How do I know the exact date of ovulation?

Question

I have been charting my cycle and using ovulation calendars but they all say something different. Also I am not always 28 days, I have been different every month now for the last 5 months. How can I figure out my exact ovulation? Do I have to buy an OPK? If I do need to buy one what is the best brand? Which brand have you ladies had the best luck with? Putting in my info now into the calendars I am getting ovulation anywhere from Sept 5th to the 19th. I though it was always 14 days after the 1st day of AF.? I am confused and just need help. Thank you for your answers.

Answer 1

Okay, let's see...

1) Calendar method...works great if you're like clockwork every month. Otherwise, you're just "supposing" when you are fertile every month.

2) OPKs....predict your LH surge, not ovulation. Your LH surge happens 12-36 hours before you ovulate. So you may or may not be able to figure out exact date of ovulation.

Third option and best option.... basal body temperature charting. BBT charting tells you EXACTLY what day you ovulated based on the temp changes in your cycle. The only drawback is it's not advanced notice. You figure out when you've ovulated AFTER it's happened, but at least you know for sure you ovulated and when.

What I would suggest is to combine methods. Continue to track your cycles on a calendar so you have history on your periods. USE OPKs to detect your LH surge so you have notice as to when ovulation is coming. Start having sex every other day the day your start testing. The day you turn positive, have sex that day and every day after that for 4 days. Use your BBT chart to confirm that ovulation took place that cycle.

Here's a free website to help you chart your BBT temps...
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/

Good luck!!

Answer 2

14 days is a total myth. Every woman is different. If you use an OPK kit here are some I've had success with: Clear Blue Easy digital-gives you a smiley face when you're at your LH peak. First Response has been accurate and easier to read than others as well. I would suggest reading "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It gives you valuable information on how to chart your fertility by using a basal thermometer. I think every woman who's TTC should read this book. Good luck!

Answer 3

it is 14 days from the first day of af although if you arent on a regular 28 day cycle then its hard to tell maybe you do need to get an opk although i just have sex every night and it gets the job done sorry for the info

Answer 4

Try a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility, it is wonderful on trying to help you figure out your day of ovulation.

Answer 5

ovulation kits definitly help! use the clearblue easy digital brand.it works by using a smiley face during the two days before you ovulate and a sad face if your not. its a bit pricey though. im using a "Rite Aid" brand one with lines. nothing yet for me, but i got antsy and started testing early! good luck!

Answer 6

you have to look at all your body changes on a daily basis. when ovulating you will experience cramping, slight sharp pain in your stomach (lower left or lower right) and of course the cervical mucus.

I would recommend you have sex every other day. Sperm lives inside of you for about 5 days. Experts say sex every other day in order to build up the sperm count.

**baby dust to you**

Answer 7

I have the same problem. I started to use a ovulation kit. It helps so much. Try it! Good luck!

Answer 8

count 10 days after the first day of your MC and then test using a ok and you should ovulate on the tenth day

Answer 9

Go by charting your basal body temps--that will give you the exact date of ovulation.
www.fertilityfriend.com

Answer 10

Chart them ...best thing ever, Fertilityfriend.com and mymonthylycycles.com are great go to both and do the daily....you'll be satistfied