Re: Ovulation kits vs. basal temps-to Dr. Marchbein.

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At Sat, 20 Nov 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>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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