What should we pay attention to when using ovulation induction drugs?

What should we pay attention to when using ovulation induction drugs?

For infertility caused by ovulatory dysfunction, some ovulation-inducing drugs can be used to induce ovulation, but the following issues should be noted:

(1) Most ovulation-inducing drugs induce ovulation through hormonal changes caused by the feedback effect of the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis. When using clomiphene and human chorionic gonadotropin for treatment, the follicles need to have certain development and be able to secrete a certain amount of estrogen. Generally, estrogen levels in vaginal smears should be above mild effects to successfully induce ovulation. In some young women, the hypothalamus-pituitary-ovary axis is immature and the estrogen level is low. They can first take a small amount of estrogen, less than 0.5 mg per day, and apply it periodically to stimulate the development and maturity of the hypothalamus for the next step. The application of ovulation-stimulating drugs lays the foundation.

(2) The time and dosage of medication should be appropriate. Generally, you should start with an effective small dose, and then based on the Adjust the dosage or extend the medication time in response. Ovulation induction drugs must be used under the guidance and observation of a physician and cannot be used blindly to ensure the ovulation induction effect and avoid adverse drug reactions. During the medication process, some observations and examinations should be made according to the situation, such as measuring basal body temperature, blood prolactin level, urine pregnancy test, etc., to determine whether ovulation or pregnancy occurs.

(3) When using gonadotropin-releasing hormone or human chorionic gonadotropin to induce ovulation, you must Strictly control the indications to avoid serious complications.

(4) When treating infertility, attention should also be paid to looking for other possible causes. The reasons for infertility include whether the man\’s semen is normal, whether the woman\’s fallopian tube is unobstructed, etc. If it is abnormal, corresponding treatment should be given to achieve the purpose of conception.


This article is provided by Baidu Reading. It is excerpted from \”The Clear \”Conception\” Plan\” Author: Sun Jianqiu and Xie Yingbiao

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