Patient's question:
Hello, my menstrual cycle has always been irregular, and I often don't get my period for 2-3 months. Recently, I've been seeing a doctor who asked me to monitor my follicles. Since the 9th day of my period, I've been having a transvaginal ultrasound every other day, but by the 23rd day, the follicle size was still 3.0×2.3. However, it hasn't ruptured yet. Does this mean I'm not ovulating? What could be the cause? How should I be treated? If I'm not ovulating, can I still have children? Please answer me, thank you!First follow-up question: What exactly are checked in endocrine and hormone tests? How should I explain this to the doctor when I go to the hospital? Also, during this time, there's pain in a certain area of my vagina when I urinate, and my...
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Doctor's answer:
The follicle grew to over 3 cm but did not ovulate. It could be due to low levels of luteinizing hormone in the body or a thick follicular wall. You can get checked 3 to 7 days after your next menstrual period. If there are no follicles by then, it means you have ovulated.