Die effense bloeding is a.g.v ‘n effense daling in die estrogeen vlak tydens ovulasie. Die bloeding wat jy ervaar kom uit die uterus uit en nie die fallopiaanse buise nie. Die effek van die daling in estrogeen is op die binnewand van die baarmoeder en het absoluut niks met die buise te doen nie.

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You multiply by 3.18

10ng/ml x 3.18 = 31.8, a count of at least 30 nmol/L would therefore confirm ovulation

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The answer to this question depends on whether it is a natural cycle or IVF.During a natural cycle some people will for instance ovulate at a mean diameter of 16mm. This is rare and usually an indication of ovarian dysfunction. During IVF however, one would ideally aim for at least 3 leading follicles at 17-18mm mean diameter. We also know that most follicles with a mean diameter of 15mm and more can potentially yield a mature oocyte.

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Whether doing AI or IVF, the optimum follicle size remains the same. The ideal size for AI is 18mm. During IVF the ideal time to trigger would be when the 3 leading follicles are between 17-18mm mean diameter.

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The best way to monitor progesterone is to do serial levels at specific intervals. This is to diagnose possible luteal phase defects, meaning not enough progesterone production to support and stabilize the endometrium and a possible pregnancy. We look for the trend of the levels rather than specific values. Should the trend be upwards over an extended period of time, it usually is indicative of a pregnancy.

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Progesterone levels are usually done by gynaecologists to confirm ovulation. This is usually done half way between the midfollicular and luteal phase, usually on day 21. It is suppose to confirm ovulation at a level of 10ng/ml or more.

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There is no 100% guarantee that ovulation will follow after the administration of Ovidrel or any other ovulation inducing agent. The best way to confirm ovulation would be to scan or do serial progesterone levels. Ovulation usually occurs 36 to 44 hours after the administration of the ovulating inducing agent.

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It is highly unlikely to have a regular cycle without ovulating. The fact that you have a regular cycle does not guarantee a pregnancy as there are numerous other factors that might preclude you from conceiving.

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