Treatment for Ovulation Disorders

Treatments for ovulation disorders are focused on improving the quality and frequency of ovulation. Some treatments include:

• Fertility medications — Both oral and injectable fertility medications can stimulate the ovaries to produce and release eggs. Most women will respond to an oral medication, which requires minimal monitoring. If a patient doesn’t respond to oral medication, she will begin injectable medications that will need closer monitoring by a doctor.

• Lifestyle changes — In addition to medication for thyroid conditions, patients are encouraged to make lifestyle changes. Keeping weight at optimal levels, regular exercise and stress relief methods are suggested.

• Thyroid hormone replacement therapy — For patients with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, thyroxine (T4) helps bring thyroid levels back into healthy ranges. Doctors monitor patients on these medications, which are most often taken orally, to make sure they aren’t taking too much or too little.