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What is causing my follicle sac to not release my egg?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hormonal balances: Usually keep the eggs fro tracing their full maturity. That is why they are not released. Not because there is something wrong with your follicles.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 1/27/2017

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