Introduction
During ovulation, an egg is ejected from a follicle in the middle of the female cycle and then taken up by the fallopian tube. This process is triggered in the natural cycle by the increase in the hormone LH (lutenising hormone). However, ovulation can also be induced artificially by the administration of the hormone HCG (human choriogonadotropin) or clomiphene.
All other remedies, such as homeopathy, natural methods or household remedies have an ah effect on the regularity of the cycle rather than actually triggering ovulation.
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What is the best way to trigger ovulation?
Ovulation is strongly controlled by the levels of female sex hormones. These include LH (lutenising hormone), FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), oestrogen and progesterone. HCG, which is contained in the ovulation-stimulating syringe, is strictly speaking not one of the typical hormones in the female cycle.
However, when it is injected and there is no pregnancy, it binds to the ovary and mimics the hormone LH. Another way of triggering ovulation is the administration of clomiphene. The drug causes increased secretion of LH and FSH from the pituitary gland.
The increased levels of hormones promote the growth of follicles in women who do not ovulate regularly, and as a result, ovulation. HCG, which is contained in the ovulation-initiating injection, is strictly speaking not one of the typical hormones in the female cycle. However, if it is injected and there is no pregnancy, it binds to the ovary and imitates the hormone LH.
Another way of triggering ovulation is the administration of clomiphene. The drug causes increased secretion of LH and FSH from the pituitary gland. The increased levels of hormones promote the growth of follicles in women who do not ovulate regularly, and as a result, ovulation.
Ovulation-initiating syringe
The ovulation-initiating syringe contains the pregnancy hormone HCG. During pregnancy HCG is produced by the placenta and is responsible for maintaining the pregnancy. If the hormone is injected in a certain dose, it binds to receptors on the ovary and activates them.
After about 36 hours, ovulation is then triggered. The use of the ovulation-triggering injection takes place particularly in the context of fertility treatment. By knowing exactly when ovulation occurs, sexual intercourse can be timed to coincide with it.
Furthermore, the ovulation-triggering injection is also used when follicles are to be punctured for artificial insemination. The ovulation-triggering syringe should only be used under medical supervision, as it can cause a number of side effects, including severe ones. Frequent are headaches and local skin reactions at the puncture site. Hyperstimulation syndrome can also occur during the course of artificial insemination. In this syndrome, the ovaries are enlarged and fluid accumulation in the body cavities can occur.
