No, you cannot get pregnant if there is no egg.
The fundamental requirement for pregnancy is the fertilization of an egg by sperm. According to the provided reference, pregnancy can only occur if unprotected sex happens within a specific window: from 5 days before ovulation to 1 day after ovulation. This window exists because the egg needs to be present for the sperm to fertilize it.
What is Ovulation?
Ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovaries. Without ovulation, there's no egg available for fertilization.
Anovulatory Cycles
A menstrual cycle without ovulation is called an anovulatory cycle. In these cycles, no egg is released, making pregnancy impossible.
| Condition | Egg Present? | Can Pregnancy Occur? |
|---|---|---|
| Ovulatory Cycle | Yes | Yes (if sperm present) |
| Anovulatory Cycle | No | No |
In summary, the absence of an egg definitively prevents pregnancy.
