2014
BFP #1: 2/21/14 EDD: 10/31/14 (my birthday!) MMC: discovered 3/31/14 (blighted ovum) D&C: 4/3/14 at 9w6d
TTC #1 (Round 2): May 16, 2014
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