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A member asked:

Does your luteal phase always stay the same even if you ovulate late?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sort of: Yes it does, but 'yes' means 90% - it may vary a bit from month to month regardless (it's not a swiss watch.).

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/12/2014

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