Product Instructions
Find official Fertility2Family instructions for ovulation tests, pregnancy tests, basal body thermometers, fertility kits and Conceive Plus. Read online or download a PDF, and get help with timing, result reading, faint lines and common testing questions.
This page brings together Fertility2Family product instructions and supporting fertility articles from our team, medically reviewed by our registered nurse.
Use the guide for your exact product and follow the stated reading time and steps for that test.
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Ovulation Test Strip Instructions
Track your LH surge with ovulation test strips and compare the test and control lines within the stated reading window.
Best for: frequent daily ovulation tracking
Format: strip test
Guide covers: timing, dipping steps and line reading.
Pregnancy Test Strip Instructions
Use pregnancy test strips to check your result and know when to repeat testing if the line is faint or unclear.
Best for: home pregnancy testing
Format: strip test
Guide covers: timing, sample use and faint lines.
Basal Body Thermometer Instructions
Track small temperature changes across your cycle with a basal body thermometer and support ovulation charting over time.
Best for: daily cycle tracking
Format: identifying ovulation patterns.
Guide covers: temperature timing, charting and care.
Midstream Ovulation Test Instructions
Use midstream ovulation tests to identify your LH surge, read the result within the stated window, and test with confidence at home or on the go.
Best for: simple ovulation tracking
Format: midstream test
Guide covers: hold time, test timing and line reading.
Midstream Pregnancy Test Instructions
Use midstream pregnancy tests to check your result within the stated reading window and know when to retest if the line is faint or unclear.
Best for: home pregnancy testing
Format: midstream test
Guide covers: hold time, result timing and faint lines.
How to Use Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant
Learn when to apply Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant and how it fits into your trying-to-conceive routine.
Best for: fertility-friendly lubrication
Helps With: lubrication while trying to conceive.
Guide covers: application, timing and use steps.
Test Results & Troubleshooting
Fast answers to common questions about ovulation tests, pregnancy tests, faint lines and reading results correctly.
Visual guide to reading test results
Compare your test with the examples below, then check what the result means and what to do next.
Positive ovulation test
Both lines are present. The test line is as dark as or darker than the control line.
T line as dark as or darker than C linePositive pregnancy test
The control line is dark, and a second coloured line is visible in the test area, whether faint or darker.
Faint or darker pink lineInvalid test
The control line is missing. The result is invalid.
No control lineNegative result or evaporation line
The control line is dark. A thin grey or colourless mark appears only after the reading window has passed.
Late grey or colourless lineStill not sure?
Use the information below if your result still does not make sense or your timing is hard to work out.
Negative ovulation tests all month
You may have started testing too late in the cycle or based your timing on a longer cycle than usual. Next cycle, start from your shorter recent cycle pattern so you are less likely to miss an earlier surge.
Common testing mistakes
Common mistakes include reading the result too late, using very diluted urine, dipping past the MAX line, or missing the timing steps for your test. For midstream tests, follow the hold time exactly.
When to retest a pregnancy test
If the result is negative but your period is late or the result is unclear, test again in 48 hours using the instructions for your product.
If you do not see a clear LH surge
Some LH surges are brief and easy to miss. If your line changes quickly or never becomes clearly positive, consider testing twice daily near your expected fertile window, and look at the full pattern across the cycle rather than relying on a single test.
When to speak with your GP
If your cycles are very irregular, you do not see a clear surge over more than one cycle, or your results remain confusing, speak with your GP in Australia.
Can diluted urine affect the result?
Yes. Drinking a lot of fluid before testing can make the result harder to read, especially if the line is faint. Follow the instructions for your product and avoid over-hydrating before the test.
When to Start Testing
Use the calculator below to estimate when to begin ovulation testing based on the first day of your last period and your average cycle length. Estimates only. Ovulation can vary from cycle to cycle.
Estimate your fertile window
Start with the first day of your last period and your average cycle length. Use extra cycle signs only if you want to refine the estimate.
Refine your estimate with cycle signs
Your estimate
Estimated fertile window
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Suggested day to start LH testing
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Best testing pattern
Enter your details and calculate to see your suggested testing pattern.
Estimates only. Ovulation can vary from cycle to cycle.
Timing Questions
If your cycles vary month to month
Best time of day to take an ovulation test
Try to test at a similar time each day. Late afternoon or early evening often works well. Avoid excess fluids beforehand to make the result easier to read.
If you do not see a clear surge
Special situations that can affect test timing
These situations can make ovulation and pregnancy testing harder to time or interpret. Use the information below as a starting point, then follow your product instructions.
PCOS
PCOS can cause irregular periods and less predictable ovulation, which can make test timing and LH patterns harder to interpret. If you see more than one rise or no clear peak, look at the full-cycle pattern rather than a single test.
Irregular cycles
If your cycle length changes from month to month, base your timing on your shorter recent cycles and use date estimates as a guide rather than a fixed rule.
After stopping the pill
After stopping the pill or other hormonal contraception, it can take time for your cycle to settle. Start earlier rather than later and treat the first few cycles as a guide, not a fixed pattern.
Night shifts
If you work night shifts, test at the same point in your routine each day rather than by the clock alone. For many people, that means testing after their longest sleep and avoiding excess fluids beforehand.
Using fertility treatment
If you are using fertility treatment, follow your clinic's advice first. Some treatments can change when ovulation happens or how home test results should be interpreted.
Breastfeeding or after pregnancy
After pregnancy, especially if you are breastfeeding, your cycle and ovulation timing can be harder to predict. Start earlier rather than later and use date estimates as a guide, not a fixed rule.
Common questions about ovulation and pregnancy testing
These answers cover common questions about test timing, result accuracy and what to do next if your results are unclear.
When should I start ovulation testing if my cycles change each month?
Do I need first-morning urine for ovulation tests?
How soon can I take a pregnancy test?
Are strip tests as accurate as midstream tests?
Can I ovulate without getting a positive ovulation test?
What should I do if my results stay confusing?
Need more help?
If your result still does not make sense, go back to the relevant product guide above, then read the articles below for more detail on faint lines, negative results, fertile timing and evaporation lines.
Get help with product use
If your result does not match the instructions, the test was read outside the stated window, or your cycle is hard to track, check the relevant guide again first. If you still need help, contact us by email.
Read more articles
Australia-focused fertility articles written by our team and medically reviewed by our registered nurse. Read more about timing, line reading, faint results and common testing questions.