Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals27 Aug 2021

FFP 379 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Summer Replay Series | Lisa | Fertility Friday

Should you rely on ovulation predictor kits when you're trying to conceive? Find out in today's episode of the 2021 summer replay series!

In this solo episode, I am tackling the topic of Ovulation Predictor Kits! I talk about OPKs and why I don't think they are all they're cracked up to be. I share why relying solely on OPKs can reduce your chances of conception in some cases, and why your body gives you much more reliable signs to go on when you pay attention to it!

Today's episode is sponsored by FAM LIVE!

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Topics discussed in today's episode:

Why relying primarily on Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) can actually lower your chances of conceiving
How OPKs can inadvertently lead you to use the rhythm method
The impact of stress on your menstrual cycle
Why the key to timing sex correctly is not about having sex on ovulation day
Why women with PCOS often can't rely on OPKs to identify ovulation
How relying on OPKs can result in you ignoring your body signs
Why monitoring your cervical mucus observations is more effective than relying on OPKs
Why waiting for a positive OPK to have sex will often cause you to miss out on several fertile days prior to ovulation
The importance of understanding your fertility signs first and using OPKs second
The benefits of using OPKs when you understand and pay attention your fertile signs first
Using Fertility Awareness to optimize your chances of conception

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

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