Re: Questions, coming off BC pills, late ovulation, etc....

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This is a moving target over the past few years, as the tests have become more and more sensitive. Currently, the test should always be positive by 15-20 days post ovulation.

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>What (if any) would be something (other than not being pregnant, and
>testing too early) that could cause the HPT to not read positive.

I can't really think of anything, except possibly some masking substance in the urine (I wonder what happens with Pyridium), or possibly heavy diuretic use might delay a positive test for a day or two.

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>(Last year, Jan and Feb I had normal periods, March & April (stress
>bleeding and elevated blood pressure from work) May, June, July and
>August I had normal periods, September and October (stress bleeding
>again from work) End of October, November, on BC pill, December 18 took
>last pill) January 30 (today) no period (Boss leaving
>company!!!yeah...no stress, no bleeding)
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>In your opinion, would a person who was only on the pill 2 months, have
>a difficult time regaining their cycle?

Not usually. If they do, it is not from taking the pill.

>Is it possible for me to just have ovulated late in my cycle, and not
>have enough HCG to turn my 100 HCG tests (Equate and Fact Plus) ++++++.
>Or is this highly unlikely.

I am not sure that I catch this question.

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>Just thought I'd bounce these off you Doctors. Again, thanks for the
>board...I just found it, and it's wonderful that you all take the time
>to do this....

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