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False positive w/OPKs?

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SpiceGirl
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False positive w/OPKs?

I've been using OPKs for the past 6 months and pretty much O the same CD every month.

I was wondering how accurate these tests are...could I be getting a positive, but not actually O?

Thanks.

j

Posted 2/27/06 9:53 PM
 
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Charly
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Re: False positive w/OPKs?

Please correct me if I'm wrong - but I believe the OPK's detect a rise in LH which indicates that you are about to O within 12 -36 hours, but do not actually confirm O. You can have an LH surge, but not actually ovulate. The only way I know of to actually confirm that you ovulated is either temping or going for a progesterone test.


Posted 2/27/06 10:02 PM
 

SpiceGirl
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Re: False positive w/OPKs?

Thanks...that does help. So, even if my LH levels rise...I still may not be Ovulating.



Posted 2/27/06 10:21 PM
 

Charly
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Re: False positive w/OPKs?

not typical, but possible. Do you temp?

Posted 2/27/06 10:26 PM
 

dm24angel
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Re: False positive w/OPKs?

Yes OPKS can never tell you if your ovulating or not. Only Bloodwork and a clear temp rise can tell you if you have actually ovulated...Thats why they arent a very reliable sourse, but they can help.

Posted 2/27/06 11:06 PM
 

SpiceGirl
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Re: False positive w/OPKs?

I don't temp, but I think I may start if I don't get a BFP this month.

Thanks.

Posted 2/28/06 3:33 PM
 
 

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