Get On Schedule With The Best Ovulation Predictor Kits (2020 Guide)

Are you having trouble trying to get pregnant?

Let's face it: getting pregnant can be really hard for some people.

And if that's the case for you, then you many want to consider using an ovulation kit.

Home ovulation test kits are an important tool if you're wanting to conceive but may be having difficulty becoming pregnant.

As the strength and accuracy of home testing kits have improved, these easy to use home tests have grown in popularity.

Below are seven of the top-rated tests currently on the market and a guide to buying the best kit for your specific needs.

While there are ways to estimate fertility without an at-home ovulation test kit—including basal body temperature, calendar tracking, and abdominal sensation or spotting—a test kit predicts ovulation several days before it occurs, and allows you to take action during the most effective days in your cycle.

This is extremely important!

You may notice that the seven tests listed above are all relatively inexpensive and that most are strip-style test kits.

They're easy to interpret, need no additional equipment, and can be carried in a purse and used away from home if necessary.

Are you concerned about the accuracy of ovulation tests? Are you unsure if you should use them? Are you trying to conceive, and wonder if you should consult with an infertility specialist instead of using at-home tests?

Trying to conceive can be a nerve-wracking and stressful process, especially if you have had difficulty becoming pregnant in the past!

Learning more about ovulation testing will not only make you more successful at predicting your most fertile days but can also take some of the stress and uncertainty out of the equation.

Below, you can read more about the science behind over the counter ovulation test kits and how fertility is determined.

The truth is, you may simply be unaware of exactly when within your monthly cycle that you ovulate.

Note that some health conditions can affect ovulation as well, and many women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) may have periods that are much longer than average or which fluctuate in length from month to month.

If you don’t have a reliable cycle, and ovulation test can be invaluable in tracking ovulation.

Also, if you're on certain medications you may be asked by your doctor to use an ovulation test to help monitor the effects of certain drugs or to help determine whether an adjustment needs to be made to dosage.

As the name suggests, a home ovulation test is a kit that can be used in the comfort and privacy of your home to help determine when you are ovulating!

Mosts tests do this by detecting a rise in luteinizing hormone in your urine, but some kits can use a saliva sample instead.

A day or two before ovulation, your body will produce a specific hormone which directs your ovary to release a mature egg.

This luteinizing hormone (LH) is easily detectable in bodily fluids such as saliva and urine.

A positive indicator on your test means you will probably ovulate in the next 24 to 36 hours.

However, you should consult the directions for your particular test for an exact explanation of results and what they mean!

Much like an over the counter pregnancy test, most ovulation tests are a stick-like device that you will urinate on or hold in a sample of urine that has been freshly collected.

If the test strip detects luteinizing hormone (LH), the strip may either change color or display a line or symbol.

These tests are the most common and are not difficult or painful to use! Woot!

But to be honest, many women dislike the mess and mental discomfort of using a urine-based test, and I can relate!

Luckily, there are alternative ways to test for LH in your body!

Saliva tests require a little more time and instruction to use but are usually as accurate as urine tests. These tests include slides and a microscope. You’ll be asked to spit onto a slide and then allow it to dry.

Once ready, you can look at the slide under the microscope and search for a special sort of crystallization that indicates the presence of LH in your saliva.

While the only infallible testing method to detect LH is through blood testing, most over the counter ovulation test kits are 99% accurate! Pretty good!

You should know that there are certain factors which can affect the accuracy of ovulation tests.

For instance, if you are currently taking birth control or if you have recently discontinued using it, your results may not be entirely accurate.

The drug clomiphene citrate (Clomid) in particular can complicate testing for LH since it is specifically designed to trigger an increase in LH levels.

Just something to keep in mind!

Sometimes pregnancy is just a matter of timing.

If you and your partner have not specifically timed intercourse for the window of time just before ovulation you may simply be having sex during the wrong part of your cycle.

And that's where using an ovulation kit comes into play! This may help you and your partner increase the odds of pregnancy on any given month.

The Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test kit (click here to check the price on Amazon) offers you a more accurate indication of ovulation thanks to its ability to test for two different hormones instead of just one.

Unlike most other ovulation tests, Clearblue Advanced tests for both LH and estrogen. By testing for both, you will have four or more days per cycle of positive ovulation prediction.

Compared to the two-day window provided by most ovulation tests, this gives you twice as much opportunity to take action.

The simple to use urine test stick displays a smiley face during fertile days.

A blinking smiley indicates high fertility, a solid smiley indicates peak fertility.

Some women enjoy the simplicity of the digital display, but Clearblue also produces non-digital ovulation tests if you prefer the traditional two-line style tests.

This combination kit from First Response (click here to check the price on Amazon) comes with seven ovulation tests and one pregnancy test.

Each sensitive test is guaranteed to be over 99% accurate. Like most ovulation tests, these handy test sticks detect the luteinizing hormone (LH) surge in your urine when ovulation is imminent.

If you're new to ovulation testing or if your cycle is stable and you have a good idea of the exact day of ovulation, this inexpensive kit is a good option since the box comes with enough sticks for a week's worth of testing.

You can use the included pregnancy test at the end of your cycle to see if your efforts are successful.

First Response pregnancy tests are one of the most sensitive pregnancy tests available and will help you determine if your timing was successful.

You'll know if you are pregnant up to six days sooner than your missed period.

This inexpensive combo kit from Easy@Home (click here to check the price on Amazon) allows you to quickly and accurately determine your most fertile days by testing for the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH).

Using these strips is a one-step process that is as easy as taking an at-home pregnancy test.

Simply dip the strips into urine for three seconds. Within five minutes, an easy to read line will appear if LH is present in your urine. when the hormone peaks during ovulation, the line will be at its darkest.

The kit is FDA approved and over 99.8% accurate.

It comes with 50 ovulation test strips and 20 pregnancy test strips, enough for several months worth of testing.

Some women like to use multiple strips per day to get a more accurate idea of when ovulation is occurring, and the Easy@Home kit is inexpensive enough to make this possible.

The ClinicalGuard LH Urine Ovulation Test (click here to check the price on Amazon) is easy to use and read.

These basic strips are simple and utilitarian but are an inexpensive alternative to stick-style tests.

You'll receive 40 ovulation test strips and 10 pregnancy test strips. This is enough for several months of testing and is perfect for women with erratic ovulation or cycles that last more than 30 days.

Unlike digital tests, these test strips may appear darker or lighter depending on the amount of LH or HCG in your urine.

A darker line on the LH test strips indicates peak fertility. Early tests with the HCG pregnancy strips may show a lighter positive line but will darken each day that the pregnancy advances.

Wondfo Ovulation Prediction Test Strips (click here to check the price on Amazon) help take the guess work out of monitoring for ovulation.

These inexpensive and discreet testing strips come in a pack of 50 ovulation test strips and 20 pregnancy test strips. You'll be able to track ovulation over several months and have a clear indication of ovulation even if you have a longer than average cycle.

Like other strips that test for luteinizing hormone (LH), you'll see a strong dark line during the two days before ovulation. While the tests do not come with clear instructions, they are easy to read and clearly indicate positives.

The pregnancy strips, in particular, seem to be more sensitive than other brands and often display positive results days before other commercial brands.

Wondfo strips are FDA-approved and over 99% accurate.

Whether you opt for a bells-and-whistles digital ovulation testing kit or a simple urine strip test kit, at home fertility testing can help you determine the most likely days for conception each month.

It should be noted that using an over the counter fertility test does not guarantee success when you are trying to conceive.

Although these tests are normally highly accurate, factors such as age, prescription medications, and health conditions like PCOS can hinder accurate testing.

If you suspect you may have a condition that hinders fertility or if you have unsuccessfully used ovulation tests for several months, it may be time to consult with a doctor.

However, for most women, an at-home test kit can prove invaluable for accurately determining the timing of ovulation.It can also help alleviate some of the stress and confusion of trying to conceive.

Happy baby making!