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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Ta Quoc Ban - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital
Follicular ultrasound is the use of a transvaginal or abdominal ultrasound to monitor ovum development. This is one of the first steps to take when examining infertility.
1. What is ovarian ultrasound?
Follicular ultrasound is the use of a transvaginal or abdominal ultrasound to monitor the development of an egg (follicle) during a menstrual cycle. When ultrasound, we will know such problems as: Ovaries on both sides have follicles or not; how many follicles are there, what are the sizes of the follicles; how does the development of the follicle take place; Is the follicle mature and shed?Trắc nghiệm: Bạn có hiểu đúng về dấu hiệu mang thai sớm?
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2. Benefits of Follicular Ultrasound
Follicular ultrasound is used to monitor follicular growth. This is one of the first steps to take when examining infertility. Follicular ultrasound helps predict ovulation, thereby increasing the chances of conception, or can also be a form of contraception if intercourse is avoided around the days when ovulation is expected. Follicular ultrasound helps to assess the status of diseases such as ovulatory disorders or polycystic ovaries, thereby providing the right and timely treatment solution. In the case of needing to use ovulation-stimulating drugs, it is advisable to have regular ultrasound examination of the follicles to know the exact time of injection. When in vitro fertilization (IVF) is needed, an ultrasound scan of the follicles is an important tool to help doctors choose a date for egg retrieval.
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3. How is ovarian ultrasound performed?
Your menstrual cycle is divided into 2 phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Normally, the beginning of the follicular cycle is only about 2-3mm small (basal follicle). On the 7th and 8th day of the menstrual cycle, the follicle is about 10-12mm in size. On average, the dominant follicle will grow 1-2mm per day. Around the 14th day of the cycle, the follicle reaches the size of 17-18mm, is called a mature follicle and is about to be released. If the size of the follicle reaches 20-22mm, the egg will be of the best quality.Normally should start the egg broth ultrasound on the 2nd, 10th day, then every 2 days until the average diameter of the follicle reaches about 15mm, then once a day until the egg is mature. and ovulation. For those of you who are slow to have children, ultrasound is usually performed on the 2nd day of the cycle to count the number of secondary follicles, thereby helping to diagnose the condition.
4. Notes when performing an ultrasound of the follicles
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