What is OI, and Who is it For?

OI (Ovulation Induction) involves taking fertility drugs to stimulate ovulation and timing sexual intercourse to maximise the chances of achieving a pregnancy (if the patient has a male partner). This treatment is useful for patients who have irregular cycles or no cycles at all, such as those with polycystic ovarian syndrome. For OI to be successful, the patient must have open fallopian tubes, and their partner must have a normal semen analysis.

How Does OI Work?

During the treatment cycle, the ovaries are scanned to ensure they are responding to the drugs. The patient can test for natural ovulation using home testing kits, or they can take an injection to induce ovulation. Around the time of ovulation, the patient can have regular sexual intercourse or undergo intrauterine insemination with partner or donor sperm (see IUI page for more information).

Why is OI Recommended?

Ovulation Induction is a fertility treatment aimed at stimulating the development and release of one egg from the ovaries using fertility drugs, either oral or injectable. OI is often recommended in situations such as:

• Irregular or Anovulatory cycles
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Follicle development monitoring
• Controlled ovulation timing

How Successful is OI?

The chances of success with ovulation induction depend heavily on the age of the patient at the time of treatment. Your specific chances of success based on your medical history, age, and ovarian reserve will be discussed during consultation. Remember that success rates may have limitations when compared with your own experiences or diagnosis.

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