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Conflicting information! Help!

I am new to this TTC lark and terminology but there are a couple of questions I have. I used OPK for the first time last month. Got 2 positives a week apart! Not pregnant as AF came on Friday :( !!
1st question is, most info says that it is best to test with an OPK twice a day. What are the best times? I read that 2pm - 6pm is the best time of day to test, so what other times in the morning or evening?

Also, how often should we BD? I have read that every day isn't ideal as you get better quality sperm if you BD every other/ every 2 days!?!

As I said, conflicting info!!!! Can anyone help?

Thanks

2 Answers • 10 years ago


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Hi,

I normally test around 2pm and i make sure i don't have anything to drink for about 2 hours before. This works best for me also i start testing around the CD12 as i do ovulate late, around CD16-18.

Regarding BDing, we just usually stick to the rule of every other day but if we fancy extra at ov time then we do but we don't make it happen as you should be enjoying it ;-)

We have been TTC for around 18 months but i was on the depo injection. I have been off that for around 2 years but have been having periods for 18 months.

Hope this is what you was wanting to know and helps :-)

10 years ago


I test with second morning urine (SMU) then again 10-12hrs later, so, twice a day. Most of my positives have been in the morning, so for me, testing only in the afternoon and evening would actually be cutting precious bd time off my schedule. I know the net says there are specific times, but really, there isnt. There are lots of women on here, like myself, who get positives before noon and just as many who need to test at night...u need to see what works for U, first and foremost!!
As for bd'ing, if ur unaware of what ur hub's sperm count is like, I would stick to every other or every third day, then bd daily (for 3-4 days) once u get a positive opk. If u know what his count is, motility etc, and all is well, then daily is perfectly fine. He will replenish his stores and keep the fresh swimmers ready. More than once a day and ur decreasing the count and volume. Its tricky business lol! Good luck! =))


10 years ago


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