Ovulation Induction

Ovulation induction is a form of treatment which involves stimulation of the ovaries to bring about development of a ripened egg which can then be fertilised by a normal act of intercourse. Ovulation induction is used to treat women who do not ovulate or who ovulate irregularly. Ovulation induction can be used for women who have been diagnosed with Hypothatic Pituitary failure or women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCO) and consequently may not be ovulating (Annovulatory)….

Medications for Ovulation Induction

The four major types of drug therapy for ovulation problems include Clomid (Serophene, clomiphene citrate), injectable gonadotropins, GnRH pump, and bromocriptine.

These medications include clomiphene citrate. This oral drug promotes growth of the fluid-filled sacks (follicles) containing the eggs. If you do not ovulate, or you ovulate and do not become pregnant after clomiphene therapy, other medications may be prescribed either alone or in combination….

How is induction of ovulation performed in Abroad ?

Ovulation induction, in ovulatory women, is always combined with intrauterine insemination. Ovulation induction should only progress after a complete and thorough evaluation. All underlying hormonal disorders (such as thyroid dysfunction) should be treated prior to resorting to ovulation induction with fertility drugs…

Pregnancy success rates for induction of ovulation

Success rates for induction of ovulation vary considerably and depend on the age of the woman, the type of medication used, whether there are other infertility factors present in the couple, etc..