Procedure
Ovulation Induction
Using medication to stimulate the ovaries to produce and release one or more eggs.
Ovulation induction uses oral medications (letrozole, clomiphene) or injectable gonadotropins to stimulate follicle growth in patients who do not ovulate regularly or to recruit additional follicles in those who do. It is used for IUI and natural conception attempts.
Monitoring via transvaginal ultrasound and blood tests tracks follicle development. Once a follicle reaches 18–22 mm, a trigger shot is given to time ovulation precisely.
The goal is typically one mature follicle (to avoid multiples), though injectable protocols may produce 2–4 follicles.
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