Exogenous gonadotropins are commonly used in hyperstimulation protocols; however, large interindividual variability in the ovarian response to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is observed ...

The odds ratio of women with PCOS having more than 12 follicles or having an ovarian volume >10 cm 3 on ultrasonography was significantly greater compared with controls. The authors conclude that ...

This follicle (a fluid-filled sac in your ovary) then releases more estrogen into the body in preparation to house an egg. According to Dr. White, these high estrogen levels can result in the ...

Ovarian follicle of fruit fly, with chromosomes stained in green and dKDM5 protein stained in red. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...

Eventually, one follicle becomes dominant ... In very rare cases, if the cyst grows especially large, it can cause the ovary to twist. This may lead to ovarian torsion, torsion restricts blood ...

"Our study is the first to analyze a large dataset to ... also found that stimulating the ovaries for too long, such that there was a greater number of larger follicles (more than 18mm) on the ...

Around day 14 of the cycle, an egg is released from a follicle in the ovaries - this is ovulation. If this egg is fertilised and embeds itself in the thickened lining of the uterus, the lining is ...