can a large egg follicle be empty?

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2007-02-28 04:34:23 · 2 answers · asked by sals 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive

Not every follicle contains an egg. It happens in about 1% of cycles. If it happens constantly it is called empty follicle syndrome.

2007-02-28 05:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by jilldaniel_wv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I don't think so, but some women have a condition where the egg doesn't rupture through the follicle and so cannot conceive.

2007-02-28 12:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kari 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋