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What the difference between an ovulation test that has 2 dark lines and a negative pregnancy test? yet period is due in two days? is this possible?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes, possible: An lh/opk test is not the same as a hpt, although many women try to use the 2 interchangeably: i think it's a bad idea because it leads to confusion. For now i'd believe the negative hpt (sorry.) if period is due in 2 days check again in 1-2 days, use an hpt not an opk.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/20/2015

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A member asked:

What the difference between an ovulation test that has 2 dark lines and a negative pregnancy test? yet period is due in two days? is this possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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