Understanding the Role of Medications in IVF

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MOHAK INFERTILITY CENTRE
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SAIMS Campus,Indore-Ujjain state highway, Near
MR-10 crossing,Indore (M.P.)-453111
Dr. Shilpa Bhandari
MD GynaecologyDM Reproductive Medicine and
Surgery
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Understanding the Role of Medications in IVF
A couple attempting to start a family might
choose from a dizzying array of infertility
treatments.
For many couples struggling with infertility for
a long time, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) has
shown to be an effective therapeutic option. In
vitro fertilization (IVF) typically involves
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulation of
the ovaries, followed by clinical removal of the
eggs and subsequent combination with sperm in a
laboratory setting to make embryos.
Since its inception, IVF treatment has struggled
to achieve high success rates. The success
stories of in vitro fertilization (IVF) are due
in part to the widespread use of innovative
devices like time-lapse incubators and the
primary treatment of infertility caused by
ovulation disorders being fertility drugs.
How do these fertility drugs work?
To continue developing, ova or eggs need
fertility drugs to "save" them. There would be
more eggs available for fertilization if this
occurred. As a bonus, this lets the embryologist
or IVF doctor pick the healthiest egg or eggs for
fertilization and embryo formation, ultimately
boosting a woman's chances of becoming pregnant.
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Preventing ovulation before the end of the
treatment cycle is a primary goal of IVF hence
most patients start the process by taking birth
control tablets. At this stage, the patient will
begin taking fertility medicines to stimulate
their ovaries, followed by a trigger injection to
release mature eggs before they are retrieved.
What medications are used during IVF?
Certain fertility medicines used in IVF are
administered orally, while others are
administered intramuscularly. Drug selection and
dosing are highly individual, like any other
medication. The patient's age, the results of
numerous tests, and the stimulation program
suggested by her doctor and the IVF clinics'
staff are all included.Medicines like those
listed below are commonly used in conjunction
with in vitro fertilization.
Injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
The goal is to stimulate the maturing follicles
to release the egg(s).
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
The goal is to help the follicles in a woman's
ovaries, where her eggs are stored, grow, and
mature. This aids in generating sufficient
numbers of oocytes with physiological levels of
estradiol, which may improve the efficacy of
conventional IVF. In men, it is sometimes used to
increase sperm count. Examples include letrozole
and clomiphene citrate.
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Analogs of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone
(GnRH) (antagonists and agonists)
Inhibiting early ovulation is the goal of these
drugs, often taken in tandem with other hormones
(FSH and hCG). GnRH analogs improve the
likelihood of a woman having viable eggs once
ovulation has been delayed, and they block the
release of eggs before egg retrieval. Ganirelix
acetate and leuprolide acetate are two such
examples.
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During your appointment, your doctor will
identify the specific drugs and dosages that will
be necessary for your therapy. It's important to
remember that some drugs are taken orally while
others are injected. However, Patients are
strongly recommended to consult their physician
before beginning treatment with these
reproductive medicines. It is crucial to
understand your treatment options for
infertility, so be sure you are aware of the pros
and cons of any medications you are
considering. While Doing IVF, the Scheduling of
Medications Is Crucia A patient's timing is
crucial to the success of any reproductive
medications or hormones they may need. The
fertility doctor or specialist should be followed
instructions on how to take the
medication. Keeping all fertility appointments
on schedule is essential for the best possible
care. 
Dr. Shilpa Bhandari is one of the best IVF
Specialist in Indore for IVF, IUI, ICSI, Test
Tube Baby and Infertility Treatment. If you are
not able to conceive then come to Mohak
Infertility Centre. For Appointment call us now
78980-47572 / 80852-77666 and visit online -
https//mohakivf.com/
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