Fertility Treatment: The Success Rates of Follistim

There are numerous different methods of fertility treatments that a couple can employ to increase their chances of pregnancy. One that has been gaining in popularity recently is the use of a drug called follistim. Follistim, or follitropin beta injection, contain follicle stimulating hormones that are naturally occurring within the ovaries. This method of treatment simply requires the woman to receive injections from a qualified physician at scheduled intervals.

Facts about Follistim Injections

It is extremely difficult to determine if the use of follistim will result in pregnancy, but some studies have shown a success rate at the 55 percent range. However, it's best to keep in mind there are no guarantees. Most women who do become pregnant using this method will do so within the first three to six months, although certain factors such as the age of the woman may affect the results. The most common reason for this is that the use of the medication is time sensitive, meaning the effectiveness of the drug becomes diminished over time and the chances of becoming pregnant after the first six-month threshold is significantly reduced. Women whose ovaries have been damaged or are just not functioning at all will not become pregnant using follistim injection treatment.

What Will Increase Chances of Pregnancy

The chances of follistim injections inducing pregnancy will be significantly increased if used in conjunction with infertility treatment methods, especially in vitro fertilization treatments. It must also be noted that using these products or methods may lead to multiple births.

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