Ovulation strips exp 02/23 and 10/23

[Doodlebug23]

So, I know I’m the lunatic that tested with a very out of date pregnancy test not so long ago… which tbf gave an accurate BFN 🙁

I am trying modified natural for my next FET and am waiting for my next period to start using ovulation tests on day 8 of my cycle.

I’m nervous using my natural cycle, but have found some out of date ovulation strips that I am tempted to start to use now even though I’m on day 15 of my cycle. Just to see what results I get.

I’ve got the one step strips that expired 02/23 and some clear blue tests that expired 10/23.

Will either of these be any use at all?! I’m going to pee on them anyway as I may as well right?! Sorry if I sound bonkers!!! 🙈

[Londonlady2024]

I would bin the expired ovulation tests, too risky to rely on them for your actual fet cycle. Don't put yourself through unnecessary stress or risk this cycle going wrong. Just buy new ones. The easy@home ovulation tests are good, the large box comes with pregnancy tests too.

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Londonlady2024]

Thanks. I get discount at Boots so I’m going to buy some of their ovulation tests for the actual cycle. I’ve got loads of pregnancy tests too 🙈

[Londonlady2024 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Great - maybe try two different brands just in case for reliability etc.

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Londonlady2024]

I did wonder that tbh. I’ve just requested 21 day progesterone test from doctors too. Assume the clinic can see I’m ovulating from all the scans and tests I’ve had as they haven’t mentioned that?

[Londonlady2024 in reply to Doodlebug23]

How is your natural modified cycle going to be planned out? I know that your clinic is abroad, isn't that a bit more tricky to schedule you in for a transfer? I guess you could check to see when you start seeing a faint line and book your flight and transfer? Does you clinic do transfers 7 days a week?

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Londonlady2024]

I’ve never had an issue with transfers. They only mentioned being closed over Xmas so I’m not sure. Booking flights is usually about a week before regardless of protocol 🥹

[Londonlady2024 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Wicked, sounds like you have a great plan in place. Wishing you success this time around 💓

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Londonlady2024]

Thankyou 😊

[Rol81]

I’m sure they are fine but will you still second guess or question the results knowing the expiry date 🙈 I’d still give them a go though , we spend enough on this bloody things 🙌

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Rol81]

I’m going to buy some for the actual cycle. But my clinic haven’t asked me to test before then so thought I may as well give these a go and see what they do 🙈

[Rol81 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Good idea …may as well use them up x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Rol81]

My clinic haven’t asked for a 21 day test to check ovulation either. Wondering if I should see if my doctors will do it as I have time?