The Best Ovoluation Tests for When You're Trying To Concieve

If you’re trying to conceive, ovulation tests are the must-have precursor to the pregnancy tests you’ve probably already stocked up on — and with good reason: ovulation tests can provide all-important insight into when you’re most fertile.

How? Let’s get scientific for a second: Most ovulation tests work by testing for the increased presence of the luteinizing hormone in urine, which peaks before ovulation. That surge of LH is also what triggers ovulation. However, LH tests have some drawbacks: because they require daily testing, you’ll want to get a general sense for when your ovulation window typically occurs, or you’ll run through the testing strips quickly. Also, LH gives you a window, and as the American Pregnancy Association points out, ovulation can occur in a 24-48 hour window after your LH spikes. Some people may prefer using a thermometer to track basal body temperature, which is a slight change in temperature. Tracking your basal body temperature can also help you decide when to test LH levels. Whatever system you decide to use, ovulation tests can give you more control while navigating what can often be a stressful process — and help increase your odds of success.

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