Is it normal that my ovulation test has been positive for 4 days?

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My ovulation test is positive with the same color for 4 days (not darker or lighter). I always do the tests at the same time. I did a pregnancy test but more cheap and not early and it is negative. I'm supposed to have my period technically on January 22 Actually, this is if I take into consideration that my cycle is 33 days long as it has been since before my last pregnancy (I gave birth 3 months ago). But maybe my cycle is shorter. Can I be pregnant? I'm not taking any contraception and I want to conceive again . thanks for the reply! I did an ovulation test again this morning and it is negative...so can I take for granted that the hormone spike lasted 4-5 days? Or since my delivery is recent it is not even 100% sure? to add some info, I only pump 2-3 times a day.

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, Most ovulation tests do not tell you exactly what day you ovulate, but rather detect a rise in the hormones that cause ovulation. This rise can actually be detected for more than one day (even if you ovulate only once). That said, in your situation with a fairly recent pregnancy ending, the test may not be reliable. This is especially true if you are breastfeeding. In fact, this soon after a delivery, we're not even sure if the tests really measured a return of ovulation. What is certain is that if you ovulated this month, then that ovulation is now over. Happy day, Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist