How do I read the results of an Ovulation Predictor Kit (OPK) ?
When using an Ovulation Predictor Kit, you will be looking for two lines – a a “control” line and a “test” line. For a positive result, the test line must be as dark as, or darker than, the control line. (This will indicate that a the level of LH in your urine is now much higher than the ordinary amount of LH usually found in your urine every day) Sometimes interpreting the results of your test can be difficult. For some women it may will seem as if the second line is never reaches the stage of being darker than the control. You may see two lines, but the test line but wasn’t darker than the control line, so technically it’s a negative. However, drinking a lot of fluids and urinating within 4 hours of testing will definitely have an effect on the concentration of your urine and can lead to false negatives. Don’t worry, you may find it takes a “practice” cycle or two to learn what a positive test looks like for you. If you’re charting your basal temperature and/or cervical mucus, Ovulat
