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Getting the Timing Right
We've collected great information on the types of fertility prediction

With so many types methods of ovulation prediction on the market, how can you be sure just which product will work best for you?

Remember most of these test will not confirm that you have actually ovulated except the OvaCue (through it's optional vaginal sensor) and Basal Thermometers.

You can also use our Ovulation Calculator!

Basal Body Temperature

What It Tells:

• The temperature of a healthy person when taken immediately upon awakening is considered to be the BBT. Basal conditions are defined as being found 12 hours after the following: a restful sleep, eating, with no exercise, and with no emotional excitement, and before getting out of bed.. Ultimately the BBT method will tell you that you have ovulated, and should be used in conjunction with Cervical Mucus monitoring, Cervical Position monitoring and recording your results daily.. We recommend reading a book such as Taking Charge of Your Fertility while using this method, in order to understand the signs that come along with impending ovulation. This method must used every single day for maximum information.

Who Should Use This Method:

• Women who are just in the beginning stages of trying to conceive. It helps you understand your own individual cycle.

Who Should Not Use This Method:

• Women who have very irratic sleeping schedules and can not consistantly take their temperature the same time each day.
• You snore or have apnea.

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Ovulation Urine Tests

What They Do:

• They measure the concentration of LH in your urine. A surge in LH levels represents impending ovulation, usually within 24 to 48 hours from a positive result. They must be used daily usually from the 10th day of your cycle until you get a positive result. Charts supplied with these tests will help your determine what day to begin testing on.

Who Should Use Them:

• Women who have fairly regular cycles
• If you are using fertility drugs such as clomid or pergonal, please check with your doctor as to using this form of ovulation preditction. Using them too soon after your last dosage of clomid may result in a false postive.

Who Should Not Use Them:

• Women who have very irregular cycles, as it does become very expensive

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Saliva Ovulation Predictor Tests

What They Do:

• Your body during the first half of your cycle is Estrogen Dominant. As you approach ovulation the estrogen rises, and so does the salt content in your saliva. These tests measure your fertility by allowing you to view the salt concentration in your saliva after drying. The highest concentration occurs just before ovulation and appears thru the lens as small ferns. Monitoring daily allows you to view the rise and fall of your estrogen. With these units you get more notice of ovulation approaching because you can watch as ferns begin to appear. You should have no food or beverage intake for at least 2 hours before using.

Who Should Use Them:

• They are perfect for women with long or erratic cycles, since you can use the product daily without additional supplies needed.
• You are fairly regular.
• If you are using fertility medications.

Who Should Not Use Them:

• Some women with high estrogen levels (many overweight women) will find they appear fertile more often than they actually are.

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ClearPlan Fertility Monitor

What It Does:

• It tracks 2 hormones, estrogen and LH through urine samples. After inserting the test sticks into the unit, a result will given as to whether you are in a Low, High, or Peak Fertile period. This unit stores your information for several months.

Who Should Use It:

• You are fairly regular
• You are looking for a method that requires no self interpretation, as it does all the work for you.
• You may still use the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor if you are taking Clomid, but please be aware that the Fertility Monitor may not reliably detect High Fertility. However, it may still be possible to detect Peak Fertility. Therefore, if you are taking Clomid and trying to conceive, you may still benefit from using the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor, but consult with your physician first. In a recent study on patients using the ClearPlan Easy Fertility Monitor while taking Clomid, some patients did experience more High Fertility days when taking Clomid but their Peak Fertility days were still accurately identified.

You Should Not Use It If:

• Your doctor has determined that you are not ovulating spontaneously
• Your cycles are shorter than 22 days or longer than 42 days.
• Your cycles are erratic and very irregular
• You have been diagnosed with PCOS
• You have recently been pregnant, are currently/recently stopped breast feeding, stopped using hormonal contraception. You should have at least 2 natural cycles before using this product.
• You have impaired kidney function
• You are on anti-biotics that contains tetracyclines
• You are using hormonal contraception, certain fertility treatments (especially those containing hCG and LH) and hormone replacement therapy.
  

OvaCue Fertility Monitor

What It Does:

• Measures your fertility levels by tracking electrolytes in your saliva. Electrolytes rise in levels as ovulation approaches. It will store your information for you, and with the download of the OvaCue software, allow you to save and view the information on your computer.

Who Should Use It:

• If your cycles are less than 45 days long.
• If you are looking for a method of ovulation prediction that requires no self interpretation, and no additional supplies for long term use.
• If you would like to confirm that you have ovulated, the use of the vaginal sensor will give you this additional information.

Who Should Not Use It:

• If your doctor has determined that you are not ovulating spontaneously

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Tools for timing

Basal Thermometer:

Digital Basal Thermometer
Why we like it? Because it stores your information and allows for your own personal notes.

Fertility Monitor: