Once I test positive for a LH surge, when is the best time to have intercourse?
Luteinizing hormone in elevated quantities causes ovulation. During most of your menstrual cycle, only a small amount of LH is made. But in the middle of the cycle, LH briefly and dramatically surges to facilitate the release of the ovum from the ovary. This increase is called the “LH surge” and precedes ovulation. Conception is most likely to occur within thirty-six hours following the LH surge. If you are trying to conceive, then knowing when the surge of lh takes place will help you pinpoint when you have the highest chances of getting pregnant. Q: How do I interpret OPK results? Are lh tests the same as hCG pregnancy tests? Ovulation tests function differently than hCG tests. A positive result on an ovulation test (indicating an LH Surge) is indicated by a test band that is of equal or greater intensity (equal or darker) than the control band. A negative result for the LH Surge is indicated when the test band is of lesser intensity (lighter) than the control band or cannot be seen.
