Use these guides to learn more about medications used to treat infertility.

• Clomid
  Clomiphine citrate (Clomid) is a compound that is very similar in structure to estrogen.
• Estrace
  Estrace is a form of estrogen. It can be administered orally to mimic the effects of estrogen normally produced by the ovaries.
• Gonadotropins
  The term gonadotropin refers to compounds that directly stimulate the ovaries. These medications are generally combinations of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) or pure FSH.
• Human Chorionic Gonadatropin
  Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) has a chemical structure that is very similar to luteinizing hormone (LH), which triggers ovulation. HCG is also the hormone produced by pregnancies from the chorionic villi and placenta.
• Lupron
  Lupron is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist.
• Progesterone
  As an attempt to support the lining of the uterus and prepare for implantation, supplemental human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) or progesterone is usually used.
• Tamoxifen
  Tamoxifen is a medication that can induce ovulation induction by a mechanism similar to clomiphene citrate, but is more estrogenic in the cervix and uterus than clomiphene citrate.
• Mixing Medications
  Most medications are provided in a powder form and require mixing prior to injection.
• Injections
  Most of the medications used in the treatment of infertility are given by injection.
• Medication Risks
  Taking medications to stimulate growth of multiple follicles is associated with several risks. Please understand these risks completely before taking any medications.
• Pharmacies
  Gonadotropins may not be available at local pharmacies. In this case, a specialty pharmacy may be required.