Pregnancy vs. Ovulation: Understanding the Difference - [Your Brand Name]

It is not possible to be ovulating and pregnant at the same time. Ovulation occurs when a mature egg is released from one of the ovaries. If the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell, it will implant in the lining of the uterus and begin to develop into a fetus. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone that is produced by the developing placenta. If you have taken a pregnancy test and it is positive, it is likely that you are pregnant. Ovulation tests detect the presence of luteinizing hormone (LH), which is a hormone that triggers ovulation. If you have taken an ovulation test and it is positive, it is likely that you are about to ovulate. However, if you have also taken a pregnancy test and it is positive, it is more likely that you are pregnant.