What is the significance of a raised basal follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) level?
A raised basal FSH level means that the number of eggs remaining in the ovary is reduced. A higher dose of ovarian stimulation medicine would be required to produce ripe eggs. Even so, some of the eggs may be sub-optimal in quality. If the level is very high and in the menopausal range, this indicates that there are no eggs left in the ovary which are capable of ripening. Using eggs from an egg donor may be a more effective approach.
A raised basal FSH level means that the number of eggs remaining in the ovary is reduced. A higher dose of ovarian stimulation medicine would be required to produce ripe eggs. Even so, some of the eggs may be sub optimal in quality. If the level is very high and in the menopausal range, this indicates that there are no eggs left in the ovary which are capable of ripening. Using eggs from an egg donor may be a more effective approach.What is ovulation Induction?Ovulation induction means giving medicines (tablets or injections) for egg formation. Tablets are given from D3- D5 of menses while injections may be added later on by your doctor. Ovulation induction is a must for all patients who are not forming eggs naturally e.g. patients of polycystic ovaries or those who have sub optimal egg formation. Ovulation induction which leads to formation of more then 1 egg (about 2-4 in number ) is also utilized for increased pregnancy rates in cases of unexplained infertility or donor insemination
