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Is A Positive Pregnancy Sensitive Test Possible 9 Days Post Ovulation?

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015

Question: Is it possible for a 25miu sensitive test to be positive 9 days past ovulation? My doctor estimated I was 2-3 weeks. On Feb 4th but my date of conception was January 25th
is the date of conception just an estimate?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Pregnancy kits detect the beta hCG hormone which increases in the blood and urine, soon after implantation. hCG can be detected in urine or blood after implantation, which occurs on average 9 days (range 6-12 days) after fertilization.
So, if the fertilization occurs on the the day of ovulation and implantation occurs after 6 days, then hCG can be detected in urine on 9 th day post ovulation.
Date of conception depends upon the day of intercourse and the day of ovulation. It is just an estimate, unless the day of ovulation is correctly predicted by the ovulation kit or ultrasound.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (23 minutes later)

What do you mean by ultrasound? Like the measurements?

Or can you actually take an ultrasound to see if your ovulating

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follicular study

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, thanks for responding. Ovulation can be detected by a transvaginal ultrasound. In patients undergoing infertility treatment, serial ultrasounds are done to detect follicular size and occurence of ovulation, this study is known as follicular study, and is mandatory to plan procedures like intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF). There are signs like disappearance of dominant follicle and fluid in the pouch of XXXXXXX (space between uterus and rectum) when ovulation occurs.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Oh okay. The measurements are just estimates then.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes you are correct. The measurements are just estimates .
You can get back to me for your further queries later by asking a direct question to me on health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D