The ingredients in Pregnancy Tea are similar to those in Fertility Tea, but there are some differences. This tea is made from ginger root, lavender, nettle leaf, oatstraw, rosehips, fennel, and peppermint. As with Fertility Tea, most of these ingredients have sparse research suggesting any benefits. The one outlier is ginger, which has several studies suggesting it’s a fairly effective treatment for pregnancy nausea and digestive upset. 31 47 Mira measures LH and estrogen levels in the urine, providing numeric hormone values and making it very easy for [people] to understand their menstrual cycle even if it’s irregular,” says Kashani. Tulandi, T., & McInnes, R. A. (1984). Vaginal lubricants: Effect of glycerin and egg white on sperm motility and progression in vitro. Fertility and Sterility, 41(1), 151-153.

Because Modern Fertility is part of a broader telehealth service, you can also choose to be connected to a fertility nurse to discuss your results. If you’re seeing some odd numbers, bear in mind that hormones fluctuate from person to person and cycle to cycle. Also, the pattern of your “hormone curve” is more important than the absolute value, always. But to avoid confusing results, we highly recommend using one type of Wand to get equally calibrated results throughout your entire cycle. Troubleshooting your Mira I am having a syncing issue, how do I fix it? Research has found that women’s own interpretation of ovulation when analyzing cervical fluid matched hormonal analysis 80% of the time. Is Mira better than Clearblue? Then, to collect your sample, urinate into the silicone collection cup and then insert the sample end of the wand for 10-25 seconds. After sampling, Mira recommends immediately inserting the wand into the Analyzer.

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According to the Mayo Clinic and the CDC, if you’re TTC, then you should start taking prenatal vitamins with adequate amounts of folic acid at least three months before conception to prevent birth defects of the baby’s brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida). Essential components of a good prenatal vitamin include iron, folic acid, calcium, zinc, iodine, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, and various other B vitamins. 12 49 As soon as you identify an LH surge, this means you will ovulate in the next 12-24 hours– which is your best chance to try for a baby! In your Mira App, you will also receive a number called your Fertility Score. Its purpose is to help you understand how fertile you are during a cycle so that you can plan intercourse accordingly. Here is what your fertility score means: Fertility Scores

Leave the test wand in the urine sample for 10-20 seconds. Sampling the urine for too long or not enough time may cause test errors. While this return policy may seem rather strict, it still feels more customer-friendly than Mira’s. And both companies’ devices come with 1-year warranties. Modern FertilityKeep the Analyzer on a flat and horizontal surface during the testing. Do not move or tilt the Analyzer during the countdown. Amato, P. (2016). Fertility options for transgender persons. University of California, San Francisco. Lete, I., & Allué, J. (2016). The Effectiveness of Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy and Chemotherapy. Integrative Medicine Insights, 11, 11-17.