Ultrasound report wording

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My u/s report said I had a simple cyst on one ovary. The following day I had my positive opk.

Is simple cyst another term for follicle?
I know it could actually be a cyst, but do they use the same term for follicle?
 
i dont think they call it cyst.mostly they use * dominant follicle* phrase.does it say what is the size of cyst?
 
Usually they use the term cyst to refer to a follicle that started developing but never finished, but sometimes the terms can be used interchangeably. Here's a good article on the difference.
https://fertilityfile.com/2007/12/18/cyst-vs-egg-vs-follicle-clearing-up-the-confusion/
 
i dont think they call it cyst.mostly they use * dominant follicle* phrase.does it say what is the size of cyst?

It said 2.4 cm.

I'm hoping it was a follicle. My GP office only said "it was a normal ultrasound". But I will ask the fert doctor when I have my appt. I know simple cyst can be common so I don't know if that would be why a doctor wouldn't be too concerned over it. If it's a cyst and not a dominant follicle, then it could definitely affect fertility right?
My mind is just wandering...... It's the side that has really long cycles, so maybe it really is a cyst? It was also the side I was expecting to ovulate from that month, so maybe it was my follicle?

Now I just have to wait until Aug for my appt....


Thanks for both of your help!
 
good news is based on the size its not a cyst.its dominant follicle!!!! and i think it should be released now.
the cyst mostly is the one over3.5 cm...normal follicles grow untill their sizes are about 2-2.5 cm and burst.
so in this way you have had 2 dominant follicle which is very good news.
 
i just hate when GP dont say what is going on and leave you in darkness!! urggggggggh
 

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