Infertility / ovulation induction
- Treat the infertility cause + partner factors
- Letrozole is first-line ovulation induction in PCOS
- Clomiphene is an alternative
- Gonadotropins/IVF for selected refractory or other-factor infertility
- Monitor multiple-gestation/ovarian hyperstimulation risk
- Age and ovarian reserve strongly affect strategy
Use at a glance
- Treat the infertility cause + partner factors
Treatment options
- Letrozole is first-line ovulation induction in PCOS
Practical pearls
- Clomiphene is an alternative
Escalation / refractory disease
- Gonadotropins/IVF for selected refractory or other-factor infertility
- Age and ovarian reserve strongly affect strategy
Monitoring / follow-up
- Monitor multiple-gestation/ovarian hyperstimulation risk
Self-check
- What risks require monitoring during ovulation induction?
Multiple gestation/ovarian hyperstimulation. - What is first-line ovulation induction in PCOS?
Letrozole.
Drugs used for this (2)
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