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I have a dominant follicle, which is about 26.5 mm. Should I take an hCG shot?

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Hi doctor,

I did a follicular scan today, which is day 15. There was just one dominant follicle that measured 26 mm, and the endometrium is trilaminate with a thickness of 8. I do not know if I should take an hCG shot, or the follicle would rupture itself. For my past two cycles, I had over four dominant follicles in each cycle, and my doctor recommended hCG shot 10000 IU. But I had multiple dominant follicles then, and the biggest was about 23 mm. This 26 mm is the largest I have had so far. Is it too big for hCG shot? Should I take the hCG shot, or it would rupture itself? I have always had to take hCG shots to induce ovulation for previous cycles in which I had multiple dominant follicles ranging from 16 to 23 mm. But now, I have one measuring 26.5 mm.
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Hello,

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I would not recommend an hCG shot; the dominant follicle is big enough to ovulate by itself. The hCG is recommended when the follicle are 16 to 18 mm. I wish you a sooner pregnancy.

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Published At November 9, 2020
Reviewed At November 9, 2020

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Dr. Lorena Zijaj

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Faculty of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Lorena Zijaj is an experienced Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in comprehensive women’s healthcare. Her skills include managing routine and high-risk pregnancies, performing gynecological surgeries, and providing care for reproductive health issues such as menstrual disorders, fertility concerns, and menopause management. She is proficient in prenatal and postnatal care, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and patient counseling on family planning and preventive health. Dr. Zijaj is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care to support the overall well-being of women at every stage of life.

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