The induction of ovulation using pulsatile luteinizing hormone releasing hormone in clinical practice.
Until recently induction of ovulation in patients resistant to clomiphene has required gonadotrophin therapy. This has entailed intensive biochemical monitoring to ascertain the correct dosage and to avoid ovarian hyperstimulation. Described here is a simple, safe effective method of ovulation induction, using pulsed luteinizing hormone releasing hormone and requiring only minimal, readily available monitoring methods.
D000328:Adult; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000191:economics; D009839:Oligomenorrhea / Q000188:drug therapy; D010062:Ovulation Induction; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy
D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone