Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Test, Home LH Ovulation Test Kit, 20 Ct

I bought this test only after doing much research online and looking at reviews here and on other sites. The negative reviews really almost swayed me into not trying this product; but, I researched more and then closely looked at exactly what the negative reviews were complaining about. So, I bought it, used it, loved it, waiting to see if this month is my BFP. Here's a rundown of this ovulation kit and here's hoping that I can answer some of the questions and concerns that others might have that are considering this product. This information is also available on the website, and in the instructions. This kit is designed to test over a number of days. In this way, it will catch the rise in estrogen levels that precede the LH surge (ovulation). A blank circle is low fertility. A flashing smiley face is high fertility. This means that the meter is showing a rise in estrogen levels in your urine. Most women will have 2 days of flashing smiley faces before the peak fertility is reached. Peak fertility is a smiley face. Once peak is reached, the meter shows the result for 48 hours, which is a reminder to you that your best chance to conceive is the next 48 hours. Now, a lot of confusion seems to center around the flashing smiley. Generally, most women will see this for 2 days before peak fertility. That's a general statement. Each of us is different and unique and your result may be different. If you get a flashing smiley face for more that 9 days, then there are a couple of things to consider. One: did you start testing too early? If you test too early, estrogen is the leader of the pack for the time around your period and testing too early will pick up that higher estrogen level. There is a clear chart of when to test. It will also line up with any ovulation/fertility app or fertility prediction chart. Testing too early won't give you a headstart, it'll give you a headache. If you find that you are testing during that time frame and NOT seeing LH surges, then you would want to talk to your doctor. Two: we don't always ovulate every cycle! I know that's the last thing we want to hear when we are peeing on a stick, taking temps, performing midnight fertility dances under the full moon and so on; but, it's true. Third: sometimes the LH surge is so small that the meter can't pick it up. Sometimes the meter will go from LOW to PEAK from one day to the next. This typically means that you started testing too late for the meter to catch the high fertility days and it only caught the LH surge. Next cycle, start at the recommended cycle day to begin testing and this should give you the low-high-peak progression that you are looking for. Once that static smiley face is reached, your LH surge has been detected and you are at your highest chance of conception. The meter will show that smiley face for 48 hours as a reminder to you that you are at peak fertility. Once the smiley face goes away, the fertile window has closed. You CAN'T test with the meter after peak fertility is detected. Well, you can think that you are. You can throw a test strip in there, not look to see the symbol that says "ready to test" and proceed to test tap water, dr pepper, sam adams, kool aid or whatever you feel like testing and the meter will still show peak fertility because it ISN'T ACTUALLY TESTING. If you want to test again after peak fertility has gone (that means the display is blank and you get the new cycle symbol and the ready to test symbol when you insert the stick) then, and only then, can you test again. I don't know why you would need to test again, but if you absolutely feel the need to, you could. But, chances are, your ovulation is long past. I saw a couple of posts where this test kit was compared to wondfo or other test strips. Those test strips can be pretty tricky to read. Just because you have two lines there, that doesn't mean you have an LH surge. For those types of tests, the test line must be as dark as or darker than the control line. If you prefer to use a lot of sticks, those would be your best economical strips to use. I would recommend that you place them in a notebook or on a notepad with the cycle day and time of test, glued in place, and watch the progression. That will show you how best to look for the dark line that tells you that your LH surge is on its way. But, those strips can make you want to tear out your hair if you don't do that, because it's really hard to catch the pattern if you don't save the strips. I used those for several months. They are messy and difficult to read. The clearblue test is easy and mess-free. I also hear (read) a lot of complaints about the price, and this one confuses me. Yes, it's about $40, but it should last 1-2 cycles (it might make me 3) and this cost is far less than the cost of an infant when you figure in medical costs, clothing, diapers, etc. It's a good test. It really works. I got 2 days of low, 2 days of high and then peak. I highly recommend it. But, read ALL the instructions and begin testing on the day that they recommend, or you might find yourself frustrated and confused. It is different that most of the other OPK out there, and I wonder if that causes a lot of the confusion.

It is very important to read the directions!!! I have used one box for two cycles now with no issues, so I feel that I’ve gotten my money’s worth. I have an irregular period, so I have to begin my testing early. Both cycles that I have used this kit, I’ve been able catch the start of and the peak of my fertile window! AND I still have 4 tests left. The test stick continues to work just fine if you allow it the 48h to reset after you receive a peak fertility result. I’ve always struggled to interpret results of non-digital ovulation test sticks, so I love the convenience of this digital test! I had one incident where a test stick didn’t register in the stick reader, but other than that, it’s been a seamless usage. About to order my 2nd box!

I’m so glad I decided to try the Clearblue Advanced Ovulation Test Combination Pack! If you’re trying to conceive, this is a fantastic product to help track your ovulation cycle with accuracy and ease. Here’s why I love it: Highly Accurate and Easy to Use: I’ve tried several ovulation tests in the past, but Clearblue’s Advanced Ovulation Test stands out for its simplicity and accuracy. The tests are super easy to use – just dip the test stick in urine, and within a few minutes, you’ll see your results. The digital display is clear, making it simple to understand whether you’re in your high, peak, or low fertility window. The “smiley face” feature is very helpful – it takes the guesswork out of tracking your cycle, which is exactly what you want when trying to conceive. Predicts Ovulation More Accurately: The combination of this test kit and the hormone surge detector is a game-changer. Unlike traditional ovulation tests that just show when the hormone level is high, this kit also predicts when you’re about to ovulate, helping you to time intercourse more accurately. I found that the test gave me a clear “peak” indication a day or two before I ovulated, which helped me pinpoint my most fertile days. Plenty of Tests in the Pack: The Clearblue Advanced Ovulation Test Combination Pack includes 17 tests, which is more than enough for a full cycle of ovulation tracking. It gives you plenty of opportunities to test and understand your cycle better, without the worry of running out. I was able to use a test strip in the days leading up to ovulation, and when I got my smiley face result, I felt confident that I was hitting my fertility window. Great Value for the Price: Considering how many tests you get in this pack and how easy it is to use, this product offers great value for the price. When you’re trying to conceive, every little bit of accuracy helps, and the peace of mind this test gives you is priceless. For anyone who wants to avoid the guesswork and make the most out of their fertility window, this kit is a fantastic investment. Convenient and Discreet: The tests are compact and easy to store. They come in a convenient box that you can easily tuck away when not in use. The digital format means no worrying about interpreting lines, which is a huge plus. It also makes the whole process feel more streamlined and private. Overall: If you’re trying to conceive and want a reliable, easy-to-use ovulation test, the Clearblue Advanced Ovulation Test Combination Pack is an excellent choice. It accurately predicts your ovulation window, helps you time things perfectly, and offers peace of mind. It’s user-friendly and provides plenty of tests, which is essential when tracking your cycle. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to increase their chances of conception. This kit has been a key part of my fertility journey, and I couldn’t be happier with the results!

Helped so much after 8 months of trying. Got pregnant first month using these! Very straightforward.

I got pregnant the first cycle using this product. A little too effective lol. Just kidding. We are happy but surprised. This works better/faster/more accurate than BBT tracking. Definitely recommend if you want to be pregnant!

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. ONCE YOU GET A STATIC SMILEY THAT WONT GO AWAY, THATS 100% A PEAK. Was pretty good, used it not as a primary but a back up as I have PCOS and sometimes test strips can be confusing... (I often gaslight myself that I didnt ovulate. Currently on cycle 3 of letrozole for it.) Definitely did this time. First photo CD13, second photo CD14 and actual ovulation.

This is absolutely ridiculous. While the test strips seem to work fine, the test sticks only work when they want to. Clearblue touts the test sticks as being “re-usable”, but this is the second time that a test stick refuses to turn on and I’m stuck with boxes of unused strips and am pretty much forced to buy a completely new box JUST for the test stick! Of course my immediate question is— is this on purpose? I’ve been on hold with the “Careline”, who all seem nice enough but the process to get a new test stick, when it’s clearly a manufacturer’s error, is preposterous. Of course, the most reasonable thing to do would be to simply sell test sticks a la carte, but I’m cure Clearblue must deem this as a revenue loss— otherwise, this would already be an option. As expensive as this ovulation test kit is, Clearblue needs a fair and practical way to remedy this faulty product.

My husband and I began trying to conceive last month. As I turned 34 in September, I wanted to become pregnant ASAP. With our first child, I just stopped birth control and didn't worry about timing. I got pregnant the first month. That was 5 years ago and I was worried that it wouldn't be so easy this time. Now, I will admit that I did not follow the instructions to the letter. I was worried about missing my fertile window, so I began testing on the last day of my period, which is a few days earlier than they suggest in the directions. I got negatives for the first 3-4 days, then I started getting flashing smileys. We had sex on a Tues, then Thurs(days 7 and 9),and skipped a few days because we were tired and not getting along. I continued to get flashing smileys into the next week. We had sex on Mon night(actually early Tues A.M., day 13/14). I think I ovulated on Wed, still getting the flashing smileys. I started feeling pregnancy symptoms on Thurs (day16). All told, I had 12 "high fertile" days. It never pinpointed ovulation. Luckily, I was keeping track of my days with an app on my phone. I continued to feel symptoms for 2 weeks after. My period was due today, so I took 3 tests: 2 were (+) and 1 was (-). I still was able to get pregnant but I can't say this test helped very much. I will say that if I hadn't turned out to be pregnant, I was going to give this test another try. It is easy to use and read. It's much better than those generic tests where you have to determine how light/dark the lines are. Update: I miscarried in December and we started trying to conceive again at the beginning of February. I was using these tests again, along with another brand of OPK (Easy@Home). The first month, I never got a clear positive result from either test and, again, had many High Fertile (flashing smileys) on the Clear Blue. I followed the directions exactly this time around. I then started testing in the afternoon/evening because I read that the first morning urine is not really the best for detecting the ovulation surge. I was getting the same thing: a two or three days of Negatives followed by many days of High Fertile on the Clear Blue. I decided to start taking my basal body temperature every morning and switched to a less expensive brand of OPK in order to determine if I actually was ovulating and when. I saved a few Clear Blue and Easy@Home tests to compare if I ever did get a positive result with the new brand. I got a positive yesterday evening but forgot to save my urine. I decided to go ahead and test again, this morning, and used all three tests. All three were positve! It's only day 6 of my cycle, so it's pretty early to be ovulating and if I am an early ovulator then maybe I just missed it before (but I am pretty sure I tested this early in the past) or maybe I wasn't ovulating at all during those months. It's also possible that my hormones were still out of whack from the miscarriage. I have changed my original rating from 3 to 4 stars. Since these tests are more expensive and I am becoming more comfortable with the other test strips, I may not be purchasing these in the future. I haven't decided yet and I'm hoping I won't need to test anymore. Update: I did become pregnant from that cycle.