What is an Ovulation Induction?
Gonadotropin Ovulation Induction (HMG) Pergonal, Repronex, Follistim and Gonal-F are the brand names of gonadotropins currently available in the United States. Gonadotropins are used primarily in two groups of women: 1) those who do not ovulate regularly and/or have failed to ovulate and/or conceive with clomiphene; 2) women who ovulate on their own but may benefit from simultaneous ovulation of multiple eggs and the accompanying enhanced hormonal environment. In most cases, gonadotropin ovulation induction is combined with an intrauterine insemination (IUI). IUI places a much larger number of sperm inside the uterine cavity than usually get there. Current California regulations require that male partners be tested for HIV (causative agent of AIDS), Hepatitis B and C, HTLV-I and syphilis before their sperm can be used for insemination. What are gonadotropins and how do they work? Gonadotropins (FSH and LH) are natural hormones that induce the development of multiple eggs. Their use is
