About Follicular Monitoring
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive and painless procedure using ultrasound technology.Provides real-time, precise tracking of follicle growth and egg development.Enables optimal timing for fertility treatments like IUI, IVF trigger shots, or egg retrieval.Helps assess ovarian response to fertility medications for personalized dose adjustment.Increases the overall success rates of assisted reproductive techniques (ART).Typically requires no anesthesia or recovery time./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- For women undergoing ovulation induction with fertility drugs (like Clomiphene or Gonadotropins).
- As a standard component of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) cycles.
- For diagnosing and managing ovulatory disorders such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
- To evaluate unexplained infertility and assess ovarian reserve.
- For timing natural intercourse in couples trying to conceive.
- To monitor the growth of ovarian cysts or assess for conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
How to prepare
- Schedule the first scan typically on day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle for a baseline assessment.
- Follow-up scans are scheduled as advised, often every 2-3 days as follicles mature.
- Inform the doctor of all current medications, especially any fertility drugs.
- No fasting is required; you can eat and drink normally before the scan.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for ease.
- Empty your bladder just before the transvaginal ultrasound for better image clarity.
Risks & possible complications
- Generally considered very safe with minimal to no risks.
- Minor discomfort or pressure during the transvaginal probe insertion.
- Very rare risk of vaginal irritation or spotting.
- No risk of radiation exposure as it uses sound waves.
- The procedure itself does not pose a risk to the developing follicles or eggs.
Recovery & hospital stay
- There is typically no recovery time or downtime required.
- Patients can resume normal activities, including work, immediately after the scan.
- No special post-procedure care is needed.
- The doctor will discuss the findings and the next steps in the treatment cycle right after the scan.
- Follow the prescribed schedule for subsequent monitoring scans or medication adjustments.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering follicular monitoring in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with ivf and reproductive medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for follicular monitoring compare across other countries where we have data.
James Shah, 38, is a software...
James Shah, 38, is a software engineer who has been trying to conceive with his husband, Liam, for two years via surrogacy. Their journey began with selecting an egg donor and creating embryos. James, as the intended biological father, underwent the process. Leading up to follicular monitoring, he had completed several weeks of hormone injections to stimulate his ovaries, a physically and emotionally taxing process to produce eggs for retrieval. His fertility doctor recommended follicular monitoring via transvaginal ultrasound to track the growth and maturity of his ovarian follicles in real-time, ensuring they retrieved eggs at the optimal time for fertilization. The experience was clinical and slightly uncomfortable, but the sonographer was kind, explaining each measurement on the screen. The monitoring showed a strong cohort of follicles, leading to a successful egg retrieval. Physically, James recovered quickly from the minor procedure discomfort. Emotionally, he felt vulnerable and anxious beforehand, worried the medication hadn't worked. Seeing the follicles on the screen and hearing the positive report filled him with cautious hope and a sense of active participation in building their family, transforming his anxiety into determined optimism for the next steps.
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