Introduction
Couples who are trying to conceive (TTC) come with a mix of excitement and uncertainty.
Understanding your menstrual cycles and ovulation is crucial to improve your chances of conception.
Pre pregnancy planning involves understanding your menstrual cycle and ovulation in-depth to ensure a smoother TTC journey.
Why is my period irregular?
Ideally, a woman is said to have a regular period if her menstrual cycle is anywhere between 21 to 25 days.
But if your cycle is shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days, it is considered as irregular periods.
There are various causes for irregular periods including PCOS, PCOD, thyroid, stress, hormonal imbalance and certain medications.
What is the purpose of follicular study?
Pre pregnancy planning involves tracking your ovulation days. But for those with irregular periods, track ovulation could be difficult.
Here is where follicular study comes in the picture. Follicular study is a baseline fertility treatment where the healthcare provider closely monitors the follicles.
Click here to read in depth about follicular study and how you can improve your chances of conception.
How many days is a follicular study done?
Typically, follicular study is done between day 9 and day 20 depending upon the women’s menstrual cycle.
Can a follicular study confirm ovulation?
In pre pregnancy planning, the main purpose of performing a follicular study is to accurately predict ovulation in-order to time it with intercourse to increase the chances of conception.
Ovulation typically occurs around 24 to 48 hours after taking a HCG injection.
Why is an hCG injection given during a follicular study?
When one dominant follicle matures and becomes around 20 mm in size, an HCG injection is given to rupture the egg. Ovulation typically occurs 12 to 24 hours after taking an HCG injection.
How is a follicular study done?
Usually, follicular study in Pre pregnancy planning is a series of ultrasound that happens in a woman’s menstrual cycle to track her ovulation.
When one dominant follicle matures and becomes around 20 mm in size, an HCG injection is given to rupture the egg. Ovulation typically occurs 24 to 48 hours after taking an HCG injection.
What is a normal follicular study report?
A follicular study report has various information including day of your Period Cycle, Endometrial thickness, follicles in the right ovary and follicles left ovary.
What is the meaning of free fluid in follicular study?
Free fluid is a small amount of fluid that is typically present in the pelvic cavity or near the ovaries or in the space between the uterus called pouch of douglas.
Ideally, a small amount of free fluid around the time of ovulation is not a concern.
But if there is an excessive amount of free fluid present in the pelvic cavity for a prolonged period of time, it is an alarming sign and could be due to underlying health conditions such as Ovarian cyst rupture, Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and Endometriosis.
How to increase antral follicle count
Follicles are tiny sacs filled with fluid present inside a woman’s ovaries.
On average, every woman has around 300,000 and 400,000 follicles after puberty.
In each menstrual cycle, around 20 follicles begin to mature within the ovaries. However, typically only one becomes dominant and releases an egg causing ovulation.
Follicular study chart
The follicular study chart has various information of a woman’s menstrual cycle including the day of ehr cycle, endometrial thickness, left ovary, right ovary and size of the dominant follicle.
Can follicular study detect pregnancy?
No, follicular study is a series of ultrasound to monitor the follicles and it cannot directly confirm pregnancy.Follicular study failure
The success rate of a follicular study is around 10%. However, it can vary with the couple’s age and health conditions.
It is important to consult with a fertility specialist about the next treatment plan.
Which food is best to increase fertility?
Pre pregnancy planning doesn’t just start with follicular study but also in the foods we consume.
There are a few foods that can help improve your fertility such as:
- Leafy Greens
- Whole Grains
- Berries
Benefits of Folic acid
Folic acid is one of the vital prenatal supplements on pre pregnancy planning.
It helps with the baby’s overall growth and wellbeing and prevents neural tube defects.
Healthcare experts recommend taking folic acid supplements at least 3 months before planning for pregnancy.
How can I increase my chances of getting pregnant?
- Understand Menstrual Cycle Frequency
- Track Ovulation
- Have Intercourse Regularly During the Fertile Period
- Maintain a Healthy Body Weight
- Consume Prenatal Vitamins
- Eat Healthy Foods
What are the fertile days to get pregnant fast?
Ideally, a woman is said to be highly fertile during ovulation, a few days before ovulation and a few days after ovulation.
That is, if a woman has a 28 day menstrual cycle, ovulation typically occurs on day 14.
She is said to be fertile on day 10 to day 16 of her cycle while day 15 being her approximate day of ovulation.
How to get pregnant after 40 fast naturally?
Although it is possible for women to get pregnant after 40, the chances of natural conception are lower.
Hence it is recommended to consult with a gynecologist before planning for pregnancy to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and safe childbirth.
Hypothyroidism and ovulation
Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn’t produce thyroid hormone. This can lead to various concerns including missed or delayed periods, weight gain, and fatigue.
If the menstrual cycle is missed or irregular, the chances of ovulation to occur also drastically reduces leading to fertility issues.
Can you get pregnant with PCOS naturally?
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that women in the reproductive age undergo. It is characterised by a range of symptoms such as delayed or missed periods, excessive facial/body hair growth, weight gain and fertility issues. Since PCOS affects a woman’s menstrual cycle and hormonal balance, it makes it difficult for them to get pregnant.Does PCOS cause hormonal imbalance?
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) is a common hormonal disorder where the body has elevated levels of androgen also known as male hormone leading to excessive facial and body hair and anovulation.
It also leads to low progesterone levels resulting in irregular menstrual cycles.
Conclusion
Pre pregnancy planning is important to ensure that the couple planning for pregnancy is healthy and ready for conception.
This requires basic blood tests to assess overall health and hormonal balance of the body.
But if you were unable to get pregnant even after trying for a year naturally, you can opt for follicular study to improve your chances of conception.
At Jammi Scans, we provide exceptional follicular study procedures and other prenatal scans to help women conceive and have a healthy and safer pregnancy.
To book your appointment with Dr. Deepthi Jammi, contact Jammi scans at 7338771733.
Why choose Jammi Scans?
- Trusted Expertise: Led by Dr. Deepthi Jammi, the best fetal medicine specialist in Chennai with 15+ years of experience.
- Hi-tech Equipment: Advanced scanning technology for clearer and precise images of your baby.
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- Immediate Reports: Detail-oriented reports on the same day.
- Compassionate Staff: Professional and friendly staff trained to care for patients.
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