Fertility Medications
Fertility medications are an essential part of many treatment plans at IVF Florida, designed to stimulate or regulate your reproductive cycle and improve your chances of conception. Depending on your unique diagnosis and treatment path, medications may help induce ovulation, support egg development, or prepare your uterine lining for embryo transfer.
IVF Florida provides detailed instructions, ongoing monitoring, and support to help you navigate your medication protocol with confidence.
Types of fertility medications
The type of medication you’re prescribed will depend on your diagnosis, treatment plan, and how your body responds to hormone levels. Common medications include:
Oral medications
Clomiphene citrate (Clomid®) and Letrozole (Femara®) are often used to induce ovulation in patients with irregular or absent cycles. These oral medications stimulate the ovaries to release one or more eggs during a treatment cycle. They are also used at times in IVF cycles.
Injectable gonadotropins
These medications contain follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), or a combination of FSH and luteinizing hormone (LH), and are used to help multiple eggs develop at once. Common medications include Gonal-f®, Follistim®, and Menopur®.
These are frequently used in in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles and occasionally are used in intrauterine insemination (IUI) cycles.
Ovulation triggers
Medications like hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) or Lupron® are used to trigger the final maturation and release of an egg, timed precisely with an insemination or egg retrieval.
Progesterone support
After ovulation or embryo transfer, progesterone is often prescribed to support the uterine lining and improve the chances of implantation. It may be taken as a vaginal suppository, gel, or intramuscular injection.
What to expect during your medication cycle
Taking fertility medication involves more than just filling a prescription. You’ll receive a customized medication protocol based on your treatment plan, along with clear instructions for dosage, timing, and administration.
Monitoring
Most patients will undergo bloodwork and ultrasounds during their cycle to track how their body is responding. These visits allow your care team to make any necessary adjustments in real time.
Side effects
Many medications are well tolerated, but you may experience bloating, mood changes, or mild discomfort. Your care team will walk you through what to expect and when to call if something feels off.
Support
Our skilled specialized nurses and physicians are here to answer questions, provide injection training, and ensure you feel informed at every step.
Medication safety and support at IVF Florida
Fertility medications are safe and widely used, but they require careful management. At IVF Florida, we ensure that every patient receives:
We also partner with specialty pharmacies that can help coordinate timely delivery, prior authorizations, and support for insurance coverage when applicable.
Questions about your medication plan?
Whether you’re preparing for your first cycle or navigating a new medication protocol, we’re here to guide you. Your IVF Florida care team will provide detailed instructions and support to help you feel confident throughout your fertility treatment journey.