How to use an ovulation kit

MBWebb11212

Hi Everyone,

 I'm another newbie. My husband and I are moving into our new house in May and want to start TTC over the summer. As my periods are irregular I've decided to use an ovulation kit but I'm confused on how to use it. When do I start using it? Do you start after you get your period, the day after it ends or whenever you feel like it?

Also, I saw some women say you should use the strips twice a day but the package says to do it once a day.

Information overload over here haha.

 Thanks!

MBWebb11212

Ahh, ok, I'm actually reading reviews on Amazon about a test and someone mentioned she had a lot of success combining the test as well as using a BBT. Now, I just need to figure out what the heck a BBT thermometer is haha (how ignorant am I?). I will defi

Maya+More

First, I think it's great that you're doing your background research ahead of time so you're more informed & aware when you and your DH do start trying. I am new to charting but even just a few months in, it's been incredibly empowering and eye-opening f

MBWebb11212

Thanks Maya. I'm experiencing the same thing, I had no idea how the female body ovulates. I'm actually enjoying reading all about ovulating and estrogen and progesterone. Definitely an eye-opener. Also, thanks for the tip about the Wondfo strips.

magdalina.h

I charted and used ovulation test stripes. I knew, based on charting, that I ovulate on cd 15 so I started peeing on the ovulation stripes at about cd 13. I would do it twice a day until I stopped getting a second line and that was cd 16.

jjgrl55

You're definitely not ignorant. I studied Human Sexuality in college and still knew zip about the complexities of TTC until I actually started TTC. Starter tips:

 

1) Don't expect your cycle to be perfect as soon as you get off BC. </p