Should I start opk now?

[J..]

I have no idea of my cycle length as had first period after coil removal. So I think my period is nearly done should I start testing every day so I don't miss it? Currently CD5

Thanks

 

[Foxy24]

Hey, if you don't know about your cycle then it wouldn't hurt to start once AF has finished. Good luck x

 

[may_lin_tewin]

hi there, Better to test like 2-3days after menses onwards... usually ovulation day takes place on the 10-12day after menses... Good luck!!!

 

[Emily0505]

I start mine on CD8.

This cycle I ovved on CD12, last cycle I ovved on CD15.

There's no harm in starting them early so you don't miss your surge, especially as you may not ov on the same day each cycle.

XX

 

[fairyprincess]

I start from day after period finishes because I ovulate at different times each cycle and it just gives me reassurance that I won't miss it. If you're using ic's it works out like 10-20p so I don't feel like I'm wasting them.

 

[PrincessPeanut]

I am not a 100% when I ovulate and after a MC in September I've just finished my first AF since - only yesterday and I plan to start using OPK's today.

My theory is better to go early and catch it rather than too late and miss it.

PP xXx

 

[J..]

Thanks all. Yes have a stash of ic's so not worried about using them.

Will start tomorrow then I think. Let the poas obsession re commence!!!

 

[fairyprincess]

Good luck and don't be shy about posting any pics here lol!

 

[Kayleigh123]

I'm on day 2 of my cycle and wondering about trying these this month too. How do they work? Do you get loads n a box (like enough for a whole month)? Can any1 recommend a good brand? xx

 

[fairyprincess]

I just get mine from Amazon or eBay, I think there's 50 in a pack. There work the same as HPT in that you pee on it. But unlike a HPT its only a positive if the test line is as dark or darker than the control line.

 

[J..]

I also buy ic (Internet cheapies) from Amazon or eBay.

If you buy the sets in boots etc you only get maybe 5 or 8 so you can't start testing as early. With the ic you can be far more generous (addicted )

They are slightly different from hpk in that as FP said you need the 2 lines to be equally as dark or the test line to be darker.

Good luck xx