Review
Material
Estrous
cycle
Menstrual cycle
Prostaglandins
Progestins
Ovulation Induction
Human Infertility
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Ovulation
Induction
These drugs and management procedures induce follicular
growth and ovulation. Usefulness depends on species.
| Drug |
Product |
| GnRH |
Cystorelin (Merial), Fertagyl, Factrel, Receptale - Ovulation induction in cattle. Desorelin (long acting GnRH analogue, Sucromate - used in horses to induce ovulation of 30+mm follicle, injectable). Desorelin also used as contraceptive in zoo animals (Suprelorin, implant). |
| ECP |
estradiol cypionate (not currently used) - Ovulation induction |
| HCG |
Human Chroionic Gonadotropin, Chorulon - Ovulation induction |
| FSH |
follicle stimulating hormone (be sure product is ok for species of choice) - follicular growth |
| eCG |
equine chorionic gonadotropin (PMSG, not currently available in U.S.) - follicular growth |
| PG600 |
400 IU eCG and 200 IU HCG (Intervet, Millsboro, DE) - follicular growth and ovulation |
| Male exposure |
contact may induce puberty and estrus depending on
species (used to speed up puberty, enhances estrus synchronization protocols in pigs, horses and sheep) |
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