Scan before ivf?

Hi this might be a silly question... but does anyone know why they scan you before starting ivf?? Before baseline? Thank you everyone x

[Hopefulholly]

Hi Eram12

They scan before they start any treatment to make sure there is no unknown complications like endometriosis also they may be able to see how many follicles you have on a normal cycle it basically just gives them a better insight to what they are dealing with.

Hope this helps xXx

[Hidden in reply to Hopefulholly]

Hi I had more than expected why do they count follicles? X

[Hopefulholly in reply to Hidden]

It’s just a good indication of how you may react to the stimulation drugs that you have follicles there ! But they only see follicles depending on when they scan ! xXx

[Hidden in reply to Hopefulholly]

Thanks xxx

[Lynnr54 in reply to Hidden]

If you have lots of extra follicles you may have PCOS or PCO. Your hormone levels will help them determine which one. It can help them plan your ivf protocol and meds - if you do have either of those they will probably put you on the short protocol (they did with me). Apparently if you have PCOS or PCO in can increase your chances of OHSS and short protocol reduces this.

[Hidden in reply to Lynnr54]

Hi I asked the nurse if the scan is ok. And she said it’s fine I had 9 follicles. She didn’t mention PCOS or PCO. I am on a short protocol anyway did u have this?

[Hidden]

Agree with Hopefulholly, also checking there are no cysts on ovaries, lining looks 'normal' etc x