Using ovulation predictor kits (OPK) helps to determine the best days to have intercourse (BD). Once you know when you will probably ovulate you should bd a few days before when you get a positive and then even the day after just to be sure. There are many postings on here if you type your question in the search box. Here is a site that will help you with lots of info about OPKs and two questions and answers from the site: http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/opk.html
Q: How long after my LH surge should I ovulate?
A: Most people will ovulate 12-48 hours after the LH surge is detected, most common is 36 hours after the actual surge. One should get a bit more notice, 24-48 hours, by testing in the afternoon.
Q: Once I detect my LH surge, when should I have intercourse?
A: It's best to have intercourse the day of the LH surge and the two days after. Also consider "insurance" sex for one more day in case you ovulate late. Perfect timing would be to have had intercourse the day before the LH surge as well, but that can be hard to predict for those with an irregular cycle. If you don't know when you might ovulate, having sex every other day from cycle day 10 through a positive OPK. If you are taking your basal body temperature, you should have sex through the first day of your temp rise to make sure you cover all days (though after the rise is usually too late).
Lots of luck!!!!
Q: How long after my LH surge should I ovulate?
A: Most people will ovulate 12-48 hours after the LH surge is detected, most common is 36 hours after the actual surge. One should get a bit more notice, 24-48 hours, by testing in the afternoon.
Q: Once I detect my LH surge, when should I have intercourse?
A: It's best to have intercourse the day of the LH surge and the two days after. Also consider "insurance" sex for one more day in case you ovulate late. Perfect timing would be to have had intercourse the day before the LH surge as well, but that can be hard to predict for those with an irregular cycle. If you don't know when you might ovulate, having sex every other day from cycle day 10 through a positive OPK. If you are taking your basal body temperature, you should have sex through the first day of your temp rise to make sure you cover all days (though after the rise is usually too late).
Lots of luck!!!!



April 08, 2008