How to use ovulation test strips

For women who want to get pregnant, if they want to know their ovulation status, there is a relatively simple detection method, which is to use ovulation test strips. It can be said that this method is currently the cheapest and simplest method to detect ovulation. However, you must first use the ovulation test strips in the correct way. The specific method of using ovulation test strips is as follows:

1. The normal menstrual cycle is 28 days. The ovulation day is 14 days before the next menstrual period. Generally, the test starts on the 11th day of menstruation and lasts for 6 days. However, not every woman ovulates during the middle of her cycle, and there may be no positive result during the 6-day test. Some women may ovulate prematurely due to the influence of environment, emotions and fatigue.

2. Reduce water intake within 2 hours before urine collection because diluted urine samples will hinder the detection of LH peak.

3. The changes in the color of the test line during the test should be observed and recorded. If the test result is negative but the color of the test line begins to decrease, it can also be regarded as the LH peak.

4. The test paper should be used to observe the reaction results within the specified time, and the results will be invalid after 30 minutes. For some negative test results, a light color band may appear at the test line after a period of time, so the results must be observed within the specified time.

5. Do not allow the test strip to get wet or touch the reaction membrane before use. Please close the can lid immediately after taking out the test strip from the can. The test strips should be used within the validity period and should not be used after the expiration date.

6. HCG in urine will interfere with the test results of the test paper, so the ovulation test paper is not suitable for pregnant women. If the LH peak appears for several consecutive days, you should first test whether you are pregnant.

7. At present, there are no reports that commonly used drugs (such as cold medicines, antibiotics, painkillers, etc.) affect the accuracy of the test, but if drugs containing HCG are injected or taken, it will have an impact.

The above items are the methods of using ovulation test strips. Please be sure to follow the correct instructions. Only in this way can the ovulation test results be correct and misdiagnosis will not occur. In addition, if the ovulation test strip shows a strong positive result again some time after ovulation, the possibility of pregnancy is generally higher. At this time, it is recommended that you have a blood test for HCG.