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Fertility Glossary

Follicle tracking

Serial ultrasound scans that measure growing follicles during a cycle.

Tests & investigations

During ovulation induction, IUI or IVF stimulation, scans every few days measure how many follicles are growing and how large they are. The results guide medication doses and the timing of the trigger injection. Follicle size does not guarantee a mature egg inside, so counts on scan and eggs collected often differ.

Also known as: monitoring scans, tracking scans, follicular monitoring

Sources

  • Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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