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I took an ovulation test today and it came back positive, but i had sex before i took the test could it be a false positive or not?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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Not related : An ovulation test will not be affected if you had sex. If you want to be pregnant have sex when the ovation test is positive.

Answered 4/26/2013

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A member asked:

I took an ovulation test today and it came back positive, but i had sex before i took the test could it be a false positive or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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