Medical treatments that can improve egg quality include ovulation-stimulating medications, targeted supplementation, and emerging regenerative techniques, as well as careful management of underlying conditions.
- Ovulation-Stimulating Drugs:
- Clomiphene citrate:Â Stimulates ovulation by increasing FSH and LH, encouraging egg follicle growth and improving ovulation rates.
- Gonadotropins (FSH, hMG, hCG):Â Injected hormones further stimulate the ovaries for multiple egg development, especially during IVF cycles.
- Letrozole:Â An aromatase inhibitor, often used for women with PCOS to induce ovulation and may improve egg quality indirectly.
- Metformin:Â Used for those with PCOS and insulin resistance to regulate cycles and promote healthy ovulation.
- Bromocriptine/Cabergoline:Â Reduces excess prolactin, restoring normal ovulation.
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10):Â Antioxidant shown to support mitochondrial function and DNA integrity in eggs, particularly beneficial for older women and those with recurrent IVF failure.
- Myo-inositol & Melatonin:Â Improve egg quality, especially for women with PCOS, and support cellular health during ovulation induction.
- Folic Acid:Â Essential not only for preventing birth defects but also to support healthy egg maturation.
- Vitamin D, E, Omega-3s, Alpha-lipoic acid, Selenium:Â Multiple studies link these antioxidants and vitamins to improved reproductive cell health and reduced oxidative damage.
- Ovarian Rejuvenation (Regenerative medicine):Â Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and ovarian fragmentation are being studied to improve ovarian tissue health and response, though these techniques are primarily available in specialized centers and need further validation.
- Dual Stimulation IVF:Â Two stimulation cycles within a single menstrual phase to maximize egg retrieval for IVF, useful for women with diminished ovarian reserve.
- Address underlying medical illnesses (PCOS, endometriosis, hormonal imbalances).
- Combine medication and supplementation with healthy lifestyle choices for best results.
In summary, improving egg quality medically involves fertility drugs to regulate ovulation, targeted supplements to boost cellular health, and novel regenerative therapies, alongside management of underlying health conditions and adoption of lifestyle improvements.
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