Ovulation app/test

[Anna00]

Hi ladies,

I have few questions! Does anyone knows:

- what’s the best app to track your period/ ovulation?

- what’s is the best ovulation test strips?

- Also anyone heard or used AVA bracelet?

Thanks and hope you all are ok xx

[Lilli79]

Hi Anna I think the Flo app is very good. I've only ever used cheap ebay strips which I couldn't ever get a reading from and also the clear blue digital ovulation tests which are expensive and I found over time seemed to work less well. I would suggest trying the cheap ones first but buy enough for a month or two and track for at least 10 days each month when you might be ovulating xx

[Anna00 in reply to Lilli79]

Thanks Lillie. One of my friend told me clear blue is not really good ,they just expensive and do the same as cheap one. I’ll go for cheap one first as you said. Thanks and hope you’re ok xx

[Wishfully]

Anna00 you ask the best questions! Yesterday I went out and bought a pack of 7 Sainsbury’s Healthcare ovulation tests. I’m not sure when and if I’m meant to ovulate as I had a chemical pregnancy, so not sure when my period starts from. I gave one a go yesterday regardless & it was straight forward enough with a clear result. Only thing is that the best results you wait until after lunchtime and have to hold your wee for 4 hours!!! 4! I was busting at the end of it 😂 Let me know what you find out, as it would be so wonderful to sneak in a natural BFP before my next round x

[Anna00 in reply to Wishfully]

Sure I’ll let you know lovely! I never used the app so searching for the best one. Why 4hours?! I’m gonna die or get the kidney stone😂 why after lunchtime? Morning should be easier as you wake up and haven’t your wee for few hours! I’m gonna try in naturally before go for next round as mentally and physically I can’t go for another cycle now xx

[Caroliono4]

Hi Anna. I've always used Fertility Friend app and then taken basal body temperatures on each cycle day. The app then calculates ov day once it detects your temperature surge. You can also record other signs eg ewcm or ov test results. I used it with the clearblue dual ov tests and found they coincided so eventually gave up on the ov sticks and went by what Ff said as the tests are expensive and my cycle was regular . I also like the ability to overlay previous months charts to detect patterns, as I'm abut of a geek about that sort of thing. you can get a free trial.

[Anna00 in reply to Caroliono4]

Thanks Caroliono4. It’s the first time I decided to use the app,lots of people suggest fertility friend! My period is regular and I kinda know when I ovulate but need to make sure xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Anna00]

I second Fertility Friend. Also pay for the upgraded version not just the free one.. it’s more detailed and specific. As for ovulation tests I used to use internet cheapies but I’ve switched to clearblue digital now. Just test until you get a smiley solid face. No flashing faces, just a solid smiley face. Get yourself a basal base thermometer and test your temperature at the same time every morning before you get up and after at least four hours rest xx

[Anna00 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks lovely,very useful info x

Is it important to test my temperature? Got my ovulation strips from the boots but if clear blue is better I’ll get that. xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Anna00]

It is the only thing that will confirm ovulation so yeah I definitely recommend temping xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Tugsgirl]

Ps clearblue will just take the guesswork out of whether a test is 100% positive or not. Don’t get the ones that flash. Just get the clearblue digital ones. When they’re negative it’s just a solid empty circle ⭕️ and when it’s positive it’s a solid smiley face 🙂 xx

[Anna00 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks lovely I’ll get it tomorrow 😊XX

[kelsbels88 in reply to Caroliono4]

I third fertility friend it’s the only one I used that seem to give me any answers and showed some sort of regularity in my cycles hope this helps xxx

[Anna00 in reply to kelsbels88]

Thanks oregan_k xxx

[Kari55]

Hi Anna, I use My Days app and the simple, cheap ovulation strips bought on Amazon. Haven’t heard of the bracelet. X

[Anna00 in reply to Kari55]

Thanks Kari, just got ovulation strips from boots xx

[TTCs]

Hi anna. I use Ovia Fertility app and really like it. Helps u keep track of symptoms etc. Ive heard of the Ava bracelet and had considered it, its expensive for what it is but not compared to IVF lol. Id be interested to hear if anyone else has tried it! Ive used clear blue and tesco ovulatiom strips, didnt find either great to be honest. Xx

[Anna00 in reply to TTCs]

Hi lovely! I hear about that app,is it easy to use? Have hear glow app? Yeah the bracelet is a bit expensive but if I know it really works I don’t mind to get it. Just got ovulation strips from boots. Hope you’re ok,when is your test day? Xx

[TTCs in reply to Anna00]

Yes its rly easy to use, i like it.i havent hears of glow app, have u used it? If the bracelet works i would defo get it.

Test day is sunday but 99% sure its over, bleeding has started and pregnancy test negative, put a post up a post earlier xx

[Anna00 in reply to TTCs]

No I never used any apps before that’s why I’m looking for a good one, search in google and find out about glow app. Lots of people said it works you should wear it just at night when you sleep,but I really don’t know it works or not.

Oh no I didn’t know you bleeding,hopefully you got a false negative ,don’t lose you’re hope xxx

[TTCs in reply to Anna00]

Cool thanks il google and have a nosey.

Thanks lovely xx

[Anna00 in reply to TTCs]

Sorry I meant I searched in the google about the app🙈 xx

[TTCs in reply to Anna00]

Lol oops 😂

[Anna00 in reply to TTCs]

🙈😂

[Looby25]

Hey, hope your and your OH are doing ok and looking after each other! I use the clue app which I found really useful! I think you can get ovulation strips from your consultant but know every clinic is different! X x

[Anna00 in reply to Looby25]

Hi Looby! We’re fine thanks and he’s looking after me🙈 is it easy to use and is it accurate? Got my strips from boots. Hope you and your OH are ok too xx

[Looby25 in reply to Anna00]

Yeah really easy to use, and it estimates your next 3 cycles in advance, Although my periods have always been all over the place the estimates were normally close! Glad your hubby is looking after you!! Yeah we are doing ok thanks 😊 x x

[Anna00 in reply to Looby25]

Great thanks. Glad you both are ok xx

[Dreamingofbaby]

Hey I use clue as an app which appears pretty good. I used both cheap strips and clear blue test worked well. Best wishes ☺️

[Anna00 in reply to Dreamingofbaby]

Thanks lovely xx

Best wishes to you too 😊x