Ovulation Induction is the basic step in the management of infertility when the female partner receives certain medications so as to stimulate her ovary to produce more mature follicles or eggs which are then triggered to mature. The aim of ovulation induction is to develop one or two mature follicles.
Who shall benefit from Ovulation Induction?
- Women who do not get regular menstruation,
- Women with PCOS
- Women with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
- Advanced maternal age
- Women with early-stage Endometriosis
What are the steps of treatment in Ovulation Induction?
Couple must undergo fertility evaluation to know if they are suitable for this treatment. Generally oral medications are preferred to stimulate ovaries to grow follicles. However in some cases injectable medications are also needed. The development of the follicle is followed up on a Trans-vaginal scan. When the follicle reaches a certain size, ovulation is triggered. This helps in the release of the mature egg from the follicle.Ovulation can be confirmed with the help of ultrasound, urine or blood tests. Subsequently, depending upon these tests and ovulation scan the doctor advises the couple to have intercourse on particular days to increase the chances of pregnancy.
