Ovarian stimulation

One of the most effective fertility treatments is ovarian stimulation, used either to treat ovulation disorders or to increase the chances of successful assisted reproduction.

When used alone, it is administered to regulate or induce monoovulation (ovulation of a single egg), restoring natural fertility.

In the case of in vitro fertilization, the goal is to obtain more mature eggs, respectively more embryos and to allow the selection of viable embryos.

• Ovulation or hormonal dysfunction
• Unidentified infertility
• In association with assisted reproduction techniques

• Multiple pregnancy (twins or triplets)
• Ovarian cysts – usually functional, disappear spontaneously

Medication side effects:

• Headache
• Abdominal discomfort, bloating
• Discomfort at the injection site,
• Alergic reactions
• Nausea

Other risks that cannot be excluded:

• Extrauterine pregnancy, miscarriage or other complications of pregnancy
• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome – rarely occurs outside of IVF

• Ovulation is obtained in over 90% of cases
• The monthly chance of pregnancy is 5-10% in women under 35 years

The monthly chance of getting pregnant is lower if:

• The age is over 35 years
• The cause of infertility is not the lack of ovulation or is not identified
• The duration of infertility is over 2 years

• If infertility is caused by lack of ovulation (anovulation), 3 to 6 cycles of treatment are recommended before considering other options.

• The vast majority of injections are given subcutaneously and are not painful.