So if I have to use the test 4 hours after I don't urinate, does it matter if I drink a lot of water throughout the day? I mean will the water "dilute" the chemical that lets the test know I'm at my highest fertility level?
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My suggestion is take the test when you first wake up and in the afternoon (after not drinking or urinating for a few hours). The day I received a smiley face, I first tested in the morning and received no smiley face. That afternoon I tested again (after not drinking or using the restroom for about two-three hours), and I saw the smiley face. The next morning I tested again, but I saw no smiley face, nor did I see one in the afternoon. This is why I definitely suggest testing in the morning and afternoon. You might be like me and only see that smiley face in a small time-frame. Best of luck to you! P.S. I drink a lot of water, but I tried to ease up my water consumption later in the day as my afternoon testing time grew nearer.
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No, I have used this supplement for over one year now, and never had any urinary issues. I do know that it is very important for users to consume a considerable amount of fresh water on a consistent (daily) basis when taking this supplement. Consuming water on a consistent basis would definitely affect the frequency one would need to eliminate fluids on a regular basis.
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Simply have the individual urinate into a clean cup - glass is recommended. Open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. remove testing device. Hold the one side of the device with one hand. Use the other hand to pull out the cap and expose the absorbent end. Immerse the absorbent end into the urine about 10 seconds. Make sure that the urine level is not above the "MAX" line printed on the front of the device. Lay the device flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface. Read the result at the 5 minute mark. After 8 minutes, the reading is probably not valid. I would be happy to send a copy of the directions to your address. Simply have the individual urinate into a clean cup - glass is recommended. Open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. remove testing device. Hold the one side of the device with one hand. Use the other hand to pull out the cap and expose the absorbent end. Immerse the absorbent end into the urine about 10 seconds. Make sure that the urine level is not above the "MAX" line printed on the front of the device. Lay the device flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface. Read the result at the 5 minute mark. After 8 minutes, the reading is probably not valid. I would be happy... » Read More Simply have the individual urinate into a clean cup - glass is recommended. Open the sealed pouch by tearing along the notch. remove testing device. Hold the one side of the device with one hand. Use the other hand to pull out the cap and expose the absorbent end. Immerse the absorbent end into the urine about 10 seconds. Make sure that the urine level is not above the "MAX" line printed on the front of the device. Lay the device flat on a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface. Read the result at the 5 minute mark. After 8 minutes, the reading is probably not valid. I would be happy to send a copy of the directions to your address. « Show Less
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The directions tell you to NOT use your first morning urination because it is measuring LH surge that happens later in the day typically. They also say to test the same time of day so I usually test around 12-2pm every day when your LH surge is expected to happen.
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Unlike with pregnancy tests, first morning urine is not the best time to test for ovulation. Luteinizing hormone is synthesized in your body in the morning and will not appear in your urine until early afternoon. I have had luck testing around 11am and after. I have taken an ovulation test early in the morning with negative results and got a positive result a couple of hours later. If you test only in the morning you may miss your positive test.
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Oh, and I also use an app called MyDays to see my window of ovulation so I know when to start peeing. Its been consistently 13 days after the 1st date of menstruation. I use both and it seems accurate. I did just read about a new app from an ex-Google exec called Glow, which takes the MyDays functionality to new levels with a feedback loop based on data it accumulates from users. I haven't tried it, but it sounds promising from what I read.
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I believe this "theory" is based on the idea that you'll miss your LH surge for that day, by testing urine in the morning (which would have collected overnight). However, an LH surge can happen at any time, so you could miss it for the day no matter what time you're testing (you would, however, detect it in the next test). The only drawback to testing in the morning is that if you test, for example, at 6am on day 10, you're really only testing 6 hours from day 10 and 18 hours from day 9. You may want to keep this in mind when determining your testing window. Also, it should be noted that the directions do NOT state a specific window to test in, merely that you should test at the same time every day. I believe this "theory" is based on the idea that you'll miss your LH surge for that day, by testing urine in the morning (which would have collected overnight). However, an LH surge can happen at any time, so you could miss it for the day no matter what time you're testing (you would, however, detect it in the next test). The only drawback to testing in the morning is that if you test, for example, at 6am on day 10, you're really only testing 6 hours from day 10 and 18 hours from day 9. You may want to keep this in mind when determining your testing window. Also, it should be... » Read More I believe this "theory" is based on the idea that you'll miss your LH surge for that day, by testing urine in the morning (which would have collected overnight). However, an LH surge can happen at any time, so you could miss it for the day no matter what time you're testing (you would, however, detect it in the next test). The only drawback to testing in the morning is that if you test, for example, at 6am on day 10, you're really only testing 6 hours from day 10 and 18 hours from day 9. You may want to keep this in mind when determining your testing window. Also, it should be noted that the directions do NOT state a specific window to test in, merely that you should test at the same time every day. « Show Less
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I've used both, and got no response. I'm 8wks pregnant and am FINALLY getting a FAINT positive line. All bloodwork shows my levels are normal, too.
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It's a matter of preference. I've been creatine stacking, so I take a teaspoon before and after working out. Whatever you don't absorb, you'll pee out, but with the price of this stuff, you won't be losing a lot of money. On off days, I'd just do a teaspoon in the morning and always, drink a lot of water or you'll cramp up.
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Hello Dr Reese here. The strips need only be in water 20 seconds to get the correct test. However the temperature of the water can influence the quality of the test. So the water should be at normal room temperature. Not cold or hot. Hope that helps. Dr Reese
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You can start it on day 4 I believe it's up to day 5 - but you have to set it at the time that you will be testing everyday. So if you set it at 8 am you get to test anywhere from like 6-10. It's like a 3-4 hour window if I remember correctly. You just have to press and hold the me menstration button until it gets to the correct cycle day. Good luck.
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My experience tells me to take a test within the four to five hour window, while continuing to drink tons of water to flush out the toxins in your body.
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No cup is necessary. It is a test strip intended to be held in the urine stream. It is not intended to be dipped into a cup. According to the directions, it is only to be held in the stream for 1 to 2 seconds, so dipping it in a cup would not give you a correct reading. We use this because we live in a remote area of Montana and my 90-year-old mother lived with us and was somewhat of a hypochondriac thinking we needed to take her to the Dr. for tests far more often than needed. Her Dr. took these tests as quite accurate and if it gave a negative told us not to bring her town. It saved us a lot of false alarms. I hope this helps.
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Wait until you are near where you think you should ovulate. This depends on your cycle but if you have a fairly regular cycle at about 28 days in length start testing around day 10 or 12, you don't want to miss it but you also don't want to waste the strips. The strips also come with instructions on when you should start testing
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That is a very good question. Water intake will affect your reading, but if you measure yourself in the morning, you typically have less water in your system and will get a much more accurate reading. It's not going to be 100% accurate, but it's accurate enough to help you gauge your nutritional requirements. I have used other methods, and the readings on this device are quite consistent. I usually use it in the morning and a bit after the gym, then log my results.
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It specifically states to NOT drink it without diluting it first in 16 oz. of water. It is concentrated. I have used this for the past four months, once a day, in 20 oz of water and the difference is amazing. I wish I had known about this product years ago.
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No need to test same time. For ovulation test do not use FMU. It's better to test in the afternoon .