Infertility Medication
Infertility Medication As A Solution To Infertility
Infertility is defined as the inability of conceiving naturally
between a man and a woman. In fact, there are just too many
causes for infertility, the problem could lie with the man’s
reproductive system or the woman’s reproductive system.
It is expected that one of ten couples experience infertility
or over 6 million people in America alone.
Luckily, as the medical technologies advanced, right now
there are many possible methods available to those who are
infertile. Such treatments are dependent upon the cause of
the infertility. The treatments available include invitro
fertilization, artificial insemination and surgery.
Another additional treatment method is through the use of
infertility medications, such as Bromocriptine, Clomiphene
and Metformin.
Bromocriptine
This particular infertility medication has been proven to
be effective if the woman is unable to ovulate. This inability
to ovulate is due to the overproduction of prolactin which
is a female hormone is generated through the pituitary gland.
The action of this infertility medication works with the
pituitary gland and then decreases the manufacturing of prolactin
to an acceptable range. This reduction of prolactin will allow
the woman to ovulate and hence increase the potential of pregnancy.
There have been related side effects reported with the taking
of this infertility medication such as dizziness and nausea.
Clomiphene
Another infertility medication, that has shown success, is
Clomiphene. Similar to Bromocriptine, this infertility medication
helps to trigger ovulation. In addition, the documentation
of multiple female ova has been exhibited.
To be specific, this induced ovulation is accomplished as
the medication sends a false signal to the pituitary gland.
This false signal will tell the pituitary gland that the female
hormone estrogen is at a low level of production. This results
in an increased level of estrogen which in turn signals to
a vesicle in the woman’s ovary, which is known as the
follicle, to release additional eggs.
The associated side effects reported including mood swings,
tenderness of the mammary glands, hot flashes and possible
headaches.
Clomiphene has also been shown to be an effective medication
in the treatment of infertility of the male. Basically, this
infertility medication helps to stimulate the testicles of
the man in the same fashion as the medication stimulates the
ovaries of the female. A false signal is then sent to the
testicles that the male’s testosterone levels are low
which then helps to increase in the male hormone resulting
in a higher sperm count.
Metformin
This infertility medication is meant for women who have been
diagnosed with PCOD or Polycystic Ovarian Disease. This particular
disease is defined as a condition of the woman’s reproductive
system in which there is an profusion of follicles. However,
there is no production of ovum. This particular medication
is defined as an antibiotic and will work to help the biological
responses of the women’s ovaries to the pituitary gland.
The potential side effects of Metformin are the feelings
of nausea and flatulence.
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