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Can an ovulation test indicate pregnancy?

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SofieGuest ·
Good morning,

Maybe not the smartest question, but I can read about this in every direction so much that I'm asking it anyway, hoping for a slightly clearer answer.

My last period started on February 2nd.
I ovulated on February 19th and/or 20th. I tested for this using ovulation tests.

So, since February 24th, I've been occasionally feeling really nauseous. I was (and still am) looking for nothing behind it because, in my opinion, it simply isn't possible yet.

However, this nausea has persisted. I don't notice much else.

I had read earlier that you can use an ovulation test as a very early pregnancy test because LH and hCG are very similar, and an ovulation test shows up first.

So I thought, well, I can at least rule it out for now, and on February 27th I did an ovulation test. And yes, positive.
Of course, I didn't believe it, so I used four different brands, and they were all positive.
Then I did an early pregnancy test from Etos, and it was negative.

Now it's March 2nd, and I keep testing positive with ovulation tests, while the early pregnancy tests remain negative for now.

Could the ovulation tests be indicating an early pregnancy? Or is this really just total nonsense?

It feels very strange to me because I do feel nauseous, but the early pregnancy test is negative.

The standard answer will probably be "wait until Monday," which I understand haha. I just want to know if ovulation tests can detect a pregnancy?

Thanks in advance!

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  1. Maatje #2

    I did an ovulation test last week, thinking if it shows a smiley I’d do a real pregnancy test. And sure enough, a smiley and a pregnancy test with a very faint line. Did it again 2 days later and got a positive ovulation test plus a clear line on the real test. I was 1 day before my expected period the first time and 4 weeks + 1 day the second time. So my ovulation test worked as a pregnancy test too Now I’m 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant..
  2. Stephanie #3

    With me, a positive ovulation test also indicated a pregnancy.
  3. Sofie started this #4

    super nice to read this!!
    So at least I don't have to give up hope just yet..
    It feels so hard right now. I want to be a bit enthusiastic on one hand, but on the other hand, those negative pregnancy tests make me feel so unsure, and I think, well, as long as they're white, it's just not happening.
    But of course, I still have 5 days left until my period..
    Can't wait to see!!!
  4. Sofie started this #5

    and congratulations to you both, of course!!
  5. Maatje #6

    The waiting is just so hard! But patience pays off... I hope you get a positive real test within a few days Good luck with the waiting.....
  6. Anonymous Guest #7

    For me, my ovulation test was super positive 5 days before my period, and my pregnancy test was a very faint positive 4 days before my period.
  7. skullie #8

    I also read that if you're sure your ovulation has already happened, such a test can indeed show a positive result on a pregnancy test. Exciting for you, Sofie! Cheering you on!
  8. Sofie started this #9

    Been having pains in my uterus and left groin for an hour now... so curious..

    Would love to just pop in for a quick look haha
  9. Maatje #10

    Hi Sofie,
    How did it go? Did you test today?
  10. Sofie Guest #11

    Tested this morning and still negative! I did have light pink discharge yesterday, but my period didn't start, so I'm officially overdue now.
    I feel like my body is really playing tricks on me..
    I really don't know what to think anymore. The ovulation tests keep showing positive, by the way. So weird.
    I really hope my hCG is just super low, but I'm getting more and more doubtful.
    Called the GP this morning too, and he was very convinced that I must be pregnant. Don't understand why he said that.. I had to really push for blood tests, so I'm going to do that on Thursday.
    Can't wait to see... this is so frustrating haha
  11. Maatje #12

    How strange that he's still negative. Your body can really play tricks on you, huh.. Hope for you that the hcg goes up quickly and that you finally get a good test in hand. I think it's weird of the doctor to say that and then only have you come back on Thursday.. I'm definitely rooting for you!!
  12. Sofie Guest #13

    Yeah, it's really ridiculous, right!

    I should probably start giving up hope because I now have more discharge with a bit of dark red blood color..
    Called again but he's convinced. Really weird. But for self-preservation, I'm just going to assume that my period will continue..
  13. ela2424 #14

    Hi hi

    How did this go for you? I had exactly the same thing

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