Personalized Treatment Plan
Medications are used regularly as part of fertility treatment for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intra-uterine insemination (IUI).
These fertility medications are used in preparation for treatment and to increase the likelihood of achieving pregnancy. One of our reproductive experts will work with you and create a personalized treatment plan with the most appropriate medications needed.
Common Treatment Medications
IUI Medications
IVF Medications
Clomiphene Citrate (clomid, serophene) An oral medication used for ovulation induction and ovulation enhancement, often in conjunction with intrauterine insemination (IUI).
Letrozole (Femara™) An oral medication primarily used for the treatment of breast cancer*. It has been found to be effective in ovulation induction.
*Like many other medications used in reproductive medicine, letrozole is not specifically marketed for use as a fertility drug. Therefore, this would be an “off-label” indication.
Ovidrel™ An injectable medication that may be used to trigger ovulation.
Follistim® A recombinant form of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Treatment with Follistim is intended to stimulate the development of follicles (egg containing cysts) in the ovaries
Bravelle® A highly purified form of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Treatment with Bravelle is intended to stimulate the development of follicles (egg containing cysts) in the ovaries.
Gonal F® A recombinant form of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Treatment with Gonal F is intended to stimulate the development of follicles (egg containing cysts) in the ovaries
Ganirelix® A GnRH-antagonist that has the ability to rapidly suppress the pituitary glands ability to cause the LH surge. This medication can be used in preparation or midway through an IVF cycle.
Progesterone A natural hormone which helps maintain an early pregnancy.
Leuprolide Acetate used to temporarily decrease your own hormone production and to prevent a “premature LH surge” or ovulation
hCG The hormone which is administered to allow for the final maturation of the eggs and to prepare for ovulation.