Ovulation Test Strips
Is OVRY™ an ovulation tracker?
No. However, we are currently developing an app that will help users track their OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strip results and graph their LH levels. The app will be useful for tracking periods and ovulation as well as helping to analyze and store your ...
What age range are OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips appropriate for?
Any woman who has reached puberty and is not yet in menopause, can use OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips.
Can I take an ovulation test if I'm on birth control?
It depends. Generally speaking, testing for ovulation while on birth control is not recommended since results can be confusing or inconclusive. That’s why most people use ovulation tests as they are transitioning off (or on) birth control, to learn ...
How long does an LH surge usually last?
For most women, the average surge of the LH lasts approximately 12-24 hours.
My average cycle is less than 21 days or greater than 40 days (the number of days shown on the table). How do I know when to start testing?
If your cycle is irregular - consistently less than 21 days or consistently greater than 40 days - the accuracy of the tests may vary considerably and we recommend speaking to a physician to determine when to begin testing.
Why do I need to know the length of my average menstrual cycle? What if I don't know it exactly?
Ovulation occurs at different times for different women, depending largely on the average length of a woman’s cycle. On average, ovulation occurs about 14 days before your next period starts. Therefore, it is easier to figure out when to start ...
What are the chances of getting pregnant during your highest fertile days?
Your most fertile days occur right before and during ovulation. The chances of getting pregnant on the day that you detect a positive test result for ovulation are high.
How many ovulation tests do I need?
The number of ovulation tests needed to detect a positive result each month, will vary depending on the users cycle regularity and how accurately they are able to determine when to start testing. We recommend using our Ovulation Calculator to ...
If I detect an LH surge, does that mean I am experiencing my most fertile days?
Yes. A surge in a woman's LH indicates that ovulation (the release of the egg) should occur 24-36 hours later. A woman is most fertile the day before, and the first day of ovulation. Therefore, if an LH surge is detected that means that the greatest ...
Do I need to compare my daily OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strip results to detect the LH surge?
Comparing your daily test results is not necessary but it can help you assess whether the test line is the same color or darker than the control line which indicates a positive result. One way to do this is to take a photo of the test strip as soon ...
I have recently stopped using hormonal contraceptive. Will this affect the results?
After using hormonal contraceptives, you may experience an irregular menstrual cycle. For many women, it takes at least a few months for menstruation to normalize. To get the most accurate results with the OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips, it is ...
I have used several test strips as instructed, but I have not detected my LH surge. What should I do?
It is possible that you have not detected the LH surge for several reasons: you started testing too late and missed your surge the tests were not performed correctly you did not ovulate that month (this is called anovulation). If this occurs, try ...
I do not know my average cycle length or my cycle varies a lot. How do I know when to start using the OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips?
If you do not know your average menstrual cycle length or experience a lot of variation, it is best to start testing based on the number of days of your shortest cycle in the past six months. To determine what day to start testing, use our Ovulation ...
Do you have to submerge OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips in the urine sample or can you just urinate directly onto the test strip?
OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips are designed to be submerged into a urine sample, and not to be used as a midstream test. To achieve optimal accuracy, the test must be used exactly as instructed: each test strip should be submerged into the urine sample ...
Can any medications or medical conditions affect the OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strip results?
Yes. Certain drugs and prescriptions that affect a woman’s menstrual cycle (hormonal contraceptives, fertility products containing HCG or LH, acne prescriptions such as clomiphene, and hormone replacement therapy) can impact the results of an ...
How do I read my Ovry® Ovulation Test Strip result?
Please refer to the Instructions for a diagram to supplement the following result descriptions: POSITIVE: Distinct pink-colored line appears in the control and test regions, and the test line (T) is equal to or darker than the control line (C), ...
Can drinking too much liquid affect my OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strip result?
Yes. If possible, it is suggested to limit liquid intake 2 hours before testing your urine to avoid diluting the concentration of LH which can lead to a false negative.
When is the best time of day to take my urine sample for use with an OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strip?
Unlike pregnancy tests, you should avoid taking ovulation tests with the first urine of the day. The best times to test are between 10:00am and 8:00pm. If testing twice a day, it is recommended to test at least 8 hours apart.
How accurate are OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips? Are they the same quality as the tests available for sale at the pharmacy? Are all ovulation tests (including OVRY™ "strip format") the same?
When used correctly, OVRY™ Ovulation Strips are over 99% accurate. OVRY™ products offer the same accuracy and quality as the tests available from pharmacies. Most ovulation tests (also known as Ovulation Prediction Kits, or OPKs for short), including ...
How do OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips work?
OVRY™ Ovulation Test Strips are rapid and convenient ovulation tests. Each strip detects the presence of the ovulation hormone, called luteinizing hormone (LH), helping to predict ovulation which occurs after a surge of LH.
What is ovulation, when does it occur and why is it important?
Ovulation is when a mature egg from your ovary is released into your fallopian tube, and is available for fertilization by sperm. Approximately every month an egg will mature within one of your ovaries. Ovulation occurs 12-16 days from the first day ...