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Could one still get signs of ovulation if fertilization occured?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes: Ovulation happens before fertilization; there is no way to tell except to do a pregnancy tests around the next expected period.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Please Clarify: I take your use of the word 'fertilization' as being impregnated. An ovulated egg that is fertilized becomes a pregnancy and ovulation stops until the pregnancy is over.

Answered 12/30/2013

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