The best chance of conceiving happens during the days leading up to ovulation, and the day itself. Unfortunately, women with irregular cycles may not ovulate reliably and can find it hard to know for sure when they are ovulating. Induced ovulation involves medication to create a more certain ovulation period, giving you a better chance of conceiving.
Ovulation is the moment that an egg is released from your ovaries during your menstrual cycle. On average, this occurs 14 days before the start of your period, but it does depend on your period cycle length. The day of ovulation and the 5 days leading up to it are known as the ‘fertile window’ — the time during your menstrual cycle that you are most likely to get pregnant.
Many women may struggle to accurately track their ovulation though, which can impact on their ability to conceive. Ovulation induction may be helpful for individuals who:
Ovulation is monitored with ultrasounds and by examining blood samples, allowing us to get a firm idea of how the egg is developing and maturing. We use this information to pinpoint the right time for you to have intercourse or for us to use additional treatments to prompt fertilisation.
Ovulation induction is a minimally invasive process, often used early in a fertility journey before moving on to more complex treatments. Our ovulation induction procedure looks like:
While we know it will feel disheartening if you learn that you haven’t fallen pregnant, we encourage you to stay upbeat. Getting pregnant, even through fertility treatments and with specialist help, often takes multiple tries. We’re always there to help in every part of your fertility journey.
Due to the use of hormone stimulation medication, some women will experience exaggerated symptoms of their usual menstrual cycle, including breast and abdominal tenderness, bloating and nausea. This may develop further into Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), but this is rare. We will help you manage any ovulation induction side effects and symptoms that arise.
Use of the medication also carries the risk of multiple births when more than one egg matures. Our monitoring can help us identify if this has happened, but if it does we would advise you against having intercourse, as this can lead to a multiple pregnancy (when more than one embryo is carried in the uterus at the same time). Carrying more than one fetus can increase the risk of complications in your pregnancy or prompt early labour, which can lead to more health problems for you and your baby.
Unfortunately, going through ovulation induction treatment or any other fertility treatment does not guarantee you will be able to get pregnant. We truly wish we could guarantee that for every patient, but we make every effort possible to give you the best chance of becoming pregnant and having a baby.
We take great care to assess as many different factors that affect fertility as possible. From basic health checks to more complex genetic testing, our team learns every aspect to find the best path to pregnancy.
To best understand your current fertility situation, we take a complete medical history from each patient, before getting a sense of your lifestyle, general health and how long you have been trying. We can assess your fertility health and help create the right program for you.
Using a simple blood test, we can measure your level of anti-mullerian hormone (AMH), which tells us how many eggs you still have in your ovaries, known as your ‘ovarian reserve’. This helps us understand your level of fertility health relative to the average for your age.
By testing your saliva or a blood sample in a simple procedure, we can screen for hundreds of potential genetic conditions and identify how likely you are to have a baby with different genetic conditions. We’ll support you with clear information and a comforting hand as you plan your next steps.
The cost of ovulation induction will vary for different individuals based on their circumstances and treatment needs. You can find out more about our estimated out-of-pocket ovulation induction cost on our Fees page.
In many cases, our team can advise you on when would be the best time for intercourse to coincide with ovulation after it is induced, in a process called Timed Sexual Intercourse (TSI). However, in some cases it may be more beneficial to combine induction with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), where we can place sperm directly into the uterus and improve the likelihood of fertilisation. Every couple and individual is unique and your fertility journey will depend on your personal circumstances. Depending on your fertility history, you may need additional treatments to increase your chances of falling pregnant. To determine the best treatment course, book a consultation with one of our dedicated fertility specialists, and we will help you begin your journey.
Struggling with irregular ovulation or difficulties conceiving naturally can be a frustrating and emotionally challenging experience. At Create Fertility, we understand the challenges you’ve faced and are here to support you with compassionate care and experience.
Book a consultation with one of our fertility specialists to explore how ovulation induction may help you overcome the obstacles to starting or growing your family.
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