When to start testing for ovulation?

How to determine which day to start testing

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*.

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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

You should start testing on

You should start testing 17 days before you expect your next period

 
with
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
Typically identifies
4 or more fertile days3

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
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

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with
Advanced Digital Ovulation Test
Typically identifies
4 or more fertile days3
Count the first day of your next period as Day 1

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

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How to get pregnant faster?

Having sex at the right time of your cycle is key, so identifying your fertile days with an ovulation test will help you get pregnant faster.