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MrsFlatbread
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Problems with OPKs???
Am I the only moron who has trouble with these? Its seems as though I never get a "positive" on the OPK's. The test line gets darker and darker, but never darker or equal to the control line. The the test line disappears all together before getting a a positive. I test at the same time every day. Help?? This happened last month as welll!!
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Posted 12/3/07 10:16 AM  |
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pickles16
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Which brand do you use???
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:20 AM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by pickles16
Which brand do you use???
Answer and I also use the ones form earlypregnancytests.com. Both di the same thing.
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:21 AM |
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pickles16
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
I don't know the right answer, but I've used the clearblue regular ones and the digtial ones and never had a problem with them at all, the lines were clearly darker than the test line...maybe try clearblue....
Sorry for not being able to answer ur question a little better
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:23 AM |
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Domino
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Same thing happened with the answer ones two months in a row. Went to the doctor and was told no positive because I'm not ovulating 
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:28 AM |
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diva7531
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by pickles16
Which brand do you use???
Answer and I also use the ones form earlypregnancytests.com. Both di the same thing.
I know they're expensive, but why not try the digital. Then there is no guessing!
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| Posted 12/3/07 10:58 AM |
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DRMom
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
This could be a symptom of PCOS-OPK's measure LH-if your LF does not get high enough your test will not ever turn positive. Have you had CD 3 testing? Or a sono or glucose tolerance test to rule out PCOS
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| Posted 12/3/07 11:31 AM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by melijane
This could be a symptom of PCOS-OPK's measure LH-if your LF does not get high enough your test will not ever turn positive. Have you had CD 3 testing? Or a sono or glucose tolerance test to rule out PCOS
No. It's only my second month using OPK's and I doubt very much I have PCOS. My periods are very regular and I have no other symptoms of PCOS. I just bought the Clear Blue Digital and will try it tonight and next month if necessary! Thanks for the advice!
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Brittny817
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
I use Answer OPK (the dipping stick with 20 tests). This is the first month I've tried it and I know exactly what you mean. It's not an easy read. I usually only get a control line (nothing at all in the test line) but for three days last weekend I got lines in the test and control line that looked similar (not exact and the test line was not darker). I can't confirm that I had a surge/O'd or not. We BD those three days.
If need be I will probably splurge and buy the Clear Blue test next month.
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| Posted 12/3/07 2:00 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by Brittny817
I use Answer OPK (the dipping stick with 20 tests). This is the first month I've tried it and I know exactly what you mean. It's not an easy read. I usually only get a control line (nothing at all in the test line) but for three days last weekend I got lines in the test and control line that looked similar (not exact and the test line was not darker). I can't confirm that I had a surge/O'd or not. We BD those three days.
If need be I will probably splurge and buy the Clear Blue test next month.
SOunds exactly like my issue. Maybe its the tests??? Good Luck to you...
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| Posted 12/3/07 2:03 PM |
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NCMom
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
I had trouble reading the answer ones myself. I kept doubting my self as to whether the line was darker or not.
I bought the Clearblue Digital ones and there was no question this month. I found them the cheapest at Target.com. I got free shipping and found an online code for 20% off.
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| Posted 12/3/07 2:22 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by NCMom
I had trouble reading the answer ones myself. I kept doubting my self as to whether the line was darker or not.
I bought the Clearblue Digital ones and there was no question this month. I found them the cheapest at Target.com. I got free shipping and found an online code for 20% off.
Thanks!!!
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Brittny817
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by Brittny817
I use Answer OPK (the dipping stick with 20 tests). This is the first month I've tried it and I know exactly what you mean. It's not an easy read. I usually only get a control line (nothing at all in the test line) but for three days last weekend I got lines in the test and control line that looked similar (not exact and the test line was not darker). I can't confirm that I had a surge/O'd or not. We BD those three days.
If need be I will probably splurge and buy the Clear Blue test next month.
SOunds exactly like my issue. Maybe its the tests??? Good Luck to you...
You too! Have you ever visited pee on a stick.com?? I know, nice name. Here is a link that sort of helped me understand the "dip stick" OPK a little better. Not much, but a little 
HTH and good luck 
Pee On A Stick
Message edited 12/3/2007 2:59:34 PM.
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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by Brittny817
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by Brittny817
I use Answer OPK (the dipping stick with 20 tests). This is the first month I've tried it and I know exactly what you mean. It's not an easy read. I usually only get a control line (nothing at all in the test line) but for three days last weekend I got lines in the test and control line that looked similar (not exact and the test line was not darker). I can't confirm that I had a surge/O'd or not. We BD those three days.
If need be I will probably splurge and buy the Clear Blue test next month.
SOunds exactly like my issue. Maybe its the tests??? Good Luck to you...
You too! Have you ever visited pee on a stick.com?? I know, nice name. Here is a link that sort of helped me understand the "dip stick" OPK a little better. Not much, but a little
HTH and good luck
Pee On A Stick
based on this from the website...
I think I may have ovulated already!
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| Posted 12/3/07 3:16 PM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
I've used both the Answer mid-stream and dipping-stick kind.
To be honest, I've never really had too much of a problem with either though I thought the dip sticks came up darker.
Generally speaking, I would say you're better off with the Clear Blue Easy digital ones. With them, there's NO guess work, what so ever.
Hang in there and GOOD LUCK!!!
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| Posted 12/3/07 6:22 PM |
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
I never got a positive OPK and I am 10 weeks pregnant.
I was so frustrated b/c I never got a positive OPK but I got a BFP. Good Luck!
 
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| Posted 12/3/07 6:49 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
If you are willing to try charting you can see if you ovulated by a temp. shift. It is not a way to predict ovulation but at least you can see if you are or not!
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| Posted 12/3/07 6:59 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Problems with OPKs???
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by Brittny817
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by Brittny817
I use Answer OPK (the dipping stick with 20 tests). This is the first month I've tried it and I know exactly what you mean. It's not an easy read. I usually only get a control line (nothing at all in the test line) but for three days last weekend I got lines in the test and control line that looked similar (not exact and the test line was not darker). I can't confirm that I had a surge/O'd or not. We BD those three days.
If need be I will probably splurge and buy the Clear Blue test next month.
SOunds exactly like my issue. Maybe its the tests??? Good Luck to you...
You too! Have you ever visited pee on a stick.com?? I know, nice name. Here is a link that sort of helped me understand the "dip stick" OPK a little better. Not much, but a little
HTH and good luck
Pee On A Stick
based on this from the website...
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I think I may have ovulated already!
FYI-If one part of the test is as dark or darker than the control line then you are close to O. The dye isn't always applied with so much care I think. You'd think for the prices these things would be crystal clear!
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