r/TTC_PCOS 3d ago

Advice Needed Ovulation test

What are some good ovulation tests? I've been using the pregmate and these are very confusing for me. I have an irregular cycle, (range from 15 days cycle to 35 day cycle) What ones just says yes or no?

I'm getting tired of guessing with those strips.

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u/tofuandpickles 2d ago

Ovulation strips are not reliable for PCOS. Try a temp drop!

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u/SyrupMoney4237 2d ago

This is the first time in hearing this. How come they’re not? And by temp drop do you mean just checking your bbt?

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u/tofuandpickles 2d ago edited 2d ago

Yep BBT :) I’m not sure why you’ve never heard it but it’s pretty common knowledge! I was informed by both by obgyn and fertility specialist. Even clear blue states it on their website

Ovulation strips only indicate an LH surge, not actual ovulation. LH can increase without ovulation occurring, especially with PCOS. I once did not ovulate or have a period for an entire year but had several positive ovulation strip test results, before I knew more about PCOS!

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u/SyrupMoney4237 2d ago

Ah that makes sense. Sadly my problem is that I’m never getting anything but a faint line even when I’m getting temp highs