When to use opk's?

Mrs R · Sep 17th, 2008, 05:54 AM

Hi girls,

I've only used opk's in one cycle before. I got my positive on day 17 but

didn't appear for another 4 months!! Obviously I have some hormone issues which I am trying to get sorted.

My last cycle was relatively normal (for me!) at 43 days, ov on day 30 (charting told me this).

Im currently on cd6 and just wondering when you think I should start opk's?? Should I start around CD 14 or leave it a bit longer as last time it was CD 30 ?

Opinions appreciated xxx

sam's mum · Sep 17th, 2008, 06:00 AM

There's a table if you scroll down on this page which tells you when to start testing. It only goes up to a 39 day cycle but should give you some idea: Day to Begin Testing

Mrs R · Sep 17th, 2008, 06:02 AM

Have seen something like this before but my cycles are totally irregular so I have no idea how long this one will be. Very frustrating . Thanx anyway hun

sam's mum · Sep 17th, 2008, 06:07 AM

I'd go from the day they advise for your shortest cycle length you've had if they're usually irregular then...might end up using a lot more OPKs but at least you won't leave it too late

x

Plumfairy · Sep 17th, 2008, 06:09 AM

If you have such long cycles you could get through alot of opks.. I started on cd 9 i think but then ran out on cd 19 so never had a positive,as i ovd on day 21. I was charting as well though,and that combined with some serious bding i got my bfp. I would say if you're charting as well and you know roughly when u ovd last time round,then start testing about a week before you expect to ov.good luck

x

Hansie · Sep 17th, 2008, 07:01 AM

I bulk bought OPK's so I could test all month as I am on CD9 after 2 years pg and breastfeeding (still breastfeeding actually lol) so I really have no idea how long my cycle will be. Started testing on CD7 and will continue until we stop BD at the end of the month I recon. So just test as much as you can and vto cover all bases just BD ALOT!! lol xx

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Mrs R Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 1,363	When to use opk's? Hi girls, I've only used opk's in one cycle before. I got my positive on day 17 but didn't appear for another 4 months!! Obviously I have some hormone issues which I am trying to get sorted. My last cycle was relatively normal (for me!) at 43 days, ov on day 30 (charting told me this). Im currently on cd6 and just wondering when you think I should start opk's?? Should I start around CD 14 or leave it a bit longer as last time it was CD 30 ? Opinions appreciated xxx

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sam's mum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 11,404	There's a table if you scroll down on this page which tells you when to start testing. It only goes up to a 39 day cycle but should give you some idea: Day to Begin Testing

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Mrs R Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 1,363	Have seen something like this before but my cycles are totally irregular so I have no idea how long this one will be. Very frustrating . Thanx anyway hun

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sam's mum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 11,404	I'd go from the day they advise for your shortest cycle length you've had if they're usually irregular then...might end up using a lot more OPKs but at least you won't leave it too late x

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Sep 17th, 2008, 06:09 AM	#5
Plumfairy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 3,382	If you have such long cycles you could get through alot of opks.. I started on cd 9 i think but then ran out on cd 19 so never had a positive,as i ovd on day 21. I was charting as well though,and that combined with some serious bding i got my bfp. I would say if you're charting as well and you know roughly when u ovd last time round,then start testing about a week before you expect to ov.good luck x

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Sep 17th, 2008, 07:01 AM	#6
Hansie Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Colchester, Essex, England Posts: 912	I bulk bought OPK's so I could test all month as I am on CD9 after 2 years pg and breastfeeding (still breastfeeding actually lol) so I really have no idea how long my cycle will be. Started testing on CD7 and will continue until we stop BD at the end of the month I recon. So just test as much as you can and vto cover all bases just BD ALOT!! lol xx

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