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If you have an irregular menstrual cycle, knowing if you’re pregnant isn’t as straightforward as a missed period. Other signs include feeling ill, exhaustion and breast changes. Irregular periods can also affect getting pregnant. According to Suzanne Bovone, M.D., OBGYN at Obstetrics and Gynecology of San Jose, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, even if you’re ovulating, irregular cycles can make it hard to figure out exactly when you are. Getting the timing right is also important to successfully getting pregnant. Dr. Bovone recommends adding over-the-counter ovulation detection kits to your monthly cycle to help with your period tracking. “Once you get a period, you can count back 14 days and see if your ovulation testing is matching what the calendar predicted,” said Dr. Bovone.
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