Is it better to use first morning urine, or will that be inaccurate as stated by reviewers below?
1685260
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.
1685261
I used this product effectively without first morning urine. I just made sure to have not drank a lot of water beforehand.
1685262
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.
1685263
I couldnt find any information in the instructions stating that. The only information i could find was this, quoted from the test instructions: ''You may test any time of day, but you should test at approximately the same time each day. You should not have urinated for at least 4 hours before testing.'' Hope that helps.
1685264
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
778586
I usually measure myself in the morning right after I wake up and go to the bathroom. I think that consistency helps me monitor changes accurately.
1569446
Pregnancy tests are more likely to be accurate the later after your missed period you take them, so a day or two later would be better than taking before your missed period for accuracy.
2188505
That is what I purchased it for and have tested myself both ways, saliva and urine. It doesn't come with any instructions I bought this brand because it was recommended from a medical website. I feel my readings are accurate.
1514981
If yoou are pregnant yes you should get 2 lines, the Control line should ALWAYS show up and the Test line will come up if you are pregnant. It sounds like maybe an invalid test which I didn't get any. I'd try again with a second test. If your period is 5 days late, using a test during the day instead of first morning urine should be fine just don't drink a lot right before you take it or your urine may become to diluted for it to pick up.
863105
It was almost a year ago when you asked this question but I just saw this. The peak (3 bars) are due to a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH). LH first surges 4-6 hours after we wake up but as the monitor asks for the first morning pee it might miss it completely it some cases. If the doctor says all is well with the two of you, then try setting the test window for the second morning urine (between 10am and 2pm) for one cycle and see if she gets a peak. I hope this helps.
1152897
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.
207271
Yes use on the same day, DR first then NT. as far as how often, that's up to you.
547166
It will give you instructions how to use it. Basic info is 1. Drink the bottle. 2. Fill the bottle up with water a couple times with water and drink it. 3. Do it with in a couple hours before a test. 4. You want to flush your system with water and allow time to do this. Advised to drink 4-5 bottles of water until pee is nice and clean looking. 5. I remember it comes with pills too. It gives instructions to take them. Follow them. Main thing flush with water after.
1349354
Depends some on size of pad, but they can use it more than once before needing washing. The urine spot shows up darker so you can tell when they've used it.
15791
You are looking for your LH surge so you can test anytime. Urine is most concentrated in the morning, when you first wake up, but testing later is not a problem.
1590854
I use my judgement. For instance after sleeping there is a lot more urine. I pick up number 2 and flush it. I have 2 yorkies and they are both pad trained.
992582
My child was only wetting at night by the time we used the alarm. I imagine that it would not help daytime wetting. From what I've read, the alarm helps the child learn to wake up when sleeping deeply in order to urinate and also helps their brain and body communicate while sleeping.
1671899
Umm, I never read that and used the test strips with warm urine in a plastic cup. I let it soak for the few seconds and then layed flat for the 5 minutes.The strips worked well for me. I am currently 10 weeks 3 days pregnant after one month of use and only being off the pill for 3 months (on for 15 years straight). Think if you are truly close to your ovulation, warm or room temperature will not matter. Plus why let the urine sit while you wait for it to cool down. Hope this helps and good luck. Used the pregnancy tests the same way.
1647243
Yes you can boil for 30min before first time use. I use Arm and Hammer sensitive. I first used the cloth diaper friendly stuff and it didn't work well and was expensive! Just use regular laundry soap. It's cheaper and cleans the poop and pee out better than the other stuff.
1241112
Hi, I only use it in the morning. It hasn't worked for me but it has for many users. I would try it because it never hurts to try new products.
1716249
yes it does. However,I feel urine is more accurate, though a little inconvenient.