It’s so sad that it’s so difficult for some of us to conceive….Lord please help those of us who are struggling …..There is no other gift or feeling I want right now than to conceive for my hubby!!!! 🙏🏽😪😪😪🙏🏽
You rock Dr Crawford! I’m a FM Physician and love all your podcasts and RUclips clips. Thanks for all the effort you put into sharing your knowledge. It’s very generous and lovely of you to do this for all of us.
Your timing on posting this video is awesome, I just bought my first OPK and have been nervous about starting the process. This video has definitely eased some of my anxiety. 😊
I have irregular periods , luckily I never have to track ovulation because I have very obvious signs of ovulation , I get a lot of EWCM , ovulation cramps and bloating , after ovulation my chest gets sore so that’s how I confirm . Works everytime! I’m now pregnant with my second child , both conceived naturally 🙏🏻
@@wynonnapeek609 both times I have conceived it was shortly after making lifestyle changes that made me ovulate earlier ! I start doing muscle building exercise 5 times a week, also take vit D and prenatal and I change my diet. I eat whole foods, protein and healthy fats at every meal and cut out processed and refined carbs. I wish u success!
I never understood the time of day aspect and my strips recommended testing twice a day during the fertile window… thank you for this awesome explanation!!
I have PCOS and my doctor told me to use these to test if I’m ovulating and that if they are positive, then I have nothing to worry about and shouldn’t seek out any treatment. Now I’m a bit confused and a little angry at him for refusing a referral to a fertility specialist. Thank you so much for the information!
This is an amazing video that helped me realize the importance and simplicity of OPK use! I got pregnant the 1st cycle I tried and found that my ovulation comes earlier than "normally". Unfortunately, I lost my pregnancy and ttc again and found that Premom app (that never works on my phone) channel advises to keep checking ovulation because there are surges and a peak so it's important to find the real peak, as they say. I'm confused as Dr. Crawford recommends to stop testing after the 1st surge but now I wonder what if it's a surge but not a peak?
I had a miscarriage on April 1st had a D&C and I got my period on on may 7th. Started tracking my ovulation on day 10th of my cycle. My period app predicted that I would ovulate on day 15th of my cycle. I had sex on day 12th and 13th of my cycle and sure enough i measured my temperature and it went up then I took a ovulation test and I had a positive LH surge on day 14th just like the app said. I’ve never had such and accurate prediction before. My husband and I are hoping for our rainbow baby
Wanted to correct you on something. Not all women with PCOS have elevated LH. There are women with PCOS such as myself who opk’s work just fine, it just may be harder to pin point when to take them with long cycles (unless you’re checking bbt)
Thanks so much for this informational video. I got confused about the time of the day since Clearblue manual says you should test first thing in the morning (which really did not seem right to me).. but your explanation makes much more sense. Anyone else experiencing the same confusion?
I’m curious how you define irregular periods? You mention that it is important to see the doctor if you have irregular periods, but don’t explain what exactly that means. My understanding is that there are some natural variances in the cycle based on stress levels, etc. like that length of cycle could be different...?
The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 40 days, are normal.
Thank you for this video and advocating to talk to your doctor about irregular periods. I’m going through fertility treatments right now due to PCOS. My period has been irregular forever and any time I brought it up to my OB/GYN she said it’s fine, don’t worry some people have irregular periods. I always was frustrated with this answer because all of my friends periods were regular. Whenever I asked if it would effect me having kids I was told “we will talk about that when your ready to have a family” which was again, frustrating. Well fast forward to now, we’ve been trying for a year now with no luck. I am so thankful for our RE for not only a diagnosis of PCOS but answers to the questions I have been asking for years!
Hello! I'm hoping for a baby soon for you guys! On the same boat except haven't been "diagnosed" with irregular periods. I'm usually due to get my period on the 23rd but usually get it a few days before or sometimes a day or two after that date- is that considered to be irregular?
Thanks for this video. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for the past couple of months and with no luck so far I’ve decided to try using an OPK. My husband said I’m stressing (which I’m not) I’m just trying to use tools to hopefully make this more successful. I’ve seen and read different things, that it’s ok to use the first urine, that’s it’s not ok, to test around 10 in the morning and also test around 8 at night. So I’ve been testing twice a day. But I’ll use your advice and just do once. It makes me feel better hearing the information come from someone knowledgeable. I died laughing when you chucked the directions 😂
I also saw something that said don’t drink water two hours before the test. And also the opposite that you can but just don’t chug water, it’s all so confusing 😩
And I’m tracking with my app and predicted ovulation is today (Wednesday) but according to you ovulation might happen on Saturday with my 28 day cycle. That’s good to hear and I’m going to continue to test daily. I was starting to get a bit sad thinking it was me but really the app could’ve been wrong. Hopefully it works out this month but if not I feel better tracking my ovulation instead of JUST trusting the app to predict it
Thank you for your amazing and educative videos! One question. If one takes the test between 10am - 2pm, should one also minimize the liquid intake some hours prior to the test (coffee, tea, water, sodas etc.), as LH can be diluted?
I have 2 questions, hopefully you see this! 🤞🏻 1) with strip OPK tests. The instructions say to hold it in the pee for 5 seconds. Do I discard the instructions and just dip? And 2) if you should test twice a day, what is the other time frame your should test in? Or should the tests only ever been taken between the 10am- 2pm window? Thank you! Also, great video!
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Love your channel . You exude good vibes and kindness . I like the sound of your soft voice too. I’m trying for my second miracle 🤞🏾so I’m watching a lot of your videos . Thank you for educating and helping us women 🙏🙏
PLEASE HELP, in the video you mention that your first positive opk is the one you use to calculate after a certain amount of hours you will then ovulate. Brands like premom say finding your highest OPK, such as a dice stealer would be the time you then calculate to find your ovulation. WHICH ONE IS IT?
Do you think testing twice a day makes a difference, or just once a day in the 10-2 window?? Thanks for the videos!! We’re ttc for the first time so I’m trying to wade through all the info out there lol
Hi Natalie, thanks so much for your videos! They are so useful. I’ve bought the digital test and it has the three options; No, High & Peak. For me, a 23-26 day cycle (varies). I had a “No” On day 10 and then a “Peak” on day 11. I’ve been trying for 5 months but using the strip tests and found them hard to read. Is it a concern I had no “High” days? So this would mean for this cycle I ovulate on day 12, correct? As the test notifies you the day before ovulation (or thereabouts?). I also had a miscarriage 3 months ago which I think caused my cycle to be irregular for a few months. Would having a miscarriage naturally/spontaneously change your cycle length or make things harder? I have a healthy baby girl who is 21 months old so I know I can carry to term. Thanks :).
Using these so I can see when I ovulate and not have sex during those times or use more protection. I don’t want kids and I was curious to how to use these. Thank you!
I would disagree about OPKs being useless with irregular cycles. They're a big part of what helps me keep my sanity in all this. But it does require a bit more effort not to waste tests (although I buy the cheap strips). I generally start later than the average person, and only if I feel like ovulation is coming, mostly when I see fertile cervical mucus, and stop as soon as I get a positive, so I generally end up only needing 4-8 strips. You are right though that irregular cycles are indicative of a problem, I do have PCOS, and now receiving treatment, but there are cycles sometimes that I have to go back to trying at home unmedicated, and I prefer to go back to OPKs then.
I think some women with PCOS have an easier time than others, but I do hate to see women waiting on an evaluation and trying to use OPKs getting frustrated. Certainly IF* they can work for your particular situation - yay!
I have a very serious question. Why do they say after your PEAK, you ovulate 24-36hrs after.. But you are saying it’s the next day... I’m confused. Because I’ve had 2 days that I tested HIGH but no PEAK.
Hello Dr. Natalie. I just came across your Channel and I am learning so much already. Thank you. My cycle length is irregular. Most times it's 28, sometimes 27, 30, 32 etc. I have given birth before and now I am trying again to get pregnant after 6 years but it's not happening. I felt I was so close to getting pregnant this last cycle but still didn't happen. Because during the 2-weeks wait, I was having some symptoms showing that pregnancy was on the way. But I was disappointed when I saw my period, though it came very late. You mentioned in your video about taking progesterone to support the pregnancy. Can you please throw more light on this? What is the best time to start taking the progesterone?
Hello! Thank you for your channel! I’ve subscribed and it’s so very helpful! I do have a question, learning so much about fertility is amazing, and we have been TTC for 3 months. The last two months I’ve been tracking with LH. I’m curious why the clear blue OPK gave me a positive (solid smiley) on a Saturday, EWCM too, but the easy@home was still “low” on that Saturday, then that following Wednesday (4 days later) the easy@home was “lh high” and I wasn’t able to test with the clear blue due to it “locking me out” because it was too close in time from the initial pos reading on Saturday. I just find this situation odd. None the less, we baby danced daily during all of this.
I’m struggling because I don’t know if my cycles are regular. I’ve lost 70+ lbs and things are starting to normalize. My cycles were 45-90 days. Now that I’ve lost weight my cycles have been shortening. My last cycle was 38 days, this cycle looks like it will also be around 37 days. I know I just need to be patient. I’m still young but inpatient. The doctor I saw didn’t listen to me or about my concerns about not ovulating. He told me the proof is in the pudding. Oh and he’s the chief of the ob/gyn staff at the hospital. 🤦🏼♀️
Lovely! I have a question. I've seen several people say take ovulation test 2x a day after getting the first positive. Then, stopping after you get another negative. Do you recommend this method? If so, what additional time of day should we test ovulation?
This was the most informative information I have seen, I'm so happy I found you....I have been tracking my ovulation and its so funny because everything you said makes sense and is spot on to me.........we are shooting for a baby and all this put me in so must ease, thank you
Hi Natalie, is the case of a short (21 day cycle) how would you workout the predictive ovulation date, I believe my luteal phase is shorter, is that correct? Thank you for the videos 💛
I know you say to stop after the first positive LH surge... but if I keep checking every 12 hours, the line will get darker over the next day and peak before it starts to decline. So is the first positive test my peak, or is the peak the darker line a day or so later? I use strips that come with an app that measures the intensity of the pigmentation of the line to try to give a more accurate reading.
I got the clearblue digital ovulation test and its got me so confused! I have a regular 28 day cycle! I tested every morning and the tests said low everyday until cycle day 18 had smile face for peak! With everyone always talking about 28 day cycle being day 14 ovulation day should I be concerned!
Hi Dr Crawford, love your videos and the way you present them. Just a question regarding strip tests. Got a peak (confirmed with digital solid smiley) but 24 hours later got an even stronger peak then day after went back to a negative. I would assume I ovulated between the second peak and the negative? Or would ovulation day be the day after the first peak? Thank you
I’ve been trying to conceive for months. My periods are irregular so I contacted my doctor a few months ago and she told me that it’s normal to have irregular periods. She recommended I use OPKs. Still not pregnant though. She wants me to wait a year and I’m in my 30s.
I think that saying irregular cycle = go see your doctor, is a very broad statement. I have Irregular cycles but the change is of a few days 🙄 this is just a stressful message (and yes I am followed by a fertility doctor, had my eggs checked this year, very high reserve although I am 30, AMH is high, but multifollicular ovaries). My doctor told me Tu use OPK when I will be looking for a baby. Anyway, very informative video! I subscribe, as I am anyway concerned about my ability to conceive
Hiii ... please do reply...I have a regular period cycle....my ovulation tests were negative from day 13 to 19 ....on 19th cycle night and on 20th cycle day my ovulation was a bit dark ...not more darker...and in the night of 20th cycle day only it became lightest....there wasn't any positive line.... what should I do now....I want to conceive a baby boy... please help 🙏🙏
Hello! I'm hoping for a baby soon for you guys! On the same boat except haven't been "diagnosed" with irregular periods. I'm usually due to get my period on the 23rd but usually get it a few days before or sometimes a day or two after that date- is that considered to be irregular? Also tend to spot during my week of ovulation and 2 days b4 getting period. Something is off 🙄
Thanks for all the information, I just got off birth control a month ago and dont have irregular periods, but an opk test I did was postive. I have no history of pcos, but havent yet had a period off the pill Does this mean I ovulated ?
I have pcos.,my one ovary is perfectly fine but from the other one I'm not ovulation, that's what my doctor told me. Now Im married and trying to concieve ,my doctor gave me ovultion induction medicine, so I got a ovlution test kit to know my ovlution , but throughout the month I feel no signs of ovlution and test kit also useless... so much worried 😟
What are your thoughts on the natural supplements Fertile Aide, OvaBoost and Fertile CM by Fairhaven Health? Trying to not stress about it, but I'm pretty sure I have PCOS as my cycles are all over the place since I can remember. Bought these after reading many positive reviews. My husband and I are trying to conceive so before spending tons of money on fertility at our local hospital I thought I'd try getting regular using these. Any product feedback is helpful! We'd love an addition to our life!
Hi Dr Natalie, after watching this video, this cycle I did my OPK at 12pm. Two days in a row the test line was darker than the control line. This is confusing. What does this mean?
I use the digital clearblue ovulation tests you described with the blank smile face, flashing smile face (high) and stagnet smile face (peak). Is there a good chance of conception when trying on a high day and then again on a peak day? Or just on both peak days?
I got a question 🥺🥺 I have been taking the test since Tuesday morning because my ovulation days is supposed to be tomorrow, I have been doing it every morning first thing I do when I wake up. And so far I just got low fertility screen, can it be wrong because I’m taking the tests to early in the morning 🫠🫠?? Thank you so making this video, that was so helpful 💖💖
How much water can you drink in the morning? And can you urinate before taking the test? The digital instructions say to not pee for 4 hours before testing.
Is there a difference in the reliability of the qualitative tests vs a quantitative test? Premom infers that there quantitative test is more accurate than their qualitative for those with PCOS. I'm frustrated because my period has always been irregular and I'm told that a consistently irregular period, is a pattern of regularity? My period is never less than 49 days and in my 20s, I could go 6 months with no period. I am now 38 and consistently implying to my doctors that I may have PCOS only to be told it's my weight. So I have done all this work to lose weight only to find I'm still having the same issues! I'm just frustrated because I have known that my irregular periods would, in fact, impair my ability to conceive. Now I'm in love and can't give a child to the man I love.
Hi Natalie, quiet confused on how all these works. I delivered in March 2022, since I have not seen my MP, and I'm worried because I can't keep track of my ovulation. I'm breast feeding, I don't know how likely it is for me to get pregnant.
Hi doctor! Question….I got diagnosed with PCOS but thankfully my cycles are regular but the doctor has me on metformin anyways. I got a positive ovulation test yesterday on day 15 and my cycles are 30 days. Is it normal that by day 16 the ovulation test is negative? I got two negatives this morning when I tested. Thank you for all the great info!
Hi Dr. Crawford! Thank you for all the useful information you give us! One question regarding irregular periods: is it considered if the cycles vary by any number of days? Or is there a minimum variation that makes you think they are irregular? E.g. mine comes every month between 34 and 36 days. Is this considered irregular? Thanks a lot in advance! P.S. I'd be very interested in knowing how to spot ovulation based on the cervical mucus and (separately) based on the basal body temperature. Would be great if you could do videos on these topics! Thank you!
Hi Dr. My typical cycle length is 28 days and I have regular periods. I use clear blue digital ovulation tests and I begin testing around day 12 each month. I get a positive result on either cycle day 15 or 16. Is this normal that I am ovulating later then day 14?
So I’ve been testing for months and it has just occurred to me that you don’t have to hold the test and pay until the whole entire thing is full it doesn’t affect it I’m still getting readings it’s not reading that it’s broken or miss used or whatever but I’m just curious if that affects it
What does it mean if you have never got a surge? I have been testing for a few months now, a few days before im supposed to be ovulating, and have never had a peak or surge. I assume i ovulate as i was pregnant a few months ago, but it was a chemical lost at 5 weeks. What does this mean?
So today my tracker log says ovulation day would likely be today but i took an ovulation test today. Both lines were visible but the test line was lighter than the control line. I assume that means its not high enough and might be by tomorrow? Should I test again tomorrow?
I can't find any doctor to help me properly so I use these opk's (but the cheaper ones but I've used over 200 already)... Apparently I have pcos but I have never ever seen a positiv opk... (I have tried the 25 ones as well as the 10....) still always negative with the 10 I get a second line... and haven't had any period after stopping hormones one year ago.... (all my doctor did was looking at my uterus and it was just slightly build up and my ovaries had lots of follicles....) My doctor told me to try myo-inositol but she also told me she can't do anything more as she is not specialized... And no clinic takes me because I'm single..... the one clinic that would treat me wants me to get regular periods first.... it's frustrating.... Why do I have too little lh... but at the same time have pcos (which apparently makes high lh levels...)???
Hi Dr Crawford! thank you for this. is it possible to have the lh smiley face and ovulate on the same day? i got the smiley face and the day after my bbt was elevated until my next period
I need help understanding, i was ovulating on the 27, it showed purple that morning and we did our "work" at night 1 am. But i never got pregnant. We also "worked "on the 4th of January obviously late, but , i have trouble getting it on time. I have a 20 month old at home and it took us a 2 years on and off of trying to get her. I was using ovulation sticks the whole time. What am i doing wrong ?
I had a positive OPK Monday and am supposed to start ovulation following ovulation. When should I start after my positive OPK I am confused about everything I have read online
Hi doc! I'm trying to conceive since 3 months my periods are bit irregular always 4 days earlier I can't track my ovulation Had an appointment with a doc .. Said it's fine nothing to worry about 4 the thing us how am i suppose to know when im ovulating 😢 27 days cycle
So my daughter is struggling to get pregnant and I got her the digital prediction test that shows the blank the smile face and the happy for peak. She tested the first day 5 days before she should have ovulated and got the blank the next day she got the smile it's been 6 days and every day it's been the same smile. Is she not getting the LH surge?
After dipping it, where should I keep the strip? Should it be vertical or horizontal? Also, can it be put back into the plastic cover it came with, or should it be left in the open? Thanks.
Dr. Crawford.. I had my first positive ever LH test Friday morning. I continued to test even though I probably shouldnt have. Anyway I am now testing out my trigger. I'm guessing I would have ovulated 24 -36 hrs after my first positive opk, correct?
Is it true that not everyone ovulate the day after their LH surge? If so, is it risky to use LH tests to plan the transfer date in a natural cycle FET?
We just had a miscarriage on March 15th I was 8w5d. On the 24th got the dollar store tests and I tested positive then on the 26th negative. Saturday I got the digital clear blue tests and got the flashing smiley face for almost a week never got the steady peak smiley face. Last Saturday and Sunday negative again.. then Monday flashy smiley face then all negative again. This morning around 6:30 am flashy smiley and then at 10am flashy s.iley again. I'm so confused please help
Do substances affect LH? Why would I have tests that get darker and darker and then one that's completely blank or negative the next day without receiving a positive test?
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Any updates did you get pregnant 🙏
I hope it happened for you! It hasn't happened for us either (3yr of trying) I wish you the best
@@jocelynsmyth6604 praying for you please be your cycle 🩷
It's crazy amazing how your daughter looks like you and your son looks like her husband so sweet
You rock Dr Crawford! I’m a FM Physician and love all your podcasts and RUclips clips. Thanks for all the effort you put into sharing your knowledge. It’s very generous and lovely of you to do this for all of us.
Thank you!!!!! This means so much to me
i hate reading instruction manuals especially when you're already anxious about testing ovulation. Thanks for the video
Yes get rid of the instructions!!!
Your timing on posting this video is awesome, I just bought my first OPK and have been nervous about starting the process. This video has definitely eased some of my anxiety. 😊
Good luck!!!! Glad it helped
Please where can one buy it from?
@@marianaortiz3027 I agree.
I'm only 5 minutes into this video and i cannot say thank you, This helps me understand how ovulation works very great teaching
So glad it was helpful!
Deleting the app that came with the OPK because it is confusing even though I already watched this video once. So glad to have a resource like you!
I have irregular periods , luckily I never have to track ovulation because I have very obvious signs of ovulation , I get a lot of EWCM , ovulation cramps and bloating , after ovulation my chest gets sore so that’s how I confirm . Works everytime! I’m now pregnant with my second child , both conceived naturally 🙏🏻
love that you get ovulation signs!!
@@NatalieCrawfordMD me too otherwise I’d never be able to predict it hahah
I get the same things but never conceive. Your so lucky.
@@wynonnapeek609 both times I have conceived it was shortly after making lifestyle changes that made me ovulate earlier ! I start doing muscle building exercise 5 times a week, also take vit D and prenatal and I change my diet. I eat whole foods, protein and healthy fats at every meal and cut out processed and refined carbs. I wish u success!
Same. I have 5 children lol
I never understood the time of day aspect and my strips recommended testing twice a day during the fertile window… thank you for this awesome explanation!!
I have PCOS and my doctor told me to use these to test if I’m ovulating and that if they are positive, then I have nothing to worry about and shouldn’t seek out any treatment. Now I’m a bit confused and a little angry at him for refusing a referral to a fertility specialist. Thank you so much for the information!
I m on same boat :/
Thank you Natalie for clarifying all the info on OPK’s, there is so much info out there that over complicates it. So appreciate your help x
This is an amazing video that helped me realize the importance and simplicity of OPK use! I got pregnant the 1st cycle I tried and found that my ovulation comes earlier than "normally". Unfortunately, I lost my pregnancy and ttc again and found that Premom app (that never works on my phone) channel advises to keep checking ovulation because there are surges and a peak so it's important to find the real peak, as they say. I'm confused as Dr. Crawford recommends to stop testing after the 1st surge but now I wonder what if it's a surge but not a peak?
Best explanation ever!!!
I had a miscarriage on April 1st had a D&C and I got my period on on may 7th. Started tracking my ovulation on day 10th of my cycle. My period app predicted that I would ovulate on day 15th of my cycle. I had sex on day 12th and 13th of my cycle and sure enough i measured my temperature and it went up then I took a ovulation test and I had a positive LH surge on day 14th just like the app said. I’ve never had such and accurate prediction before. My husband and I are hoping for our rainbow baby
Wanted to correct you on something. Not all women with PCOS have elevated LH. There are women with PCOS such as myself who opk’s work just fine, it just may be harder to pin point when to take them with long cycles (unless you’re checking bbt)
This was my question because if I’m getting one surge a month then my lh isn’t running high correct?
Thanks so much for this informational video. I got confused about the time of the day since Clearblue manual says you should test first thing in the morning (which really did not seem right to me).. but your explanation makes much more sense. Anyone else experiencing the same confusion?
I’m curious how you define irregular periods? You mention that it is important to see the doctor if you have irregular periods, but don’t explain what exactly that means. My understanding is that there are some natural variances in the cycle based on stress levels, etc. like that length of cycle could be different...?
The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 21 to 40 days, are normal.
21-35 day cycles are normal
@@lolarodgers2961 yes
Thank you for this video and advocating to talk to your doctor about irregular periods. I’m going through fertility treatments right now due to PCOS. My period has been irregular forever and any time I brought it up to my OB/GYN she said it’s fine, don’t worry some people have irregular periods. I always was frustrated with this answer because all of my friends periods were regular. Whenever I asked if it would effect me having kids I was told “we will talk about that when your ready to have a family” which was again, frustrating. Well fast forward to now, we’ve been trying for a year now with no luck. I am so thankful for our RE for not only a diagnosis of PCOS but answers to the questions I have been asking for years!
OMG I’m so sorry for this experience- so glad you are in good hands now
I am currently going through the same. They put me on medication and are so vague with how this would help me.
Same! It's like they push it aside.
Hello! I'm hoping for a baby soon for you guys! On the same boat except haven't been "diagnosed" with irregular periods. I'm usually due to get my period on the 23rd but usually get it a few days before or sometimes a day or two after that date- is that considered to be irregular?
Thanks for this video. I’ve been trying to get pregnant for the past couple of months and with no luck so far I’ve decided to try using an OPK. My husband said I’m stressing (which I’m not) I’m just trying to use tools to hopefully make this more successful. I’ve seen and read different things, that it’s ok to use the first urine, that’s it’s not ok, to test around 10 in the morning and also test around 8 at night. So I’ve been testing twice a day. But I’ll use your advice and just do once. It makes me feel better hearing the information come from someone knowledgeable. I died laughing when you chucked the directions 😂
I also saw something that said don’t drink water two hours before the test. And also the opposite that you can but just don’t chug water, it’s all so confusing 😩
And I’m tracking with my app and predicted ovulation is today (Wednesday) but according to you ovulation might happen on Saturday with my 28 day cycle. That’s good to hear and I’m going to continue to test daily. I was starting to get a bit sad thinking it was me but really the app could’ve been wrong. Hopefully it works out this month but if not I feel better tracking my ovulation instead of JUST trusting the app to predict it
I just got my LH surge at day 10 😵💫 I’ve been tracking since day 4, my cycles are short, around 25-27 days
Thank you for your amazing and educative videos!
One question. If one takes the test between 10am - 2pm, should one also minimize the liquid intake some hours prior to the test (coffee, tea, water, sodas etc.), as LH can be diluted?
Thank you!!! The instructions say to do in the morning, so I will try in afternoon now! Thank you very informative!
I have 2 questions, hopefully you see this! 🤞🏻 1) with strip OPK tests. The instructions say to hold it in the pee for 5 seconds. Do I discard the instructions and just dip? And 2) if you should test twice a day, what is the other time frame your should test in? Or should the tests only ever been taken between the 10am- 2pm window? Thank you! Also, great video!
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Thank you! I just started using them...hopefully we get pregnant soon 💕
Good luck!!
This is super helpful! Thank you!
Love your channel . You exude good vibes and kindness . I like the sound of your soft voice too. I’m trying for my second miracle 🤞🏾so I’m watching a lot of your videos . Thank you for educating and helping us women 🙏🙏
I am skinny.i got acne,some hair fall,irreguler period of 35-40 days.i am 19.What medication should i take now to avoid future complication
Thank you! You are really good at explaining everything!
You're very welcome!
You have a beautiful family doctor, Natalie ❤❤❤❤
PLEASE HELP, in the video you mention that your first positive opk is the one you use to calculate after a certain amount of hours you will then ovulate. Brands like premom say finding your highest OPK, such as a dice stealer would be the time you then calculate to find your ovulation. WHICH ONE IS IT?
Do you think testing twice a day makes a difference, or just once a day in the 10-2 window?? Thanks for the videos!! We’re ttc for the first time so I’m trying to wade through all the info out there lol
It is very informative best video on this topic❤️
Hi Natalie, thanks so much for your videos! They are so useful. I’ve bought the digital test and it has the three options; No, High & Peak. For me, a 23-26 day cycle (varies). I had a “No” On day 10 and then a “Peak” on day 11. I’ve been trying for 5 months but using the strip tests and found them hard to read. Is it a concern I had no “High” days? So this would mean for this cycle I ovulate on day 12, correct? As the test notifies you the day before ovulation (or thereabouts?). I also had a miscarriage 3 months ago which I think caused my cycle to be irregular for a few months. Would having a miscarriage naturally/spontaneously change your cycle length or make things harder? I have a healthy baby girl who is 21 months old so I know I can carry to term. Thanks :).
Using these so I can see when I ovulate and not have sex during those times or use more protection. I don’t want kids and I was curious to how to use these. Thank you!
Lol smart
I would disagree about OPKs being useless with irregular cycles. They're a big part of what helps me keep my sanity in all this. But it does require a bit more effort not to waste tests (although I buy the cheap strips). I generally start later than the average person, and only if I feel like ovulation is coming, mostly when I see fertile cervical mucus, and stop as soon as I get a positive, so I generally end up only needing 4-8 strips.
You are right though that irregular cycles are indicative of a problem, I do have PCOS, and now receiving treatment, but there are cycles sometimes that I have to go back to trying at home unmedicated, and I prefer to go back to OPKs then.
I think some women with PCOS have an easier time than others, but I do hate to see women waiting on an evaluation and trying to use OPKs getting frustrated. Certainly IF* they can work for your particular situation - yay!
😂😂😂 I love how you threw away the directions! My kind of woman! Keep it simple
I have a very serious question. Why do they say after your PEAK, you ovulate 24-36hrs after.. But you are saying it’s the next day... I’m confused. Because I’ve had 2 days that I tested HIGH but no PEAK.
Hello Dr. Natalie. I just came across your Channel and I am learning so much already. Thank you. My cycle length is irregular. Most times it's 28, sometimes 27, 30, 32 etc. I have given birth before and now I am trying again to get pregnant after 6 years but it's not happening. I felt I was so close to getting pregnant this last cycle but still didn't happen. Because during the 2-weeks wait, I was having some symptoms showing that pregnancy was on the way. But I was disappointed when I saw my period, though it came very late.
You mentioned in your video about taking progesterone to support the pregnancy. Can you please throw more light on this? What is the best time to start taking the progesterone?
hey. Hope you are well. Do you have any news? my doctor said to take progesterone after 2 days of the peak
Hello! Thank you for your channel! I’ve subscribed and it’s so very helpful! I do have a question, learning so much about fertility is amazing, and we have been TTC for 3 months. The last two months I’ve been tracking with LH. I’m curious why the clear blue OPK gave me a positive (solid smiley) on a Saturday, EWCM too, but the easy@home was still “low” on that Saturday, then that following Wednesday (4 days later) the easy@home was “lh high” and I wasn’t able to test with the clear blue due to it “locking me out” because it was too close in time from the initial pos reading on Saturday.
I just find this situation odd. None the less, we baby danced daily during all of this.
I’m struggling because I don’t know if my cycles are regular. I’ve lost 70+ lbs and things are starting to normalize. My cycles were 45-90 days. Now that I’ve lost weight my cycles have been shortening. My last cycle was 38 days, this cycle looks like it will also be around 37 days. I know I just need to be patient. I’m still young but inpatient.
The doctor I saw didn’t listen to me or about my concerns about not ovulating. He told me the proof is in the pudding. Oh and he’s the chief of the ob/gyn staff at the hospital. 🤦🏼♀️
Lovely! I have a question. I've seen several people say take ovulation test 2x a day after getting the first positive. Then, stopping after you get another negative. Do you recommend this method? If so, what additional time of day should we test ovulation?
This was the most informative information I have seen, I'm so happy I found you....I have been tracking my ovulation and its so funny because everything you said makes sense and is spot on to me.........we are shooting for a baby and all this put me in so must ease, thank you
@@jaysonwells1079 the hell?…..
Thanks so much!!! You were so so helpful 💗 You gained a new subscriber in me💪🏽 God bless and I pray this helps me in my pregnancy journey
My LH test worked like a bHCG test and found my first pregnancy:)
Very veruy nice !!! I like how you talk directly to the center 🤗 and just one more question- is it ok I drink water 1 h before the test ovulation?
Hi Natalie, is the case of a short (21 day cycle) how would you workout the predictive ovulation date, I believe my luteal phase is shorter, is that correct? Thank you for the videos 💛
I know you say to stop after the first positive LH surge... but if I keep checking every 12 hours, the line will get darker over the next day and peak before it starts to decline. So is the first positive test my peak, or is the peak the darker line a day or so later? I use strips that come with an app that measures the intensity of the pigmentation of the line to try to give a more accurate reading.
No no no. After the first peak it is just about how fast you metabolize it - it stays in your blood/urine - please only first peak is what matters
@@NatalieCrawfordMD wowww so helpful THANK YOU!!!
I dont understand the images showing cd13-cd16. it goes from light to dark to light again.
which is the high LH peek day?
please help
I got the clearblue digital ovulation test and its got me so confused! I have a regular 28 day cycle! I tested every morning and the tests said low everyday until cycle day 18 had smile face for peak! With everyone always talking about 28 day cycle being day 14 ovulation day should I be concerned!
Hi Dr Crawford, love your videos and the way you present them. Just a question regarding strip tests. Got a peak (confirmed with digital solid smiley) but 24 hours later got an even stronger peak then day after went back to a negative. I would assume I ovulated between the second peak and the negative? Or would ovulation day be the day after the first peak? Thank you
I have started my TTC Journey ..waiting to see my ovulation in OPK strips..it will be anytime this week and am crossing my fingers ..
I’ve been trying to conceive for months. My periods are irregular so I contacted my doctor a few months ago and she told me that it’s normal to have irregular periods. She recommended I use OPKs. Still not pregnant though. She wants me to wait a year and I’m in my 30s.
When using the 3 option test, What does it mean when you go from low to peak and skip that high window?
I think that saying irregular cycle = go see your doctor, is a very broad statement. I have Irregular cycles but the change is of a few days 🙄 this is just a stressful message (and yes I am followed by a fertility doctor, had my eggs checked this year, very high reserve although I am 30, AMH is high, but multifollicular ovaries). My doctor told me Tu use OPK when I will be looking for a baby.
Anyway, very informative video! I subscribe, as I am anyway concerned about my ability to conceive
Hiii ... please do reply...I have a regular period cycle....my ovulation tests were negative from day 13 to 19 ....on 19th cycle night and on 20th cycle day my ovulation was a bit dark ...not more darker...and in the night of 20th cycle day only it became lightest....there wasn't any positive line.... what should I do now....I want to conceive a baby boy... please help 🙏🙏
Hello! I'm hoping for a baby soon for you guys! On the same boat except haven't been "diagnosed" with irregular periods. I'm usually due to get my period on the 23rd but usually get it a few days before or sometimes a day or two after that date- is that considered to be irregular? Also tend to spot during my week of ovulation and 2 days b4 getting period. Something is off 🙄
Dr, i have pcos but i never got positive ovulation results. What should i do?
Thanks for all the information, I just got off birth control a month ago and dont have irregular periods, but an opk test I did was postive.
I have no history of pcos, but havent yet had a period off the pill
Does this mean I ovulated ?
Hi I’m on my cycle now, when do I take this test? Right after my cycle is over? Thank you
my wife and I also only bough the kit with strips only, it does not have the plastic stick.
is that good as well?
I just stop taking my birth control, I hope it doesn’t take too long to ovulate again
Do you recommend a way to track ovulation with possible PCOS?
I have pcos.,my one ovary is perfectly fine but from the other one I'm not ovulation, that's what my doctor told me. Now Im married and trying to concieve ,my doctor gave me ovultion induction medicine, so I got a ovlution test kit to know my ovlution , but throughout the month I feel no signs of ovlution and test kit also useless... so much worried 😟
Loved ur video❤❤ would u mind suggesting best gynaecologist in Atlanta. Any help would be appreciated 😊😊
What are your thoughts on the natural supplements Fertile Aide, OvaBoost and Fertile CM by Fairhaven Health? Trying to not stress about it, but I'm pretty sure I have PCOS as my cycles are all over the place since I can remember. Bought these after reading many positive reviews. My husband and I are trying to conceive so before spending tons of money on fertility at our local hospital I thought I'd try getting regular using these. Any product feedback is helpful! We'd love an addition to our life!
Hi Dr Natalie, after watching this video, this cycle I did my OPK at 12pm. Two days in a row the test line was darker than the control line. This is confusing. What does this mean?
I use the digital clearblue ovulation tests you described with the blank smile face, flashing smile face (high) and stagnet smile face (peak). Is there a good chance of conception when trying on a high day and then again on a peak day? Or just on both peak days?
Hi!! Would you consider 28-32 day cycle regular or irregular??
I got a question 🥺🥺 I have been taking the test since Tuesday morning because my ovulation days is supposed to be tomorrow, I have been doing it every morning first thing I do when I wake up. And so far I just got low fertility screen, can it be wrong because I’m taking the tests to early in the morning 🫠🫠?? Thank you so making this video, that was so helpful 💖💖
How much water can you drink in the morning? And can you urinate before taking the test? The digital instructions say to not pee for 4 hours before testing.
Is there a difference in the reliability of the qualitative tests vs a quantitative test? Premom infers that there quantitative test is more accurate than their qualitative for those with PCOS. I'm frustrated because my period has always been irregular and I'm told that a consistently irregular period, is a pattern of regularity? My period is never less than 49 days and in my 20s, I could go 6 months with no period. I am now 38 and consistently implying to my doctors that I may have PCOS only to be told it's my weight. So I have done all this work to lose weight only to find I'm still having the same issues! I'm just frustrated because I have known that my irregular periods would, in fact, impair my ability to conceive. Now I'm in love and can't give a child to the man I love.
Hi Natalie, quiet confused on how all these works. I delivered in March 2022, since I have not seen my MP, and I'm worried because I can't keep track of my ovulation.
I'm breast feeding, I don't know how likely it is for me to get pregnant.
Hi doctor! Question….I got diagnosed with PCOS but thankfully my cycles are regular but the doctor has me on metformin anyways. I got a positive ovulation test yesterday on day 15 and my cycles are 30 days. Is it normal that by day 16 the ovulation test is negative? I got two negatives this morning when I tested.
Thank you for all the great info!
You didn’t explain how much water should we drink before test? Because you said in the lunch time do the test so we definitely eat breakfast
Hi Dr. Crawford! Thank you for all the useful information you give us!
One question regarding irregular periods: is it considered if the cycles vary by any number of days? Or is there a minimum variation that makes you think they are irregular? E.g. mine comes every month between 34 and 36 days. Is this considered irregular?
Thanks a lot in advance!
P.S. I'd be very interested in knowing how to spot ovulation based on the cervical mucus and (separately) based on the basal body temperature. Would be great if you could do videos on these topics! Thank you!
Great ideas. Within 1-2 days expected is normal for the period
@@NatalieCrawfordMD thank you! 🙏🏻
Thank you for the information! Can too much liquid consumption before test taking alter the outcome?🙌🏻
Hi Dr.
My typical cycle length is 28 days and I have regular periods. I use clear blue digital ovulation tests and I begin testing around day 12 each month. I get a positive result on either cycle day 15 or 16. Is this normal that I am ovulating later then day 14?
Yep normal
So I’ve been testing for months and it has just occurred to me that you don’t have to hold the test and pay until the whole entire thing is full it doesn’t affect it I’m still getting readings it’s not reading that it’s broken or miss used or whatever but I’m just curious if that affects it
What does it mean if you have never got a surge? I have been testing for a few months now, a few days before im supposed to be ovulating, and have never had a peak or surge. I assume i ovulate as i was pregnant a few months ago, but it was a chemical lost at 5 weeks. What does this mean?
I had a positive about a week ago and had EWCM. I have started having EWCM again. Is this normal or was my ovulation delayed?
So today my tracker log says ovulation day would likely be today but i took an ovulation test today. Both lines were visible but the test line was lighter than the control line. I assume that means its not high enough and might be by tomorrow? Should I test again tomorrow?
Love ur videos. Thank you ❤️
So glad!
I can't find any doctor to help me properly so I use these opk's (but the cheaper ones but I've used over 200 already)...
Apparently I have pcos but I have never ever seen a positiv opk... (I have tried the 25 ones as well as the 10....) still always negative with the 10 I get a second line... and haven't had any period after stopping hormones one year ago.... (all my doctor did was looking at my uterus and it was just slightly build up and my ovaries had lots of follicles....)
My doctor told me to try myo-inositol but she also told me she can't do anything more as she is not specialized...
And no clinic takes me because I'm single..... the one clinic that would treat me wants me to get regular periods first.... it's frustrating....
Why do I have too little lh... but at the same time have pcos (which apparently makes high lh levels...)???
Hi Dr Crawford! thank you for this. is it possible to have the lh smiley face and ovulate on the same day? i got the smiley face and the day after my bbt was elevated until my next period
I need help understanding, i was ovulating on the 27, it showed purple that morning and we did our "work" at night 1 am. But i never got pregnant. We also "worked "on the 4th of January obviously late, but , i have trouble getting it on time. I have a 20 month old at home and it took us a 2 years on and off of trying to get her. I was using ovulation sticks the whole time. What am i doing wrong ?
I am confused. I keep getting a second line - but my levels never go past 0.25 ! Whereas two cycles ago, I got 1.1. I don’t understand.
I had a positive OPK Monday and am supposed to start ovulation following ovulation. When should I start after my positive OPK I am confused about everything I have read online
how to use this kit
This was great! Very informative.
I take latuda and apparently it lowers progesterone hormone would that effect me
Is their vitamins you can take to make your uterus stronger to improve implantation chances.
Hi doc!
I'm trying to conceive since 3 months my periods are bit irregular always 4 days earlier I can't track my ovulation
Had an appointment with a doc .. Said it's fine nothing to worry about 4 the thing us how am i suppose to know when im ovulating 😢
27 days cycle
Have you heard of the Ava bracelet? Do you have thoughts? Is the data it tracks useful for fertility doctors?
Nothing it tracks is useful to us, some people like it but all that info can easily be obtained with cheaper options
Hi. Does the app work with other brand test strip?
So my daughter is struggling to get pregnant and I got her the digital prediction test that shows the blank the smile face and the happy for peak. She tested the first day 5 days before she should have ovulated and got the blank the next day she got the smile it's been 6 days and every day it's been the same smile. Is she not getting the LH surge?
After dipping it, where should I keep the strip? Should it be vertical or horizontal? Also, can it be put back into the plastic cover it came with, or should it be left in the open?
Thanks.
Dr. Crawford.. I had my first positive ever LH test Friday morning. I continued to test even though I probably shouldnt have. Anyway I am now testing out my trigger. I'm guessing I would have ovulated 24 -36 hrs after my first positive opk, correct?
Is it true that not everyone ovulate the day after their LH surge? If so, is it risky to use LH tests to plan the transfer date in a natural cycle FET?
We just had a miscarriage on March 15th I was 8w5d. On the 24th got the dollar store tests and I tested positive then on the 26th negative. Saturday I got the digital clear blue tests and got the flashing smiley face for almost a week never got the steady peak smiley face. Last Saturday and Sunday negative again.. then Monday flashy smiley face then all negative again. This morning around 6:30 am flashy smiley and then at 10am flashy s.iley again. I'm so confused please help
Do substances affect LH? Why would I have tests that get darker and darker and then one that's completely blank or negative the next day without receiving a positive test?
Thanks for the video. I got the low fertility on my day 13, not sure why?