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Can an infertile woman have periods?

By Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/30/2017

Yes, it really depends on the cause of infertility. For example, in cases of tubal factor infertility, the tubes might be blocked or absent, but the woman still ovulates, and that is why techniques such as IVF are feasible. On the other hand, there is also the opposite case, that is, the woman has regular menstrual periods, but is unable to get pregnant.

 Zaira Salvador
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
License: 3185-CV
Embryologist. Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) License: 3185-CV.