Okay. :-) This is a long review.
For those trying to get pregnant:
I used this monitor along with the ClearBlue digital OPK, some cheap LH OPK strips from Amazon (blue box with colorful words about pregnancy), a pocket microscope to track ferning, and a BBT thermometer to track basal temp along with the Period Tracker app (pink flower app) and my FitBit Versa women wellness app section. EACH METHOD MATCHED. Everything down to my predicted ovulation on my tracking apps (was off by a day on both) lined up with an LH surge and peak fertility. I believe this can be trusted to help get pregnant, but do maybe 3-4 cycles—probably by cycle 4 you will be pregnant!
For those just trying out tracking methods:
This device is a powerful asset to the tools out there now for at home tracking of LH surges and estrogen level increases. I wouldn’t use it by itself because it may read incorrectly or display an error, which would have been EXTREMELY disheartening if I were trying to get pregnant and that was my only testing method—this thing is expensive, BUT THE TEST STICKS ARE ROBBERY. I was dumb and bought mine at CVS because they weren’t in stock anywhere else and I had to test the next morning so I couldn’t order them in time from Amazon—THEY WERE $80! I digress....
Anyway, the monitor stores your info for 6 months then deletes your first month to make room for month 7, so keep that in mind. It was accurate with my other tracking methods but was a little annoying to use because you can only set it up to test ON DAYS 1-4 OF YOUR CYCLE and your testing window of 6 hours CANNOT BE CHANGED ONCE YOU CHOOSE IT. Choose your window wisely and take into account if you sleep in on the weekends, as I missed my window by 30 minutes once and almost missed it a second time.
For those wanting it as contraception:
I hope this was your ultimate last resort or you’re rolling in dollars, because this thing plus the test sticks are expensive. You would DEFINITELY be better off buying the cheap LH test strips on the market and maybe using 1 or 2 other methods that are free to you (checking cervical position/texture and cervical mucus). Otherwise, this is just another tool to help you keep track of your lady cycle (did I mention it’s expensive...?) and it is wholly unnecessary when condoms and Plan B’s exist. It is nice to have and it has an easy-to-read calendar which makes avoiding your fertile days a breeze, but keep in mind that just because your fertile window has passed, it doesn’t mean you can’t still get pregnant. Use caution when trying NOT to conceive—these products are mostly for those wanting to become pregnant so they aren’t on your side to begin with!
Overall it worked for me, I was thrilled with the results and I believe this will help me get pregnant when I am ready. It matched other OPK tests, my saliva ferned in time with the results, and my body temp increased as I approached ovulation and went back to normal after. The test window was a pain though. However, if you use the dip method (essential if you’re using multiple tests) it is potentially less annoying and you probably won’t waste a stick because I used the monitor sticks with the ClearBlue Advanced Digital monitor and they matched. Couldn’t use the Digital sticks with the monitor, though, even though they seem the same.
But if you’re out of options except a fertility specialist and the money is worth it to you, GET THIS THING. It worked for me. (33 day cycle, no ovarian issues). I don’t regret buying it, but I also had a very positive first experience with it. It arrived right on time for me to set it up on day 4 of my cycle.
Clearblue Fertility Monitor Test Sticks, 30 Count
4.4 | 4,503 ratings
Price: 46
Last update: 12-28-2024
About this item
The Clearblue Fertility Test Sticks help you get pregnant faster[1]. Must be used together with the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (sold separately)
The Clearblue Fertility Monitor is the most advanced home monitor that's designed to identify all your fertile days[2], typically up to 6 each cycle (Monitor sold separately)
Patented technology tracks and evaluates not one but two key hormone levels (LH and E3G)
Suitable for women with cycles 21-42 days long
Thirty test sticks for 3 cycles of use with the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (with, or without, a Touch Screen). (Monitor sold separately)
Clearblue is the #1 Ovulation Brand Recommended by OB/GYNs[3]
Personalized product support available Monday-Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM EST at 1- 800-321-3279
The Clearblue Fertility Monitor is the most advanced home monitor that's designed to identify all your fertile days[2], typically up to 6 each cycle (Monitor sold separately)
Patented technology tracks and evaluates not one but two key hormone levels (LH and E3G)
Suitable for women with cycles 21-42 days long
Thirty test sticks for 3 cycles of use with the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (with, or without, a Touch Screen). (Monitor sold separately)
Clearblue is the #1 Ovulation Brand Recommended by OB/GYNs[3]
Personalized product support available Monday-Friday 8:30AM – 5:00PM EST at 1- 800-321-3279
From the manufacturer
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Tracks Daily Fertility StatusOur Clearblue Advanced Fertility Monitor reads your individual hormone levels to show you your fertility status (Low, High, or Peak) for each day, so you can plan ahead and maximize your chances of getting pregnant naturally. |
Learns & Adapts to Your CycleUse the Monitor to record when you have your period and when you have sex. This information and your fertility data appear on the device's calendar. Up to 6 cycles of your data are stored[2], and the unique cycle summary provides key information for your OB-GYN. |
Easy to UseThe convenient hand-held, intuitive touch screen Fertility Monitor is easy to use, providing you with your clear, accurate results. |
#1 OB-GYN Recommended Ovulation BrandClearblue is the #1 OB-GYN recommended ovulation brand. Confidence when you need it most. |
Top reviews from the United States
Amy Malimichi
Matches other results
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Pregnant after first cycle
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Works with clearblue monitor
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*Today it completely died on me and deleted all my data.*
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
Felipe
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
The problem is that it eats batteries like candy which gets really expensive when added with the sticks. It can barely last half a cycle before needing the batteries replaced now. This morning was meant to be my first test day to establish a baseline after setting up a new cycle 9 days ago. I stuck the test in and let it read it but right when it was supposed to finish it said "low battery, replace batteries now or lose data." I rushed to get new batteries, but this silly little device has a cute feature where the batteries are nigh impossible to get out. There's no wiggle room for them to shimmy out, so I have to ruin a pair of tweezers to remove them and even then it's a huge struggle. By the time I *finally* got the new ones in the device had already completely wiped all my data. I had to set up language and date when I turned it back on.
Would be fine except I can't test for this cycle now. You can only enter a new cycle into the device between day 1 and 4. Today is day 9 and was supposed to be my first test day. So now this whole cycle is completely screwed up. We pay all this money for this device with 2012 interface tech and it screws us over for the next 30 days.
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Phoenixmonroe07
Produced a result in the first month.
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Great until..
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023Mary Ockenfels
Work great
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024