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A member asked:

Can ovulation return before the return of your period while nursing? i have taken ovulation tests this week and they have been very positive.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Ovulation occurs about 2 weeks before one has a menstrual cycle. When one ovulates and fertilization does not occur then the cycle comes about 2 weeks after

Answered 7/12/2015

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