Question 1

size of an egg during ovulation

Accepted Answer

Follicle size: The egg follicle normally grows to 18-24 mm prior to ovulation. This can be predict the time of ovulation.

Question 2

i had my ultrasound done on 12 th day of my cycle and got to know that my egg size is 1.8 mm. can i get to know when i would be ovulating?

Accepted Answer

14 days before: Ovulation occurs 14 days before you have your period. You can use your past history of determine the likely days of ovulation. You can also use a home ovulation kit if you are trying to get pregnant.

Question 3

on a medicated cycle (250mg of clomid (clomiphene) )i had two follicles 11mm and 12mm are these good size for cd10 and is it poosible to ovulate both eggs ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds like 2 good maturing eggs on cycle day 10. You may ovulate from both if they are similar. We expect 2mm increase in size per day and ovulation to occur at about 20mm.

Question 4

can your eggs ovulate without trigger?

Accepted Answer

Often yes: Women with normal cycles ovulate every month without trigger. Women using Clomid (clomiphene) about 80% will ovulate without trigger. Women using injectable fertility drugs and doing ivf almost never will ovulate without trigger. The trigger is used mainly to pinpoint the correct timing in many women.

Question 5

how many eggs are released when you ovulate?

Accepted Answer

One most of the tome: Women normally release  one egg when they ovulate but sometimes more than one like two or three, that's how twin pregnancy takes place.

Question 6

when an egg is fertilized do i still ovulate?

Accepted Answer

No.: Once an egg is fertilized you were pregnant. You would not ovulate when you were pregnant.

Question 7

how long is the egg healthy during ovulation?

Accepted Answer

12 hours: After the egg is ovulated it is only healthy to be fertilized for about 12 hours.  After that the egg dies off and is resorbed by the body.

Question 8

does hard sex damage the egg during ovulation?

Accepted Answer

No: Hard sex - meaning very physical - will not cause any damage to the egg.    There may be some swelling of the vagina and labia but it should not inhibit conception or pregnancy.

Question 9

should you release an egg every time you ovulate?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Well, yes, by definition, ovulation is the release of an egg from the ovary.

Question 10

is it possible to ovulate but not release any eggs?

Accepted Answer

No: The process of ovulation is the release of the egg. One ovulates when one releases an egg.

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On a medicated cycle (250mg of clomid (clomiphene) )i had two follicles 11mm and 12mm are these good size for cd10 and is it poosible to ovulate both eggs ?

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