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A member asked:

How long after rise in estrogen level,lh surge happen?opk shows 3-5day of estrogen peak b4 getting lh surge.normal?when ovulation occur after lh surge

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Expert Gyn needed: Generally it is unusual to have a 4 day estrogen peak before LH. Must be rechecked.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/10/2016

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