If you are trying to conceive, it is important to identify your most fertile days. Ovulation test kits and fertility monitors are very helpful for predicting ovulation, particularly for women with irregular menstrual cycles. Many fertility monitors use urine samples to check for the presence of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) or both. Some of the newer monitors use saliva to test for ovulation. These monitors work by measuring changes in electrolytes in saliva which occur as ovulation approaches. To use a saliva monitor, you will take a sample of your saliva and place it on the lens. … Continue reading →

When you are trying to get pregnant, you can improve the odds by identifying your best days for conception. The average woman will take anywhere from six to eighteen months to get pregnant. Fertility monitors can help identify your most fertile days to conceive. All ovulation testing products work by detecting the surge of luteinizing hormone which precedes ovulation. Some fertility monitors use urine for testing and others use saliva. The testing process takes just a minute or two every morning. There is some evidence to suggest fertility monitors do result in quicker conception. Inverness Medical Innovations, the maker of … Continue reading →

You’d think figuring out which day you conceived would be simple math, or at least as simple as looking at the calendar, but there are a couple different factors that play into when conception actually occurs. Your menstrual cycle length, ovulation date, and implantation date can all vary. If you are trying to conceive, you might consider doing a little extra record keeping for accurate dates later on. First, keep track of the days you have intercourse. As unromantic as this sounds, it doesn’t have to be. Keep a roll of stickers by your calendar and place one on each … Continue reading →

These days, many women use ovulation predictor kits to determine when they ovulate while trying to conceive. These kits can run from $17 for a 7-test kit that you can only use once, to $150 or more for a fertility monitor you use over and over with disposable test sticks. Fortunately there is a tried and true method that doesn’t involve expensive test strips. All you need is a basal body temperature (BBT) thermometer and graph paper (or a computer). About Your Fertility Signs: Your monthly cycle is comprised of your monthly period, the follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal … Continue reading →