Ovulation Induction

Infertility can be devastating for families who want children. Fortunately, fertility treatments are becoming more refined, increasing the likelihood of a successful live birth for families who previously faced concerning diagnoses.

Ovulation induction is the first step in most fertility treatments. To begin the process, our doctors will prescribe a medication that encourages you to ovulate and multiple eggs to mature. This allows us to select the healthiest eggs for treatment and store the rest for future care.

Here are three ways undergoing ovulation stimulation at The Center for Fertility and Gynecology in Los Angeles, CA, can help you overcome infertility...

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We incorporate medications and hormone therapy to induce ovulation.

What Exactly Is Ovulation Induction?

Superovulation, or ovulation induction is the first stage in many fertility treatments including in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, and egg donation. By increasing certain hormones in the body, the treatment triggers ovulation and increases the number of follicles that are available for harvesting. 

By providing our doctors multiples to harvest eggs from, this step also increases the likelihood of conception and gives us the ability to select only the healthiest eggs for fertilization.

At the Center for Fertility and Gynecology in Los Angeles, we accomplish ovulation induction through the use of different medications and hormones. Dr. Vermesh and Dr. Toloubeydokhti will perform a thorough evaluation and determine the appropriate dosage and treatment plan for you. 

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If you have been considering IVF, egg freezing, or another type of fertility treatment and would like to learn more about ovulation induction, reach out to our Los Angeles, CA, office. We can provide the effective, compassionate care you need on your journey to parenthood. Our doctors have been building families since 1987 and are members of various prestigious organizations, including:

  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology
  • American Medical Association
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine 
  • Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  • Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

We want to help every family achieve their dreams of parenthood, from Tarzana and Bakersfield to international patients. To discuss your needs with our team, request an appointment online or call us: 

(818) 881-9800

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Eden B.

September 2019

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All his interest is getting you pregnant the fastest and the safest! 

I thank god each and everyday for meeting him and having him make our dream of becoming a family a reality! 

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Inna S.

June 2019

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My gratefulness to the greatest doctor and amazing staff I have ever seen. Thanks to Dr. M. Vermesh our dream came true. I have the cutest long awaited baby girl. All the best to you, Doctor!

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The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment is to visit our Los Angeles, CA, office for a consultation. During a consultation, we can diagnose underlying issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome that could be preventing you from becoming pregnant and determine whether this treatment can promote regular ovulation and truly increase your chances of getting pregnantOur doctors see patients from Tarzana, Bakersfield, and surrounding communities, but we can also conduct initial screenings over the phone for our international patients.

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Stacey K.

March 2019

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We are so thankful to have found The Center For Fertility and Gynecology. Everything about this facility is A++++++++!!! Dr. Vermesh was so caring from the beginning to the end. He provided the knowledge and support we needed, and each time we left his office we felt our case was given quality care. His staff was outstanding, professional, and always willing to take our calls and questions. We highly recommend Dr. Vermesh!!!

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Irina C.

2018

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The most reliable and successful clinic!! The staff is very, very friendly and really cares about each and every patient! Dr Vermesh is a magician!! I have no words to express the amount of knowledge and experience he applies at each situation through the process of each visit. And he really becomes friends with every family and cares about every single one of them.

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Which Method Is Right for You?

No two patients' needs are the same, and ovulation induction can be customized to meet different goals. Dr. Vermesh or Dr. Toloubeydokhti will determine which fertility medication and which dosage is most appropriate for you. 

For most patients, we typically recommend starting with oral medications. Compared to other forms, oral medications typically have a lower risk of side effects and a lower cost. If oral medications are not effective, we will move forward with injectables.

Understanding Clomid and Ovulation Induction

Ovulation Induction-Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Clomiphene Citrate (clomid) induces ovulation in women who don't regularly ovulate, or causes multiple ovulation (2-3 eggs) in women who ovulate regularly but aren't conceiving. Clomid, introduced in the 1960's, was the original "fertility medication." It causes the body to release more of its "egg producing hormone" (FSH). We usually start this medication at 50 mg. (one tablet) daily on days 3-7 of your menstrual cycle (please see instructions below) and expect ovulation to occur 5-9 days after the last pill. Ovulation may be accompanied by insemination or timed intercourse, depending on your particular situation. The eggs can also be used immediately or frozen for later use.

Instructions for your calendar:

When your period begins, mark this as "day 1" on your calendar and call the office to schedule an appointment to start the cycle.

Remember:

Clomid is a fertility medication. One important side effect is the possibility of multiple births. The probability of having twins while taking this medication is 7% (meaning 7 out of 100 women who get pregnant with clomid will have twins). It is rare to have more than twins (higher order multiples) with clomiphene citrate.

Ovulation Induction, Gonadotropins

Follistim, Gonal-F, Bravellele, Repronex, Menopur, Ovidrel

Gonadotropins (LH and FSH), also known as the "injectable medications," are hormones produced by the pituitary gland which are used to stimulate ovarian follicular development. During a regular menstrual cycle, one follicle is naturally selected to grow, resulting in ovulation and release of only one egg. With the use of LH and FSH, multiple follicles are stimulated to grow, resulting in ovulation and release of more than one egg. These hormones can be "urinary," meaning they are extracted from the urine of postmenopausal women, or "recombinant," meaning they are produced by bacteria that are genetically altered to produce LH and FSH specifically. These drugs can't be ingested orally and are, therefore, administered by injection, usually subcutaneously. Occasionally, intramuscular administration is necessary.

Injections usually begin on day 3 of the menstrual cycle and continue for several days until the developing follicles are approximately 16-20 millimeters in diameter. Daily dosage and the length of time needed for adequate stimulation, vary from patient to patient and cycle to cycle. Most patients will receive injections for 7-9 days.

During the stimulation with gonadotropins, patient's follicles are monitored closely with ultrasounds and estradiol levels (blood tests). Medication dosages are adjusted based upon these results as well as a myriad of factors, including but not limited to; the patient's response to treatment, age, appearance of her ovaries and medical diagnosis. When the ultrasounds and estradiol levels indicate that the follicles are ready, an injection of another hormone called HCG is given.

Gonadotropins are used in women who do not normally ovulate, or in those who do not ovulate in response to clomiphene citrate. Additionally, the may be used to produce multiple follicles for insemination or an ART procedure such as in vitro fertilization.

There are two types of treatment cycles in which these drugs are used

  1. Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) – during a COH cycle gonadotropins are used to stimulate the ovary to produce ~ 2-4 eggs. Ovulation is usually induced with the injection of HCG (known as the "trigger shot") followed by either intrauterine insemination (IUI) or timed intercourse.
  2. IVF – during an IVF cycle, a higher dose is used to induce the growth of multiple follicles.

These medications are usually well tolerated since these hormones are identical to those produced naturally by the pituitary gland. They are excreted quickly from the body and do not leave long lasting effects on the menstrual cycle.

Two main risks associated with the use of these drugs are:

  1. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): this syndrome is characterized by ovarian enlargement, followed by abdominal pain, abdominal distention, weight gain and circulatory problems. To reduce the risk of severe OHSS close monitoring of follicle development as well as estradiol levels are required.
  2. Multiple gestations: Twins occur in about 20 to 25% of COH cycles and in up to 40% of IVF cycles depending on the number and quality of embryos transferred. The risk of multiple gestations can be significantly reduced by limiting the number of embryos transferred during an IVF cycle, or by canceling a COH cycle in which too many follicles develop.

The Center for Fertility and Gynecology

The Center for Fertility and Gynecology has been providing comprehensive fertility services since 1987. We use innovative techniques to achieve some of the highest pregnancy rates nationwideDr. Michael Vermesh and Dr. Tannaz Toloubeydokhti are proud to be affiliated with a range of prestigious organizations, including:

  • The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

For more information about our practice, serving patients from Tarzana and Bakersfield to around the world, contact us online or call (818) 881-9800 today.

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The Center for Fertility and Gynecology

The Center for Fertility and Gynecology provides cutting-edge medical care in a patient-oriented and supportive setting. Drs. Michael Vermesh and Tannaz Toloubeydokhti offer all couples the best possible evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of male and female infertility. Our experienced physicians are affiliated with:

  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparascopists
  • ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • American Medical Association
  • ASRM: American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
  • Resolve: The National Infertility Association
  • SREI: Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
  • The Seed Fertility Program

Ready to start your family? Request your consultation today by filling out our online form or calling (818) 881-9800.

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