Ovulation Induction

REGULATE YOUR CYCLE, IMPROVE OVULATION, AND INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF PREGNANCY WITH EXPERT-GUIDED TREATMENT

Ovulation Induction in Houston

If irregular or absent ovulation is making it difficult to conceive, Ovulation Induction may be your first step toward building a family. At Advanced Fertility Center of Texas (AFCT), we use safe, evidence-based fertility medications and careful monitoring to help your body release healthy eggs and optimize the timing for conception.

What Is Ovulation Induction?

Ovulation induction is a fertility treatment that uses oral or injectable medications to stimulate or regulate ovulation. It's often paired with timed intercourse or Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) to improve your chances of pregnancy.

This treatment is ideal for women who:

  • Have irregular menstrual cycles
  • Don't ovulate regularly (anovulation)
  • Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Want to optimize their ovulation timing for IUI or natural conception

TREATMENT ELIGIBILITY

Who Is a Candidate for Ovulation Induction?

Ovulation induction may be recommended if you:

  • Experience irregular or absent periods
  • Have hormonal imbalances preventing ovulation
  • Have unexplained infertility and want a less-invasive first step
  • Are preparing for IUI or timed intercourse
  • Want to optimize cycles before using donor sperm

It's commonly used by couples, single women, and LGBTQ+ individuals who want to safely and effectively time ovulation before insemination or IUI. During your consultation, we'll run fertility tests (AMH, FSH, ultrasound) to determine if ovulation induction is right for you—or if you may benefit more from IVF.

THE OVULATION JOURNEY

How Does Ovulation Induction Work?

A comprehensive guide to stimulating and monitoring ovulation for fertility treatment

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Fertility Evaluation

We perform hormone testing and an ultrasound to assess ovarian reserve and rule out other infertility factors.

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Personalized Medication Plan

You'll be prescribed either an oral medication (Clomid or Letrozole) or injectable gonadotropins, depending on your diagnosis.

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Monitoring

You'll have ultrasounds and bloodwork to track follicle growth and hormone levels, ensuring the right timing for ovulation.

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Timed Ovulation & Conception

Once follicles reach maturity, ovulation is either triggered with a medication or monitored for natural release. You'll then have timed intercourse or IUI at the ideal window.

FERTILITY TREATMENT

Medications Used for Ovulation Induction

Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate)

  • Common first-line oral medication
  • Helps stimulate the ovaries to release eggs
  • Often used in women with PCOS

Letrozole (Femara)

  • Another oral option that may have fewer side effects than Clomid
  • Shown to be highly effective for PCOS patients

Injectable Gonadotropins

  • Used for patients who don't respond well to oral medications
  • Often combined with IUI for higher success rates

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Ovulation Induction vs. IVF – Which Is Right for Me?

Ovulation induction is a less-invasive, more affordable treatment for women who simply need help ovulating. IVF is usually recommended for:

  • Women over 35
  • Couples with male factor infertility
  • Patients with blocked fallopian tubes
  • Those who've had multiple failed IUIs or ovulation cycles

Ready to Start Your Fertility Journey?

Ovulation induction is often the first step to restoring your fertility and improving your chances of pregnancy.
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