Inducing Ovulation

If you are thinking about inducing ovulation, there are a few things that you should already know. Ovulation is the process where the menstrual cycle has a mature ovarian follicle rupture and discharge an ovum, or egg. Ovulation is what is needed to reproduce. Ovulation is controlled through the hypothalamus of the brain, as well as the release of hormones secreted in the anteriaor lobe of the pituitary gland (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Ovulation is usually triggered by a spike in the amount of FSH and LH that is released from the pituitary glad.

There are times when inducing ovulation is needed. There is a follicle stimulating hormone called, gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), as well as estradiol that have been purified in a laboratory to help induce ovulation. There are chemical analogues of estradiol and progesterone that have also been synthesized. GnRH is an upstream inducer of both FSH and LH secretion. In most cases, GNRH can induce ovulation by rapidly accelerating the pace of folliculogenesis, allowing for conception.

Ovulation induction is a new and promising way to be assisted in reproductive aspects for pations with conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or oligomenorrhea. A lot of the time the medications that are prescribed the most to induce ovulation include: Clomid, Gonal-F/Follistim AQ, Metformin, Bravelle, Menopur, and Repronex.

There are some risks to induced ovulation. All ovulation-inducing medications carry a risk of side-effects. There are studies that have raised the possibility of a link between ovulation-inducing agents and an increased risk of ovarian carcinoma. (www.righthealth.com)

There are still other ways to try to induce ovulation besides medication. There is electocautery. This is where the ovaries are cauterized randomly. This has not been completely tested in the United States but other countries have used it for some time. You can find information about this online at: http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=318481

The cost of inducing ovulation varies greatly. It depends on the type of treatment that you are put on. Every medication cost different prices and therefore the cost for inducing ovulation varies greatly. Some medications may be covered by your insurance while others are not. Be sure that you talk to your doctor about your insurance plan for the actual costs of medication.

Your doctor should be the only that determines which ovulation induction technique is correct for you. Do not take a friends advice because it may have the opposite effect for you. Remember that your doctor has the best interest for you when you ask him about inducing ovulation.

When you have induced ovulation, it is always important to remember that there is an increased risk for multiple births. This risk varies depending on your history. It also depends on the type of treatment that you are using for inducing ovulation.

Ovarian hyperstimulation is when the ovaries become over stimulated. This can be a serious complication that can be associated with inducing ovulation. Ovarian hyperstimulation is not very common, but it should be discussed with your doctor before you undergo any type of inducing ovulation regime.

While this article is here to help you learn about inducing ovulation, it is not a substitute for a doctor. Be sure you talk with your doctor about what you know and what your goal is so that you both will be able to do the correct thing when inducing ovulation.