Fertility or Ovulation Testing – Which test is best?
Fertility or Ovulation Testing – Which test is best?
This article has been written and medically approved by Pharmacist Conor McSorley GPhC Reg No. 2223070
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Digital Ovulation TestPinpoints your 2 most fertile days |
Digital Ovulation test with Dual Hormone IndicatorIdentifies your 4 most fertile days |
Advanced Fertility MonitorIncreases conception by 89% |
What sample should be used? |
Any time of day but try to carry out the test at the same time daily and with a concentrated sample that has been in the bladder at least 4 hours |
First urine after the longest sleep |
Fertility – First urine of the day after walking up
Pregnancy – if testing before period is due, use the first urine after the longest sleep |
How long does the result take? |
3 minutes |
5 minutes |
5 minutes |
Low Fertility (No LH surge) |
Low chance of pregnancy if user has sex today, will be marked as O on test |
Low chance of pregnancy if user has sex today, will be marked as O on test |
Machine will indicate low chance of pregnancy if user has sex today |
High Fertility |
This test only measures one hormone and therefore can only indicate peak fertility |
Flashing smiley face will indicate increased chance of pregnancy from sex on High days |
Machine will indicate High, marking an increased chance of pregnancy from sex. |
Peak Fertility |
Smiley face indicates the LH surge has been detected. Highest chance of pregnancy associated with sex on these days |
Smiley face indicates the LH surge has been detected. Highest chance of pregnancy associated with sex on these days. The smiley face will remain on the display constantly for 48 hours after it first appears. |
Machine will indicate Peak, marking the two most ferile days. |
Pregnancy Test Results |
Not compatible |
Not compatible |
Not Pregnant is marked on machine – test again when period is due Pregnant is marked on the machine. |