follicles

By Angelbearsmom on Fri, 02-10-12, 10:36

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HI I have just started cycle monitoring. I have been trying to conceive 4years +. I was told today on day 3 of cycle that I had 13 follicles on the RT and 13 on the LT. What does this mean?

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By CK on Fri, 02-10-12, 10:44

I found this information on advancedfertility.com:

Total number of antral follicles

Expected response to injectable stimulating drugs and chances for IVF success

Less than 4

Extremely low count, very poor (or no) response to stimulation.
Cycle cancellation is likely.
Should consider not attempting IVF at all.

4-6

Low count, we are concerned about a possible/probable poor response to the stimulation drugs.
Likely to need high doses of FSH product to stimulate ovaries adequately.
Higher than average rate of IVF cycle cancellation.
Lower than average pregnancy rates for those cases that make it to egg retrieval.

7-10

Reduced count.
Higher than average rate of IVF cycle cancellation.
Moderately reduced chances for pregnancy success as a group.

11-15

Normal (but intermediate) count, the response to drug stimulation is sometimes low, but usually adequate.
Slight increased risk for IVF cycle cancellation.
Pregnancy rates as a group slightly reduced compared to the "best" group.

16-30

Normal (good) antral count, should have an excellent response to ovarian stimulation.
Likely to respond well to low doses of FSH product.
Very low risk for IVF cycle cancellation. Some risk for ovarian overstimulation.
Best pregnancy rates overall as a group.

Over 30

High count, watch for polycystic ovary type of ovarian response.
Likely to have a high response to low doses of FSH product.
Higher risk for overstimulation and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
Very good pregnancy rate overall as a group, but some cases in the group have egg quality issues and somewhat lower chances for pregnancy.

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By CK on Fri, 02-10-12, 10:45

Wishing you a successful IVF run!

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By Angelbearsmom on Fri, 02-10-12, 11:11

HI Thank you this is for myself we are trying a natural cycle without clomid. as the days go on should my follicles increase. I am back for day 11 for monitoring?

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