Observer variability and prolonged scan times drive delays in treatment and staff burnout
An Average of 9.6 Minutes for Manual Follicle Measurement
Manual follicle measurement is one of the most time-consuming tasks in reproductive medicine. Each monitoring visit requires clinicians to identify, count, and measure more than ten follicles per patient, averaging 9.6 minutes with conventional 2D methods. These scans extend visit times, frustrate staff, and delay results.
The process is highly variable: one clinic may record six follicles while another counts four or eight. This inconsistency increases staff burden and risks influencing treatment decisions. Patients experience longer, less comfortable scans and postponed discussions of results.
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Inconsistency and a 70% Accuracy Impacts Treatment
Follicle assessment is critical for IVF cycles, yet outcomes depend heavily on the operator. Antral follicle counts are “observer-dependent,” with trained sonographers examining the same patient often producing conflicting results. Such discrepancies ripple through treatment plans, affecting stimulation protocols and patient outcomes.
Earlier attempts at automation offered little relief. Early recognition tools achieved only 70% accuracy and took more than six minutes per image. With patient demand rising and limited appointment slots, the need for reproducible and efficient monitoring has intensified.
AI Advances Reduce Scan Times by up to 70%
Artificial intelligence is beginning to change the process. Deep learning models now achieve up to 98% correlation in follicle measurement, delivering consistent results across operators and systems. Automatic analysis is markedly faster, averaging 132 seconds compared with 324 seconds for manual 2D scans (P < 0.001).
Unlike legacy 3D systems requiring added tools and training, new AI approaches analyze standard 2D ultrasound images without altering workflows. This reduces scan times by as much as 70% while eliminating observer variability. For clinicians, that means less repetitive work and more reliable data. For patients, it translates into shorter, less invasive visits.
Caption: 2D Follicle™ identifies and measures the size of follicles based on 2D image and provides information about the status during gynecological examinations.
Standardization Push Redefines IVF Monitoring
The move toward AI-powered follicle assessment reflects a broader shift toward standardized, technology-assisted monitoring. Multi-center validation studies have confirmed reproducibility across operators and systems, and recent research highlights improved recognition of small follicles under 5 mm.
Samsung has positioned its 2D Follicle solution within this trend, emphasizing reproducible measurements and integration with existing IVF workflows. Industry observers note that as adoption widens, AI-based tools may set a new benchmark for consistency and efficiency in reproductive medicine.
Staff Burnout and Patient Complaints Drive Change
For advanced practice providers, nurses, and REI fellows, manual follicle counts represent one of the most persistent sources of inefficiency and frustration. Staff cite wasted time, patients complain about extended scans, and clinicians risk making treatment decisions on inconsistent results.
AI-assisted follicle measurement, such as Samsung’s 2D Follicle Solution are a direct response to these pressures.
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