I Used Both Inito and Mira — Here’s What Helped Me More When TTC

This is an independent story from Lauren, a user who shared her personal experience using two fertility monitors to conceive. The writer, Shelby, interviewed her to ensure accuracy and depth of her journey. 

At the end of this article, you'll also find an Editor’s Note with expert context on why one tool may have worked better for her. But remember: personal experience and results may vary.

Why I Tested Two Fertility Monitors

Tracking ovulation has never been easy for me. I could never really ‘spot’ or ‘feel’ the symptoms like some of my friends could. I’ve also experimented with OPKs over the years… but have never been able to see that smiley face that says ‘you’re ovulating’. 

Although my period is (and has always been) irregular, I do still have a period — so I assume I must still ovulate? Even if the OPKs can’t spot it? 

Getting answers to these questions has never been more important now that my partner and I are serious about starting a family. 

We’re very mindful of my age (I just turned 38), and so we knew we needed to try something other than just OPKs. We don’t have time for guesswork, assumptions, or generic fertility predictions. We need something real that we can rely on. 

After a lot of research, we found two different fertility monitors that we thought could help us: Inito and Mira. Both monitors can test for up to four different hormones in urine, which is more than a typical OPK. And both monitors have plenty of positive reviews. 

I’ll admit — I was a bit skeptical after reading about what these fertility monitors can do. I’ve been let down by OPKs in the past, and even though I know technology has improved, I didn’t want to be disappointed again. So to play it safe, I decided to test them both, side-by-side, for three consecutive cycles. 

Here’s how it went and what I learned about my hormones and fertility along the way. 

My Experience with Inito

My experience with Inito began on a cautiously optimistic note — the Inito ‘InSight Reader’ paired seamlessly with my iPhone, the testing process was straightforward, and the app was intuitive and user-friendly. 

Even though I didn’t run into any initial issues or complications, I was still a bit curious about how accurate this device (which relies solely on the camera in my iPhone) could actually be. Committed to the cause, I continued to test and monitor my results in the Inito app for the full three cycles. 

Given my past experience with OPKs, I was anxious to see if Inito could actually detect an LH peak ahead of ovulation. Unfortunately though, there were no LH peaks detected in any cycle. This was a big point of frustration and disappointment for me, as I know how important LH detection is for planning a pregnancy. 

I also know that LH is only part of the fertility picture, and so I was excited to see if Inito could provide some new insights based on my estrogen and progesterone levels. 

At the end of the three cycles, my estrogen (E3G) levels appeared to be consistently high and fluctuating more than they should be. This prevented me from being able to identify a clear fertile window, which was confusing. 

I did manage to see a rise in progesterone (PdG) in my first and third cycles, which Inito interpreted as confirming ovulation. However, without any clear signs of ovulation from my LH or E3G levels, this information was not necessarily helpful for TTC purposes. 

Inito also measured my FSH levels. However, it wasn’t clear how my results should be interpreted. My FSH line was very flat, and there was no guidance in the app on what this could mean for my fertility.   

My Experience With Mira

With Mira, I was actually able to see a clear (but very small) LH surge in all three cycles. Even though my surging LH levels only measured between 6-12 mIU/mL, it was still a surge and it meant that it was time to try for a baby! 

My estrogen (E3G) trend followed a clear and consistent pattern; rising ahead of the LH surge and then rising slightly again a week or so after ovulation. 

My progesterone (PdG) pattern was similar to Inito, although I did notice the rise in PdG a bit sooner with Mira. This was nice to see, and gave me the impression that the Mira Monitor is more sensitive than Inito’s reader.

Similar to Inito, I also tracked my FSH levels with Mira, which were consistently flat. With Mira though, I received a comprehensive report on my fertility status, which showed that I was still in the ‘Late Reproductive’ stage. 

Being 38 years old, I already knew that time was not necessarily on my side. So it was encouraging to see that my hormone levels were normal for my age, and that I could still technically conceive based on my ovarian reserve. This felt like a huge weight off of my shoulders, and it gave my partner and I newfound hope and confidence in our ability to plan a pregnancy. 

One unexpected insight worth mentioning is how Mira enabled me to connect the dots between my cycle patterns and symptoms. I’ve always felt like my cycle is irregular, messy, and unpredictable. But with Mira, I could track a range of physical and emotional symptoms in addition to my hormones. This enabled me to see how my hormone patterns related to my mood swings and productivity levels, which was truly eye-opening. 

The Final Verdict: Why I Recommend Mira 

Even though testing with Inito was super easy and straightforward, my actual results and data felt vague. It was reassuring to see my elevated PdG levels confirming that ovulation occurred. However, I would have loved to see an actual LH peak ahead of this rise in PdG for a more accurate picture of my fertile window. 

With Mira, I was pleasantly surprised to see my LH surge for the first time. I never thought this would be possible for me, and I was impressed with how detailed my fertility charts and reports were. 

As someone with a history of irregular cycles and lower than average hormone levels, I cannot recommend Mira enough — especially if you have struggled with OPKs in the past. 

If your cycles are more consistent, Inito may work better for you than it did for me. For my partner and I though, we really appreciated Mira’s level of precision and sensitivity, which brought us peace of mind at a time when we really needed it. 

Editor's Note: Why Mira Worked For Lauren

Even though Lauren was shocked that she could finally see her LH surge — at Mira, we weren’t surprised at all. Here’s why. 

Inito’s and Mira’s technology is fundamentally different. Inito is built on traditional OPK technology (nano-gold labeled lateral flow assay). The Mira Monitor utilizes FluoMapping™ Technology (fluorescent lateral flow immunoassay), which is comparable to professional-grade lab equipment. 

In short, it means you can trust and rely on the results you’re seeing. Because with fluorescent technology, Mira is 7x more accurate, 3x more reliable², and up to 6x more sensitive² than other trackers. It helped Lauren to get clearer trends and detect even the tiniest changes of hormone levels.

Also, Mira has 2× broader hormone range² – bringing insights even with hormonal imbalances, unusual estrogen patterns or during ovulation induction (e.g. Clomid use).

Mira ensures consistent accuracy in any environment and with any phone, while other camera-based trackers (like Inito) can swing up to 5× due to lighting and camera quality.

Mira is recommended by 2,000+ healthcare professionals, researched and validated by 50+ leading universities and fertility clinics.

Unlike Inito, Mira is both ISO 13485 certified and MDSAP compliant, meeting internationally recognized medical device standards across the US, Canada, and Australia—ensuring clinical-grade quality.

In addition to more accurate ovulation tracking, Mira can also help you understand your fertility stage based on your FSH patterns. This special mode (called Menopause Transitions Mode), helped Lauren understand how far away she is from menopause, which is helpful when planning a pregnancy after age 35. 

”The Mira Fertility Tracker offers excellent quality and accurate results at the patient's fingertips. As a health provider, I find that Mira’s quantitative measures far outweigh most qualitative over-the-counter kits. Mira is far more useful in clinical applications. We utilize Mira with our patients to help them successfully monitor, track and succeed in achieving pregnancies.”

– Meir Olcha, MD, FACOG, OB/GYN, Reproductive Endocrinology.

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