Ovulation Induction

Ovulation Induction services offered in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn and Denville, NJ and Goshen, NY

Ovulation induction promotes a safe, healthy ovulation response while reducing the risk of producing too many eggs in a single cycle. University Reproductive Associates provides ovulation induction for patients in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York. The team uses oral or injectable fertility medications to support ovulation and improve the timing of conception. To learn more about ovulation induction, call the nearest University Reproductive Associates office or request an appointment online today.

Ovulation Induction Q & A

What is ovulation induction?

Ovulation induction uses medication to help the ovaries develop and release eggs. It’s often part of fertility treatment for patients who don’t ovulate regularly or who need help improving the timing of ovulation.

The University Reproductive Associates team may recommend ovulation induction:

On its own
With timed intercourse
With intrauterine insemination (IUI)
As part of in vitro fertilization (IVF)

Ovulation induction often helps patients with irregular or absent periods, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or unexplained infertility. It may also support patients whose bodies ovulate but need more predictable timing during fertility treatment.

The University Reproductive Associates team starts with a detailed fertility evaluation. This may include bloodwork, ultrasound imaging, semen analysis, and fallopian tube testing to make sure ovulation induction fits your needs.

Ovulation induction isn’t right for every cause of infertility. If both fallopian tubes are blocked or sperm concerns are severe, the team may recommend IVF instead.

What medications are used for ovulation induction?

Ovulation induction may involve oral or injectable medication.

Oral medications

Oral drugs include clomiphene citrate, tamoxifen, and letrozole. They encourage the brain to increase follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which helps the ovaries mature eggs.

Injectable medications

Injectable drugs (gonadotropins) include Follistim® and Gonal-F®. These medications contain purified or synthesized FSH and act directly on the ovaries. Injectable medication may help when oral medication doesn’t create the right response or when a patient needs more precise ovarian stimulation.

What happens during an ovulation induction cycle?

An ovulation induction cycle usually starts near the beginning of your period. The team may perform a baseline ultrasound to check the ovaries before medication begins. You then take oral or injectable medication as directed.

During the cycle, the University Reproductive Associates team monitors follicle growth. When the follicles reach the right size, you may receive a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) trigger shot to help the egg mature and release.

Why does ovulation induction need monitoring?

Every patient responds differently, so ultrasound and bloodwork show whether the ovaries need more support, less medication, or another change.

Careful monitoring also helps reduce the risk of high-order multiple pregnancy, like triplets or more, and ovarian hyperstimulation. If pregnancy doesn’t happen during one cycle, the team reviews the response and adjusts for the next cycle.

To learn more about ovulation induction and how it supports fertility, call University Reproductive Associates or book an appointment online today.