Follicular study and monitoring are done to study ovarian follicles that are used to identify ovulation of egg. It is an important step in the process of planning a baby, as ovulation is the time which maximizes the chances of conception. Ovulation can best be understood through follicular monitoring. It is an ultrasound scan done inside the vagina to study the ovaries, uterus and uterus lining. It is conducted at regular intervals and documents the pathway to ovulation.

The scan determines the size of any active follicles in the ovaries with an egg.It is the best way to predict the ovulation time, which can maximize the chances of egg meeting the sperm naturally. This scan also helps in determining the timing of egg extraction based on the number of follicles present.