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Dominant follicle
I am on my tenth day of my menstrual cycle the ultrasound showed dominant follicle of 12*12 mm what does that mean
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Hi. It indicates that there is a developing follicle in your ovary, it usually ruptures around after 18-20mm & that is when the ovulation happens.
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If you are trying to conceive, you should having relations with husband now, every alternate day for the next 10 days.
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Dr. Mina Bulchandani
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23 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Keep regular relationship, when follicle grow more than 18 mm it will rupture.
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Dr. Dhivya R
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It indicates follicle is started growing
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