Ovulation tests can be the best way to determine when you’re ovulating. They measure LH levels in urine, which rises approximately 36 hours before ovulation. In general, ovulation testing should start 17 days before your next period is due and you should continue testing until you have a positive reading. However, with irregular cycles it can be more difficult to establish when to start testing. Check the shortest cycle you've had in the past 6 months and base your testing on that cycle length!

If you've had particularly long cycles, it can be time-consuming and difficult to test for ovulation. You may want to get multipacks of ovulation test strips - a more budget friendly way to track ovulation.

*If you are receiving persistently positive results, it most likely means that your LH levels are abnormally elevated due to your PCOS. In such a case, the ovulation test may be unreliable.

Many women with PCOS are found to have an imbalance in their hormone levels. This can include having elevated levels of luteinising hormone (LH). A surge in LH will often trigger ovulation, but elevated levels of LH throughout the menstrual cycle can disrupt the normal function of the ovary and cause a lack of ovulation.

You will be able to discuss the different treatment options with your doctor who will help outline the risks and benefits of each option. There are several things they may take into consideration when determining the best treatment type, most importantly the reason for seeking treatment:

• Irregular cycles
• Acne and skin changes
• Weight concerns
• Trying to conceive
• Wanting to conceive in the future

Some types of treatment can have an impact on your fertility so it's important to be open with your doctor about any plans to conceive now or in the future, so the best treatment type can be prescribed for you.

If you know that you’re ovulating, then the Béa Treatment could be a good treatment option! The Béa Applicator needs to be used around the time of ovulation for the best chances of getting pregnant. You should use the ovulation tests that you know and trust to track your cycle. In general, you should start ovulation testing 17 days before your next period is due and continue taking them until you have a positive reading. Once you have a positive ovulation test you should use the Béa Applicator. That way – the sperm will be in place by the time you ovulate! The Béa Applicator is designed to deliver sperm to the cervix, giving sperm a better chance of getting to the fallopian tube with our custom cervical cap.