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Trying To Conceive (TTC) can feel like a journey filled with questions, doubts, and uncertainties. But the good news is that if you’re using the Inito fertility monitor, you’re already one step ahead in tracking your hormones with precision.
And if you’re wondering, “When’s the best time to test with Inito?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you.
In this guide, we’ll break down exactly when and how to test with Inito so you can get the most accurate results and finally ditch the guesswork in your TTC journey.
Key Takeaways
- Test with first-morning urine (FMU) for the most accurate hormone readings.
- Start testing on Cycle Day 6 (CD 6) to establish your baseline hormone values.
- If you miss FMU, hold your urine for at least 6 hours before testing.
- Night shift? Just test right after your main sleep, ensuring a 6-hour urine hold.
- Testing multiple times a day is okay, but FMU is still best.
- Avoid using the same urine sample twice—hormone levels degrade quickly.
- Missed a test? Resume the next day and continue as advised by the app.
- Consistency matters—the more you test, the better your fertility insights.
When is The Best Time to Test With Inito?
The best time to test with Inito is right after waking up, before drinking water or any other fluids.
This urine that you pee out after a night’s sleep is called the first-morning urine, or FMU. Why is it the best?
It offers a long, uninterrupted gap for urine collection. This helps balance out fluctuations that could happen due to food or fluid intake, activity, and other factors.
For the most accurate results, collect your urine in the cup provided by Inito and test it right away, or at the latest within 15 minutes. (Hormones in the urine tend to break down rapidly, so the earlier the better.)
And here’s another important detail: you should start testing on Cycle day 6 (CD 6). CD 1 is the first day of your period, so CD 6 is five days later.
Why CD 6? That’s when your hormones are typically at their baseline levels. Inito uses your CD 6 values as your reference day test, which then triggers your fertility results for the days to come.
This means it’s super important for you to not miss your CD 6 test, as this helps ensure you get accurate results throughout your cycle.
And don’t worry, you don’t need to memorize when to take tests. From there, the Inito app will guide you, letting you know which days to test to catch your hormone surges at just the right time.
I missed Testing With my First-Morning Urine. What do I do?
If you missed testing with your FMU, not to worry – this can happen to the best of us. As an alternative, you can take a test after holding your urine for 6 hours. This will help compensate for any hormonal fluctuations and ensure that your urine is concentrated enough (similar to what happens overnight).
However, try not to make a habit of this – as we discussed above, for the most accurate results, Inito always recommends using FMU.
I missed Testing With my First-Morning Urine. What do I do?
If you missed testing with your FMU, not to worry – this can happen to the best of us. As an alternative, you can take a test after holding your urine for 6 hours. This will help compensate for any hormonal fluctuations and ensure that your urine is concentrated enough (similar to what happens overnight).
However, try not to make a habit of this – as we discussed above, for the most accurate results, Inito always recommends using FMU.
I Work on the Night Shift. When do I Need to be Nesting With Inito?
The answer stays the same!
Test right after you wake up, even if that’s in the afternoon or evening. The first urine after your main sleep, whatever time that may be, is still considered your FMU.
The most essential thing here? Make sure that you’re testing around the same time every day and holding your urine for at least 6 hours before taking a test.
Can I Store Urine and Take a Test Later?
Ideally, no.
If you’re unable to test with your first-morning urine for some reason, you’re better off testing after a 6-hour hold.
Can I Test Multiple Times a Day with Inito?
Well, yes.
While there’s no harm in testing more than once a day with Inito, you don’t actually need to! Using your first morning urine will ensure that you get the most accurate results.
If you’re curious to see how your hormones fluctuate, an extra test won’t hurt. Just make sure you’re aware that results from later in the day might vary slightly.
Note: If you are taking more than one test and wondering, “Which test result would Inito show on my chart?”, here’s what you need to know.
The algorithm will show your results depending on the phase of your cycle you’re in.
For example, if you’re in your follicular phase and you haven’t gotten High Fertility or Peak Fertility yet, the test result with the highest value of LH will be displayed.
If you’re already in your fertile window, the test result with the higher value of estrogen is taken into consideration. And if you’ve already crossed Peak Fertility, the result with the higher value of PdG is shown on your chart.
Can I Test with The Same Urine Twice?
Unfortunately, no.
Once urine is exposed to air, the hormone levels can start to degrade. So even if you dip a second strip into the same sample, you’re likely to get slightly altered results. Each test should be done with a fresh sample to ensure accuracy.
What Happens if I Miss a Test?
It’s okay—we get it. Life happens. Missing a test won’t break your cycle tracking or affect the accuracy of your hormone values, but it may limit your fertility ratings (especially if you’re missing multiple tests in your cycle).
For example, say you had to skip a test in your follicular phase. This can mean you miss out on identifying your fertile window with High Fertility and Peak Fertility days.
Similarly, missing a test after Peak Fertility may cause the app to miss out on giving you an Ovulation Confirmed result (if you actually ovulated).
So what’s the solution?
If you weren’t able to test for some reason, make sure you get right back to it the very next day. Also, try not to miss out on any further tests until the app marks them as optional.
What are The Other Best Practices to Take a Successful Test?
Wondering what else you can do to make the most of your Inito journey? Here are some tips for a seamless testing experience –
- First things first: Test the moment you wake up – before drinking any fluids (even water).
- Stick to the line: Fill up the Inito cup up to the given mark – Too little or too much can cause an error in the readings. Do not dip the Inito strip in a cup other than the one provided.
- Timing is key: Dip the strip for exactly 15 seconds – no more or no less. Not following the exact time can cause an error in the readings. Use the timer on the app to keep track.
- Hold it upright:
- Keep the strip stable and vertical – don’t swish it around in the cup.
- Keep the dipped end of the strip pointing downward while you cap the strip.
- Keep it flat: Place your phone on a flat surface. This helps Inito run the test accurately without any disturbances from unnecessary movement.
- Leave it alone: Do not use your phone while the test is running. Instead, go hydrate yourself, make a cup of coffee, or practice your morning gratitude.
- Following these steps makes a big difference in getting the right readings and insights from your Inito monitor.
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