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What Does The Follicles On The Ovaries Mean?

Hi I have just had a ultrasound to check for fertility problems because im having trouble conceiving my question is they have said there is 4 follicles on my left ovary and 8 follicles on my right ovary what does this mean?? And will it decrease my chances of conceiving thanks Kind regards kylie murray
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Hello..Follicles are normal physiological components produced in ovary and are responsible for causing embryo formation when fertilized with male sperm. Only on e follicle (Graffian follicle ) interacts with the sperm during one cycle. Follicles are normally present in ovaries and if you are having them than it is all the more suitable for pregnancy.The condition that you should worry sine you are having conceiving problem is PCOD( Poly cystic ovarian disease). If your ultrasound doesnt show that ,no need to worry but if you are not sure than go for a trans vaginal scan to look for PCOD and ovarian volume.
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What Does The Follicles On The Ovaries Mean?

Hello..Follicles are normal physiological components produced in ovary and are responsible for causing embryo formation when fertilized with male sperm. Only on e follicle (Graffian follicle ) interacts with the sperm during one cycle. Follicles are normally present in ovaries and if you are having them than it is all the more suitable for pregnancy.The condition that you should worry sine you are having conceiving problem is PCOD( Poly cystic ovarian disease). If your ultrasound doesnt show that ,no need to worry but if you are not sure than go for a trans vaginal scan to look for PCOD and ovarian volume. Hope to hear !!