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How reliable?

Mommy2GraysonMommy2Grayson member
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How reliable are OPKs?  I had never heard of them before I started looking at this site.  I know quite a few of you use them, but I've also read some posts about how they aren't very reliable. 

AF hasn't showed up yet since the removal of my IUD, so I'm taking my time and looking into different options.  If OPK's are reliable, I think I will probably start with that, rather than temping.

 What is your opinion?

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Re: How reliable?

  • Ladybug720Ladybug720
    They are accurate 98% of the time. <-- this is what I am finding on google.
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  • peelester429peelester429 member
    I haven't gotten a + yet... But am also very early to the process, so I may not be the most reliable source. :)  Google > Peelester
    BFP#1 1/31/11 ~ CK came on her due date, 10/10/11!
    BFP#2 11/20/12, EDD 7/30/13 ~ heard heartbeat at 6w2d ~ mmc discovered at 8w
    1st medicated cycle ~ 6/11/13 ~ Clomid ~ BFN
    2nd medicated cycle ~ 7/12/13 ~ Clomid and trigger shot ~ BFN
    SHG on 8/13/13 ~ uterus looked good!
    Diagnosed with DOR on 8/16/13 ~ AMH 0.27 ~ repeat AMH 0.19
    3rd medicated cycle ~ 8/9/13 ~ Femara and trigger shot ~ BFN
    4th medicated cycle ~ 9/4/13 ~ Bravelle, trigger shot, IUI ~ BFP! ~ EDD: 6/11/14 ~ heartbeat of 118 at 6w3d ~ mmc discovered at 9w1d
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  • txhillcountrybabytxhillcountrybaby
    I found them to work. I use the answers brand that comes with 20. I normally start taking them every day from day 10 and get positive ones for 2-3 days before I have the temp spike.
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Began TTC July 09 Began Charting August 2010 BFP 10.28.10 Natural M/C 11.12.10 DX PCOS May 2011 DH SA= perfect First round Clomid/Ovidrel/IUI/Prog. July 2011 BFP 7/19/11 Grow Baby Grow!! Due Date 3/27/2012 first beta 7/22 542 second beta 7/25 958 She is here!! Sarah Bethany born 3/20/12 @ 4:13am 6lbs. 15oz. 19inches long
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  • meganrunsmeganruns member

    I used OPKs the last few cycles with mixed results.  I got a +OPK during the previous 2 cycles, but then this cycle, nothing but -OPK, although I wasn't using this very precisely this time around (wasn't holding my pee for a few hours, took them at all different times of the day, etc...)

    My advice is to try them out, but back them up with temping, at least for now.  The other thing about OPKs is that you can get a +, but not always ovulate.  The only way to know if you've ovulated is by observing a temp shift.   Good luck!

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  • FyreFry5FyreFry5

    There are a lot of posts on the last couple pages about OPKs.  If you go back through and read some of them, I bet you will you have some of your answers.

    I like them.  Most of the girls here use them and have success, though some do not.

    Edited to add: I would use them in conjunction with temping.  OPKs alone can't tell that you have ovulated, only that you might.

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  • bluejettabluejetta member
    I've  used them for 2 cycles.  While I find the info helpful and have found them reliable I agree with the previous poster that they can add a level of stress but feeling more worried about catching the surge.  I may not use them next cycle - plus they are an added cost.
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