My new favorite brand!
Anyone who knows anything about ttc(trying to conceive) or is ttc, you will know how quickly tests add up. Finding cheaper options is always there, but you are worried about the accuracy. So when given the chance to try these I of course took it. Upon arrival I was very pleased with them. I loved that the packaging was simple yet effective. I of course took them out right away to &#34;test&#34; them. For starters I love that it came with a box for storage when not in use. Each test is labeled very simple, yet noticeable. They are marked very differently from each other and should cause no concern about a mix up. Each test is wrapped individually, which you want. The test strips are pretty thin, which you can expect with any dip stick style test. This particular set comes with 50 LH strips(ovulation) and 20 HCG strips (pregnancy). For anyone who may have not used these, I will explain a little. You simply collect a small amount of urine in a cup and dip these into it. The strips are have a &#34;max&#34; line mark to which you do not dip past. Very easy, and even easier is that there's an illustration showing this on each test strip package should you forget.<br /><br />Getting into a little more details of each, I'll start with the LH(ovulation) strips. These show you when your LH surges, which is usually 12-48 hours before ovulation. Average is 36 hours. Giving you a better idea of when to bd(baby dance). On a normal cycle you ovulate 14 days after the first day of your last cycle, however most people are not average. That's where these tests come in handy. Depending on the length of your cycle will determine when you should begin testing with LH strips. Sadly this set doesn't come with a testing chart, so I will post them for help.<br />Cycle 21 days.......start testing on cycle day 5<br />Cycle 22 days.......start testing on cycle day 6<br />Cycle 23 days......start testing on cycle day 7<br />So on and so forth. If your cycles 30 days you test on day 14. If your cycle is irregular, start testing based on the shorted cycle you had. These are not like pregnancy test and should not be taken first thing in the morning. Most recommending testing between the hours of 10am-8pm. Although most get the best results after 12pm. For these to read positive the line must be as dark or darker than the control line. Most women will always see a line, so please be sure you check the darkness to insure a correct positive. After getting a positive you can quit testing as you know your LH has surged and ovulation is pending.<br /><br />Now onto the HCG(pregnancy) ones. These are much more simple to use and really have no line watching of time frames. These particular test ring in at 25miu, which is the lower normal for most store bought test. They are actually a bit more sensitive than some more expensive tests. These should be used with first morning urine as it tends to be more concentrated, however feel free to test anytime should you want. As most know a line is a line regardless of the darkness. If you get a line on these you know there's a baby on the way.<br /><br />I have tried both tests and have had excellent results. I am always worried about evaps and these have yet to have one. Even after sitting and drying for some time the strip remained completely white. While both of these are recommended to not read past 10 minutes, I have noticed that the LH strips do take a bit to finish running. I usually read it at 10 minutes exactly for the true reading. I have tried many different brands tests and these definitely rank in the top. The best part is the price is so low for such a generous amount. If taken correctly these could last a few months. Unless of course your like myself and take way too many. I love these tests and I'm so glad I was able to try them out. I will be recommending them to my friends and family. I will also be reordering these should I need more in the future although I'm hoping to get my positive HCG with these soon. Happy testing, baby making, bright positives, and good vibes ladies.
Rating: 5 stars