Forum Pregnancy tests, ovulation and ovulation tests

Cycle

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BettyGuest ·
The cycle on the pill doesn't really mean anything, because you control it with the pill. When you stop taking the pill, your hormones need to take over again. They need to build up the uterine lining and trigger ovulation. For some people, it can take a while for things to get back into a regular rhythm.

Before I was on the pill, I had a 27-day cycle. After years of use and taking it continuously to manage migraines, I stopped because we were ready for a baby. Suddenly, my cycle became 23-25 days, which is actually quite short. On the 10th cycle, it was 35 days, but the tests were negative. Still hopeful, but then I got a fairly heavy period. I had already been using ovulation tests for a couple of months, because where exactly is your egg in a cycle like that? And then on the 11th cycle, I finally got a clear positive, and it was a hit!

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  1. Verwijderd ! #2

    Oh super!

    Then I'll just wait calmly for now. Actually hoping that it'll turn out to be a positive test later on.

    It's already been 10 months, you know. We really, really want it... and then suddenly there are 2 outliers added...

    I think I'll go for next month if it's nothing now, and get an ovulation test.
    Any tips on which one I should use?

  2. Betty started this #3

    Oh yeah, that is frustrating then. I'm rooting for you to get that positive test soon, but false positives aren't really that weird. As long as you don't have them too often or your cycle gets really long.

    Ovulation tests work very differently for everyone. I can't make sense of the one from Kruidvat, but others find it useful. Generally, I hear good things about CB and Sensitest. I myself use dipsticks from 2besure, which are much cheaper. I've also had some from Action, but I don't go there often enough. It's a matter of trying out and always reading the leaflet when you try a different brand.

    A few tips. A thin light line means nothing; your test must be really equal or darker than the control line. If the test gets a bit darker and you expect your egg, you can test twice to not miss your LH peak. Your egg is released on average 12-48 hours after the peak, so those are your fertile days. If your cycle is somewhat stable, you'll only need a few tests in the long run.

  3. Vriesje #4

    Hi Poppie, if you've been trying for a year and it still hasn't worked out (partly because of such a long cycle), I'd ask for a referral to a gynecologist if I were you. They can check if there's a reason why you're not pregnant yet.
    Anyway, starting with ovulation tests is a really good start. You can go about it more targeted, even with a long cycle. Follow Betty's tips and you'll figure it out

  4. Verwijderd ! #5

    I hope it works out like this. Now, first thing, I'll have to wait for a test next week.
    I've been doing chores every other day, and actually almost every day this month.
    So if it's 36 days this month, we've also been busy during my fertile period.

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