Fertility medication
Fertility Medication
Fertility medication, also known as fertility drugs, are drugs which enhance reproductive fertility. For women, fertility medication is used to stimulate follicle development of the ovary. There are currently very few fertility medication options available for men.
Pronunciation
Fertility: /fərˈtilədē/ Medication: /ˌmedəˈkāSH(ə)n/
Etymology
The term "fertility" comes from the Latin word "fertilis", which means fruitful or productive. "Medication" is derived from the Latin "medicatio", meaning a healing or curing.
Types of Fertility Medication
- Clomiphene: This is often the first treatment tried for women who are not ovulating. It is taken by mouth and stimulates the body to release more gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), which in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to release more FSH and LH, which can stimulate the ovaries to produce an egg.
- Gonadotropins: These are often used when other drugs are not effective. They are hormones that stimulate the ovaries directly to produce an egg.
- Metformin: This is used for women with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who may not respond to Clomiphene. It helps to improve insulin resistance, which can help to improve ovulation.
- Letrozole: This is used to induce ovulation in women who have unexplained infertility. It works by reducing the production of estrogen, which can stimulate the ovaries to release an egg.
Related Terms
- Ovulation: The release of eggs from the ovaries.
- In vitro fertilization (IVF): A complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI): A fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertilization.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fertility medication
- Wikipedia's article - Fertility medication
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