Before starting an ovarian stimulation it is necessary to take into account many factors determining the fertility of a woman, such as her hormonal profile, physical characteristics and age Only after analyzing these factors is it possible to decide the right stimulation protocol. Such medications differ in quantity and type from woman to woman.
The drugs used for ovarian stimulation are in fact hormones, naturally found in the human body and are include
1. Gonadotrophins
2. GnRH Agonists and GnRH Antagonists
3. Human chorionotrophic hormone or hCG
An ovarian stimulation cycle may last between 10 and 14 days and it involves daily sub-cutaneous injections daily.