Question

Can you see ruptured follicles on ultrasound?

Answer 1

Follicle:

1. Follicles are fluid-filled small sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg. Each ovary consists of multiple follicles.
2. Follicle rupture is the main event of the ovulatory process.
3. During the ovulation phase, various chemicals or enzymes weaken the cell wall of the mature follicle resulting release of an egg.
4. Yes, ultrasound can be the technique to detect follicle rupture.
5. Transvaginal ultrasonography (an instrument inserted into the vagina that causes sound waves to bounce off) can detect ruptured follicles.