Fertility Medications

Oral Medications

• Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid): Stimulates the brain to produce more FSH and LH to trigger ovulation
• Letrozole (Femara): An aromatase inhibitor that promotes follicle development; preferred for PCOS
• Metformin: Helps regulate insulin levels in PCOS patients, improving ovulation

Injectable Medications (Gonadotropins)

• FSH (Gonal-F, Follistim): Directly stimulates the ovaries to develop multiple follicles
• hMG (Menopur): Contains both FSH and LH for comprehensive ovarian stimulation
• hCG (Ovidrel, Pregnyl): Trigger shot to induce final egg maturation and ovulation

GnRH Medications

• GnRH Agonists (Lupron): Used to prevent premature ovulation during IVF cycles
• GnRH Antagonists (Ganirelix, Cetrotide): Quick-acting medications to prevent premature ovulation

Supportive Medications

• Progesterone: Supports the uterine lining for embryo implantation (available as injections, suppositories, or oral)
• Estrogen: Used in frozen embryo transfer cycles to prepare the uterine lining
• Dexamethasone: A low-dose steroid sometimes used with ovulation induction
• Antibiotics: Prescribed prophylactically around procedures

Medication Teaching

At AFCT, our nursing team provides thorough medication teaching sessions to ensure you are comfortable and confident with your medication protocol. We are always available to answer questions throughout your treatment cycle.