Can You Get Pregnant When You're Not Ovulating? Understanding Female Fertility
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Understanding when it’s possible to get pregnant is important whether you’re trying to conceive or want to avoid pregnancy. During ovulation, your body releases an egg which can be fertilized by sperm. But it’s not the only time during your menstrual cycle when conception is possible. Read on to learn if you can get pregnant when you’re not ovulating.
Understanding when it’s possible to get pregnant is important whether you’re trying to conceive or want to avoid an unplanned pregnancy. During ovulation, your body releases an egg, which can be fertilized by sperm. In this Flo article, we explain all about when conception is possible, and when it’s not.
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