Trying to conceive? Amazon Prime Day is actually one of the best times to buy OPKs and pregnancy test strips
Plenty of health essentials have had their prices cut this Amazon Prime Day – and if you’re trying to save money on some ‘TTC’ essentials, now is the perfect time to buy items like ovulation predictor kits (OPKs), pregnancy test strips and antenatal vitamins.
When we spoke with Dr. Mary Ellen Pavone, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, about how to get pregnant (opens in new tab), she advised that it’s crucial for people to know the ins and outs of their cycles.
It’s possible to do this by simply tracking your periods, which should give you a clearer idea of your ovulation patterns. But if you have irregular periods, it can also be helpful to use tools such as ovulation predictor kits and basal thermometers, as these will give you a clear signal when you’re about to ovulate.
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If you’re just about to start trying – or you’re already in the middle of your journey – then it’s worth taking advantage of the discounts currently available thanks to Amazon Prime Day. By bulk buying these items when they’re cheaper, you won’t have to worry about burning through several OPKs (and pregnancy tests!) during each monthly cycle.
Below, we’ve rounded up everything that could be useful if you’re currently trying to conceive.
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Easy@Home ovulation test predictor kit | Was $19.99 Now $14.99 on Amazon (opens in new tab)
This 50-pack of ovulation test strips has been reduced by 25%, saving you $5 when you purchase. These strips can be paired with the ‘Easy@Home’ app, which allows you to compare your results to on-screen examples of positive tests, so you can be confident if you’re ovulating or not.
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MomMed 25 pregnancy tests | Was $9.76 Now $7.81 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
These pregnancy tests are incredibly cheap, working out at just over 31 cents a test (with the 20% reduction applied.) It can be useful to have lots of extra tests on hand when you’re trying – you may burn through a few of these before (hopefully) getting that all-important positive result.
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Digital basal thermometer | Was $11.96 Now $7.47 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
There’s a 38% reduction on this basal thermometer, which is able to take your temperature to 1/100th degree. Your basal temperature is your body temperature at rest, which may increase slightly when you ovulate. Bear in mind that this type of tracking isn’t always completely accurate, but it can be used in conjunction with other methods (such as cycle tracking and OPKs) to help pinpoint ovulation times.
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OLLY ultra strength prenatal multivitamin softgels | Was $19.99 Now $16.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
The CDC recommends women take 400mcg of folic acid from at least a month before pregnancy – and this multivitamin from OLLY contains just that, along with DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid that has also been recommended in some studies for pregnant women. Currently $3 cheaper than usual, the pack contains 60 nutrients in total.
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Clearblue Advanced ovulation test combination pack | Was $39.99 Now $26.23 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
There are 15 advanced ovulation tests and two pregnancy tests packed into this bundle, which is currently reduced by just over $13. While the tests listed above are cheaper (and work just as well) the ovulation tests included here are digital – which means there’s no room for confusion when reading your results.
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Prenatal supplement gummies | Was $23.71 Now $18.71 on Amazon (opens in new tab)
Not everyone can stomach large tablets, which is why these prenatal gummies (reduced by $5) are a lifesaver for some people. With folic acid and DHA, they pack in the necessary vitamins for people who are trying to conceive and come in a box of 30.
For more, check out our Amazon Prime Day Health Deals for 2022.
Ruth Gaukrodger
Ruth Gaukrodger is the fitness editor at Future Plc. She covers everything from fitness trackers to dumbbells for sites like Live Science, Fit&Well and Tom’s Guide. When she’s not reviewing equipment in our dedicated testing centre, you’ll find her racing round the streets of London in her favorite running shoes or working on her yoga skills from the comfort of her living room.
Originally a print journalist, Ruth worked across national newspapers and popular tech sites before coming to Future. She has worked as a commissioning editor across other Future titles too, including Space.com and Top Ten Reviews. Now focused solely on fitness topics, she hopes to demystify the world of exercise with honest, straightforward content.
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