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It's possible you're not ovulating. Temping is the only real way to confirm ovulation, but the test strips might help. If you BD every other day around ovulation you will definitely cover your bases though! I would ask for some bloodwork to see if you're ovulating. Do you get any EWCM? Do you have any signs of ovulation? For example, my boobs always get sore right after I ovulate.

@anonysquire: Yeah that's unfortunate with the temping! So I think they usually test for progesterone in your blood at 7 DPO, so if you plan to go 7 days after you think you've ovulated, it should give you some valuable information!! I would definitely want more testing before going on clomid.

I have really long cycles as well, and was just diagnosed with PCOS. For me, OPKs were helpful, because otherwise I wouldn't have known if I were ovulating or not. The only problem is that they cost a fortune because I used so many of them. Even buying in bulk, you still might go through 20 - 30 tests per cycle, so keep that in mind.
There are places to find them cheap online - I would recommend trying them for a month or two. You'll either love them or get extremely frustrated with them!

I've never tried the tests, but it sounds like a good idea. I would also recommend charting other symptoms, even if you can't chart temps. So just make notes like when you have more CM, headaches, cramps, sore boobs, etc. You may find a pattern that you wouldn't have put together without seeing it in one place, especially if you combine it with the OPKs.