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A member asked:

Been on cerelle for over a year, with no periods, just breakthrough bleeding. due to the no periods, am i ovulating and is my chance of pregnancy low?

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Dr. Anuj Malik answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Correct : Cerelle is effective in inhibiting sperm transport but unlike other progesterone only pills, can also inhibit ovulation. Therefore it is highly effective in preventing pregnancy. It is likely that you are not ovulating.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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