Not exact matches
Irregular ovulation cycles can mean the chances of getting pregnant will be significantly lower, because it may be more difficult to actually know
when ovulation takes place, and also because there may be some hormonal or other disturbances involved that may reduce fertility.
The first recommended step
when tracking fertility with an
irregular or absent period is to use an
Ovulation Predictor Kit with test strips.
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Please note, that while the color coding produced by the monitor provides a convenient way to assess your fertility status, for women with highly
irregular cycles, it may also be necessary to interpret actual reading data (in addition to looking at the color coding), to accurately determine your most fertile days in the cycle and
when ovulation occurred.
When a woman has infrequent, absent or
irregular periods (8 or fewer menstrual cycles in a year), it is a sign that
ovulation may not be occurring and could indicate PCOS.
PCOS often results in long and / or
irregular menstrual cycles, which makes it difficult for women with PCOS who are trying to conceive to determine
when ovulation will occur.
Although commonly we start tracking
ovulation signs
when we're hoping to get pregnant, knowing if and
when you're ovulating is also useful for understanding the source of any cycle issues or symptoms you might be experiencing like missing periods,
irregular cycles, or pre-menstrual problems like mood swings and depression.