Pay Attention To These While Doing The Ovulation Test To Increase The Accuracy!

What is Ovulation Test, How is it Done?

Ovulation test is a tool to measure whether you are in the ovulation period or not. The working principle of most ovulation tests is based on detecting the presence of LH hormone in the body. LH hormone is a hormone responsible for the development of eggs and is easily detected during the ovulation period. Although ovulation tests give accurate results up to 99%, it should always be remembered that there is a margin of error.

When is the Ovulation Test Performed?

ovulation period; It is the time interval in which the egg is released from a sac called a follicle into the fallopian tubes. It occurs every month in healthy women, starting from puberty until they reach menopause. During the ovulation period, the egg is released into the fallopian tubes and when it is fertilized by the sperm, which is the male reproductive cell, the embryo is obtained. For this reason, the ovulation period is of particular importance for couples who want to conceive.

The egg remains viable for 12 – 24 hours on average. Sperm can live in the female reproductive organs for up to 5 days. For this reason, it is recommended that couples who want pregnancy start a few days before the ovulation period and increase the frequency of sexual intercourse during this period.

When to do the ovulation test is all about the menstrual cycle. For this;

• Calculate your menstrual cycle first. (Number of days from the start of your period to the start of your next period)
• If your period is irregular, take note of your cycle in the last 3 months and base on the shortest one.
• Ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next menstrual period. If your period is regular, you can start testing on the 12th day from the start of your period.
• If you have menstrual irregularity, do not neglect to consult your doctor.

How Is Ovulation Test Done?

The application of the ovulation test, also known as the ovulation test, is almost the same as the pregnancy test. A few drops of urine are dripped into the test with the help of the dropper included in the package. The result will be known after 5 minutes at the latest.

A double line in the ovulation test: It means that you are in the period of ovulation and there is a high probability of pregnancy with unprotected sex.

A single line in the ovulation test: It means that you are not yet in the ovulation period and the probability of pregnancy is low.

You must interpret the result within 5 minutes at the latest after performing the test. If you wait longer, you may get an incorrect result, as there is a chance that a single line will turn into a double line. In digital ovulation tests, the result is read a little differently. The result is indicated with various logos instead of lines. For example, a smiley face indicates that you are ovulating. It is important that you take the test guide as a base, as all the details will be covered in detail in the user's manual of the test.

Ovulation tests with saliva instead of urine are also available. However, since the accuracy of these tests is lower, they are not preferred much.

Attention To These To Increase The Accuracy Of The Test!

• You should stop fluid intake a few hours before the test. Otherwise, it may be difficult to measure the LH level as your urine will be diluted.
• You should try to do the test at the same times each day.
• If possible, you should not use substances such as alcohol and drugs that may affect the test result.
• If you are going to test twice a day, you should make sure that there is at least 8 hours between the two tests.
• You can take the test between 08:00 and 22:00.