For how long should you get a test line on a ovulation test?

[Orangeflowers]

Hello all,

When I've used ovulation strips previously I've had a faint line for a unexpectedly long time both before and after getting stronger positives. It seemed like the majority of the cycle 😂

I've just had my withdrawal bleed from a failed cycle and already the day after bleeding stopping, I have a faint positive on the ovulation test.

I'm wondering now if I've been timing intercourse all wrong.

How long do other ladies generally get a line of some sort?

Experiences appreciated.

Baby 💖 dust to all xx

[Fudge1980]

OPKs always have a second line. You just watch out for a true positive when the test line is darker than control line xx

[Orangeflowers in reply to Fudge1980]

Oh, thank you! I didn't realise that. I just presumed it would be negative so far from expected ovulation day and would gradually get darker. Also read something about PCOS being associated with elevated LH concentration. I'll wait a bit longer to see if I get a positive. I've being doing this all wrong! x

[Positivechangeplease in reply to Orangeflowers]

It’s really an issue with pcos and elevated LH. If you’re using ovulation tests I don’t think you can rely on them solely with pcos. I think you should be tracking your bbt as well. When I was asked to do testing for my FET I was also asked to do it twice a day. I think this helps in pinpointing the window of ovulation.

[Orangeflowers in reply to Positivechangeplease]

Oh, ok thank you. I've never tried the temperature thing as I didn't think subtle changes would be picked up, but I'll give it a go, maybe a different thermometer.

The PCOS thing is weird. I'm not officially diagnosed and don't match many symptoms. However 'possible pco type syndrome was written on my notes as I produce lots of follicles and respond well but then get rubbish eggs. Thought maybe this elevated LH thing might be linked to that?...

I'll try using the ovulation tests more often x

[Positivechangeplease in reply to Orangeflowers]

Yeah apparently you need one that you can put up there that’s more accurate than a normal thermometer. Just fyi. I totally understand because years ago I was diagnosed with pcos due to high levels of oestrogen and low progesterone, facial hair (which I still suffer) acne (which I still suffer) and an enlarged ovary with the appearance of too many follicles. However when I went for ivf they said i wasn’t because my hormone levels dictated that I wasn’t. Really strange because I suffer more than ever with facial hair and assumed it was all because of pcos. However when they came to harvest my eggs they grew well and we got ten. As well as that they told me I ovulate monthly. So I really don’t know if pcos is or isn’t a factor. Must be very hard to work out what to do for the best

[Orangeflowers in reply to Positivechangeplease]

Oh, I wasn't aware that's how the thermometer is meant to be used! Thank you for sharing. Its really hard to work out what's going on isn't it?!! X

[soccerkt6]

They’re more expensive but you may want to try the clearblue OPKs. They’re digital and give you a smiley face when you have your LH surge, so it takes the guesswork out of it! xx

[Orangeflowers in reply to soccerkt6]

Oh, thank you! I didn't know you could get those x

[Positivechangeplease in reply to Orangeflowers]

Given that a registrar said the fact I get facial hair is a mystery… I don’t think there’s much hope 🙄