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OPKs - When to stop testing
Dear Anai,
I have been using OPKs for approximately six cycles. In the past, I typically
had one day where the OPK test line was much darker than the control line. By
the next day, the test line would begin to lighten. Well, yesterday I took an
OPK at 11:00 a.m. and the test line was much darker than the control line. I
took another one at 7:00 p.m., and the test line was still much, darker than the
control line. Again, this morning at 9:00 a.m. I took another one and the test
line is still much darker than the control line, so I guess I have three
questions.
1. Can you ovulate while you're OPKs are still registering
very positive, or do you ovulate after the LH surge?
2. Why are my OPKs
still very positive?
3. I don't temp, so there is no way for me to
verify when ovulation actually occurs. Should I continue to BD until the OPK is
negative?
Thank for taking the time to read my
question!
Preslynn
Dear Preslynn,
OPKs will
sometimes show a positive for a couple of days - you only need to focus on the
first positive. Do not test after the first positive - save the tests.
24-36 hours after you see two dark lines, you can expect to ovulate.
Even if you rely on ovulation tests monthly, remember that they only show when
the hormone is present - not if you are actually ovulating. So, after six months
of trying with the kits - see your doctor.
Blockages and so on can
prevent the egg from being released or from getting passed a certain point in
the fallopian tubes. So keep your doctor updated if you see you have not
conceived.
Best of luck this cycle!
Thank you for writing,
Anai Rhoads
© Copyright 09 August 2004
Anai Rhoads.
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