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My clear blue opk shows estrogen peak on day 11-12 & lh surge day 13-14 of cycle.no blood test done for hormone levels. can opk be trusted for that?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

It can be trusted: Unless you are taking Clomid, (clomiphene) the tests, when used according to directions, are 99% accurate.

Answered 10/9/2014

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A member asked:

My clear blue opk shows estrogen peak on day 11-12 & lh surge day 13-14 of cycle.no blood test done for hormone levels. can opk be trusted for that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

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