Can You Still Ovulate And Get Pregnant If You Don't Have A Menstrual Cycle In Over 6 Months?

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Yes.

But obviously the odds of getting pregnant depend on a few factors.

Did the woman have unprotected or poorly protected sex?

Why haven't menstrual cycles been occurring? If it's because of breastfeeding (lactational amenhorrea) then the odds are high of no ovulation occurring before a period happens.

Periods get erratic in frequency during the menopause, too. It's almost impossible for a woman to get pregnant at this time in life.

Hysterectomy can prevent periods, too. Already being pregnant and having a hysterectomy (when the womb is surgically remove) are the only 100% (virtually) sure ways to prevent pregnancy.

Poor nutritional status, like anorexia, provides little protection against ovulation.

Some hormonal methods of contraception. like the IUD or Depo Provera (hormonal jabs that last 3 months) can prevent periods. These would make it very unlikely a woman could get pregnant.

Some medications can prevent ovulation and periods. These are not 100% foolproof.

Best thing to do is just get a test. Buy one in a chemist or visit a family planning clinic (free).
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So even if you don't have your regular period, you still can get pregnant? what if its after 6 months or so too??
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I have very irregular periods... I was diagnosed with PCOS, is there still hope I will have a child. Me and my husband really want one. I tried clomid and took metformin but nothing worked... I had to stop taking metformin cause it caused excessive hair growth all over... Can some please answer... I feel so hopeless and old.
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I was on the depo for 4 yrs. And got off of it. Its been 3 months and ive been spotting, can I still get pregnant? Even if I don't have a regular period?
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I have not had a period in like 2 years, but I have also gained some weight, can I still get  pregnant?
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I never get a period maybe once or twice evry couple of years and I had a beautiful baby girl...so yes it is possible:)
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My periods are not regular! They havent been seen my son was born 4 yrs ago. I have my period about every 3 months. So can I get pregnant
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Well my sister thought you couldn't...She has never had a period on her own ever (she's 20) & (only because of birth control she has) well it's 4/16/09 and she quit birth control on 7/08...she just found out she's pregnant and hasn't had a period since Aug 24th...

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I really seriously don't that you can get pregnant if you don't have periods. I've never actually heard of getting pregnant if you don't have periods. I have always heard that you have to be on your period to get pregnant.
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Absolutely!!  I haven't had a period since April and just found out yesterday that I am pregnant!
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I was on depo for about a year and a half...I haven't had a period in over two years, I have been off depo since July with no signs of a period, no spotting etc. Can I still get pregnant? What's the probability of me getting pregnant without the menstrual cycle for so long? It's hard to tell if im pregnant or if I should go get a test because I don't have a "last cycle" to go by to see if I'm "late" or not... Help please?
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I haven't had a period for 3 months I took a test and it was negative in the back of my mind I don't think I can have children what should I do?
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Me and my partner have been trying for a baby for about a year now and still nothing.. I don't have regular periods I have about 2 or maybe 3 a year if I am lucky I am starting to think one of us maybe infertile, do you still ovulate if you don't have a period??

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