How do you know follicles will continue to grow?

cln125

I took femera cd 3-7 and have not gotten a positive opk.  I went in for an ultrasound on cd 16 and had only intermediate sized follicles.  I returned on cd 20 and had a 13mm on the right and 11mm on the left.  My doctor ordered me to inject with ovidrel on cd 23.  How do I know that the follicles will continue to grow?  Has anyone had their follicles stop growing?

I've been TTC for over 2 years now so I hate to leave anything to chance.

Thanks!

cln125

I have PCOS... I was clomid resistant.  I did have a normal hsg.  Hubby has normal counts and motility so it's a me not ovulating problem.  This is my second cycle on femara.  The first cycle I had a 19mm and 13mm on cd 13 so this cycle has certainly taken much longer.  I realize that every cycle is different and has different timing.  But I did have a 13mm on clomid that did not grow anymore.  I guess that's why I'm so concerned about this round. 

Thanks for your response.  I'm a reader so I feel like I've read so many things and probably know most of the probably answers to my questions.  I think I post questions just to get confirmation that it can work this time.

I see that you have been through quite a lot as well.  It's funny how hard you try to prevent pregnancy for so long and then realize how hard it is to actually become pregnant.  I wish you the best of luck! 

speck10

@cln125‌ - On my 2nd round of Femara my follicles didn't grow as well as the first time. Ended up triggering when it was 16mm. That IUI was a bust so switched to injectables the next cycles. Ended up with a BFP but sadly ended in miscarriage. Good luck to you!!

cln125

Thanks for the response speck10.  I'm hoping good things for you soon