High fertility 3 days before my period?

Question

I was using pink dye OPK strips for a few months when I decided to switch to using those in addition to the Clearblue Advanced.  Both tests coordinated and I am also charting BBT.  I definitely am 8 DPO right now, as confirmed by 3 separate ways of charting so.  Out of pure curiosity yesterday, I tried a Clearblue and I got a flashing smiley.  Curiosity totally peaked, I did another one today and got another flashing smiley.  Now I am worried that I have a hormonal imbalance, why else would I get 2 flashing smileys in a row 3 days before my period?  HPTs are negative.

karen · Answer

Thanks for choosing Clearblue, Vanessa. Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation Tests are different than other ovulation tests in that they track the changes in 2 key fertility hormones: estrogen & LH. If the necessary changes in estrogen are detected, High Fertility will be displayed as a flashing smiley. And if an LH surge is detected, Peak Fertility will be displayed as a solid smiley for 2 days.

It's not necessary to continue testing once Peak Fertility has been detected. Since you did test again, please keep in mind that a flashing smiley is reflecting your estrogen level, not LH. Hope this helps!

vanessaadamsbadolato · Answer

Thanks.  I know the test is picking up on high estrogen - is that a cause for concern so close to my period?

vanessaadamsbadolato · Answer

So, for what it's worth, I just got a BFP at 9 or 10 DPO.  I wonder if the flashing smiley faces were indicating elevated estrogen b/c of pregnancy before I started making hcg.

amruta_rasalpawar · Answer

Hi. I got my peak fertility after 15 days of high fertility.. We are trying to concieve.. I missed my periods.. but pregnancy test showing negative

kelli_ray · Answer

I'm so confused first time monitoring ovulation I started on day 11 of cycle and got flashing smiley starting on day 16 and the flashing smiley has now lasted 4 days and my I normally only have 26day cycle is the flashing smiley just indicating I'm close to my period day or close to ovulation as I am trying for a child and not knowing when to try ??

ashley_thomas · Answer

I am currently using the clear blue ovulation tests and I started them on the 22nd and no nothing popped up on the screen . The 24th I received a blinking smiley and have since then. Today I started my period. My Dr told me before insemination I need to receive a solid smiley. I’m so confused.

sally · Answer

Hi Ashley,It seems you may have detected the second rise in estrogen which occurs after ovulation. This can happen if you start testing too late in the cycle, therefore please calculate your shortest and longest cycle length, and then use your shortest cycle length to determine when to start testing (this is in the leaflet). Your Doctor has correctly informed you that the solid smiley (Peak Fertility) is the best time for the IUI. The blinking smiley continues to show until the solid smiley is detected, your Holder will however reset itself after 3 or more days of not being used.

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