Re: possible to menstruate w/o ovulation?

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yes, and millions of women do this every month

My ob/gyn told me >yes and I wonder why.
>1. If yes, then the period would be lighter due to the lack of
>ovulation?

nope, in fact, it is often heavier

I have very regular cycles. Every month it comes on time. If >I didn't ovulate how could it be so regular?

it can; the lining can shed when it reaches a certain point

Besides I charted BBT and >every month I could see the pattern (temperatures below coverline before
>possible ovulation and above coverline after possible ovulation, but
>just no EWCM). How can this indicate a cycle with no ovulation?

biphasic temps are suggestive of ovulation

>2. I asked my dr. this question because my periods are lighter than
>before the D&C; but the dr. said this is possibly because I didn't
>ovulate or maybe due to hormorne reason (he ruled out adhesion coz HSG
>result came back fine). But I have tested for all the hormornes and all
>are normal then what hormorne would cause this light period?

the luck hormone!! I wish my periods were light

>Thanks a million for your answer!

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