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A member asked:

Ttc. my typical signs of ovulation didn't happen this month. we didn't wait for ovulation to happen. is it possible the egg got fertilized immediatley?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Ovulation must: happen before fertilization can occur, or fertilization is not possible. Good wishes.

Answered 6/23/2015

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