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A member asked:

Is a 3 day lh surge normal. i get this every month and when i have done tests to check whether i have ovulated. the test come back i have ovulated ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Test once: Once you have a positive ovulation test then you stop testing as the test will stay positive for a few days. there is no reason to continue to check it

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 2/26/2015

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