Hi,

So, despite the known dangers of doing so, I'm trying to actually learn something.

Can anyone tell me the time/size/stage progression of follicles?

I.e. do follicles develop at a set pace or does it vary, what size do they get to before ovulation and can you use the size of them to anticipate ovulation?

Once they get to a certain size is it less likely they will be readsorbed? Or is that pretty much always an option?

I've been trying to learn to palpate and one of my girls (cleo) has some fairly large follicles (if I'm feeling em right) that are slightly smaller than golf balls I think.

They don't seem that cooperative in the process though so will let them chill for a little while and try again - getting the same number twice would be a bonus but that may be down to my math.

I'm still kind of a woose about it and scared I hurt them by squeezing too hard.


dr del