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The path to pregnancy is a fascinating mix of science, timing, and a sprinkle of magic from above. Whether you\u2019re just beginning your trying to conceive (TTC) journey or you\u2019ve been trying for a bit with no luck, get ready for some tips and tricks that will have you saying, \u201cWhy didn\u2019t I know this sooner?\u201d As a fertility expert and someone who struggled with infertility, I know first-hand that this helps support your chances of getting pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an Ovulation Test?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An ovulation test, also called an Ovulation Predictor Kit (or OPK)<\/a>, detects the concentration of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine. An LH surge will reach its peak 24-36 hours before you ovulate. The test normally will show a positive result when the LH surge occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an LH Surge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Levels of luteinizing hormone (LH)<\/a> stay low normally, but increase 24-36 hours before ovulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This peak is commonly referred to as an \u2018LH peak\u2019 or your highest level of LH during your current cycle. The process where LH increases from low to peak is called the LH surge. How long the LH surge lasts can vary from woman to woman. During the LH surge, LH can reach its peak in just a few hours, or it can take up to 6 days to reach peak before ovulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The table below shows you the average LH concentration in urine at different stages.   <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find your fertile window with an ovulation test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many women have the misconception that ovulation tests will only show one day of a \u201cpositive\u201d result. That is not always true<\/strong>! This is only true for women whose LH surge lasts for less than one day. In reality, over half of studied women have an LH surge that lasts longer than one day. Accordingly, ovulation tests will show positive results for more than one day. Though there is a variety of surge patterns for TTC women, there are two that matter most in understanding how to use ovulation tests correctly to accommodate your pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern 1: Gradual Onset<\/strong> See the picture example below. This LH surge lasts for 5 days. Cycle Day (CD) 17 is the peak day, when you will see the darkest test line out of all your observed ovulation strip test lines. CD 14 \u2013 CD 16 are the days you will still see a darker test line than the faint negative test line of previous days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019ve gotten positive ovulation tests for several days, don\u2019t worry! This is normal. You are considered fertile during those days because sperm can live in the body for up to 5 days, while an egg can live for only 24 hours. If you want to boost your chances of getting pregnant and want to be more certain of ovulation day among all the positive results, know that the darkest line is your peak day, which signals that the egg will be released from the ovary within the next 24-36 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern 2: Rapid Onset <\/strong>The LH surge can happen quickly within a few hours. See the example below. Unlike the gradual onset pattern, women with rapid onset pattern may only detect one positive ovulation result despite consecutive days of testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No matter which pattern you have, you are not alone. 57.1% of studied women are the gradual LH surge type while 42.9% are the rapid LH surge type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have a gradual onset pattern, you won\u2019t need to worry about missing your LH Surge with ovulation tests if you test consistently before your predicted ovulation day. However, if you have a rapid onset pattern, you may easily miss your LH surge if you don\u2019t test during the short LH surge time window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tracking Ovulation and Basal Body Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the easiest ways to track ovulation is by using ovulation predictor kits (OPKs). These detect the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in your urine. Once your LH surges high enough, also known as your LH peak, it triggers ovulation to occur in about 24 hours \u2013 prime baby-making time! Though you can get pregnant by having sex up to 5 days before ovulation and on ovulation day, you want to specifically target both your LH peak day and ovulation day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with using OPKs, here\u2019s one of my favorite ways to track ovulation: cervical mucus. This discharge that comes from your cervix changes as you near ovulation. When you\u2019re not fertile, it can be anywhere from non-existent to sticky to creamy. When you\u2019re reaching peak fertility, it will become clear, stretchy, and slippery resembling raw egg whites. So don\u2019t be afraid to get up close and personal with your bodily fluids \u2013 after all, you are making a baby who will pee all over you at some point!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To efficiently track BBT, you need a \u0c2c\u0c47\u0c38\u0c32\u0c4d \u0c36\u0c30\u0c40\u0c30 \u0c09\u0c37\u0c4d\u0c23\u0c4b\u0c17\u0c4d\u0c30\u0c24 \u0c25\u0c30\u0c4d\u0c2e\u0c3e\u0c2e\u0c40\u0c1f\u0c30\u0c4d<\/a>. After sleeping for at least 3 consecutive hours, check your temperature immediately upon waking before getting out of bed. Try to check at the same time each day to ensure accuracy and look for a spike in temperature that occurs 1-3 days after ovulation. If you don\u2019t see a spike in temperature it could be because you haven\u2019t ovulated yet, or there\u2019s something more complex going on. If you feel your BBT is just not making sense, feel free to reach out to our fertility experts in Ask An Expert or meet virtually with a fertility expert through the Virtual Consultation<\/a> feature located in our \u2018more\u2019 tab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re probably wondering how in the world you\u2019ll keep track of all this. Well, it\u2019s simple! Let the free Premom app organize and help you understand your results.\u00a0 The in-app camera reads your ovulation tests for you and places them on a graph along with your BBT readings. You can track your cervical mucus as well as when you\u2019ve had sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Time to Get Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019d think having unprotected sex whenever will eventually lead to pregnancy.\u00a0 And it absolutely can, but timing is everything when it comes to maximizing those chances. Let\u2019s talk basics for a second. In order to get pregnant, both the egg released during ovulation and sperm from ejaculation have to meet and decide to make a baby. If you have sex when you\u2019re not fertile, there\u2019s no chance of pregnancy, no matter how many times you do it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Have Sex to Get Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s something that may blow your mind: There are only 6 days per cycle when you can get pregnant. This is what we call your fertile window \u2013 the 5 days leading up to ovulation and ovulation day. Your chances of pregnancy are highest when you have sex on the day before LH peak, LH peak day, and ovulation day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Have Sex to Get Pregnant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Want to know the magical position to increase the chance of getting pregnant? You may be surprised to know that it\u2019s whatever works best for you and your partner! Sex while \u0c17\u0c30\u0c4d\u0c2d\u0c02 \u0c27\u0c30\u0c3f\u0c02\u0c1a\u0c21\u0c3e\u0c28\u0c3f\u0c15\u0c3f \u0c2a\u0c4d\u0c30\u0c2f\u0c24\u0c4d\u0c28\u0c3f\u0c38\u0c4d\u0c24\u0c41\u0c28\u0c4d\u0c28\u0c3e\u0c30\u0c41<\/a> can feel scheduled and less intimate at times, so be sure to change it up and just have fun. Aim to have sex every other day during your fertile window and on both LH peak day and ovulation day. So there\u2019s no magical position, only the one that works the best for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural Methods to Boost Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last pieces to the puzzle rely on getting your fertility in tip-top shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n