An anovulatory cycle's a cycle during which the ovaries fail to release an oocyte. Therefore, ovulation doesn't take place. However, a woman who doesn't ovulate at each menstrual cycle isn't necessarily going through menopause. Chronic anovulation's a common cause of infertility. In addition to the alteration of menstrual periods and infertility, chronic anovulation can cause or exacerbate other long term problems, such as hyperandrogenism or osteopenia. It plays a central role in the multiple… (More on Anovulatory)