Clearblue® Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
1. My cycle length is outside of the range shown in the table. How will I know when to start testing?
Simply start testing 17 days before you expect your next period.
2. I do not know my usual cycle length. How will I know when to start testing?
If you wish to start using Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test before knowing your cycle length, we recommend you start testing on day 10. (However, without determining your cycle length, it is possible that you might miss your LH surge because you have tested too late using this method.)
3. What time of day should I take the test?
You may test at any time of the day, but you should test at approximately the same time each day. You should not have urinated for at least 4 hours before taking the test.
4. Can I collect a urine sample in a container instead of holding the stick in my urine stream?
Yes, you will need to collect your urine sample in a clean dry container. Immerse the absorbent sampler tip halfway in the urine for 20 seconds. Keeping the tip pointing downwards, replace the cap and read the results after 3 minutes. If your urine sample has to be stored for more than one hour, it should be kept in the refrigerator (do not freeze) and then allowed to reach room temperature again for about half an hour before doing the test.
5. How accurate is the Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test?
The Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test has been shown in extensive Laboratory trials to be 99% accurate in detecting the LH surge prior to ovulation.
6. Do I need to compare my daily readings?
No. Each day's reading is a straightforward 'Yes/No' answer.
7. Do I need to use all 7 tests?
No. You can stop testing when you detect your LH surge and save the remaining tests to use next month if necessary.
8. I've done all 7 tests as instructed, but have not yet detected my surge. What should I do?
The test sticks in the Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test pack are sufficient for most women with regular cycles. If your cycle length varies by more than 3 days, then it is possible that you may need to use additional test sticks to detect your LH surge. So, while most women will find 7 days of testing sufficient, others may need to use more than 7 ovulation test sticks. Some women do not ovulate every cycle and therefore will not see an LH surge in such cycles.
9. How soon can I read my results?
The results can be read at any time between 3 and 10 minutes after performing the test. Do not read the test after 10 minutes.
10. Can any medication or medical condition affect the result?
Always read the manufacturer's instructions for any medication that you are taking before conducting a test.
If you are actually pregnant, have recently been pregnant or have reached menopause, you may get a misleading result. This may also be true if you have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or are taking certain fertility drugs. If you have a diagnosed fertility problem and/or are taking fertility drugs, ask your doctor if this test is suitable for you to use, and, if so, when to test.
Clomiphene citrate does not affect the test, but may affect the length of your cycle and therefore, when you should be testing. You may need to use part, or all, of a second Clearblue Easy Ovulation test pack.
11. I've recently stopped using hormonal contraception (e.g. the pill). Will this affect the results?
No, it will not affect your results. However your natural hormone pattern is disrupted by hormonal contraception and if you have recently stopped using it your cycles can be irregular and may take some time to stabilize. You may wish to wait until you have had two natural menstrual cycles, and note the length of these cycles, before using the Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test.
12. I've been using the Basal Body Temperature Method (BBT) to find out the time of my peak fertility. Can the Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test take its place?
Yes. In fact the BBT method can only tell if you have already ovulated – and this may be too late for you to make the most of your peak fertility, as the fertile days prior to ovulation are not detected. The Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test can tell you 24 – 36 hours in advance of when you should ovulate. Want to see how different methods of ovulation prediction match up? Click here
13. Since it tells me when I am fertile, can I use the Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test as a contraceptive?
No. The test is designed to tell you when you are most fertile so it can help you to conceive. The Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test detects the LH surge which begins 24 - 36 hours before ovulation. As sperm can survive for several days, you might still become pregnant if you have intercourse before you detected your LH surge.
14. If I think I've become pregnant, what should I do?
You can find out if you are pregnant using a Clearblue® Easy Pregnancy Test. The Clearblue Easy Pregnancy Tests is are as simple to use as the Clearblue Easy Ovulation Test, and requires one simple step to give you an accurate result. If the Clearblue Easy pregnancy test is positive you should see your doctor who will discuss your pregnancy and explain the steps you should take next. The earlier you see your doctor, the better it is for your own health and that of your baby.
15. I've used the Clearblue Easy 'Easy Read' Ovulation Test for several months and haven't become pregnant. Can I be sure of getting pregnant?
It can take normal healthy couples many months to achieve a pregnancy. There are many reasons why you may not become pregnant even if you've been able to have intercourse at your most fertile time. You may consider using the Clearblue® Easy Fertility Monitor, which is the most advanced method of maximizing your chances of conceiving. If conception has not been achieved after 6 consecutive cycles, you should consult your physician.
LIMITATIONS OF THE TEST
Certain medical conditions and medications may or may not affect the reliability of this test for predicting ovulation. These can include pregnancy, post-partum, menopausal symptoms, breast feeding, birth control pills, some fertility medications and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women with medically diagnosed fertility problems should ask their physicians if the product is suitable for them.
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