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Does clomid (clomiphene) effect length of lh surge? i normally have 4 days positive opks(unmedicated), can it effect it enough 2 need 2 test multiple times a day?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ovulation: If you ovulate unmedicated then you do not need Clomid (clomiphene). Regardless, you only do an ovulation test once. There is no need to retest as the test will stay positive detecting the lingering effect of LH hormone. Once it is positive you have sexual intercourse to get pregnant.

Answered 5/8/2014

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A member asked:

Does clomid (clomiphene) effect length of lh surge? i normally have 4 days positive opks(unmedicated), can it effect it enough 2 need 2 test multiple times a day?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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