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Antral follicle count

What your AFC suggests about likely response to stimulation.

Compared to published rangesYour values checked against published reference limits. The source is named below; laboratory methods vary.

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In short

Antral follicle count is the number of small follicles visible on ultrasound early in the cycle, and predicts response to stimulation. Counts under 5 often meet criteria for poor response; 9 to 20 is associated with a normal response.

Source — AFC is operator-dependent and varies with ultrasound equipment and technique. Ranges are indicative and awaiting local calibration.

Reference ranges awaiting clinical sign-off

The bands on this page are drawn from published sources but have not yet been reviewed by our medical team, and some vary by laboratory or assay. Check against the reference range printed on your own report.

Enter your values

Both ovaries combined

12follicles

That falls in the 9–20 band.

Your count12
Your age32
Typical range at this age10–20

Where this sits

Your result of 12 follicles sits in the highlighted band. Bands are reference points used alongside clinical findings — not a diagnosis.

<55–99–2020+
Expected Borderline Below expected Worth discussing
9–20 follicles

Within the range associated with a normal response to stimulation.

AFC is operator-dependent and varies with ultrasound equipment and technique. Ranges are indicative and awaiting local calibration.

Where this sits in the process
Planning
Testing
Cycle
Stimulation
Laboratory
After transfer

Highlighted is the stage this measurement belongs to. It is a map of the process, not a schedule — timings vary by protocol and by clinic.

Questions this usually raises

Does the day of the cycle matter?

Yes. AFC is counted early in the cycle, typically day 2 to 5. A count taken later will be misleading.

Why does my count differ between scans?

It is operator- and equipment-dependent, and there is genuine biological variation between cycles. A single count is a guide rather than a fixed number.

Can AFC change between cycles?

Yes, by a few follicles in either direction — that is normal biological variation rather than a change in your reserve. What matters is the broad range your counts sit in, not any single scan. If two counts differ wildly, ask whether they were done on the same cycle day and by the same operator.

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AFC is operator-dependent and interpreted alongside AMH and age. Nothing here is a diagnosis or a substitute for assessment by a clinician.

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