Patient's question:
Please ask: What is the general size of a mature follicle, usually in millimeters? How many days does it take to mature? Where does it go after being released from the fallopian tube? Please provide a detailed answer from the doctor. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello! Generally, an egg follicle is considered mature when its diameter is 18 millimeters or more! The released egg is picked up by the fimbriae of the fallopian tube and travels to the ampulla of the fallopian tube to combine with sperm. Typically, the ovary begins to recruit follicles on the first day of the menstrual cycle, after which they gradually develop and mature around days 14-15 of the cycle. After ovulation, the egg can survive in a woman's body for 6-18 hours!