Ewcm Before Positive Opk, But I’m on day 25 of my cycle now and haven’t gotten a positive. But still negative OPKs. Then over the next few days I had a TON of EWCM but it was mixed with blood. Hi ladies, Is it abnormal to have EWCM after a positive OPK? I got my positive test on 1/22 and tested the following day and got a negative. This article explores why this may happen. So I figured… Aug 2, 2022 · Wondering what symptoms to expect at 3dpo? Want to know if it's too early to take a pregnancy test? Here's everything you need to know about what to expect at three days post ovulation. Jul 10, 2020 · This is the positive OPK I got the day my period was due and it turned out I was pregnant. Also side note: are you sure it's not leftover semen from yesterday? Jul 27, 2015 · Similar threads Trying to conceive clubs Positive OPK, Ovulation pains but no EWCM Trying to conceive clubs Is a day after positive opk too late? Dec 31, 2009 · I had a positive OPK on the 31st about 7 days later I had some brown spotting which I thought may have been implantation bleeding. Reply reply 87lemons • Mar 22, 2015 · Just wondering does the ewcm come after the positive opk or before? It is possible to get EWCM after you O. Keep going with the opk's, you willl get a positive within the next few days I expect But I have never had a fully positive OPK (even when taking them multiple times/day from CD 10-15) or any EWCM at all. May 10, 2019 · this cycle I used clearblue OPK and had 4 flashing smileys and static Wednesday morning. This "egg white cervical mucus" (EWCM) is designed to nourish sperm and help them travel through the cervix. Oct 11, 2025 · There are several reasons why your body might present a positive OPK without the expected EWCM, and understanding them is key to navigating your unique fertility journey. I've had 5 days of EWCM before getting a positive OPK. I usually have EWCM for 4-5 days. Yesterday I still felt like I was ovulating and my cm was watery. May 27, 2023 · EWCM is caused by high estrogen, and the estrogen surge precedes the LH surge, so you'll often see EWCM before your positive OPK, and it may very well be gone by the time you get one. Many women don't get a positive OPK till the day before, or even day of, O. The fertile window is around 5 days with O being the last day. Oh well EWCM's gotta be more accurate than a stick i suppose if that's the stuff the keeps the sperm alive, maybe i'm ov'ing right now! Will jump on DH as soon as we get home You can get a positive opk up 2 days before ovulation. I haven't had EWCM for the last two cycles, with + opk and BBT confirmed O. during the negative and flashing we were dtd every other day, and during static we managed to the first night only, but we did dtd the night before I got the static as well - so I think that's probably enough This. I've tried 2. As a mother of five, I’ve walked this path […] Oct 9, 2017 · FuzzyOwl · 10/10/2017 15:21 I always get it two to three days before a positive opk which is still a day or two before ovulation. The presence of this fertile-quality mucus alongside a positive OPK is a powerful double confirmation. positive OPK, EWCM, High cervix, but no ovulation on letrozole - Help! Hi guys, So, I started 7. Oct 1, 2007 · Thanks ladies, I thought the LH surge (which is what the opk's test for) only happened the day before you ov. Some women experience a mild ache or a sharp twinge of pain on one side of their lower abdomen around the time of ovulation. You might not have O'd yet. . This was with my second child but I got a positive OPK with my first child too on the day my period was due. 🙏 ETA I’m also tracking my OPK daily- thought I saw a very faint positive about an hour ago so I’m checking again tonight. In fact, I hardly have any CM of any kind throughout my cycle. However it's also possible to get it several days before O. Anyway, as I wait for the positive OPK - which should be any day now - I noticed that I totally have the EWCM that you read about. This cycle I got my peak OPK on CD11, right on time. EWCM = most fertile days because you're on the verge of (potential) ovulation (I know it's not a guarantee), and a positive OPK essentially means the same thing. Btw I’m also on CD10 but this is my first cycle TTC after taking out my Mirena. Sep 28, 2017 · Trying for a baby Positive pregnancy tests 5 days before period is due Trying for a baby Positive ovulation test when I am late?? Confused Egg White Cervical Mucus But No LH Surge: Unraveling the Mystery When it comes to understanding our bodies, especially in the journey of conception, few things can be as puzzling as the occurrence of egg white cervical mucus (EWCM) without a corresponding luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. The negative OPK means you don't have enough LH to turn a positive OPK yet, so more likely than not you're not having your LH surge. If you have EWCM definitely do the deed as it is probably your best chance. I look at it this way though. Like @TheBorg7of9 said, EWCM means you have higher estrogen levels. That’s what I’m leaning on most but I know some people never even get a positive with an OPK ever. Jan 5, 2026 · It’s possible to get a positive ovulation test but no egg white cervical mucus. Sperm can stay alive for several days so even if you haven’t gotten a positive OPK yet, it could still be an optimal time to BD since you want to hit the days before you ovulate. Thursday in the morning I felt like I was ovulating (EWCM and just more in the mood lol) so me and my husband had sex but then I took two tests that day and they were negative. I took the OPK randomly just to see where I was in the cycle, not expecting a positive due to the no ewcm situation but to my surprise it was a blazer. 5, and 5mg but nothing has worked so far. Jun 17, 2020 · Hi @SalG93 this is my first month using OPK too (this time round anyway, I did use them with DS who is 4 so feels like a million years ago) and I found that I had a couple of days of EWCM before I got a positive OPK, then watery CM on the day the Positive OPK and quickly turning to Creamy (sorry Tmi) after ovulation, this was with the clear Typically I see EWCM BEFORE a positive OPK, which I’m assuming is normal? This cycle however I have been taking a break from OPKs and only tested on 9/2 once I realized it was CD18 and I hadn’t had any EWCM yet. You can get EWCM 5 days before you get a + OPK. 5mg letrozole this cycle. I don’t usually get a positive OPK until 2-3 days after EWCM started. Every two days ensures you hit at least one of the most fertile days (the 3 days before ovulation), but it's not more ideal than every day! The presence of EWCM up to triples the chance of conception for that day in the FW, so I'd say do it today if you can. Dec 22, 2022 · Ewcm is caused by estrogen surging which happen before you get a LH surge, you can have ewcm 0 - 4 days in length before seeing a positive opk and it can continue up to 3 days after cycle to cycle and different people. Let's unravel the 7 common reasons behind this phenomenon and empower you with knowledge. This leaves about a third of people who ovulate at some other point relative to a positive OPK, including several days after the first positive. Or, no EWCM and still get a +. This actually isn’t in conflict at all — fertile-quality CM is a sign that an egg is being prepared for ovulation, and a positive OPK is a sign that it’s soon to be released. We haven't been BD much due to sick kids and busy holidays. On CD12 and CD13 I had plenty of egg white cervical mucus, and my cervix itself was up high (far away). OPKs are positive the day before ovulation for the largest group of people (~33%), and positive two days before ovulation for the second-largest group of people (~28%). Jul 6, 2014 · Its quite possible to have ewcm for a week prior to ovulation and its the main sign that you are fertile and gearing up to ovulate so if you see it get baby dancing asap! I get it around 4/5 days before a + opk. bgoend, 1x3av, kixok, hauc, ejtd, ep0j9, atbj, oitei, wa6fl, tvsr,