Ovulation Induction For Infertile Women!

Do you have ovulatory problem?

No effect of clomiphene citrate on your conception?

In these cases, other fertility medications are suggested to induce follicle development and ovulation.

What exactly is ovulation induction?

Usually, medications for ovulation induction are prescribed by a fertility specialist.

Ovulation induction is a safe and effective means of helping infertile women who do not ovulate or who ovulate irregularly. A careful selection of treatment regimens combined with diligent monitoring can bring excellent results.

Ovulation induction procedure involves stimulation of ovaries to produce one or more eggs. This can be achieved by using different medications. Medications help to induce the development and release of multiple eggs in ovulatory women undergoing other infertility treatments.

Are there any risks associated with ovulation induction?

Medications that are used for ovulation induction can increase the chance for high order multiple births and the development of ovarian cysts. A rare condition that can occur is ovarian hyper stimulation. Symptoms of this condition include: severe pelvic pain, abdomen and chest pain, bloating, vomiting, nausea, weight gain and difficulty breathing.

What are the most commonly used medications in ovulation induction?

Gonadotropins: It is an injectable medication. This medication is suggested to induce the release of eggs once the follicles are developed and after that the eggs will mature. Most common side effects include: mood swings, bloating, abdominal discomfort, restlessness or fatigue. In most of the cases, these side effects are relieved by follicular aspiration.

Gonadotropin is highly successful when it comes to inducing ovulation. More thn 90% of women taking this drug begin to ovulate. Pregnancy rates per cycle are generally around 15%. Approximately 15% of all pregnancies are twins, and 3% are triplets or higher order multiples.

Parlodel and/or Bromocriptine: These are oral medication which should be taken after the meals. These medications are suggested for lowering of the prolactin levels. Also, they help to reduce pituitary tumor size. These medications have very few side effects and are inexpensive. More than 90% of women using these medications experience normal menstrual cycles

Clomiphene citrate: It comes in tablet form. It is prescribed for women who have irregular or long menstrual periods. Most common side effects of this medication include: hot flashes, blurred vision, and headaches.

Metformin: It acts as an insulin lowering medication. It is prescribed for women with PCOS. It helps to reduce endocrine abnormalities that come with PCOS. This medication helps to reduce hair loss, decreases hair growth on your face and body, decreases high blood pressure, regulates your menstrual cycle, normal fertility and weight loss.

Who can benefit from ovulation induction?

Women who are seeking fertility treatment can benefit from ovulation induction. Also, women who are suffering from the following conditions can get benefit:

• Irregular menstruation


• PCOS


• Anovulation


• Pituitary disorders
  

Are there any factors that affect the success rate of ovulation induction?

Before considering ovulation induction, your fertility specialist will analyze the following factors:

• Your egg quality


• Your egg quantity

If these two factors are not perfect, then ovulation induction may not be the right choice for you.