Ovulation Induction
Ovulation induction is a simple yet effective first step toward conception, designed to help your body release an egg at the right time for pregnancy. This treatment is often recommended for patients with irregular or absent ovulation and can be paired with timed intercourse for the best chance of success.
Sometimes your body just needs a little encouragement to do what it’s designed to do. Ovulation induction uses gentle fertility medications to help your ovaries release an egg—giving you a better chance of conceiving. It’s one of the simplest and most natural fertility treatments, and for many people, it’s the very first step toward parenthood.
At Audubon Fertility, ovulation induction is approached with the same level of care, personalization, and precision as our more advanced fertility treatments. Whether paired with timed intercourse or IUI (intrauterine insemination), ovulation induction helps ensure that egg and sperm meet at exactly the right time.
Who Might Benefit from Ovulation Induction?
Ovulation induction may be recommended for patients who:
Have irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Experience ovulation disorders such as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome)
Are unsure of ovulation timing and want to optimize their chances of conception
Wish to begin with the least invasive fertility treatment before exploring advanced options
How Ovulation Induction Works
Ovulation induction works by stimulating the ovaries to develop and release one or more mature eggs during a menstrual cycle. Your treatment plan begins with a consultation and a baseline ultrasound to assess your hormone levels and ovarian health. From there, the process typically involves:
Medication
Gentle fertility medications– such as Clomid or Letrozole (Femara)— or injectable medications stimulate the ovaries to produce one or more mature eggs.
Monitoring
Throughout your cycle, our team carefully monitors follicle growth and hormone levels through ultrasounds and lab testing. Once ovulation is near, we’ll guide you on the optimal timing for intercourse to maximize your chances of conception. This close monitoring helps ensure the safest, most effective outcome.
Triggering Ovulation
When follicles are mature, a trigger shot may be given to prompt ovulation within a predictable window.
Timed Intercourse or IUI
Once ovulation timing is confirmed, your care team will guide you on when to have intercourse—or schedule an intrauterine insemination (IUI) to place sperm directly into the uterus during your most fertile window. This process is natural, minimally invasive, and can often be completed in a single menstrual cycle.
A Thoughtful First Step
Many patients who visit us have already tried ovulation induction with their OB/GYN—but find that the personalized monitoring and expertise at a fertility clinic can make all the difference. At Audubon Fertility, you’ll have the reassurance of advanced technology combined with the warmth of a team that truly understands your journey.
