Follicular Monitoring
Follicular Monitoring
When couples get no results with other infertility treatments, our doctor suggests IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation). It is a fertility treatment requiring the skill and expertise of proficient gynaecologists. It involves several steps, including follicular monitoring to increase the chances of conception and delivering a healthy baby. Our infertility specialist Dr. Alka Ratnawat can monitor all the steps involved in IVF to ensure you become a proud parent.
Dr. Alka Ratnawat MBBS, MS (OBS & GYN) has the experience and training to identify the infertility problem to provide the best treatment. She has access to advanced technology for ultrasound monitoring to ensure positive IVF outcomes. Her team will work together with the couples to ensure they get the blessing of becoming proud parents.
About Follicular Monitoring
It refers to monitoring the ovarian follicles using a series of ultrasound tests. Our doctors use this test to evaluate the follicles for egg maturation. It also helps document the path to ovulation. Our experts use the test for IVF assessment and timing. It helps to know the response of fertility medication to make necessary changes for successful results.
Steps Involved In Follicular Monitoring
Some fertility drugs are given to stimulate the ovaries. It ensures the ovaries produce more eggs to increase the success of IVF. Follicular monitoring checks the ovarian follicles after taking the fertility drugs. It can help assess the ovarian follicle reaction to the drugs. It involves a series of pelvic ultrasounds to help the specialists monitor the growth of the egg. Based on the assessment, our doctor can manage the dosage of drugs. The ultrasound assessment also helps understand when the patient becomes ready for egg collection.
The follicular monitoring helps detect the exact time for egg collection. To stimulate the follicles to release the mature egg, our doctor uses a hormone trigger injection. Within 36 hours of giving the injection, the experts start the egg collection procedure to collect the healthy egg. Our expert send the mature egg to the laboratory for fertilization.
