Hi all- I am new to this board though I was here back in 2012 when TTC #1. . A little about myself: TTC #1 took about a year, after being diagnosed with luteal phase defect. We started TTC our second in May and got pregnant in July, only for it to end in miscarriage at 9 weeks. We have been trying again since Oct (this is cycle 3 and I am 10dpo). Last cycle I thought I saw a super faint pink line on one of those new FRER curved tests (they are so stupid, why did they change them) but never got a positive wondfo and got AF on time. This cycle, I am 10dpo and same thing- I got a couple squinty pink lines on those FRERs but nothing on wondfo. The super squinty pink lines show up at the 3-5 minute mark and then if I go back and look an hour later, theres nothing there.
I looked at amazon and saw people had written some negative reviews about false positives. I thought FRER were supposed to be the gold standard here, but I am concerned about these new tests. I've seen some other stuff here and there about the new FRER being unreliable but wanted to get the most current general consensus from you ladies on whether or not these tests are still acceptable. Thank you!
Re: FRER curved handle tests- the devil?
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I cant say I have noticed this on any other type of test so why FRER is the odd one out I dont understand. For that reason I no longer trust them and will not use one again.
TEAM: PINK!!
Also as an aside, if you do take apart an FRER and put it back together, an obvious pink line appears after the time limit. I think it has something to do with being exposed to air. And the indent is super easy to see when you flip the paper over. I don't know why. I'm embarassed I even know that, but I learned that last month.
TEAM: PINK!!
With that said- during my recent chemical Pregnancy I took several curved ones AND flat ones ans one thing I noticed is that the curved lines are much thicker than the old version.
Probably an UO here but I really really like the clearblue plus (non digital ) I know it's blue dye but my BFP was seen on that before FRER picked it up. And when I took it after I started bleeding it was stark white and stayed that way.
DAMN IT. I was hoping it was just the curved handled monstrosities. well I'm boycotting FRER then. JEEZ.
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Its amazing how the tables have turned and now nobody likes FRER!
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I got refunded a few months ago after I got false positives on them and had literally 0 HCG in my blood the same day. They asked me a bunch of questions about how I stored them, if it was too hot/cold, if I used them midstream or dip etc. At first I thought that they were just trying to tell me that it was my fault but not at all, they sent me a check. I just don't understand how they haven't gotten the message yet and pulled these off the market. It doesn't seem to be a small number of people who are complaining.
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2010: Infertility
October 2015: missed miscarriage #2 at 11 weeks (trisomy 22)
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ETA: I still have a couple of the straight handled ones but I don't think I will be buying any more FRERs of any variety. It seems like they are just getting more and more gimmicky, under the pretense that these stupid changes are for the benefit of the users, when in fact all we want from HPTs is accuracy and reliability. They are sacrificing what is important in their effort to lure us into buying their product and toying with our emotions as a result. I don't need HPTs to hold my hand while I'm peeing on them or while waiting for the results.
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Good thing I only buy wondfos.
2010: Infertility
October 2015: missed miscarriage #2 at 11 weeks (trisomy 22)
TEAM: PINK!!
TEAM: PINK!!
2010: Infertility
October 2015: missed miscarriage #2 at 11 weeks (trisomy 22)
I'll add that I used a straight FRER this morning and got a clear BFN with it, so they're not all bunk. (I'm 12 DPO but 2 days late due to short LP). I'm almost glad it wasn't positive because considering this discussion I'm not sure if I'd trust it.
If anything, it's helpful so some poor soul doesn't go through the same hell.
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TEAM: PINK!!
This one was 9 DPO taken within 5 mins
This one was 8 DPO taken within 5 mins
This was taken immediately after taking one apart, the indent line was see through and pretty much shows how easy it is to mistake it for a line. Im pretty sure the tests I had before the ones last month didnt have an indent like that as I've never seen a hint of a line in the past.
TEAM: PINK!!
ntnp #2 . summer 2018
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ttc#1 . jul 2015
mmc . mar 2016 | 6w2d
dx PCOS (non-IR) / subclinical hypothyroidism . summer 2016
tx metformin, levothyroxine, LP progesterone, femara + trigger + ti . fall/winter 2016
BFP! . jan 2017
DD . oct 2017
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