Trying to get pregnant without success can lead to disappointment and frustration. Many couples don’t realize that Dr. Mark Rispler can diagnose and treat common causes of infertility. In many cases, the issue may be relatively easy to pinpoint and address, like ovulation dysfunction.

Understanding the impact of ovulation dysfunction on fertility

If a woman does not ovulate, no egg can be released, and pregnancy cannot occur. PCOS, hormonal imbalances, obesity and eating disorders can all create ovulation problems. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), 25 percent of women dealing with infertility experience ovulation dysfunction.

Typically, Dr. Rispler will check hormone levels with a blood test to confirm whether ovulation is occurring or not. When a patient is not regularly ovulating, Dr. Rispler will often being with medication such as Clomid to stimulate the ovaries. After six cycles, though, he will typically move on to ovulation induction with injectable gonadotropins.

These medications directly stimulate the ovary with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), often resulting in a substantial numbers of follicles that will produce multiple mature eggs at the time of ovulation. Injectable gonadotropins are often used in conjunction with timed intrauterine insemination (IUI) and/or in-vitro fertilization (IVF).

After monitoring your cycles, contact our office to schedule an appointment if you feel concerned that you are not ovulating. We will help find the answers you are looking for and provide the results you want.

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