8 follicles on each ovary??

runner76

So I had my CD 3 bloodwork and U/S.. the tech said both ovaries mimicked each other in size and had around 8 follicles each.. I have no clue if that is too many or too little.. so anxious to get results from dr.. Monday is my HSG,, my husband is swearing that test alone will get me pregnant.. I don't think so though.. 

dolphin012

I think that is a decent number especially in the over 35 group . For comparison, my follicle count is typically 19ish. I am 42 and that is considered a really good number. It also depends on what/if you will be doing treatments (sorry i don't recall which path you are on -- i haven't been as consistent on the board over the holidays). That is when the count mostly matters. If you are doing stim meds with timed intercourse or IUI that is plenty. You wouldn't want all to respond in that treatment anyway! (maybe 5 max??, depending on your situation and comfort level). If you did ivf you could get up to 16 eggs depending on how well your respond to the stim meds. With my 19 follicle, i got 16-17 eggs per retrieval. Also remember that quantity doesn't equal quality (for better or worse...). The number will also be more meaningful with your blood results. 

Hope that helps. Good-luck with your hsg on monday!

KLake42

It's a good, normal count.

At that stage of my cycle, I generally have 11 or 12 total (5-6 per ovary) which is okay but not awesome, and indicates mild diminished reserve.

You can find more by googling "antral follicle count."

runner76

found out i have one blocked tube

thistle8677

I'm so sorry @runner76
That's really discouraging. I know there are women that have dealt with this on the board. I hope it can be easily corrected and that this doesn't hinder your chances for long. It's so hard to get bad news when you're already facing challenges and disappointments.
Sending love. Hang in there xo

MelD17011

I just had my first ultrasound since starting shots. they told me I have 9 follicles in each - I also wasn't sure if this is a good #.... they didn't tell me anything about size. I go back in 2 days.

KLake42

@runner76, that's hard news to get, but there are ways to fix it and/or work around it. I hope it helps to at least have this information, and know what's going on with your body. 

@MelD17011, it's encouraging to have that number, but it all depends on how they grow. I'll keep my fingers crossed that they all grow steadily and consistently, so you get a strong number of mature eggs.

MelD17011

thanks @KLake42 - had follow up B/U today - she was happy with how they are looking, so fingers crossed it continues that way