Ovulation test paper is later than actual ovulation

The ovulation test strip is a measuring instrument used by women to get pregnant. It determines whether it is the ovulation period by testing the level of progesterone converted into growth hormone. When ovulation is complete, having sex at this time will greatly increase the probability of pregnancy.

However, many people have reported to Xiaokang that the ovulation test strips have always been inaccurate. Why is that?

Are ovulation test strips prohibited?

Generally speaking, ovulation test strips are relatively accurate. Although everyone has individual differences, there is still a relative regularity. According to research, the detection rate of ovulation test strips is approximately between 50% and 98%, which is affected by personal age, psychological state, physiology and other factors.

Feeling safe, having high-quality intercourse, and using the ovulation test strips properly can all help improve their accuracy.

What are the reasons why ovulation test strips are inaccurate?

1. Read the value within 30 minutes

Generally speaking, ovulation test strips can read data within half an hour. Therefore, the person testing the test paper should be patient and wait. However, if there is still no data after half an hour, it means that the measurement is unsuccessful and needs to be repeated the next day.

2. Whether drugs are used

Normally, common medical treatments such as antibiotics, painkillers and cold granules will not affect the detection of ovulation test strips. However, factors such as steroid hormones and hormones will have a certain impact on the test.

3. Are you already pregnant?

Pregnant women may experience increased body temperature, elevated HCG levels, and other factors that may affect the loading of results. If a woman's ovulation test shows positive data for several consecutive days, it is suspected that she has achieved the goal of pregnancy.

4. Is your mentality fluctuating?

The symptom of ovulation is closely related to a woman's physical and mental state. If she is affected by factors such as work or the natural environment, she may experience early ovulation. Therefore, it is generally recommended to measure accurately 10 days after the end of the menstrual period.

5. Drink water before testing

If you drink water during the test period, the data may be inaccurate due to dilution in the urine. It is recommended not to drink water or drink less water within 2 hours before the test.

6. Is the pregnancy test paper of good quality?

When the pregnancy test paper becomes wet, is affected by moisture or is used beyond the shelf life, it may affect the loading of the results. It is recommended to store the pregnancy test paper in a ventilated and dry place and use it during the period.

7. Are you suffering from any disease?

Because ovulation test strips will be affected by diseases, patients with uterine and ovarian diseases or pituitary-hypothalamic pituitary abnormalities should consult a doctor before deciding whether to use pregnancy test strips for measurement.

8. Is accurate measurement a standard?

The 14 days before the next menarche is the ovulation period. Testing should start from the 11th day of the ovulation period and continue for 6 days. It is recommended to measure it around 10 am to 8 pm, and use urine at the same time every day (the first urine in the morning is not recommended).

How to increase the chance of pregnancy (ovulation induction)?

When some women are unable to achieve normal ovulation due to various reasons, they can clinically use drugs such as clomiphene, bromocriptine, and progesterone-releasing hormone to achieve the effect of promoting ovulation. Please note that it should be used under the guidance of a doctor.