• starting treatment
• drug therapy
  • ovulation induction therapy
  • drug therapy for hyperprolactinemia
  • other drug therapies
• surgery
• assisted reproduction

drug therapy

The prospect of drug therapy can be daunting. You naturally want to know as much as possible about the medicine. For every medicine administered you should know what the possible adverse effects may be so that you and your partner know exactly what to expect, as well as why it is being used. Side effects are possible with fertility drugs - as with any other medicine - but they are not a certainty.

Never feel shy about questioning your doctor. Pose as many questions as are necessary for you to understand your treatment and all the unknown medical terms related to it. Try to be patient, it can be some time before you fully understand everything.

This section contains detailed information regarding general drug therapies for reduced fertility for both males and females. You will learn how each of these drugs work, how they are administered and what you can expect as far as side effects and results are concerned.

It is important to remember that you have a very important reason for using these medicines. A certain amount of discomfort due to side effects must, to some extent, be taken in your stride. However, if the side effects cause you a great deal of discomfort, then it is obviously important to inform your doctor and to consider whether there are other options available that are suitable for you.