When to start testing for ovulation?

If you would like to use a Clearblue® Ovulation Test and are wondering when you should start testing, this tool can help you. 

If you don’t know your cycle length, we suggest you wait for your next cycle and note the day your period starts (Day 1) and the length of this cycle before using this online Ovulation Calculator tool*.

How to determine which day to start testing

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E.g., 09/09/2026
If you don't know your cycle length, we suggest you wait for your next cycle and note the day your period starts (Day 1) and the length of this cycle before using this online tool*.

To measure the length of your menstrual cycle, count from the day your period starts to the day before your next period starts.

If you don't know your menstrual cycle length, wait until you've had at least one cycle, then come back to use this calculator. If your cycle length varies by more than three days, choose the shortest cycle you've had in the last six months to work out when to start testing.

Tell me when to start testing

In this cycle, you’re missed the ideal date to start testing.

We advise you to wait for your next cycle before using Clearblue Ovulation Tests, as it is possible that you missed your LH surge in this cycle.

You should start testing on your next cycle
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with Digital Ovulation Test
Digital Ovulation Test

Identify your 2 most fertile days

Count the first day of your next period as Day 1

You should start testing on your next cycle
Cycle day default_8
with Advanced Digital Ovulation Test
Advanced Digital Ovulation Test

Typically identifies 4 or more fertile days3

Count the first day of your next period as Day 1

You should start testing on
You should start testing 17 days before you expect your next period
with Digital Ovulation Test
Digital Ovulation Test

Identify your 2 most fertile days

You should start testing on
You should start testing 20 days before you expect your next period
with Advanced Digital Ovulation Test
Advanced Digital Ovulation Test

Typically identifies 4 or more fertile days3

Your personal cycle information
Start of your last period
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Results are based on the information you have provided.

*This tool is for guidance purposes. Always use the leaflet provided with your product to work out when you can test.

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