Ovulation Induction: Process and Benefits

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What is ovulation induction?

Last Update: June 8, 2023. Ovulation induction is the response of the ovary to exogenous stimulation by direct or indirect method. Ovulation induction is to alleviate infertility due to anovulation in females of reproductive age. This activity reviews the ovulation potential of a reproductive female and assisted ovulation in anovulatory females.

Does ovulation induction help reversing anovulation?

Ovulation induction helps reversing anovulation or oligoovulation, that is, helping women who do not ovulate on their own regularly, such as those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

How does ovulation induction medication work?

Medication is given in the form of oral tablets and works by increasing the production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in order to support the growth of ovarian follicles to produce a mature egg. The oral form of ovulation induction medication is known as clomiphene citrate or Clomid® tablets.

How is ovulation induced?

Although there are many possible additional diagnostic and interventional techniques, protocols for ovulation induction generally consist of: Determining the first day of the last menstruation, which is termed day 1. In case of amenorrhea, a period can be induced by intake of an oral progestin for 10 days.

What are ovulation induction medications?

This will be discussed with you depending on your symptoms and risk factors. Ovulation induction medications, often referred to as fertility drugs, are used to stimulate the follicles in your ovaries resulting in the production of multiple eggs in one cycle.

What is the clinical approach to ovulation induction?

The clinical approach to ovulation induction requires an understanding of the causes of anovulation. Proper diagnosis of underlying conditions may not only be relevant for infertility treatment but may also have general health implications (such as bone health, brain health and wellbeing, sexual health, and long-term cardiometabolic health).

What Is Ovulation Induction

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Ovulation Induction Information

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