How long should I wait for the ovulation test strip to show the double bars?

If a woman's menstruation is not very regular, it will be more difficult for her to get pregnant. At this time, she can choose to take an ovulation test every month. When the ovulation test paper shows double bars, it means that ovulation is not far away. So how long after the ovulation test paper shows double bars is it appropriate to have sex? Generally speaking, the appearance of double bars means that the woman will ovulate within the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours, and at this time she should be prepared for fertilization.

1. Collect urine in a clean, dry container. The best time to collect urine every day is from 10 am to 8 pm. Try to keep the collection time fixed.

2. Hold the test paper and immerse the end with the arrow mark line into the urine. After about three seconds, take it out and lay it flat. The depth should not exceed the mark line. Observe the results for 10-20 minutes, and the results will be read within 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the sample will be invalid.

3. It is best to start testing on the third day after the menstruation ends. Until the two lines are detected to be equally dark or the second line is darker than the first, it means that you will ovulate within 24-48 hours. (The opposite is the safe period)

After completing the test, you should carefully observe the results displayed on the test paper. Generally, there will be the above three display results. First, let’s talk about the negative result. The negative result is what we often call the “safe period”. Only a red strip appears in the control line area or the test line is lighter than the control line, indicating that there is no ovulation.

When two red strips appear and the test line is significantly lighter than the control line, it means that the LH level in the urine has not yet reached its peak and must be tested every day. It also means that the best time for conception is coming. The appearance of two colored strips and the color of the test line is equal to or darker than the control line indicates that ovulation will occur within 24-48 hours and you can prepare for intercourse.