5How to Do an Ovulation Test
It is easy to do an ovulation test yourself at home. For a test stick or trip, you can simply urinate directly on it or dip the trip into a cup with urine. After around 5 minutes, you can see the results. Most ovulation test kits come with two lines. The first line indicates whether the test is properly working, while the other will be darker or lighter than the first one, depending on the level of LH in the body. A darker result shows a higher level of LH, which suggests a higher chance of getting conceived. On the other hand, a lighter result suggests a lower level of LH in the body. [7]
Which Day to Do an Ovulation Test?
The best time to do an ovulation test is a couple of days before your scheduled ovulation, which typically happens in the middle of the menstrual cycle. You are most likely to conceive around 1 to 2 days before and after the release of an egg from the ovaries. Sperm may live for up to 5 days in the body. Therefore, conception would happen when you have sexual intercourse 5 before and 1 day after ovulation. An ovulation test is more accurate for those with a regular menstrual cycle. [8]
