When ovulation fails to occur or is irregular, a woman's fertility is affected. This is a factor in 15 to 20 percent of infertility cases. A biopsy of the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, may also be used to determine whether or not ovulation is occurring. If an ovulation problem is identified, hormone tests will help to reveal a cause and may indicate an appropriate treatment. If this treatment is unsuccessful, more powerful, injected medications known as gonadotropins may be used.
Women undergoing ovulation induction often benefit from careful monitoring.
Blood samples may be taken throughout the treatment cycle to measure hormone levels. Monitoring ovulation helps identify when a woman is most fertile and most likely to achieve pregnancy. For questions or suggestions concerning the content of these pages, contact a Strong Health Representative .