Fertility and Pregnancy Tests
Ovulation Predictors
If you want to get pregnant, you need to be able to track your ovulation. Ovulation is the fertile period of your menstrual cycle. During ovulation, a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and discharges an ovum (egg). If a sperm fertilizes this egg at the proper time, the conception process is underway.
It's important for women to know when they're ovulating, so they can time their procreative evening of romance with the prospective dad. It isn't always easy to know for sure when you're most fertile, so many women find ovulation predictors to be very useful and efficient tools in their conception arsenal.
Ovulation predictors detect the presence of leuteinizing hormone (LH) in the urine. LH is one of the primary hormones responsible for ovulation, and a surge in LH indicates that ovulation is taking place.
First Response 1 Step Ovulation Predictor Test
The First Response Ovulation Predictor Test is a quick and easy-to-read ovulation predictor. The kit includes test sticks for 7 days of testing, along with clear directions for use. Like most home ovulations tests, the First Response Ovulation Predictor is used in a similar manner to a home pregnancy test. Tests conducted by Consumer Reports found that the ovulation predictor may require higher than average levels of LH before producing a positive result. However, customer reviews for this product have been excellent, with most couples saying that it's simple to use, quick, and accurate.