Ovulation Test
Thank you for choosing easy@home ovulation tests. Thousands of our customers have followed the tips below and got pregnant. And we would like to share them with you.
There are two simple but important facts about LH tests and LH Surge:
1. LH urine test measures the LH Level in urine;
2. LH Surge pattern varies from person to person.
First thing first. Know what different LH Surge patterns look like and identify your own.
Pattern 1: Gradual LH onset of greater than 1-day duration (2-6 days). i.e. See the example below. The user did her 1st test on CD7 and saw a very light test line (Negative). She kept testing and found the line became darker on CD14, then it got darker gradually to the darkest on CD17- her peak day. This is a typical Gradual Onset Type.
Pattern 2: Rapid LH Onset of 1-day duration (< 1 day). See the example below. The user got an idea of the baseline on CD6, she kept testing once a day. On CD 12 she got a darker line and it got darker rapidly. Then she tested twice and on CD13 she caught the darkest test line. She almost missed it if she didn’t test twice on CD13. Her type is rapid onset.
No matter which pattern you have, you are not alone. 57.1% of studied women are the gradual LH surge type while 42.9% are the rapid LH surge type.
Why it is important to understand the pattern and know your own pattern?
Some women with rapid onset may have very short onset for just a few hours and they may easily miss LH Surge. Other women who have seen over 2 days of positive results may doubt the result because they think the surge is too long to be true. So, if you are knowledgeable about the patterns and know your own pattern, you won’t miss it or misinterpret it.
I know pattern matters, but how could I find my pattern easily?
Premom Ovulation Tracker is the first ovulation predictor & period tracker app to help track your pattern. You can just easily upload the test photos to Premom and they will align automatically for you to visualize your pattern free of hassle. See Premom’s pictures below.
Now being more knowledgeable, you can easily follow the steps below:
1. Start testing early in your cycle to find a negative test result as a baseline. This will help you identify the darker lines as the LH increase begins; it also helps the app’s algorithms to calculate the LH levels from the very beginning of the cycle.
2. During your 1st cycle while using ovulation tests or Premom, keep testing once a day right after your period ends, and test twice when the test line begins getting darker.
3. After completing your 1st cycle using Premom, you can start testing 5 days earlier than the Premom predicted ovulation day. If your LH surge is gradual onset, test once a day. If your LH surge is rapid onset, test twice a day.
More other types: Some women with PCOS or having lower LH surge level (lower than 25 mIU/mL) may not see the test line become as dark or darker than the control line during their surge. See the example below. In these cases, just identify the darkest line as your LH peak if you test consistently.
There are a few users who may find their LH Test lines light-dark-light-dark-light in one cycle like the picture below. It is known as the “biphasic” pattern. The darkest line on CD20 is her peak.
If you try all the above tips and still cannot find your LH Surge, please contact us at support@premom.com for our Fertility Specialist to help you. We are committed to helping you achieve your fertility goal.