Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor
Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor

Best ovulation predictor kit

*Est. $170
Estimated Price

The Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor is the only ovulation predictor scientifically shown to increase one's chances for pregnancy. While most ovulation test strips measure luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in urine to predict ovulation, the Clearblue Easy monitor measures LH and a form of estrogen. This allows the monitor to detect ovulation up to five days in advance, instead of two. By tracking and reading results, the battery-powered monitor instructs the user on which days to test and gives her a low, high or peak fertility indicator. There are some drawbacks; the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor is not recommended for women with cycles longer than 42 days, and the unit is expensive and requires the purchase of additional test sticks (*Est. $38 for 30 tests).

Clearblue Easy Digital Ovulation Test
Clearblue Easy Digital Ovulation Test

Best ovulation test strips

*Est. $35 for 20 tests
Estimated Price

If a woman doesn't want the hassle of trying to interpret the results of her test strip, the Clearblue Easy Digital Ovulation Test is the way to go. The test works the same as all urine luteinizing hormone tests, except that after a woman has collected the urine on the test strip, she places it into the monitor to be read. If she's fertile, a smiley face will appear. As reliable as its nondigital counterpart, the Clearblue Easy Ovulation Test (*Est. $21), the greatest drawback of this digital test is the higher price.

Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com Ovulation Test Strips
Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com Ovulation Test Strips

Budget ovulation test strips

*Est. $18 for 20 tests
Estimated Price

All ovulation test strips work the same way: by measuring the amount of luteinizing hormone (LH) in a woman's urine. While some tests can be slightly more sensitive than others, many women note that store brand or generic tests work just as well as their more expensive counterparts. Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com sells its own brand of ovulation tests strips for much less than name brands and since you may be using 10 or more tests each month, the savings can add up. Because you're ordering online, you'll need to think ahead to order a fresh supply. Also, these tests have not been studied or reviewed as extensively as the Clearblue Easy Ovulation Test (*Est. $21 for 7 tests).

OV-Watch Fertility Predictor
OV-Watch Fertility Predictor

Best fertility gadget

*Est. $125
Estimated Price

While traditional tests use your urine to detect ovulation, the OV-Watch Fertility Predictor uses your sweat. Worn for at least six hours every day, usually at night, the sensors detect changes in the salt content of your sweat that signal ovulation. The display then lets you know which days you are most fertile. Research has shown correlation between the OV-Watch and urine luteinizing hormone (LH) tests and has found that the OV-Watch is able to predict more fertile days each month than the LH tests. However there have been complaints that the sensors are temperamental, dry out easily, and have to be frequently readjusted. Plus, you need to use a new sensor each month, and at $100 for three sensors, the OV-Watch is more expensive than the Clearblue Easy Ovulation Test (*Est. $21 for 7 tests).

BD Basal Digital Thermometer
BD Basal Digital Thermometer

Natural ovulation monitor

*Est. $11
Estimated Price

In addition to (or instead of) ovulation test strips that measure hormone levels in urine, fertility professionals recommend that women keep track of their basal body temperature (BBT), which spikes following ovulation. If charted daily over multiple cycles, it can help to predict your fertile window. The BD Basal Digital Thermometer has a large, lighted display that makes it easy to read in the dark, and it conveniently stores your last temperature taken for future recording. That said, the product is not recommended for women with erratic sleep patterns, as they can affect results. In addition, the thermometer beeps to let you know that you are using it correctly, which some users find annoying.

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