IVF injectable medications

Fertility Treatment and Injectable Medications Overview


Women undergoing fertility treatment often require injections, either subcutaneous or intramuscular, alongside oral medication like clomiphene (Clomid). Understanding these treatments is crucial, and consulting an IVF specialist at Lajpat Nagar's World IVF Centre can offer comprehensive guidance.

Top 5 Injectable Fertility Drugs:

  • Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG): Combining follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), it stimulates egg production and is used in assisted reproductive technology.

  • Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG): A hormone triggering egg release for ovulation, often used with other fertility medicines.

  • GnRH Agonists: Like Lupron, they regulate hormone production for controlled egg formation during IVF.

  • GnRH Antagonists: Instantly halt ovarian hormone release, often requiring fewer injections.

  • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Encourages egg production in various brand names like Gonal-F and Follistim, used for IVF or IUI.

Success Rates of Injectable Fertility Medications:

Success depends on the specific treatment. FSH for non-ovulating patients yields 60-70% success in 3-6 IUI cycles, while empirical FSH/IUI approaches 30% success in 3-4 cycles.

Administration and Monitoring:

FSH is administered subcutaneously and demands close monitoring via vaginal ultrasound and blood tests to assess follicular growth and hormone levels.

Process of Ovarian Stimulation:

Commencing FSH injections within 3-5 days of your menstrual period is essential. Monitoring determines the FSH dosage, followed by human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) administration to induce ovulation, usually 24-48 hours before intrauterine insemination (IUI). Post-IUI, supplemental medications support the luteal phase critical for early pregnancy.

Understanding the intricacies of fertility treatments, especially injectable medications, is crucial for successful reproductive therapy."

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