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Is it true that a pos opk for several days after your ovulation, could mean pregnancy? i have had pos opk for a week after o now. have regular cycles

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Not really: A positive OPK means you are producing lots of lh, a hormone that triggers ovulation among other things. It may remain high for long periods of time in women with pcos. On occasion pregnancy can cause a positive opk, but this uncommon and it is way too early in your case.

Answered 7/5/2016

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A member asked:

Is it true that a pos opk for several days after your ovulation, could mean pregnancy? i have had pos opk for a week after o now. have regular cycles

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