Question re: ovulation and follicles
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Is it possible to ovulate with immature follicles? I have used a fertility monitor for the past 9 months, and I always believed I was ovulating. However, I have recently begun seeing an RE. Each of the ultrasounds that I have had show me as having a low follicle count. We started IUI this cycle; I took Clomid, and still the u/s showed only one almost mature follicle, the others being very small. I also have small ovaries, apparently, if that means anything.
I'm having trouble understanding the whole follicle process. Can you shed some light on this for me? Thanks.
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In a spontaneous cycle, or 1 stimulated with one of the FSH products, a follicle has to be about 17 mm to be big enough to ovulate. While taking Clomid, a follicle has to be about 20 mm to be big enough to ovulate. If you have an LH surge, or take an hCG product, a follicle too small to ovulate is likely to turn into a cyst, unless it is small.
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