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Hi,am 28 year old. i had a scan in thae report its showing their is a dominant follicle of 16mm in ovary what it means follicle size is 16mm?

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Dr. Ryan Polselli answered

Normal: That is a normal finding. It just means you have a 1.6 centimeter follicle...a cyst-like structure that forms when an ovary is about to release an egg (ovulate).

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 8/8/2018

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A member asked:

Hi,am 28 year old. i had a scan in thae report its showing their is a dominant follicle of 16mm in ovary what it means follicle size is 16mm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Polselli answered

Dr Gabor agreed

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