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Re: Ovulation kits vs. basal temps

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 Nov 1999 23:32:55 -0600 (CST)

At Fri, 19 Nov 1999, Julie wrote: >
>I have been using the Answer ovulation kits all this week. They have
>shown positive results since Monday. The test line was thinner on two
>days than the reference line, but it was just as dark as the reference
>line. The other days, both lines were the same color and width. My
>temps were in the low 97 range until yesterday (Thursday), when my temp
>went up to 98.0 (it was 97.3 the day before). So, when I did an
>ovulation test yesterday morning and saw it still said positive, I was
>confused. I did another test yesterday afternoon, which did not show
>positive. However, I took my temp and did a test this morning, and the
>temp was 98.2 and the test showed positive, with the test line being
>darker than the reference line. I am very confused as to which I should
>go by - the kit or my body temp. I've had regular temps in the mid to
>low 97 range since my period on 10/30, so this spike seems to indicate I
>have ovulated, but with the test still showing positive, I just don't
>know. I can't tell by my cervical mucas because we have had intercourse
>regularly, and I don't want to confuse sperm for mucas. Sorry so long,
>but if anyone can help, I'd sure appreciate it. Thanks a lot!

When the results are confusing, I find the BBT (temps) more reliable. For some reason, the Ov. kits sometimes gives you too many days. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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