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The journey of conception

WHY YOU MIGHT OVULATE WITHOUT PERIOD

✍️You have polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS)

PCOS is a condition that affects between 8% and 13% of reproductive-age women, which causes an imbalance in certain hormones. One of the common symptoms of people with PCOS is that they don’t always release an egg during a menstrual cycle (called anovulation). In fact, between 70% and 80% of women with PCOS are affected in this way.

✔️Irregular periods are another sign of PCOS, which is linked to a lack of ovulation. But it is possible that you could ovulate randomly after your period has taken a long break. In irregular cycles, you won’t know if or when. That’s because you would only get a period after the ovulation had happened. If you have PCOS and you want to get pregnant, don’t lose hope. Most women with the condition can still have a baby if they manage the condition with treatment, which can range from lifestyle changes to fertility packs. Speak to us and find out what’s best for you.

🪴You’ve recently given birth

It’s possible to ovulate as soon as three weeks after having a baby, although everyone’s bodies work at different paces. Because ovulation generally happens around two weeks before your period arrives, your first ovulation post-baby is likely to happen before you know your periods have returned. Reason why some women get pregnant a month or 2 after they give birth without planning.

🌾You have scar tissue in your uterus

In rare cases (usually due to a surgical procedure), scar tissue known as adhesions can build up in your uterus. This is called Asherman’s syndrome. Procedures it might arise from include dilation and curettage, which is done after a pregnancy loss or for a pregnancy termination, or the removal of fibroids. If this scarring blocks your cervix, it can stop period blood from flowing out, which is why you would either have had a light period or no period at all, but you may still have ovulated.

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