Fertility Medications: Understanding Different Types and Uses

Fertility medications are pharmaceutical drugs designed to help improve fertility in men and women who are experiencing difficulties in conceiving a child. These medications work by regulating hormonal levels, stimulating egg production in women, or improving sperm count and motility in men.
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Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

fertility medications FAQ


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What are fertility drugs?

Fertility drugs are specific medications designed to target part of the workings of your body’s reproductive system where they have become impaired or damaged, and hence affect your fertility. These drugs can be sufficient for pregnancy on their own, or prescribed in conjunction to another form of treatment like IVF (in vitro fertilisation).

What fertility drugs are used for ovulation?

Repronex, Menopur, Pergonal, Humegon: These fertility drugs are combined LH and FSH, also known as human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG). They are not used frequently but may be used in some special cases. Some medications used during fertility treatment suppress ovulation.

Why do women need fertility drugs?

As the root of many female fertility issues stem from disrupted ovulation, and so drugs like Comid and Metformin are prescribed to normalise the process and make conception more likely. Some female fertility drugs are actually targeted at the menstrual cycle as a whole as part of another treatment.

Can fertility drugs help you get pregnant?

Even if you already use another method to boost your chances of getting pregnant, such as in vitro fertilization, fertility drugs are still an important part of treatment. There are lots of these drugs, but here are the basics on the ones that are most commonly prescribed.

Can fertility drugs be used to treat male fertility?

Some drugs can also be used to treat issues with male fertility, although these aren’t as broadly used or as effective as their female counterparts. What are fertility drugs?

How do fertility drugs work?

The drugs used work by closing off access to the bladder, causing sperm to be ejaculated as they should be, outwards into the penis. Where needed fertility drugs will be recommended by a fertility specialist whose experience and understanding of your condition will help him or her to make the best decision for you.

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