Characterized by or relating to the absence of ovulation; occurring without the release of an egg from the ovary.
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'Latin 'ovulum' (egg) + '-ar' (adjective suffix). A medical term describing menstrual cycles or reproductive conditions without ovulation.
Some women experience anovular cycles where menstruation happens but no egg is released—it's more common than people realize and can be a normal variation or related to stress, illness, or hormonal changes!
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