Ovulation Tests

The bébé bloom® Ovulation Test helps to predict ovulation by using in vitro semiquantitative detection of luteinising hormone (LH) in your urine. LH is a hormone that periodically changes with your menstrual cycle. The bébé bloom® Ovulation Test uses your urine to detect the increase (surge) in the LH hormone.

The LH surge occurs approximately 24-36 hours before the release of ovarian eggs via the ovulation process. As fertility is highest on the day your LH surge is detected and the day after, the bébé bloom® Ovulation Test tells you your two most fertile days (48-hours) in any given cycle. Sexual intercourse during this 48-hour window will maximise your chances of becoming pregnant.

Traditional ovulation tests provide only a positive or negative result where a positive result, which can be observed even at very low concentrations of the LH hormone. Given the higher the concentration of LH the more likely that ovulation will occur, bébé bloom Ovulation Tests pinpoints your LH surge via a numerical LH range from 0-80mIU/ML.

If your cycle is 21 days or less, start testing on day 5. If your cycle is longer than 40 days, start testing 17 days before you expect your next period.

The test can be taken at any time during the day, but we recommend between the hours of 10.00 am to 10.00pm. It is important to test at approximately the same time each day. In addition, it’s important not to urinate for at least four hours before testing.

No, not for semiquantitative ovulation tests.

Continue testing for at least 5 days or until the LH surge has been detected. When you begin, test only once a day. Once the LH is detected or the colour of the test line turns darker than the control line, aim to continuously test every four hours or a minimum of twice a day (once in the morning and once in the evening).

You can stop testing once you’ve detected your LH surge. Save any remaining tests for your next cycle if needed.

Once you detect your LH surge, ovulation will likely occur within 24-48 hours. This is your most fertile time. Sexual intercourse is advised within this timeframe and the day following ovulation.

Ovulation usually occurs after the last day when the peak results are detected.

Pregnancy is a unique journey, with many factors that can affect your ability to conceive. If you’re under the age of 35 and have been trying to conceive for 12 months or over the age of 35 and have been trying for 6 months, we recommend consulting your doctor.

For those over 40, we encourage you to consult your doctor about your fertility options straight away.

Your LH surge may be too low to be detected, or you may not have ovulated this cycle. This isn’t unusual, and we recommend seeking advice from your doctor if your LH surge is not detected for 3 consecutive cycles. You might not see your LH surge if you miss a test, so remember to test as advised.

Changes in LH concentration should be observed and recorded during the test. The declining colour of the test line colour can also indicate your LH peak.

No, it won’t affect your results, however your natural hormone pattern is disrupted by hormonal contraception and can take some time to stabilise if you’ve recently stopped using it.

Before using the bébé bloom® Ovulation Test, it might be best to wait until you’ve had 2 natural menstrual cycles, noting the length of these cycles. 

No, consult your doctor if you’re taking any medication. If you’re receiving unexpected results, you should discuss the potential influences of alcohol with your doctor.

Try our range of bébé bloom® Pregnancy Tests, which are over 99% accurate at detecting pregnancy from the day of your expected period. If the pregnancy test shows you’re pregnant, consult a doctor. The earlier you see your doctor, the better it is for your health.

The two tests are quite different. The rise in BBT mainly shows that you’ve already ovulated. This test indicates if ovulation is about to occur.

There is a potential that a heavy intake of fluids before testing will dilute the hormone in your urine. We suggest limiting your fluid intake for approximately 2 hours before collecting your urine specimen.

Use a glass or plastic container, ensuring the container is dry and clean before testing again.

For the most accurate results, we recommend testing your urine as soon as you take the specimen. If required, urine samples can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated at 2°C-8°C for up to 48 hours. If refrigerated, the test stick and urine specimen should be brought to room temperature approximately 20 minutes before testing.