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A member asked:

So if a positive opk doesn't always mean an egg is released how can i (at home) know for sure an egg is released?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Strictly speaking: Only if you get pregnant. Ultrasound is much more sensitive, of course. Relax, if your cycles are regular and your opks clear, you are most likely ovulating on time.

Answered 4/12/2013

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