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Why is my LH going up and down?
Fluctuating LH lines are common and usually reflect normal pulsatile hormone release, test timing, or hydration — not a broken test.
Read the answerOvulation & LHWhen should I start testing for ovulation each cycle?
Count back roughly 17 days from the expected start of your next period, and if cycles vary, start earlier and test daily.
Read the answerOvulation & LHHow do I know if I actually ovulated?
An LH surge predicts ovulation; a sustained temperature rise, luteal-phase symptoms, or a progesterone blood test confirm it happened.
Read the answerPregnancy testingWhat does a faint line on a pregnancy test mean?
A faint but genuinely coloured line usually means hCG is present but low — often because it is very early. Retest in 48 hours.
Read the answerPregnancy testingWhen is the earliest I can take a pregnancy test?
Most sensitive tests can detect pregnancy a few days before a missed period, but the day of your missed period gives the most reliable answer.
Read the answerPregnancy testingCan a pregnancy test be wrong?
False negatives are far more common than false positives, and are usually caused by testing too early or with dilute urine.
Read the answerCycles & periodsWhat counts as an irregular cycle?
Cycles shorter than 21 days, longer than 35 days, or varying by more than 7–9 days between cycles are generally considered irregular.
Read the answerCycles & periodsIs spotting before my period implantation bleeding?
Light spotting has many causes. It cannot be distinguished from an early period by appearance alone — only a test after a missed period answers it.
Read the answerTTC basicsHow long should it take to get pregnant?
Around 85% of couples conceive within 12 months of regular unprotected sex. Evaluation is advised at 12 months, or 6 months if you are 35 or older.
Read the answerTTC basicsWhen is the fertile window and how often should we have sex?
The fertile window is the five days before ovulation plus the day of ovulation. Every 1–2 days across that window works as well as precision timing.
Read the answerSupplementsWhen should I start taking a prenatal?
Ideally at least three months before trying to conceive — the neural tube closes before most people know they are pregnant.
Read the answerSupplementsHow long do fertility supplements take to work?
Most fertility-related nutrients are studied over three months, matching the roughly 90-day maturation window for eggs and sperm.
Read the answerSupplementsWhat does CoQ10 do for fertility?
CoQ10 supports mitochondrial energy production in eggs and sperm, and is most studied in people over 35 or with diminished ovarian reserve.
Read the answerSupplementsShould I take inositol if I have PCOS?
Myo-inositol with D-chiro-inositol in a 40:1 ratio is among the better-studied non-prescription options for ovulatory function in PCOS.
Read the answerMind & bodyDoes stress stop you getting pregnant?
Severe, sustained stress can disrupt ovulation, but ordinary stress does not cause infertility — and being told to 'just relax' is not evidence-based advice.
Read the answerMind & bodyHow do I get through the two-week wait?
Early pregnancy symptoms and progesterone side effects are indistinguishable. Fewer, better-timed tests usually make the wait easier.
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Everything here is general education, reviewed by our expert advisory panel. It cannot account for your history, medications or test results. If you have severe pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, or a positive pregnancy test with one-sided pain, seek urgent medical care.