Why follicle tracking

If the couple are undergoing follicle tracking with TSI then once the follicle has reached an adequate size a trigger injection is administered, and the couple is advised to have intercourse hours later. Follicle Tracking can be beneficial for women with very irregular and unpredictable cycles. Skip to content 1 The Crescent, Galway City. How can a Follicle Scan assist with fertility?

The scan surveys the uterus, endometrium and ovaries. By allowing your doctor to estimate when ovulation will occur, it can improve the chance of conception naturally or with the help of fertility treatment. This is an internal pelvic ultrasound scan in order to ensure maximum accuracy. Results from your ultrasound examination will be available immediately after your appointment.

We will provide a copy for you and your gynaecologist or fertility specialist. If hormone blood tests are also required, this can also be arranged. Book now. Pregnancy and Gynaecology. Your first scan will begin around day 9 of your menstrual cycle and will typically include a total of 3 scans.

If you are having fertility treatment abroad your clinic may require you to have ultrasound scans before you travel. You can discuss your requirements with us and we can provide electronic reports which can then be forwarded to your clinic. During your first scan we usually ask you to fill your bladder and a scan is performed through the abdomen.

We will assess the appearance of the uterus, ovaries and endometrium. You will then be asked to empty your bladder and a transvaginal scan will be performed. This is an internal scan which gives us much clearer images. This enables us to record the size and number of follicles more accurately.