Birth Control Use in IVF? Wait…What?
It may be surprising to hear that the birth control pill has a specific and intentional use in IVF cycles. If you are just starting IVF, this may sound counterproductive and even cruel when the end goal is pregnancy.
Birth control is often the very first step in the IVF process. Doctors prescribe it to allow your fertility team to schedule your cycle and plan accordingly, synchronize follicle growth and reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. Taking the birth control pill prevents ovulation, which means more eggs remaining in follicles waiting to be stimulated when the timing is right.
The most common type of birth control used in IVF is the monophasic birth control pill which delivers even levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the entire cycle. In most cases you must be on birth control for a minimum of 10 days before starting the next medication.
The most common type of birth control used in IVF is the monophasic birth control pill which delivers even levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the entire cycle. In most cases you must be on birth control for a minimum of 10 days before starting the next medication.
Birth control is often the very first step in the IVF process. Doctors prescribe it to allow your fertility team to schedule your cycle and plan accordingly, synchronize follicle growth and reduce the risk of ovarian cysts. Taking the birth control pill prevents ovulation, which means more eggs remaining in follicles waiting to be stimulated when the timing is right.
The most common type of birth control used in IVF is the monophasic birth control pill which delivers even levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the entire cycle. In most cases you must be on birth control for a minimum of 10 days before starting the next medication.
The most common type of birth control used in IVF is the monophasic birth control pill which delivers even levels of estrogen and progestin throughout the entire cycle. In most cases you must be on birth control for a minimum of 10 days before starting the next medication.
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