How long after a positive ovulation test does ovulation occur?
Disease description:
We have been trying to conceive for some time, but have not been successful. These two days, I used ovulation test strips and they showed a strong positive result. I would like to ask, in such cases, when does ovulation generally occur?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Ovulation test strips detecting a strong positive result usually indicates a significant increase in the patient's luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, which typically occurs 24 to 36 hours before actual ovulation. The surge in luteinizing hormone signals that the follicle is about to rupture and release the egg. Therefore, once an ovulation test strip shows a strong positive result, it means ovulation may occur within the next one or two days. To increase the chances of conception, couples planning pregnancy often increase the frequency of sexual intercourse during this period following a strong positive result. However, each woman's cycle varies, so this is only an average estimate, and individual differences may lead to variations in the timing of ovulation. For more accurate prediction, methods such as basal body temperature tracking, ultrasound monitoring, or other fertility awareness techniques can be used in combination.
