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My ovulation kit shows that i'm ovulating. mucous is thin and clear. several days later it becomes thick, but monitor says no ovulation. when did ovul?

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ovulation tests: Once the ovulation kit turns positive, you will ovulate in the next 24 hours. The test will turn negative after approximately 2 days.

Answered 4/2/2013

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