Ovulation Induction

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Ovaries are stimulated to produce and release an egg in women who cannot release an egg regularly, which increases the chances of pregnancy by suggesting timely intercourse or IUI according to the need. It is a safe, effective, and common fertility procedure where doctors gently stimulate the ovaries using medications such as Letrozole, Clomiphene, or mild hormone injections by monitoring the follicular growth using ultrasound. It is the procedure where in women with conditions such as irregular periods, PCOS, or unexplained infertility. 

Myths vs. Facts

Ovulation induction always leads to twins or triplets.

Myth: Ovulation induction always leads to twins or triplets.
Fact: The risk of multiple pregnancy is slightly higher than natural conception, but it depends on the drug used and monitoring quality.

If ovulation induction fails once, it will never work.

Myth: If ovulation induction fails once, it will never work.
Fact: Most women need 3–6 cycles before success.

Ovulation induction causes ovarian cancer.

Myth: Ovulation induction causes ovarian cancer.
Fact: Large long-term studies show no increased risk of ovarian cancer when drugs are used appropriately and with medical supervision.

These medicines cause severe side effects.

Myth: Medicines used for ovulation induction cause severe side effects.
Fact: The side effects caused are mild and can be tolerated.

The side effects caused are mild and can be tolerated.

Myth: The side effects caused are mild and can be tolerated.
Fact: The medicines help release an egg, but pregnancy also depends on the factors like sperm quality, tubal patency, uterine environment and, timing of intercourse/IUI

Letrozole and Clomiphene are the same.

Myth: Letrozole and Clomiphene are the same.
Fact: Letrozole is now first-line for PCOS (higher pregnancy & live birth rates).

Ovulation induction can be done without tests.

Myth: Ovulation induction can be done without tests.
Fact: Basic fertility testing is essential before starting treatment.

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