The persistent follicle of the ovary arises when the follicle continues to exist, i.e. after full ripening, the rupture does not occur, and the egg does not exit into the abdominal cavity. It is because of this that the process of fertilization does not take place, because of what the long-awaited pregnancy does not occur.
How long does the persistent follicle exist?
As a rule, the persistent follicle of the left ovary exists no more than 7-10 days of the menstrual cycle. Then the monthly starts. However, in some cases, there may be a delay in menstruation up to 1.5 months. However, in most cases, the persistent follicle of the right ovary degenerates into a cyst , which already requires treatment.
How is a persistent follicle treated?
The basis of treatment of such a phenomenon as a persistent follicle of the ovary is hormone therapy. A woman is prescribed various drugs containing hormones, such as Pregnil, Norkolut. Begin a course of treatment approximately 9 days before the onset of menstruation. It usually lasts no more than 5-7 days.
Also conducted and non-drug treatment, which is to stimulate the pelvic organs. To do this, use electrostimulation, ultrasound, as well as gynecological massage, and conduct laser therapy. A woman for the period of treatment is under the control of a gynecologist, who every month conducts folliculometry , and also prescribes tests for the content of hormones in the blood. All these events are aimed at establishing the success of the treatment. As a rule, after a course of taking hormonal drugs, pathology disappears, because there is a normalization of the ovulatory process, and the girl can finally become a mother. However, this is not always observed, and in a separate situation, a second course of treatment may be required.