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When you have a period does it mean you ovulate?

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No: it means that your female hormones are working correctly.

Answered 12/31/2014

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Nearly always: The only way to have a spontaneous period (no medicine) is if you ovulate first. There are many reasons for vaginal bleeding that are not menstruation (a period), though. Hope this helps.

Answered 12/31/2014

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