Ovulation Prediction
There are a number of different methods that can be used to determine if a woman is ovulating. Some of the more common ovulation tests that are used include:
Basal body temperature (BBT) charts are not actually ovulation predictors, however the temperature rise is in response to an ovulation that has already occurred so you can use this method to determine if you are ovulating, and if so, when.
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is released in response to estrogen levels in the body, and is produced to help an egg rupture from a follicle so that ovulation occurs. LH kits measure the amount of LH in the body and they are a terrific predictor of possible ovulation because there is an LH spike approximately 24 to 36 hours before ovulation. If your cycles vary in length from month to month you may require more than one kit. Most of the kits provide enough tests for five to seven days and some of the most common ovulation prediction kits are Answer, First Response and Clear Plan Easy.
Answer – One Step Ovulation Test – $17.99
- One step ovulation test
- 99% Accurate
- Hold stick in urine stream – no cup, no dropper
- Results in 5 minutes
- Contains 5 test strips
Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor – $164.99
- 99% Accurate
- Easy to use – 100% natural
- Displays your fertility level, low, high or peak, everyday
- Take a urine test when prompted by the monitor
- Test sticks and batteries sold separately
Clearblue easy Fertility Monitor Test Sticks – $44.99
- 30 Test sticks – three month supply (most women need 10 sticks per month)
- For use with the Clearblue Easy® Fertility Monitor – Monitor sold separately
Clearblue Easy Ovulation Test Pack – $27.99
- 99% Accurate
- Includes 7 one-step ovulations tests
- Results in 3 minutes
- Hold absorbent tip in urine stream for 5 seconds
First Response Ovulation Predictor Test – $28.49
- 98% Accurate
- Simply hold stick in urine stream, no cup, no mess
- Results in 5 minutes
- Contains 5 ovulation tests
RiteAid Ovulation Predictor Test – $16.99
- 99% Accurate
- Wide absorbent tip
- Easy to use, easy to read results
- Contains 5 ovulation tests
Saliva Ovulation Predictor Tests
Saliva based ovulation predictor tests are designed to indicate the most fertile time within a women’s cycle by checking for a ferning pattern in dried saliva. Higher levels of estrogen during your most fertile period cause mucous membranes to produce more salt. This increased amount of salt causes the saliva to crystallize and form a “fern like” structure when dry which can be viewed on a slide with a microscope. You can easily identify the fern-like pattern shown below from three to four days prior to ovulation.
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| Infertile | Infertile | Fertile |
| Shapeless dots and structures indicate infertile period | Some slight ferning shows before and after fertile period | Numerous fern-like structures indicate ovulation is near |
Use a home microscope to identify your most fertile period, or purchase a multi-use portable unit like the one that follows.
Maybe MOM Mini-Ovulation Microscope – $51.99
- Let’s you know 1-3 days before you ovulate
- 98% Accurate
- Reusable for 1 year
- Use anytime, anywhere
- Mini-microscope is the size of a lipstick, carry it anywhere with you
- Nothing else to buy, no messy applicators
- Full refund if not completely satisfied
