Who Benefits from Ovulation Induction Therapy?
Couples who have tried without success to become pregnant often benefit from ovulation induction therapy. While no one can guarantee 100% success, nearly 65% of couples treated through this type of therapy are successful in becoming pregnant. Women who are experiencing ovulation issues such as irregular or infrequent ovulation, to those suffering from amenorrhea (lack of menstrual cycle) may also benefit. Common Ovulation Induction Treatments The most common types of drugs used in Ovulation Induction treatments include but are not limited to: • Clomiphene citrate-also known as Clomid or Serophene, this drug is taken for at least five days in a row early in the menstrual cycle. It works by mimicking low hormones, which in turn cause the body to create more hormones, which benefit the development of eggs. After the drug is stopped, the body responds in a reaction that causes eggs to be released from the follicle. Patients should be advised that the chances of having twins due to this the
