Is it possible to stimulate ovulation?
Ovulation can be promoted within the framework of fertility treatment. However, this is not possible in a natural way or with household remedies. Women who do not become pregnant despite repeated, unprotected sexual intercourse can use hormone therapy to promote ovulation.
The pregnancy hormone HCG is used to induce ovulation. However, ovulation is only possible if the follicle has matured. If this does not occur naturally, for example due to illness, it can also be hormonally stimulated. In this case, various hormones are used, such as estrogen and progestin, as well as special drugs such as dexamethasone, bromocriptine or clomiphene. Ovulation occurs about 36 hours after administration of HCG.
How does ovulation affect desire?
In the days immediately before ovulation, many women have more desire for sexual intercourse than in the rest of the cycle. This is due to the hormonal influences during the menstrual cycle. Shortly before ovulation, the hormones LH and FSH, as well as estrogen, rise sharply. These have an effect on the libido of the woman. Some women, however, tend to feel ill-tempered or irritable during ovulation and do not feel any increased desire.
Can ovulation occur despite the pill?
The “pill” is a hormonal contraceptive which in most cases prevents ovulation. There are different “pills”. Most preparations contain both estrogen and the hormone progestin.
Apart from these preparations, there are also only pure progestin preparations. “Pills” containing both estrogen and progestin reliably prevent ovulation. However, this requires regular use.
If taken irregularly, however, ovulation can occur and thus lead to an unplanned pregnancy. Progestogen-only preparations do not prevent ovulation, but do prevent the implantation of the egg. The “morning-after pill” is a medication which is intended to prevent pregnancy in emergencies.
The active substance contained in the emergency contraceptive pill is usually ulipristal acetate or levonorgestrel. According to current studies, it is assumed that both drugs suppress ovulation. This means that ovulation does not take place.
This means that pregnancy cannot occur. A prerequisite for efficacy is that they are taken during the first 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. If taken during this time window, pregnancy is prevented in 98% of cases. If taken later, the number of unwanted pregnancies increases.
