can you get a period and still not ovulate?
56971
Having a period does not necessarily mean that ovulation has taken place. Some women may have what is called an anovulatory cycle, (meaning ovulation has not occurred). During an anovulatory cycle, women may experience some bleeding which may appear to be a period, although this is actually not a true period.
1080892
Myth. Irregular periods make it hard to predict when a woman may ovulate (produce an egg) and most women with irregular periods still ovulate some of the time. This means that they can still get pregnant from sex without birth control. If a woman's partner withdraws before ejaculation, she will not get pregnant.
274942
Many women who do not have regular menstrual cycles (periods) may not be ovulating. Even some women with normal cycles may have ovulation problems. If you have irregular periods, you may have a condition called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
46814
During ovulation, the ovary releases an egg, or oocyte. It's not uncommon for a woman in her prime conception years to experience an anovulatory cycle occasionally. In fact, you may have experienced one and not even noticed. That's because when a woman experiences anovulation, she may still seem to menstruate normally.
175330
For women hoping to get pregnant, having a regular, normal-length period is no guarantee they are actually ovulating, according to Canadian researchers who say one-third of all seemingly normal menstrual cycles may be egg-less.
651374
Many women ask if they can get pregnant if they are fertile but not ovulating. Unfortunately, a woman can't get pregnant if she is not ovulating. If you are fertile, it means that you will be able to produce eggs, but you can only get pregnant if you have intercourse during the time when you are ovulating.
262050
Can You Get Pregnant if You Have Sex During Your Period? Most likely you will not get pregnant having sex while on your period. That's because your ovulation time is several days away decreasing any chances of getting pregnant during this time.
28203
The takeaway. A woman's ovulation cycles can vary, so it's statistically possible you could become pregnant while on your period. While pregnancy is less likely in the earlier days of your period, the chances increase in the later days.
889036
If you have a short cycle, for example, 21 days, and you bleed for 7 days, then you could ovulate right after your period. This is because ovulation generally occurs 12-16 days before your next period begins, and this would estimate you ovulating at days 6-10 of your cycle.
1089980
Is It Possible to Ovulate and Get Pregnant Without Menstruation? Yes, it is very much possible to ovulate and get pregnant without your periods. This is most likely the case with women who face the problem of irregular periods.
35088
You can still have a period even if you're not ovulating. (Technically, it's not a period, but practically, you're still dealing with bleeding.) Your period starts when your endometrium, or the lining of the uterus, builds up and is shed 12 to 16 days after ovulation.
344476
Some women may have what is called an anovulatory cycle, (meaning ovulation has not occurred). During an anovulatory cycle, women may experience some bleeding which may appear to be a period, although this is actually not a true period.
1106232
Irregular Periods and Getting Pregnant. Irregular or abnormal ovulation accounts for 30% to 40% of all cases of infertility. Having irregular periods, no periods, or abnormal bleeding often indicates that you aren't ovulating, a condition known clinically as anovulation.
48428
Yes, it is possible to get pregnant without having a period. This is because we ovulate (release an egg) two weeks before we menstruate. When we ovulate, we are fertile, and it is at this time that we can fall pregnant.
755744
Lose or Gain a Lot of Weight Weighing too much or too little lowers your chances of becoming pregnant. Either can cause irregular menstrual cycles. When you don't have a period every month, your ovaries won't release an egg, or ovulate. When this doesn't happen, you can't make a baby.
633842
The takeaway. A woman's ovulation cycles can vary, so it's statistically possible you could become pregnant while on your period.
343069
It is common for young women to have irregular periods when they first begin to menstruate. This means that ovulation (when a woman's body makes eggs) may not happen for a few months or even for a few years. So you may not have menstrual cramps when you first begin your period.