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Ques: What is “Follicle tracking scan”or ovulation scan?

Ans: It is an ultrasound to check the size of the follicles containing an egg. It accurately predicts when ovulation is going to happen to increase the chances of egg getting fertilized by natural means or by IUI (In utero insemination). In IVF treatment, the ultrasound scan will show the number of follicles seen and the right time of extraction of these eggs.

Ques: How many scans are done?

Ans: Usually 3 but depending on the follicular growth and the treatment planned, these can vary.

Ques: Is it necessary to do a transvaginal scan?

Ans: According to the scientific research, it has been proven that efficiency of follicle size and number is best done by transvaginal scan. If due to some reason (excessive pain or discharge due to infection), transvaginal can not be done, then TRUS (transrectal scan) is the option to be taken over Transabdominal scan. No full bladder is required !!

Ques: What is the best time of the menstrual cycle to start the scan?

Ans: The usual time to start is day 7-8 of the menstrual cycle (calculate from the start of the last period day). However it is seen that day 2-3 scan is also beneficial to look for the residual follicles and cysts of the previous cycle. We recommend a day 2-3 scan followed by day 7-8 scan.

Ques: What do we check on the scan?

Ans: We look and report the following:

  • Uterus and its lining – endometrium (thickness, vascularity and any mass like polyp/submucosal fibroids)
  • Both ovaries –(number of healthy follicles, size and ovarian volume, stroma and its vascularity)
  • Fallopian tubes abnormality
  • Adnexa – the surrounding uterine and ovarian

WISH you the best always !!

DR GLOSSY SABHARWAL

MD RADIOLOGY
FELLOW: WOMEN IMAGING (LONDON)
FELLOW: BREAST INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (PARIS)
CHIEF CONSULTANT & WOMEN HEALTH SPECIALIST
WISH DIAGNOSTICS
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