What is Ovulation Induction and Cycle Monitoring?
If you haven't been able to gauge the beat of your ovulatory cycles, it's possible that your ovulation is infrequent or absent. Ovulation induction is an ideal procedure for women whose menstrual cycles do not follow a predictable pattern. The technique aims to stimulate the development of follicles in a woman's ovaries through the administration of carefully selected oral hormones. The medications that are used work in lieu of the natural hormonal surge and the ovaries begin developing eggs rhythmically, thickening the uterine lining. On Cloudnine, we monitor ovulation induction cycles continually through pelvic ultrasounds, to measure how well the follicles are developing and how thick the endometrium is growing. Ovulation induction aims to open up frequent fertile windows, during which a schedule for intercourse is recommended. Alternatively, fertilisation may be performed through intrauterine insemination (IUI).
