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A member asked:

Whats anovulation? i've had my period for 2 weeks in a row i've nevr been regular and frequently miss my period is anovulation something 2 worry about

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No egg release: Annovulation is the medical term when one does not ovulate meaning that one does not release an egg from the ovary. It is very common. Menstrual cycles are typical regulated with birth control in these cases

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Answered 3/18/2015

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I have 32 tiny ovarian cysts could this cause anovulation? I have 35 day cycles and get my period regularly, but I have no eggwhite cm.

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A doctor just told me I might have anovulation (means infertility) because of an irregular period. Its been 41 days and its still not here. I want to have kids with my husband at the end of the year. Hoping its not infertility. Please advise?

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A member asked:

I ve never been late on my period.was trying to conceive and found out NT ovulating.dr pres Clomid (clomiphene) and GT preg on 1st cyc.no pcos.why anovulation?

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FSH suggests premenopause. Think I have anovulation bleeding,fast flow for 2/3 days,bright red,then spotty skipped one period, otherwise reg.Normal?

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A member asked:

Can taking birth control help to rid some cases of anovulation, by regulating your period and bringing back ovulation after stopping the pill?

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