A member asked:

Had temp rise on unmedicated cycles. didnt do opk. thought hcg shot would give a + anyway. taking progesteron since 2.5dp shot 3 days now no temp rise?

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Clarifying: OPK signals ovulation by detecting the hormones estrogen & LH which are high right before ovulation. It doesn't detect the presence of HCG, although a typical pregnancy test will do so. Progesterone won't help you conceive. Although it helps to maintain an early pregnancy once you've conceived and will set the stage for a menstrual period if you haven't, it actual inhibits ovulation.

Answered 8/3/2014

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