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Is it possible for you to ovulate on the first day of your period?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: If the bleeding is really your period you cannot ovulate that day. Normally 2 weeks later or so but that can vary.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/24/2013

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