Clear Blue Fertility Tests?

[Shelley71]

I just saw the Clear Blue Fertility Tests yesterday at Walgreens. They say to use them on CD3. I didn't buy one, but I'm planning to if AF shows up in a week or so. Has anyone used them?

[MommyMatsumoto]

The only Clear Blue tests I would use are their digitals (both HPTs and OPKs).  The blue dye tests are notorious for false results so stick to either digitals or the pink dye tests.

FYI, I started using the CBE digital OPKs last cycle and I LOVE them.  They're way more accurate than ICs.  Good luck!

[MommyMatsumoto]

Just wanted to add:  If you know when you normally O, then you can start using OPKs a few days before that.  If you know you O on CD14, then you don't need to start on CD3.  For example, Iast cycle I O'd on CD15 so I'll probably start using OPKs on CD11 or so unless I get fertile CM before that.

[Shelley71]

These tests were the ones that measure your FSH instead of being an OPK. I've heard though, that they aren't reliable and I should just go to my OB and have them do any actual fertility testing. I just don't know if they'll take me seriously, since this is my first month trying. But, the fact that I'm 40 (which my doc has no problem with) might make me a better candidate for the testing.