Follicle Tracking Ultrasound

A series or ultrasound exams to track the growth of your follicles

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Follicle Tracking Ultrasound

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About Follicular Tracking

Follicular tracking (monitoring) is an important part of a fertility treatment cycle, whether you are doing an intercourse cycle, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in-vitro fertilization (IVF), or egg freezing.  A transvaginal ultrasound is performed during the menstrual and/or follicular phase(s) of your cycle to monitor the growth of your follicles and the thickness of your uterine lining.  Ultrasound monitoring generally begins early in the cycle (depending on the type of treatment) and is repeated at regular intervals leading up to the day when the follicles appear mature.  During the exam, you will see the sonographer record the number and size of each follicle.  The doctor will use this information to help determine the best time to trigger you for an IUI or IVF procedure.

Follicular tracking appointments are in the mornings and are relatively short lasting about 10 to 15 minutes. The number of exams required during a cycle varies.

FOLLICLE TRACKING

Steps to Prepare for a Follicle Tracking Ultrasound

  • 1 Report the first day of your period (first day of full flow) on the patient portal.
  • 2 Your nursing team will book your first follicular tracking ultrasound. Appointment details will be found on your patient portal. You do not need a full bladder.
  • 3 When you arrive for follicle monitoring, check in with concierge and Care Imaging reception. You will likely complete blood work first and then have a seat in the Care Imaging waiting room. Their receptionist will call your name and tell you what change room you should go to.
  • 4 Empty your bladder and then change into a gown, disrobing everything from the waist down. You will then wait in your changeroom until a sonographer calls your name, at which point you will enter the ultrasound room.
  • 5 Once your ultrasound is complete, you will change and then review your ultrasound results with your nurse coordinator in their office.
  • 6 A transvaginal ultrasound will be performed to assess your uterine lining and ovaries. The number and growth of your follicles will be tracked.

ALLERGY ALERT : Notify the sonographer if you have a latex allergy.

Investigative and Pre-Treatment Ultrasounds

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Sonohysterogram

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A diagnostic exam to evaluate the shape of the uterus and determine whether the fallopian tubes are open or closed.

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Pelvic Baseline Ultrasound with Antral Follicle Count (AFC)

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A 3D ultrasound to assess the uterus and ovaries for anomalies and to check ovarian reserve.

Ultrasounds that Occur During Treatment

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Follicle Tracking Ultrasound

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A vaginal ultrasound performed during an IUI, IVF or Egg Freezing cycle to assess the number and growth of your follicles. This test helps the doctor know when your ovaries are ready.

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Ultrasound Guided Embryo Transfer

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An ultrasound performed at the time an embryo is transferred into the uterus to help the doctor find the perfect spot.

Pregnancy Ultrasounds

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Early Obstetric Ultrasound

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An abdominal ultrasound that is done to confirm pregnancy, usually between week 5 and 7 of pregnancy, repeated as necessary.

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Nuchal Translucency Ultrasound

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An ultrasound performed in the first trimester of pregnancy to determine your baby's risk of congenital conditions like Down syndrome.

Common Questions About a Follicle Tracking Ultrasound

Knowing more about the ultrasound tests you are being asked to do will help prepare you for the overall experience. Never be shy to ask a question or let us know how your are feeling about the exam.