Diseases
ovulation induction
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Overview
Ovulation induction uses hormonal therapy to stimulate egg development and release, or ovulation. Historically, these drugs were designed to induce ovulation in women who did not ovulate on their own — typically women with irregular menstrual cycles. The goal was to produce a single, healthy egg.
Symptoms
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Causes
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Risk factors
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Diagnosis
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Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is ovulation induction?
Ovulation induction uses hormonal therapy to stimulate egg development and release, or ovulation. Historically, these drugs were designed to induce ovulation in women who did not ovulate on their own — typically women with irregular menstrual cycles. The goal was to produce a single, healthy egg.
What are the symptoms of ovulation induction?
indication not a disease
What causes ovulation induction?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for ovulation induction?
follitropin, follitropin alfa, follitropin beta, human chorionic gonadotrophin, human menopausal gonadotrophin, menotropins, urofollitropin
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