Ovulation Induction Side Effects
1 for those who do not ovulate regularly or at all anovulation and 2 to stimulate the production of multiple eggs rather than the.
Ovulation induction side effects. Primarily we utilize ovulation induction in two cases. There is a risk of multiple pregnancy if more than 1 ovarian follicle develops. Side effects may include abdominal distention discomfort bloating sensation mood swings fatigue or restlessness. Side effects such as hot flashes headaches and mood swings ae usually less pronounced than with cc.
Select drug class all drug classes gonadotropins 12 gonadotropin releasing hormone antagonists 2 synthetic ovulation stimulants 1. Ovulation induction is the use of medications often called fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce and release mature eggs for fertilization. Possible side effects abdominal pain and headache ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome ohss a condition in which lots of follicles develop and can lead to hospitalization increased chance of getting pregnant with multiples twins triplets or more which can have health risks for both the mother and babies. Femara letrozole is not approved by the fda for ovulation induction at present.
If 3 or more follicles develop we advise cycle cancellation and abstinence from intercourse to prevent a multiple pregnancy. During ovulation induction it is recommended to start at a low dose and monitor the ovarian response with transvaginal ultrasound including discernment of the number of developing follicles initial exam is most commonly started 4 6 days after last pill. Serial transvaginal ultrasound can reveal the size and number of developing follicles.