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Thoughts on fertility monitors

LadyGooGooLadyGooGoo
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Sorry if this is a newb question...does anyone use fertility monitors? I have been buying the cheapo OPKs and have never gotten a true positive. The few positives recorded on my chart were close, but not 100% (I was just trying to make myself feel better). If you've had experience with them is there a brand you would recommend or are these something I should just stay away from?

I ask because FF took my crosshairs away today (CD33). :( So frustrating!

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Re: Thoughts on fertility monitors

  • gui's galgui's gal member
    Hi. I bought the Clear Blue Easy Fertility Monitor well over a year ago...and I stopped using it after 5-6 months because my irregular cycles (anywhere from 19 to 60 days) only confused the results. If you have relatively regular cycles, no doubt it's really helpful. GL!
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  • morgs8384morgs8384 member
    I purchased a CBEF as well, but only used it one cycle. Once I started seeing an RE I really figured there was no point in using it. I have internet cheapie OPK's to use when needed.
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  • cbubbles2cbubbles2
    I also have the clear blue easy fertility monitor and I used it for about a year. I loved that it showed me medium, high, and peak levels of fertility. I am super regular though so I'm sure if you have irregular cycles it can get frustrating. Overall, I loved it, but TI just wasn't enough to get me pregnant. :(
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  • clulessdrmerclulessdrmer
    I used a CBEFM for 6 months- I am very regular though so it really didnt tell me anything I didnt already know. It did help to see the peak reading so we knew exactly when to try BUT I gave myself a time limit that I would try using the monitor and those 6 months came and went. Once we went to the RE he said consider this as us firing the monitor and hiring a whole new staff. I have to admit it was somewhat liberating not having to turn on the monitor the next morning :) Good Luck!!
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  • sweetpeasweetpeasweetpeasweetpea
    Hey thanks for asking this, I have been contemplating getting the Clearblue Easy one myself! ?I am anxious to hear what everybody has to say.
    Me - Hypothyroidism & Endometriosis
    DH - Low Testosterone (but normal SA)
    December 2008 - Pregnancy Loss @ 17 1/2 weeks (Trisomy 18)
    September 2009 - HSG all clear!
    April & May 2010 - 2 Failed IUI's
    August 2010 - Laparosocopy - all endo adhesions removed!
    1st IVF cycle - January 2011 - BFN
    FET#1 - April 2011 - BFN
    FET#2 - June 2011 - BFN
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