IVF injectable medications
Fertility Treatment and Injectable Medications Overview
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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