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A member asked:

For the past 2 months my cycles have been 31 days (been taking metformin for pcos) negative ovulation test today but increase discharge x1. ovulating?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Ovulation test: Vaginal discharge is not an accurate predictor of ovulation. Regular periods could indicate ovulation. If a home ovulation test was negative then most likely you did not ovulate. A midluteal phase Progesterone blood test is the most accurate way to determine if ovulation occured.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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