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A follicle is the fluid-filled cyst that contains an egg. In some cycles, this follicle grows larger that normal and does not rupture to release the egg. Normally it resolves with simple observation
Follicle check # 1 by Kymberli Patient Expert The left ovary has 11 follicles and the right has five, with one possible. One measures 12 x 13... follicles after a full 14 days on stims, and so far we have sixteen measurable follicles on day 8 of stims...
Confusing follicles and eggs by Dr. Aniruddha M. Medical Doctor within a follicle in the ovary. This follicle ( derived from the Latin word for nest) is a thin-walled structure..., just because you have follicles in the ovary does not always mean your eggs are of good enough quality to give you a baby...
Follicles are not eggs by Dr. Aniruddha M. Medical Doctor . " My gynecologist has done 4 IUI cycles for me and I had at least two 20 mm follicles in each cycle... actually gets to see them under his microscope. Follicles, on the other hand, are just black bubbles...
Follicle stimulating hormone FSH tests by Andrea Patient Expert have had a blood test to check your FSH level. FSH stands for follicle stimulating hormone, and high levels...Online.com to learn more about follicle stimulating hormone levels. ...
Follicle check # 2 by Kymberli Patient Expert .   Take care, ~Chyrl Chance' s ovaries are on and poppin' in there. Keep the prayers coming, ladies...
Eggs are not follicles ! by Dr. Aniruddha M. Medical Doctor Many infertile women are very confused about the difference between follicles and eggs... ! What about those women who are happy that their ultrasound scans for follicle tracking/ ovulation monitoring...
I think the medications you take during your cycle would have that base pretty much covered. It is always best to eat moderatly- but that is at any point in life
What is the minimum number of follicles you need to proceed with the IVF cycle by Dr. Aniruddha M. Medical Doctor . Many of these are poor ovarian responders and a common question is - How many follicles do you need to go ahead... colleection ? Many doctors will cancel cycles if there are less than 4 follicles, because poor responders...
Rock-star ovaries & some pics! by Teri Patient Expert Not only is B an angel, but apparently she's got rock-star ovaries, as well! At her first follicle check today, they found 17 follies moving & grooving in there! We are ecstatic to say the least...

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if an ovum stays in ovary for two periods in its follicle CAN it be fertilized when it gets out?
If an ovum stays in ovary for two succesive periods in its follicle Can it be fertilized when it gets out by chorimon injection? Dr.Sassoocrap

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What does it mean if I only have one ovary? What problems will this cause? Andrew T. Pavia, M.D. Ovaries This is a somewhat unusual finding. The major effect of having only a single ovary might be decreased ovulation, meaning it might be more difficult to become pregnant. Then again...crap

hi , i have been having lots of yeast infections, but now having, smelly, brownish discharge. some
about 3rs and a half ago. i had a hysterectomy and one ovary removed. sorry , forgot to mention it before       shannoncrap

Tubal reversal...
I am 29 years old and recently had cysts removed from both ovaries and the Dr said the cysts was the only place I had endometrosis...When I had my ultrasound 4 months ago to check the cysts the tech said I had good blood flow through my tubes..I had my tubes "tied" 6 years ago...I want to have them undone...crap

Found small hard lump in left breast
I am 33 and had a total hyst last Dec (I still have my right ovary).  Last month my husband found a small lump in my left breast directly along the outer edge of my areola not far under the skin.  I do have "lumpy" breast during different points in my cycle but I have never felt this before and it hasn...crap

how long should i be on the vivelle patch
I had a surgery and both ovaries,and uterus is gone. I have been on the vivelle patch for about 2+ years I am alittle worried about how long I should be on it. I noticed I get forgetful and edgey if I forget to change it. I have also gained 20 pounds. I am starting to worry. Please respond. kate50crap

Progesterone use after hysterectomy and BSO
Is progesterone appropriate after hysterectomy with ovaries removed? I have read that without ovaries the progesterone can't be used properly. Is that true? Are there still benefits to using progesterone?   Thanks!     Trebecrap

polysistic ovaries
what is polysistic ovaries and how can it stop me from having children in the future?i have had so many miscarrages and i do not think that i can have kids John L. Sullivan, M.D. polysistic ovaries You should consult your primary care physician or your obstetrician about these concerns; JLS.crap

Post Endo Surgery Question
I had my right ovary removed due to severe endomeitriosis in 2008. They would have removed the left ovary, as that was affected by endo too, but I was only 41 at the time and wanted to keep at least one ovary until menopause. So I went on Lupron Depot for 6 months to "burn" off the remaining endo...crap

Ultrasound after Mammogram, sore lymph nodes.
Hi, I just turned 40, had a Hysterectomy two months ago, left ovaries intact. Patholgy results were ok. A few weeks ago I noticed that my areas around my armpit and part of my left breast were sore. Had a mammogram last weds, my OBGYN called me on Friday to set up an Ultrasound for the Left breast...crap