Follicle tracking
Also written as monitoring scans
A series of ultrasound scans and blood tests during ovarian stimulation used to monitor follicle growth and hormone levels.
In plain English
It's the regular scan and blood test appointments during stimulation, checking how your follicles are growing.
Why it matters
The results decide whether your medication dose stays the same, changes, or when your trigger shot is timed.
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