Ovulation Induction

OVULATION INDUCTION

Ovulation induction is a fertility treatment that helps women who have trouble ovulating on their own. It uses medication to stimulate the ovaries to release an egg, which can then be fertilized by sperm

1. Medications

Oral medications like clomiphene citrate (Clomid) or letrozole (Femara) are often used first. These medications work by blocking estrogen, which in turn triggers the pituitary gland to release more follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH helps to mature eggs in the ovaries.

2. Monitoring

During ovulation induction, you'll likely need to have regular ultrasounds and blood tests to monitor your egg development and ovulation. This helps your doctor determine the best time to and timed intercourse or do intrauterine insemination (IUI).

3. Trigger shot

If the medications don't trigger ovulation on their own, your doctor may give you a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) injection, also known as a trigger shot. This helps to release the mature egg from the ovary.
Once ovulation occurs, you'll have the best chance of getting pregnant if you have intercourse within the next 24-48 hours. Alternatively, your doctor may recommend IUI, which involves placing sperm directly inside the uterus.

4. Ovulation induction can be helpful for women with

• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
• Hypothalamic amenorrhea (absence of periods due to a problem with the hypothalamus).
• Unexplained infertility.

5. It’s important to note that

• Ovulation Induction does not guarantee pregnancy
• It can have side effects such as hot flashes, mood swings, and ovarian enlargement.
• It is not recommended for women with certain medical conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes and liver diseases.