What is ovulation monitoring? This is an ultrasound done vaginally Or abdominally to assess the growth of follicles or eggs si that proper timing of ovulation or the fertile period can be ascertained. This is an important tool in infertility work up. Intercourse can be timed during ovulation which helps one conceive. It helps us in scheduling Assisted reproductive techniques like Intrauterine insemination. It also helps us to schedule ovum pickupsin In Vitro Fertilization or IVF. One can also assess the endometrium during ovulation monitoring