Navigating Your Medication Protocol
Fertility treatment involves various drugs designed to control the reproductive cycle. Knowing what each medication does can help you stay organized and compliant with your protocol.
Gonadotropins (Gonal-F, Follistim)
These are injectable hormones that directly stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles.
GnRH Antagonists (Cetrotide, Ganirelix)
These medications prevent premature ovulation, ensuring the eggs are retrieved at the optimal time.
Trigger Injections (Ovidrel, Leuprolide)
Commonly known as the ‘trigger shot,’ these induce the final maturation of the eggs.
