Stimulation

A follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is used to stimulate the ovaries, which begins on a specified day in the cycle. Hormonal stimulation encourages the growth of several follicles and more eggs are released to maximise the chances of fertilisation. Stimulation lasts for about 11 to 13 days. During this time we inject a certain amount of hormones. When pure FSH is used, then you or your partner can administer the shots yourself and you don’t have to come in on a daily basis.

Please note

The drugs must be injected daily, preferably at the same time. After about 7 days of stimulation, we start monitoring the maturation of follicles by ultrasound, and if necessary also by blood test, to determine the best time for recovering mature egg cells for fertilisation.