I want to try ovulation test--- do those things work ?
2006-11-30 05:06:28 · 6 answers · asked by Angelina27 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Everyone's cycle is different. There is a myth that woman ovulate 14 days after their period begins...but that is only an AVERAGE and each month can be different. The other thing is that sperm can live inside you for up to 5 days.... The only way to know is to know exactly when you ovulate. There are several ways to know and some are more effective than others. Some can only predict before ovulation happens and some can only predict that is has already happened. The absolute best info I can give you is to go read a book called Taking Charge of your fertility by Toni Weschler. It will help you understand your body and all the myths about it. It will help you time when you are ovulating and the best times to conceive – or not! . It's about knowing your body and knowing when you are fertile or not. My husband and I tried for 1 year and had no luck..… We tried ovulation predictors , laying with pillows under me for 20 min. everything……the first month that I began using the book I realized that my timing was WRONG!. We got pregnant that very first month and I am now due Feb 2, 2007. You can pick and choose what you do with your info. Good luck and don't listen the all the myths! Even if you don't get into charting and everything....it will help you in so many ways!
2006-11-30 05:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by jachooz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically, you pee on a stick.. It looks just like a pregnancy test. If you have an idea of when you should ovulate, take the test about two days prior. The test detects the LH hormone which is responsible for ovulation. If the test is positive it means you'll ovulate within the next couple of days. I would also suggest seeing your dr if you don't get pregnant soon. You may not be ovulating at all, which is fairly common in women. Good luck!!
2006-11-30 05:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by TennesseeChicky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can detect the days that you are most fertile. Make sure that you have intercourse every other day around that time. This makes sure that the sperm count is at its best. Try this for a few months. If you still aren't pregnant after one year, make an appointment to see a Fertility Specialist. He/She will help determine if there is a medical reason behind your difficulty. Good Luck!
2006-11-30 05:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by KC 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The female body produces something called luteinizing hormone (LH.) It is present in the urine almost all the time, but increases significantly-- surges-- about 12-36 hours before ovulation. An OPK detects LH in your urine and gives you a positive result when it detects this surge.
2006-11-30 05:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by kel_be 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
14 days after the first day of your period, worked for me and now i have a beautiful daughter. also make yourself believe that your not trying anymore, trying to hard puts your body under stress, making it more difficult.
2006-11-30 05:10:40 · answer #5 · answered by andrewslovelywife 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When god is ready he will bless you with a little blessing of your own!!
2006-11-30 05:25:32 · answer #6 · answered by annastacia_02 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋