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What does it mean when your ovaries don't release a egg?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Anovulation : 'not releasing an egg' is plain english for anovulation. There are many possible reasons , and many possible outcomes, for anovulation.

Dr Cano agreed

Answered 9/14/2012

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