How Do You Use An Ovulation Predictor Kit?
An egg lives in a woman’s body for only about 24 hours – so pinpointing when you’re ovulating can improve your chances of conceiving. Buy an ovulation predictor kit at a pharmacy, grocery store or Web site. Look for the easier-to-use kind that has test sticks (like you’d find in a pregnancy test) rather than one with a cup and dropper. Choose the kit with the most sticks for your dollar. They usually have between five and nine. Follow the instructions carefully to keep your results accurate. The test detects luteinizing hormone in your urine – a hormone that increases 24 to 36 hours before ovulation. Start testing on day 11 of your menstrual cycle if your cycle is 28 days. You probably ovulate between day 12 and day 16. Keep testing each day until you detect the hormone surge. Have sex within 36 hours of the time your test shows an increase – that’s your best bet for conception.
