What is ovulation monitoring? This is an Ultrasound done abdominally or vaginally to assess the growth of the follicles or eggs so that the proper timing of ovulation can be ascertained. This is an important tool in infertility workup. Intercourse can be timed during ovulation which helps one to conceive. It helps us in timing of assisted reproductive techniques like Intrauterine insemination. It also helps us to schedule ovum pickup in Invitro fertilization or IVF. One can also asses the endometrium during ovulation monitoring