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Fact Sheet
Know Your Ultrasound
Scan Series – 6

Are You Having Infertility ?

Ultrasound in PCOS

· Ultrasound is one of the criteria for the diagnosis of polycys c ovarian syndrome
(PCOS).
· Polycys c ovaries are detected by TVS (Trans vaginal sonography) in approximately
75% of women with clinical diagnosis of PCOS (1).
· TVS is a highly sensi ve test for iden fica on of Polycys c ovaries.
· Antral follicles are small follicles in the ovary ranging in size from 2-9 mm and grow over 10-12days in a
menstrual cycle to select one dominant follicle which matures and releases the ovum.
· An AFC(Antral follicular count) of more than 12 in one or both ovaries of size 2-9mm arranged either
peripherally or diffusely with a dense increased Volume of ovarian stroma.(2)
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· Ovarian volume of greater than 10cm with no follicles measuring over 10mm in diameter is considered as
PCOS.
· Recent guideline say AFC >25 in one or both ovaries is considered as USG criteria of PCOS.(3)

References.
1. Gardener's Text Book of ART 5th Edition Page 676
2. Clinical Endocrinology 1991
3. Human Reproduction update 2014; 20(3): 334-52

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i - Consult, a Subsidary of ARTech
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