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A member asked:

I have a question about basal temp and ovulation kit. i got a negative opk tue morning and a dip in bbt. i got a positive opk tue night. i got a rise ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Unclear: It is not clear exactly what you are asking here. If you are doing ovulation kits then you do not also need to be doing basal body temps. The ovulation kit is more accurate.

Answered 7/9/2016

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