Does taking fertility drugs delay your period?

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The article is professionally consulted by MSc, BS. Nguyen Thi Tam Ly, Reproductive Support Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Ovulation stimulants are commonly used to stimulate the ovaries, the main effect of which is to help stimulate the development of follicles as well as promote the maturation, ripening and ovulation of eggs.

1. Effects of fertility drugs

Ovarian stimulation is often indicated in assisted reproductive techniques such as in vitro fertilization or artificial insemination. Ovarian stimulation is considered an essential preparation step for the treatment of infertility, as well as infertility in couples.
Ovulation stimulants are the most commonly used form to stimulate the ovaries. Ovulation stimulants come in two forms, oral or injectable, and the effect of the stimulant is to help stimulate the growth of the follicles as well as promote the maturation, maturation and ovulation of the egg. In particular, for women who have to undergo in vitro fertilization, egg stimulation is one of the main factors determining the number of eggs, the number of embryos obtained as well as the success rate.

2. Does taking fertility drugs delay your period?

Usually, fertility drugs will be used starting from the 2nd or 3rd day of the menstrual cycle lasting about 10-12 days. When the follicles develop at a suitable level and the uterine lining is also thickened to an appropriate level, the doctor will guide the time to have natural intercourse or perform artificial insemination or oocyte aspiration for IVF depending on the condition. regimen.
So, does taking fertility drugs delay your period? If you are successful and get pregnant after using fertility drugs, your period will be delayed, otherwise, your period will be normal.
After taking fertility drugs, a woman can still live and go to work normally, however, she should walk gently, avoid stress and limit the husband-wife relationship with too strong movements to Avoid the risk of ovarian torsion and ovarian cyst rupture.
See more: Symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation

3. Is it harmful to use fertility drugs?

In addition to the role of promoting the development of eggs as well as helping to ovulate according to the cycle, some cases may experience complications when using fertility drugs (mainly in IVF treatment in some high-risk patients). high muscle) :
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome : This is one of the complications of ovarian stimulation. Manifestations of this complication are enlarged ovaries, abdominal pain, fluid in the abdomen, abdominal distention causing discomfort. May lead to other dangerous complications such as ovarian torsion, ovarian rupture, electrolyte disturbance, blood clotting disorder... Common in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. Risk of multiple pregnancy: The most common complication of using fertility drugs is the risk of multiple pregnancy. The reason is that the more the number of eggs ovulated, the higher the chance of multiple pregnancy. Multiple pregnancy also contains many pregnancy complications, in which, the risk of preterm birth is the most common.

4. Things to keep in mind when taking fertility drugs

During each menstrual cycle, there is usually only one follicle in the ovary to develop and fall, if it meets sperm, it will fertilize and form an embryo. However, when using fertility drugs, not only 1 but maybe 2, 3 even more follicles develop. When taking fertility drugs, women should note a few things:
2 ovaries will be larger when ovulating, so it is easy to cause a feeling of tension in the lower abdomen, tight breasts. However, these feelings only occur in the last 2-3 days of ovulation. When these symptoms occur, women should not worry; Just follow your doctor's instructions exactly. In each individual case, the doctor will carefully consider the use of the drug as well as the appropriate dose. If when taking fertility drugs, you experience symptoms of abdominal pain or cramping in the lower abdomen; Excessive abdominal distension, severe pain, diarrhea, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, rapid heartbeat should see a doctor for advice. See also: Notes in the process of egg stimulation for IVF

In summary, ovulation is considered a very important stage in the treatment of infertility and infertility, so it is necessary to choose a reputable facility with a team of experienced and highly qualified doctors to treat infertility. can ensure the success rate, minimize the risk of bad happening to your health. Currently, customers can come to the Center for Reproductive Support - Vinmec International General Hospital. This is the leading center in Vietnam, which has developed and applied a comprehensive medical examination and treatment process, combining both gynecology and obstetrics and gynecology to provide the optimal method for each patient's case.
Advantages when customers choose Vinmec fertility center:
Equipped with modern equipment, clean air system according to international standards to ensure lab quality, single cabinet system to optimize quality embryo, improving the success rate for each cycle of artificial insemination. Implement most advanced assisted reproductive techniques in the world: ICSI (injection of sperm into the oocyte cytoplasm); support embryo escape membrane; Reproductive reserve: embryo freezing, sperm freezing, oocyte freezing to help customers take the initiative in giving birth at will, transferring embryos on day 5, minimizing pregnancy; male infertility techniques (PESA, MESA, TEFNA, TESE) Besides advanced reproductive support methods, a team of excellent doctors in the country and the world, with prestige and long-term experience in the field of infertility .

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