What is Induction of Ovulation?
The process of stimulating the ovaries that produce one or two follicles containing an egg each is Induction of Ovulation. The process is used in one of two ways:
Natural intercourseThis is the method suitable for couples with ovulatory disorders where the eggs are released at a time coinciding with regular intercourse and creates the opportunity of achieving pregnancy.
Stimulated intra-uterine insemination (S-IUI)S – IUI is the method suitable for the couples facing the problems with unexplained infertility, endometriosis, and some mild sperm abnormalities.
What is involved in the treatment?
Visit the specialists on the first day of your period (the day you wake up bleeding) to request treatment. Blood test and Day 2 cycle, Day 3 cycle scans are mandatory. With respect to the results, should take gonadotropins injections daily to simulate the ovaries. On the Day 8 of cycle, blood test and transvaginal scan should be done, where the development of follicles can be monitored. The injections are continued till the matured follicles (measuring around 16 mm or above) are confirmed on the scan. Then, hCG injection should be taken in order to stimulate ovulation.
What are the risks?
The drugs are given in low doses. There may be a risk of OHSS, regular monitoring prevents this complication. If you observe symptoms like vomiting, shortness of breath, nausea or have severe abdominal pain, visit the hospital immediately. If more than 2 follicles are developed, the cycle must be canceled because there might have a risk of multiple pregnancies. If 6 or more follicles development and you are eligible for IVF, rather than cancelling the cycle, you would be offered the chance to convert to IVF.