Let Care Fertility Centre Help You With Ovulation Induction
If you've been struggling to conceive, it may be time to explore your treatment options. At Care Fertility Centre, ovulation induction is often one of the first treatments we recommend for couples facing fertility challenges. Our experienced team has successfully performed this treatment many times and is here to guide you through the process. We understand that natural conception can be difficult, or even impossible, for some, and our Ottawa clinic is dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. If you're having trouble conceiving, please reach out to our team for personalized care.
How Does Ovulation Induction Work?
Ovulation induction is a common solution for addressing fertility issues. At Care Fertility Centre, your doctor will use medication to stimulate ovulation, rather than relying on your body's natural cycle. Typically, ovulation occurs once a month, releasing one egg, but some women experience irregular or absent ovulation. Ovulation induction helps regulate this process, increasing your chances of conception either naturally or through fertility treatments like in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
When to Choose Ovulation Induction Over Other Treatments
Fortunately, ovulation induction is a viable treatment option for many of our patients at the Care Fertility Centre. In general, we recommend this treatment to women with unexplained fertility issues or those who aren’t ovulating normally. Women with hormonal problems or polycystic ovary syndrome might also find success with ovulation induction. Couples with no male factor infertility are also often recommended ovulation induction. At our fertility clinic, we welcome all women and couples who are looking for answers when it comes to fertility problems.
Types of Medication for Ovulation Induction
There isn’t a single medication used for ovulation induction. At Care Fertility Centre, our team will assess your medical history and other factors to recommend the most suitable option. Often referred to as “fertility drugs,” these medications work to stimulate the ovaries to release one or more mature eggs during each ovulation cycle, boosting your chances of pregnancy. Common medications include:
Oral medications like Clomid and Letrozole, which stimulate the production of multiple eggs.
Injectable medications containing Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) or Luteinizing Hormone (LH), which are effective for patients who haven't responded to oral medications.
Be Aware of Ovulation Induction’s Side Effects
As with any other medication or procedure, there are several side effects you should be aware of. The medications associated with ovulation induction can result in mild or severe symptoms that go away within a few weeks. Common symptoms include bloating, headaches, hot flashes, and weight gain. Sometimes patients also experience nausea, shortness of breath, blurry vision, and pain in the pelvic region as well. If these symptoms are severe or continue for more than a few weeks, please get in touch with the Care Fertility Centre for professional attention.
Optimistic Success Rates for Ovulation Induction
Because each patient is unique, it’s difficult to say just how effective ovulation induction will be on a case-by-case basis. To ensure success, the team at Care Fertility Centre closely monitors every patient with bloodwork and ultrasounds for the duration of treatment. We’ll also discuss any additional fertility techniques that might be used in combination with ovulation induction, such as intrauterine insemination or in vitro fertilization. In general, we can say ovulation induction increases your chances of pregnancy from 2-10% each month to up to 20%. While this doesn’t quite equal normal fertility rates, this medication does get you much closer to conception.
Ask Our Friendly Staff for More Information on Treatments
Whether you’re trying to get pregnant for the first time or are attempting to navigate your pregnancy symptoms, Care Fertility Centre is Mississauga’s go-to for quality care. Our team is well-equipped with years of training and expertise to help you on your fertility journey. No matter your medical conditions or family history, we’ll work with you to find a solution to your fertility issues. We understand finding out how to get pregnant has an emotional aspect just as crucial as the physical one. With the assistance of our compassionate, friendly staff, we help you achieve the best experience at our fertility clinic. Contact us today to learn more about ovulation induction and other treatment options.
Ovulation Medications
Types Of Medications
Oral medications such as Clomid and Letrozole will either induce egg production in patients who are not ovulating or in some cases induce multiple egg production when it is desirable to do so.
Injectable medications that contain Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH)—which are hormones that stimulate follicle production in the ovaries – may be used to induce ovulation in patients who:
Are resistant or unresponsive to oral medication
Who have attempted oral medications without success
Require extra egg production.
