Menopause/Peri-Menopause
Methods To Induce Ovulation In Women With Premature Menopause
Jerome Check, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of OB/GYN. Division Head of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Cooper Medical School, Rowan University. New Jersey, USA.
The presentation discusses inducing ovulation and achieving successful pregnancies in women seemingly in total menopause, highlighting methods to enhance follicle sensitivity to FSH, with compounded ethinyl estradiol being the cost-effective approach. It emphasizes the importance of supplemental progesterone, particularly vaginally, to maximize pregnancy success post-ovulation induction. Additionally, it addresses instances where additional FSH stimulation is necessary and outlines the conditions and dosage requirements for such interventions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
- Describe clinical approaches to inducing ovulation in women with premature menopause.
- Explain methods used to enhance follicle sensitivity to FSH, including the role of compounded ethinyl estradiol.
- Recognize the importance of supplemental progesterone, particularly vaginal progesterone, in supporting pregnancy following ovulation induction.
- Identify situations in which additional FSH stimulation may be required and understand general considerations for its use.
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