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If i missed a period in a month, that means that same month i didn't ovulate?

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Dr. Seth Derman answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Likely: Generally you will get a period 2 weeks after you ovulate. Most of the time if it does not come with in a few days of that it either means you did not ovulate, are pregnant or have a cyst.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 8/6/2013

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A member asked:

If i missed a period in a month, that means that same month i didn't ovulate?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Seth Derman answered

Dr Honore agreed

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