see also:

• in-vitro fertilisation (IVF)

• Clomid or Seraphine
• blocks the effects of oestrogens and causes the body to produce more follicle stimulating hormone

• hMG is derived from the urine of post-menopausal women
• stimulates the development of multiple follicles and eggs during an ovulation cycle

• derived from the urine of postmenopausal women, or as a “recombinant” or manufactured drug
• stimulates development of the fluid-filled sacks containing the eggs, this drug is available in a natural form

• hCG triggers ovulation, releasing the eggs