What should be follicle size on 9th day of follicular study cycle?
Patient: Hi sir, I am 26 years old and suffering from PCODs. At present i am on medication: metformin 500mg twice a day and folic acid. I am going through follicular study. On 9th day of my cycle, following are the ovaries measurents:Right ovary: 3.23*2.58*1.71cm Volume 7.45ccLeft ovary: 3.08*3.20*1.89 cm Volume 9.77ccRight ovary shows 10-12 follicles 2-7 mm in sizeLeft ovary shows 12-14 follicles 2-6 mm in size.Please let me know what should be the follicle size on 9th day of cycle? Doctor: HiThanks for writing to HCM .There is no rule that the day of cycle should have that sized follicle.  But on 9th day of cycle one ovary or both should have a dominant follicle of more then 10mm which will increase in size at rate of 1-2mm/day till it reaches 20-22mm and rupture. I suggest you to continue your follicular study on day 11 and also 13th and further to see the progress of the follicle does it rupture or regress.Some may have delayed ovulation like on 16th or 17th day . After your course of metformin you can take ovulation inducing drugs to increase chance of conceiving. Hope I have been helpful .RegardsDr.Deepika Patil