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A member asked:

My largest follicle at time of hcg trigger was only 16mm will i even ovulate a follicle this size and if not what will happen?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Maybe: You may ovulate, if not nothing will happen. Cysts come and go every cycle.

Answered 8/12/2014

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Ovulation: Most likely you will ovulate a 16 mm follicle if you take hCG.

Answered 8/14/2014

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