Clearblue ovulation test (dual hormone indicator)

[Shazza86]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum (or any type of forum), and OH and I have been ttc for around 8 months now with no success. I have on average a 27/28 day cycle which is usually quite regular and predictable. I've been using the Clearblue ovulation test with dual hormone indicator, which is usually very good, however this month I started pos on day 10 and got high fertility (flashing smiley), BUT on day 11, I got low fertility (circle).

How is this possible? I have an app on my phone which has been tracking my periods for years, and my fertile window was supposed to start on day 10, hence why I started testing then.

As a little insight, I used a brand new test stick on day 10, and a month old one on day 11 (as I was away from home on day 10 so had to buy a new one). Also, tested first thing in morning on both days.

Does anyone have any experience of this? I'm getting stressed out more and more each month...

Thanks all xx

 

[BabyFrog]

Did you use the same holder on both days? The holder remembers your previous readings and looks for changes, so if they were different that might confuse things?

 

[Shazza86]

Did you use the same holder on both days? The holder remembers your previous readings and looks for changes, so if they were different that might confuse things?

Yes, I did use different holders for both days, Brand new one on the day it said 'high fertility' and a month old one on the 'low fertility' day (used the sticks that came with the holders). I think I've used the same holder for two consecutive months in the past with no problem... so confused!

 

[BabyFrog]

That's really weird as my understanding was that a new holder would always say low on the first day as it was taking a base level reading so it could look for changes!

Really sorry but I have no idea why it's being so strange! Have you thought about ringing the helpline?

 

[Shazza86]

That's really weird as my understanding was that a new holder would always say low on the first day as it was taking a base level reading so it could look for changes!

Really sorry but I have no idea why it's being so strange! Have you thought about ringing the helpline?

Hmm I know, it's really annoying. I'm just concerned that I might have already ovulated and tested too late but this is unlikely as I only started testing a couple days after my period ended. I've only ever had one freak cycle last September where I ovulated super early, but been regular ever since.

Maybe I should just stop worrying and go with the flow, but it's hard not to!!

 

[BabyFrog]

Tell me about it! I am one of the most laid back people ever but TTC is driving me mad!

 

[Shazza86]

Thank youl, baby dust to you all xxx