How ovulation prediction kits can help identify peak fertility period with greater accuracy

What are ovulation prediction kits?

Ovulation prediction kits can increase your chances of getting pregnant by letting you know when you’re about to ovulate. It can help you identify the most fertile days during your monthly cycle.

 

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Adding to this, Dr Ritu Sethi, Director, the Aura Speciality Clinic, Gurgaon and Senior Consultant- Cloud Nine Hospital, Gurgaon said, “Ovulation is a critical step in the reproductive cycle of female mammals, including humans. Ovulation usually occurs once a month, although the timing can vary depending on factors such as age, hormonal imbalances and stress. The ability to track ovulation is important for women who are trying to conceive or who are using fertility awareness as a method of birth control.”

How does the kit work?

Before ovulation occurs, there is a peak rise of Luteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine and the onset of this rise is around 24-36 hours before the egg is released. So, to identify the peak fertility period with a greater accuracy, the ovulation kits do that for you by detecting the LH in your urine.

How to use the ovulation kit?

Ovulation kits are relatively easy to use and work mostly like the home pregnancy test kits. But, yet certain things need to be taken care of.

*Know your menstrual cycle length: These kits work best in those having regular cycles.

*Identify the approximate ovulation time: This is simple. Cycle length-14= Ovulation Day. For instance, if your cycle length is 27, Day 13 of your cycle is when ovulation occurs.

*Start using the kit 4-5 days before your estimated ovulation day and make sure you read the instructions leaflet properly.

*Do the test at the same time each day till you see the LH surge positive: Each kit is different. So, either when you see the smiley symbol or when you see the test line dark as the control line (as per the kit.)

At what time should you do the test?

So, to identify the peak fertility period with a greater accuracy, the ovulation kits do that for you by detecting the LH in your urine. (Source: Freepik)

Dr Sethi noted, “The best time to use an ovulation test kit is usually in the morning, as LH levels in urine are typically most concentrated during the early part of the day. However, it is important to check the instructions provided with your specific test kit, as some kits may recommend testing at other times of the day.”

Try not to urinate at least 4 hours before the test to detect the concentrated levels of LH. Also, avoid drinking excessive water before taking the test, for the same reasons. Do the test at the same time daily till you see the positive result.

Does this test work for everyone?

Although this test can provide a very reliable estimate of your ovulation day, it does not work well in the following people:

*Those having irregular periods

*Those who have PCOS or are approaching menopause

*Those taking hcG as a part of fertility treatment

Concluding, Dr Sethi said, “Ovulation test kits can offer a range of benefits for women who are trying to conceive, including identifying the most fertile days, saving time and effort, reducing stress, monitoring fertility and are cost-effective.”

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