Ovulation Test

For any woman trying to conceive, the date of ovulation is extremely important. Ovulation refers to the release of the ovum (the egg) from the ovary and its movement into the fallopian tube and uterus. Getting pregnant is determined by the proximity of ovulation and intercourse, so an ovulation test is obviously quite useful for women who desire conception.

A reliable ovulation test (blood tests and ultrasounds are most accurate, though urine, saliva and temperature tests also work) will indeed help you determine the date of ovulation. However, an ovulation test will only establish whether or not ovulation has taken place. Though this information is useful for those who plan to use ovulation calendars to chart their fertility period, it won't help you achieve pregnancy during the cycle you take the test.

For Better Results, Try an Ovulation Predictor
Once the ovum is released from the ovary and makes its way into the uterus, it's only fertile for eight to thirty hours. If it's not fertilized by active sperm during that window, you will have to wait until your next menstrual cycle to attempt conception. It is therefore imperative that you find a fertility monitor that will accurately chart your menstrual cycle.

The OvaCue is a unique fertility monitor that tests your saliva to analyze your menstrual patterns. Electrolytes in the saliva peak a weeks or so before ovulation, so once you know what your electrolyte levels are, you can plan ahead. But for those who also want to know for sure whether or ovulation has taken place, you can use the optional vaginal sensor to confirm ovulation in the current cycle.