Biology/LH ques

MomNC · 10-26-2006, 06:21 AM

I have PCOS. Is it possible to trigger an OPK as a LH surge, indicating ovulation in 24-36 hrs....and not actually ovulate?

**BC-DKNY** · 10-26-2006, 07:33 AM

amy....unfortunately with PCOS it is possible. due to the nature of PCOS the LH levels in women with it tend to fluctuate a lot during the cycle. unlike women who generally get an LH surge just before they O, a woman with PCOS can have false LH surges due to the cysts "tricking" the body into thinking it's about to O.

that said...i've known women here (with PCOS) who say that for what ever reason OPK's are accurate for them. i think one of the best ways to figure things out would be to throw temping into the mix because that'll definitely help clarify whether or not you're really O'ing.

**BC-Maura** · 10-26-2006, 01:44 PM

Hi Amy: I totally agree with Dina... if you're not temping, you might consider it because it could tell you how the LH surge relates (or not) to O.

Best of luck+++++++++++++
Maura

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10-26-2006, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
BC-Maura Board Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 12,946	Hi Amy: I totally agree with Dina... if you're not temping, you might consider it because it could tell you how the LH surge relates (or not) to O. Best of luck+++++++++++++ Maura