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What is a Follicular Study?
Follicular study or folliculometry is a series of ultrasound where the gynecologist closely monitors the follicles from the beginning till a dominant follicle matures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is a Follicular Study Performed?
Usually, follicular study is done between day 8 to day 20 of the menstrual cycle. It is a series of ultrasound where the follicles are closely monitored.
Once a dominant follicle matures and becomes 20 mm in size, a shot of HCG injection (Human chorionic gonadotropin) is given to rupture the egg and induce ovulation.
Ovulation ideally happens 24 to 48 hours after taking the HCG shot. The average time is 36 hours after HCG shot.
What is the Size of the Follicle to Get Pregnant?
Once the dominant follicle becomes 20 mm in size, the follicle is ready for rupturing.
Why is Follicular Monitoring Necessary?
Follicular study is a baseline fertility treatment for couples trying to get pregnant and also for those undergoing other fertility treatments including IUI and IVF.
Follicular study, as the name suggests, is used to study the follicles closely and to get to know about the time of ovulation in order to increase the chances of conception.
Preparation for a Follicular Study
There is no special preparation needed for a follicular study. You can eat food and drink water as usual and go for the scan. Fasting or filling up the bladder isn’t required.
Benefits of a Follicular Study
- Monitoring the follicles closely
- Predict ovulation better
- Increase the chances of conception by timing intercourse with ovulation
What are the Side Effects of a Follicular Ultrasound Scan?
- There is no scientific proof of any physical side effect of a follicular ultrasound scan.
3. Can a follicular study detect pregnancy?
No. A follicular study does not detect pregnancy. But it tracks ovulation and increases the chances of conception.