Forum Pregnancy tests, ovulation and ovulation tests

When can I start testing?

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sam230720
Had positive ovulation tests from October 29 to November 1, 2020, but I feel like my breasts are heavier, I have lower abdominal discomfort, and sometimes the feeling that my period is about to start.
I took a pregnancy test today and it was negative, but I think it might be too early. My period is due on November 15. When would be the best time to take a pregnancy test?

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  1. Peetje1983 #2

    Well, I'd wait until at least Nov 13 or 14. Taking a test now is totally pointless! You just ovulated, so it's way too early to test at all. Good luck!

  2. sam230720 started this #3

    Yeah, I thought so, but I’m just naturally very impatient. But then I’ll wait a bit longer?

  3. Susanna #4

    Usually, there's enough hCG for a test from 12 dpo onwards

  4. sam230720 started this #5

    Oh, so ovulation only happens when you're no longer testing positive?

  5. Orchidea #6

    A pregnancy test just 1 day after ovulation? That can obviously only be negative, a waste of money, but that's beside the point. Your egg probably released around October 31st / November 1st. Now you just have to wait 13 days. And that also depends on your LH. Wait calmly, and if necessary, only take a test at 12 dpo. Good luck with the wait... patience is very important when trying to conceive, unfortunately.

  6. Susanna #7

    Ovulation 24-48 hours after a positive ovulation test

  7. Susanna #8

    Your body can indeed play tricks on you, but if you had a positive ovulation test on 1-11, your ovulation was only today. You only start producing hCG after implantation, so after 5dpo. Your symptoms could also be related to ovulation

  8. sam230720 started this #9

    Oh, but I didn't know that you could get symptoms of that too, so I learned something new today. So it's indeed just calmly waiting and lighting a candle????

  9. Susanna #10

    I know there's such a thing as ovulation bleeding and that you can get cramps, but I don't know much more than that

  10. Orchidea #11

    Definitely take it easy and don't stress yourself out too much. Being too focused on it isn't good either. Good luck with the wait!

  11. Most15 #12

    Sam, your complaints definitely can't be from a pregnancy.
    Yeah, a little flu, or stress.

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