Fertility drugs are used to boost ovulation in women receiving treatment for infertility. They may be used on their own or with assisted reproductive treatments like IVF or IUI. Depending on the medication, fertility drugs can be expensive. However, insurance often covers patients' fertility drug cost.‍

Oral Fertility Drugs

‍Oral fertility drugs are often the first course of treatment for infertility, especially in women who are younger. Medications like Clomid can stimulate the ovaries to produce egg follicles; medications like thyroid hormone can help treat underlying causes of infertility. Oral fertility medications can be used with timed sex or with IUI, as is appropriate for the particular case.Oral fertility drugs are less expensive to produce and administer, making them an extremely affordable option. Fortunately, oral medications are effective for the majority of patients.

‍Injectable Fertility Drugs

‍In many cases, patients receive injections of gonadotropin hormones, such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (HcG). Progesterone or estrogen may also be given in several forms. Gonadotropins are a mainstay of IVF and procedures like egg freezing, but they can also be used in conjunction with IUI or even timed sex in some cases.These drugs are very expensive to produce, but they are also very effective at stimulating the development of egg follicles in women who have not responded to other treatments. Because different medication protocols are used depending on the situation, the exact cost of injectable gonadotropins can vary from case to case.

Insurance Coverage for Fertility Drug Cost

In Illinois, the majority of insurance plans are required to cover IVF; in addition, couples who do not have this coverage can purchase separate IVF insurance. This means that your fertility drug cost should be covered by insurance, and your out-of-pocket costs will be determined primarily by the terms of your insurance policy. Some couples do not have insurance that covers IVF, or may have a high deductible that makes the fertility drug cost high. For these patients, financing may be the right course of action. Financing options include patient financing companies and health care credit cards, as well as traditional loans and credit cards. Dr. Randy Morris would be happy to meet with you about your fertility. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call IVF1 at (630) 357-6540.