AF & Ovulation question

[emma2938]

Hey girls,

JUst a tricky question t get you all thinking early this morning! If you get an AF does that mean you have definietly ovulated? Can you have an AF without ovulating? Anyone know?

[chicken]

Yes, I'm pretty sure you can have AF without ovulating.

[nicoleE]

You can bleed but isnt technically AF because you didnt ovulate. It would be called an anovulatory cycle.

Some may experiance a bleed around AF time or it may be later when the lining builds up too much and starts to shed. Some wont experiance any bleeding at all. I have gone 4 months (nearly 5 actually) since going off the pill and have not ovulated. A week ago i got some very (i mean very!) minor spotting which lasted a few days but nothing since.

This is why I believe people should monitor their BBT even just fora short while as it will show ovulation.

[Adria]

can anyone help me. I was on the pill for about 3 yrs, fell pregnant 1st cycle trying. Back on pill for 12 months, once bf stopped and af returned. Stopped taking pill and fell preg first cycle.
When im on the pill i don't get o pains. When im off the pill i do get o pains. I have never missed an af only due to pregnancy and bf, does that mean i don't o on the pill and get a anovulatory cycle?

[babybug]

Adria, that's right, the pill stops you from ovulating and when you take the sugar pills or none then this triggers AF as you are no longer taking the hormone that stops ovulation. I hope that makes sense:D

[babybug]

Hey Adria, just found this info on the net for you. :)


What are Birth Control Pills?

The Pill is the most popular type of birth control. There are many different brands of The Pill and they come in packs of 21 or 28 pills. One pill is taken every day. The first 21 pills have a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone hormones. The Pill stops ovulation, preventing the ovaries from releasing eggs. The Pill also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to enter the uterus. The hormones in the Pill prevent fertilization. The last 7 pills of a 28-day pack have no hormones and are called spacer pills. The Pill is 92-99.7% effective as birth control. It does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS.

[Adria]

Thanks guys:thumbsup:... god i feel like a dumb a**. I have been having afs for 15 yrs and only discovering that!