title: Ovulation induction.
abstract: Before initiating ovulation induction, it is important to evaluate the underlying cause of a patient's anovulation and to make lifestyle modifications or treat underlying medical conditions, as appropriate. Here, ovulation induction agents are discussed with attention to their pharmacology, indications for use, therapy regimens, and efficacy. Adjuvant therapies and appropriate monitoring are also reviewed.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA.
authors: Johanna
authors: J
authors: Von Hofe
authors: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Alabama Birmingham, 1700 6th Avenue South, Room 10390, Birmingham, AL 35249, USA. Electronic address: gbates@uabmc.edu.
authors: G Wright
authors: GW
authors: Bates
mesh_terms: D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000858:Anovulation / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D002996:Clomiphene / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens; D005300:Fertility Agents, Female; D006062:Gonadotropins; D011372:Progestins; D002996:Clomiphene
keywords: Clomiphene citrate; Gonadotropins; Letrozole; Ovulation induction; Ovulation monitoring