Are you trying to get pregnant? Here’s something that can help you determine the best time to conceive. Check out some ovulation test kits available in the Philippines.
What can you read in this article?
- Ovulation test kits – what are they for?
- What you should look for in buying one
- Ovulation test kits here in the Philippines
There’s no beating around the bush; if you want to get pregnant, you need to know when is the best time for you to have sex with your partner. Ideally, you want to do it on days that you are ovulating to increase the chances of getting pregnant.
While there are other ways to predict when a woman is ovulating like keeping an ovulation calendar or checking her body temperature, there are also more scientific methods to go about it like using an ovulation test kit.
Ovulation test kits – what are they for?
What are ovulation tests and why would you need them? If you are planning to have children and are not sure whether or not you are ovulating, then these tests will help you know when is the best time.
Ovulation takes place in the middle of your menstrual cycle, which usually starts on the first day of your period. Once your ovaries release an egg, it stays there for about 12 to 24 hours. Meanwhile, the sperm can live in your body for up to 5 days. So even if you don’t have sex during that 24-hour ovulation window, you may still get pregnant if you’ve had sex a few days before.
Since there is such a small window to conceive during the month, using ovulation test kits can help predict when a woman is ovulating.
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Ovulation test kits – how are they used?
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Most of the ovulation test kits available here in the Philippines are used pretty much like pregnancy kits. You pee into a strip, and your urine is tested for the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH). This hormone signals ovulation, which is the release of an egg from your ovaries into the fallopian tube.
What to look for?
For these tests, it is mostly about accuracy. Most tests that are in the market though are almost 99 percent accurate. So the results that you get from these tests will be able to give you enough of an indication if you are fertile or not.
However, you can always double-check using your fertility calendar or through a checkup with your OB-gynecologist.
Of course, you would also want to use an ovulation test kit that’s pretty easy to use, and delivers quick results. If you also plan to monitor your ovulation long-term, you might want to get something that’s affordable so you can purchase more.
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Ovulation test kits in the Philippines
While there’s a limited selection of ovulation test kits here in the Philippines, we listed down some brands that are being used by a lot of Filipinas who are also trying to conceive and predict their ovulation dates. Here are some ovulation test kits that are available in the market:
Typically identifies 4 or more fertile days to get pregnant** – at least 2 more days than any other ovulation test
One of the more expensive tests in the market, it is also one of the most sought after because of its accuracy. The result is displayed as either a smiley or sad face on the meter. It also recommended to use by most OB-Gynecologists. It promises 99 percent accuracy reading of your Luteinizing Hormone. Also it just takes 3 minutes to get the results!
Why we like it?
- Speed of result
- 99 percent accuracy reading
- Recommended by OB/Gyne
Price: ₱2,799.00
Fujibio Ovulation Rapid Test Kit is fast and easy-to-use. It is a qualitative test that can predict when there is a LH (luteinizing hormone) surge, and in turn when you are likely to ovulate.
Fujibio Ovulation Rapid Test Kit is fast and easy-to-use which is why it is one of the best ovulation test kits in the Philippines. It is a qualitative test that can predict when there is a luteinizing hormone surge, and when you are likely to ovulate.
With this test, you must determine the length of your menstrual cycle, so it would be useful to know your menstrual cycle. If your cycle varies, you should consult first with your doctor to be sure. The manufacturers recommend performing 1 test each day over a 5 day period, or until the LH surge has been detected.
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Why we like it?
- Easy to use
- Budget-friendly
- Can buy it online
Price: P680
One Step Urine Home Screening
• Tells you the most fertile days to conceive
• Rapid result as fast as 5 minutes
• Easy to Read
The Blue Cross One Step Urine Home Screening Ovulation Test is one of the best ovulation tests in the Philippines because of its rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of luteinizing hormone (LH) in urine to help in detecting the perfect time you are fertile.
This is a system that is the easiest to use when you are not in a hurry because it will signal you are going to start ovulation in the next 24-36 hours. So it is one that can be used in advance, rather than having it right away.
Why we like it:
- Can be bought from major drugstores in the country
- Gives way to proper planning
- It is budget-friendly
Price: P600
Before getting any of these ovulation test kits, it’s advisable to consult with your OB-gynecologist so she can recommend the best kind for you, and so you can determine your fertility calendar and get the proper treatment if you and your partner are having trouble conceiving.
