Assessment – prior to the treatment, the ovulation cycle is assessed to check the various levels of hormones present such as thyroid, prolactin, FSH, LH, testosterone and other male androgens through a blood test. The womb, ovaries and development of follicles and thickness of the uterus lining is also assessed with the help of ultrasound
Stimulation – depending on the condition assessed previously, medications are then prescribed to help the growth of follicles containing eggs for them to mature and be released
Monitoring – during this course of treatment, regular check up to monitor the growth of number and size of follicles developing
Timed intercourse or artificial insemination – at the time of ovulation, patients are then advised to have intercourse for successful pregnancy or an intrauterine insemination is performed where the semen is inserted into the uterus for the eggs to be fertilized