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When does ovulation occur after a positive opk?

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24 hours: Generally within 24 hours. This of course depends whether you caught the beginning, the middle or the tail end of the lh surge with your test.

Answered 7/16/2013

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1 to 2 days later: Ovulation normally occurs within 24 to 48 hours after a positive opk. Usually it's closer to 24 to 36 hours.

Answered 11/16/2012

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Every month I have positive opk 7-10ish and then again like on 14-18. (just a example) do I ovulate 2 times? Which one do I trust?

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