What to know about 6 DPO
If you’re trying to conceive (TTC), you’re probably very aware of where you are in your cycle. Six days past ovulation, or 6 DPO, is smack-dab in the middle of what’s often called the “two-week wait” — that period between ovulation and when you can reliably take a pregnancy test.
During this time, you might be hyper-aware of every little twinge or change in your body, wondering, “Is this a sign?” Many women wonder if they can feel early pregnancy symptoms at 6 DPO or get a positive pregnancy test result. The presence — or absence — of symptoms can be confusing and stressful.
If you’re experiencing cramps 6 DPO, this article will give you evidence-based information about what’s happening in your body, the reliability of pregnancy tests at this stage, and realistic expectations about early pregnancy symptoms. We’ll clarify the science behind implantation and early pregnancy so you can manage your expectations.