How many follicles is normal?

[Marley&Me]

Just wondering how many follicles an ovary is supposed to have. I had an ultrasound yesterday, the lady didn't say much at all. The only thing she said was that i have 16 follicles on my right ovary. I have to wait nearly two weeks to see my doctor so she can explain. I can't wait......again. ttc for 12 months, trying to get to the bottom of it all. If anyone could help, thankyou.

[milly's mummy]

Hi Tasha

I'm not quite sure what you mean, I think ovaries tend to only have 1 dominant follicle if you are ovulating naturally (the size of the dominant follicle will depend on what day of your cycle you are on)? I have a tonne of small follicles or cysts on my ovaries as they are poly-cystic. There are lots of pictures of polycystic ovaries on the internet. Polycystic ovaries seem to be quite a common cause of fertility problems.

If your ovaries are polycystic there are many different things they can do to stimulate them. I'm sorry you are having trouble ttc, it is a hard time. I hope you dr is able to give you some helpful info when you see her.

Take care

[Marley&Me]

Thanks, I have around 90 day cycles so i think my ovaries could be poly-cystic. Just gotta play the waiting game to see someone who can help me.

[honeydew22]

I have a severe endo and did check up last week.
I had 11 folicles on left and 24 on right ovary..not sure if it's normal though..

[damprye]

less than 10 on each ovary... or so I have been told at my appts

[Confused-Mummy]

Im not too sure how many is normal.. but my scan 12 months ago showed 20+ follies on left, 25+ on right.. Now 12 months later I have 40+ on each... Im guessing mine is not looking good..