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GlossaryOvulation Induction (ovulation stimulation)

medical treatment stimulating ovaries to release eggs

Ovulation Induction is a medical treatment designed to stimulate the ovaries to produce and release eggs, typically used in women who have irregular or absent ovulation. This process often involves the administration of medications such as clomiphene citrate or gonadotropins to encourage the development of one or more mature follicles, thereby increasing the chances of conception.

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research Optimal Starting Dose of Clomiphene Citrate for Ovulation Induction in Anovulatory PCOS Women

July 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

Choosing the right starting dose of Clomiphene Citrate for ovulation induction in PCOS women is challenging; higher BMI and hormone levels may indicate resistance to the standard dose.

research Pharmacological Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats

January 2019

Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.

research Immunological and Metabolic Causes of Infertility in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

3 citations, May 2023 in “Biomedicines”

PCOS causes infertility mainly due to hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation.

Comparing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes of Chinese Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with and without Antiandrogenic Pretreatment

research Comparing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes of Chinese Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome with and without Antiandrogenic Pretreatment

27 citations, March 2018 in “Fertility and Sterility”

Women with PCOS who had antiandrogenic treatment before pregnancy had fewer complications than those without treatment.

research Review on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in Case of Pregnancy

October 2023 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research”

Women with PCOS face many health risks, but exercise, a healthy diet, and weight management can help.

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