Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) is a medical technique used in assisted reproductive technologies to induce the development of multiple ovarian follicles to increase the chances of successful fertilization. This process involves the administration of hormonal medications to stimulate the ovaries and is a critical step in procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation

Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) encompass medical procedures used to address infertility, involving the manipulation of eggs, sperm, or embryos to achieve pregnancy. These technologies have revolutionized reproductive medicine, offering hope to individuals and couples facing fertility challenges while raising ethical, legal, and social considerations.

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Multiple ovarian follicles

Successful fertilization

Hormonal medications

Stimulate the ovaries

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a complex series of procedures used to assist with the conception of a child by manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish and then transferring the embryo to the uterus. It is often used when other fertility treatments have failed and can involve multiple cycles to increase the chances of a successful pregnancy.

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