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Question Title: fertilization/ovulation

Forum: The Maternal and Child Health Forum
Topic: Pregnancy - Normal


I would appreciate if you could tell me how many days after ovulation does fertilization occur. My last period began dec first. my husband and i had unprotected sex on dec 10,and 11 when i thought i was ovulating. On dec 19th i had a blood pregnancy test which was neg. A doctor told me a hcg would be positive 4 days after conceiving. I dont know if the test was done too early or not. I am due for my period dec 29. Thanks for your information.


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The Beta HCG blood level can be picked up 8 days after ovulation or 11 days after fertilization. You may have been a little early on the blood test.


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