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Ultrasonic signs of imminent ovulation
Author(s) -
Picker Fracog Richard H.,
Fracog David H. Smith,
Mrcog Malcolm H. Tucker,
Saunders Douglas M.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870110102
Subject(s) - ovulation , medicine , follicle , ultrasound , ovarian follicle , insemination , gynecology , andrology , ovary , radiology , hormone , sperm
Two consistent signs of imminent ovulation in the Graafian follicle have been identified using ultrasound. These signs are a line of decreased reflectivity around the follicle and a crenation pattern within the follicle. The signs may be useful in programs such as in vitro fertilization and artificial insemination, in which timing of ovulation is critical.