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1179774 tn?1310132650

Can a woman actually not ovulate?

I never thought about thisin before. Can a woman not ovulate even though she still gets her period each month? -thanks.
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1722811 tn?1335303563
yes it is very possible that although you do have a cycle every month you do not ovulaet every cycle.I would conult you/ a Ob/GYN. I have an Aunt that is a head nurse (20yrs). I asked her that with my situation alhough I do no have a regular cycle every month do I sitll ovulate. The answer was yes its just harder for me to know when i am ovulating, therefore making it a lil more tricky to get pregnant. But my answer to you is do not give up I am 32 no children and I refuse to give up!!!! Good Luck!
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1179774 tn?1310132650
I was just wondering. I don't know if I ovulate or not lol. I assume so haha, like I said, I was just wondering and had never thought about that question before. Thanks still the same both of you: ).
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932659 tn?1332118704
Thanks Clysta :)

Lillipie:  I should have verified the question further.  I was under the impression it had just happened one month.  I would check with a doctor as Clysta said if you are having periods and have never ovulated.  Will you please let us know what they say?
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1194973 tn?1385503904
Technically yes, it's possible. It's called an anovulatory cycle. A doctor would be able to determine if this pertains to the female and question, and will be able to help provide answers to her about what to do.
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1179774 tn?1310132650
..so a woman can have her periods but have Never ovulated in her whole life?: ).
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932659 tn?1332118704
Hello,

Yes, a woman can still have her monthly period even though ovulation has not occurred.  Good luck to you :)
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