What types of fertility drugs are used to stimulate egg production?
Ovulation induction can be achieved with clomiphene citrate, injected fertility drugs, or a combination of both. At our Manhattan practice, we generally begin treatment by prescribing clomiphene citrate, which comes in a pill form. Clomiphene citrate works by stimulating the follicles in the ovaries, sometimes resulting in the production of multiple eggs. Clomiphene also controls the release of eggs, meaning intercourse or assisted procedures such as intrauterine insemination or IVF can be planned at a time when the chance of conception is at its highest. If ovulation induction with clomiphene citrate fails, the next step involves injections of fertility drugs. At our Manhattan practice, we use stronger medications, called gonadotropins, for this more intensive ovulation induction. Women who receive gonadotropin infertility treatment will be monitored by our Manhattan fertility specialists; some women may require additional therapy for optimum results.
