Ovulation Induction
Offices in Orlando & Celebration
Ovulation Induction in Orlando
Ovulation induction medications stimulate the development and release of the eggs from your ovaries.
Ovulation induction medications, commonly known as fertility drugs, are used to stimulate the follicles in your ovaries to produce one or more eggs in a cycle. The growth and development of the follicles are monitored using ultrasound. When the follicles reach maturity your doctor will instruct you to trigger ovulation so that procedures like intrauterine insemination or timed intercourse can be performed. Several kinds of fertility drugs are available, and it may take a few cycles to determine the treatment that works best for you.
Commonly used medications that stimulate follicle (egg) development.
Clomid
Clomid is the most commonly prescribed fertility drug to help induce ovulation. It is taken in tablet form and may be used if you have infrequent or irregular cycles. The most common side effects are headaches, blurred vision, and hot flashes.
Letrozole
In some cases Dr. McNichol may recommend Letrozole as an alternative to Clomid. Most patients do not have any adverse effects or bothersome side effects when using Letrozole. Early data suggests that the success rates with Letrozole may be slightly better than with Clomid.
Follicle stimulating hormone
These medications simulates the natural hormone, FSH and require subcutaneous injection. They are typically prescribed when treatment with chlomiphene or Letrozole has been unsuccessful. These medications are far more potent than are the oral fertility drugs and require more intense monitoring while taking them. They are the most common medications used for ovulation induction for invitro fertilization. The most common side effect is enlarged ovaries, which may cause abdominal pain. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), is a rare but serious side effect. FSH is available as Follistim, Gonal-F, Menopur, and Bravelle.
Other Medications
Human chorionic gonadotropins (HCG) –is an injectable medication used to cause ovulation once your follicles are developed and your eggs are mature. HCG is used to induce ovulation for invitro fertilization as well as intrauterine insemination.
GnRH analogs (leuprolide, Lupron, Antagon) – these medications are usually used with FSH, and HCG so that Dr. McNichol can control every step of your follicle growth and development. Most GnRH analogs are given by injection. Common side effects include hot flashes, headaches, insomnia, mood swings, and decreased libido.
About Dr. McNichol
Doctor Milton McNichol is a highly credentialed board certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with 20+ years experience in full-time fertility practice.
Dr. McNichol is highly regarded by his patients and medical colleagues for his gentle bedside manner, clinical expertise, and focus on patient education.
Bianca Baer
15:27 17 Feb 20
what can I say? That my husband and I love the staff here! My first visit was on February 5th and from this point on everyone has been so sweet. The staff is very knowledgeable and explain everything clearly. The best part is that you don’t feel like a patient here, you feel like family. I truly look forward to the next appointments.
JJ Rod
15:58 27 Jan 20
I just wanted to say how amazing me and my husband felt at the appointment on 1/24/20 and we are so thankful that Joanne was able to get me in so fast as I was and am still devastated of my experience. At least we feel loved with you all and Dr. McNichol is very kind, welcoming and explained a lot to us that was very helpful and educational!!! Explaining the whole process to the point I understand instead of rushing us out the door. I left feeling better with the team. His compassion touched me after a painful experience. My anxiety is down and his patience and care is amazing!!!! His listening skills and plan for action is wonderful!! I wish I had met him before my first journey Thank You Thank You 🙏
Renee Bigley
12:12 23 Jan 20
Best Dr and Staff I have encountered. Everyone is so friendly and makes you feel right at home. Fertility Center of Orlando creates such a safe, comfortable, welcoming environment!
archana achi
16:51 16 Jan 20
From the day of the consultation and throughout my visits Dr. McNichol and the staff were very friendly. We felt very comfortable sharing our issues with Dr. McNichol. He was very patiently answering all our questions and Dr. McNichol is good at finding the solutions and explaining the treatment methods. He is an amazing doctor and I highly recommend Fertility Center of Orlando..
Mr. Headlight
19:17 18 Dec 19
Dr. McNichol is very comforting and easy to talk to. He is very knowledge and professional with the IVF processes.(The best in my opinion) His staff and him make the journey easy and pain free. After the first IVF Doctor I was convinced I would never do the procedure. Then I cam across Dr. McNichol online and after our first appointment and talking to him I changed my mind and was excited about doing it. Now my wife is pregnant with twins. He crosses all his T's and dot's all the I's. He makes sure everything is right and puts you in the best position to be successful. This is something I really appreciated. Words can't express how pleased and happy we are with Dr. Mchichol and his staff.
Jackie Lennox
22:56 04 Dec 19
Dr. McNichol did an excellent job listening to our needs, reviewing our options and determining the best plan for us. Both he and his staff were courteous and got back to us quickly with follow up information.
Kay Lock
18:33 29 Nov 19
I really enjoyed how thorough our initial consultation was, Dr. McNichol is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and informative. It’s also really quite a beautiful office. I look forward to moving further with this clinic and will update my review as I become more experienced with the practice.
Denisse Vazquez
15:34 29 Nov 19
I am soooo grateful!!! Love the doctor and staff . All I can say are good stuff about them 😁☺️
Benjamin Weber
00:00 10 Nov 19
Dr. McNichol and his staff are amazing. He understands the ups and downs of the process and he understands how this impacts our lives. We went to a previous doctor in Tampa, and that doctor was cold and uncommunicative regarding our questions and we were unsuccessful with him as well. With Dr. McNichol not only were all our questions and concerns taken care of, but we were successful in becoming pregnant. He and his staff are patient and very caring. I highly recommend Dr. McNichol.
Brooke Cascio
19:58 25 Jun 19
I wish there were ten stars available to give to this practice. I have never experienced such caring and compassionate staff that treated me and my husband just like family. I work in the healthcare field and Dr. McNichol and his staff go above and beyond. You can tell from the very first visit that they are passionate about what they do and have a bedside manner that is top notch. The care and concern with each lab result, ultrasound and phone call is beyond amazing. There is no mistaking why this practice is so highly thought of and recommended. This is the only practice that I would recommend!!!!
Dayna Chester
23:47 19 Jun 19
We had our consultation with Dr. McNichol and it was a great experience. The way he explains the process is easy to understand and his approach to finding a solution is thorough. I would highly recommend Fertility Center of Orlando.
Barbara Martinez
21:29 06 Jun 19
Dr. McNichol’s practice is amazing. They all actually truly care about helping you get a family. They don’t mind answering all of your questions and taking the time to make sure you understand everything so you can be involved in your treatment plan. They take the time to get to know you and their treatments is affordable but quality! I highly recommend!
manoucheca Augustin
16:31 03 May 19
Dr Nichols is amazing. I have finally found a doctor who is actually understanding my infertility journey. I went to two previous doctors , and my experience with them wasn't that good. As someone who is in the medical field and works with different doctors on a daily basis , I think that it's worth to always try a doctor who is willing to help you succeed on your journey. Dr Nichols started me with the least invasive treatments to see how my body responded compared to one of my previous doctors who automatically offered me to have another surgery . Which I didn't want to , when I questioned him he said because my insurance will pay for the surgery not treatments . If anyone out there is looking for an infertility doctor, I strongly recommend doctor Nichols . In addition the entire staff was amazing, and answered all my questions and concerns. I'm confident that everything will be okay 😌.read more
Marie Pr
20:52 24 Apr 19
This fertility center is absolutely amazing the staff are very friendly. Dr. Milton McNichol will actually sit down and explain everything step by step. My husband and I have had a wonderful and positive experience here three years ago and we couldn’t be happier with the doctor and the staff. If u want to start a family this is the place to go.
Evelyn Girault
02:23 28 Mar 19
Dr. Milton McNichol is an excellent doctor. He explains the process, he answers your questions, he’s compassionate and understanding. The staff is also amazing. My husband and I don’t feel just like another patient. We are lucky that we are under the care of Dr. of McNichol. May the doctor be blessed for all the goodness that he has done and continues to do. Evelyn & Jeff
Magda Higuera
23:34 27 Mar 19
Great experience!!! A good friend of mine recommended me Dr. McNichol. We truly believe that he was the best choice we made. He had a lot of knowledge and gave us different options and more confidence than other doctors that my husband and I had visited before.
Julie Longworth
00:58 26 Mar 19
Dr. McNichol and his staff have quickly become my extended family.... they truly care for their patients and do everything possible to help you! I can’t recommend them enough! I came from a large practice where I felt like a number instead of a patient and Dr. Mcnichol has been a breath of fresh air! I wish he could be my regular Obgyn!!
Tabitha Kaiser
23:12 25 Mar 19
Fertility Center of Orlando was our first choice and we got tremendously blessed! We are so thankful for the wonderful staff and caring doctor who wants to help us succeed! They listen to every concern and doubt, and will help you with the best ability that they can! Highly recommend!
dustin huber
13:34 17 Jan 19
They were able to get us in very quickly to get things going for my wife. Excellent service!
Ashley Herndon
23:14 14 Jan 19
Today was my first consultation with Dr. McNichol. I switched from a different office who treated me like a number. My experience with Dr. McNichol was so amazing. He was so sweet, informed my husband and I with everything we need to know. He made us feel like he really cared and was very honest with what we should do, etc. I’m so excited to move forward with this office. The office is also beautiful and the nurses were very kind.
Destiny Garrow
14:29 05 Jan 19
This fertility center is absolutely amazing. The doctor came in on a Saturday Morning to get my IUI done. He has answered all my questions, down to the very last detail. My husband and I have had a wonder experience here and we couldn’t be happier with the doctor and the staff! I would recommend this office to anyone trying to start their family! 🙏🤞🏻
shannon gomez
17:59 26 Nov 18
We LOVE Dr. McNichols and his staff. He has seen us at the beginning of all 3 of our pregnancies and we couldnt be more pleased with his services. We have 2 healthy and energetic boys and this week we will find out whether our newest addition will be another boy or a baby girl! Thank you so much for everything! We will miss seeing all of you at the Fertility Center of Orlando but we highly recommend their outstanding services.
Blair Townley
10:58 14 Nov 18
From the staff to our first meeting with Dr. McNichol, we have had the most caring, understanding, and informative time at Fertility Center. After a bad experience at a previous doctor, we were just looking for someone who didn't treat us like numbers on a list but a couple wanting to start a family. Fertility Center provided that and more.
Rebecca Nelson
23:26 25 Oct 18
I would definitely recommended seeing Dr. McNichol and his staff at the Fertility Center of Orlando. They were so helpful to us, my husband and I felt so comfortable and trusting with them. We are currently expecting and almost feel sad to be leaving them. (Bittersweet). They have a way of making you feel at home here and we couldn’t have asked for better.
John Lawrence
22:33 23 Oct 18
I had an excellent visit with Dr. McNichol. He was very well mannered and able to answer all of my questions effectively. He even personally called my cell phone to explain my lab results. The office itself is very nice and the staff are warm and welcoming.
Jacque Massi
20:11 19 Oct 18
I cannot thank this office enough. Dr. McNichol’s hands down is one of the best doctors I’ve encountered in years. He’s been very empathetic and thorough from the start. Even his office staff were very accommodating with my schedule, warm, and inviting, always. This place truly creates miracles.
Dan Kraft
13:43 19 Oct 18
Having worked with one of the larger clinics in Orlando previously, Fertility Center of Orlando was a breath of fresh air. The entire staff is clearly very invested in the outcomes of your procedures. They're obviously very passionate about what they do. Another large clinic we went to previously had a window of time they'd give you where they might call you. If you missed that call, then you just didn't get to talk to someone that day. At Fertility Center of Orlando, Dr. McNichol gave us his cell phone number and we could actually text message him when we had a question. I've never met another doctor who provides that level of support to you. Going through these procedures can be stressful and overwhelming. The entire staff here supports you through each step of the way and makes the process so much more enjoyable.
Megan Wilhite
00:38 19 Oct 18
I have never enjoyed more going to a doctors office on the regular. The office staff is so friendly and will go out of their way to help you out. Dr Mcnichol took the time to thoroughly explain the fertility process with both my husband and I and has taken the time to answer any questions that I have each visit. He also goes out of his way every step of the way. Calling me on a weekend with results, helping find the cheapest solutions, and coming in on a weekend. I've never meet a more compassionate understanding and experienced doctor.You can really tell that the entire staff really cares for you and just wants to help you anyway that they can through every step. This is my first time using a fertility doctor and I was initially terrified because I was not sure what to expect. But I have enjoyed my experience and most important it has given me hope that I can eventually conceive. I honestly feel so lucky that I found this office and highly recommend.read more
Karen Reyes
19:40 17 Oct 18
I have never been so impressed with a doctor!! Dr. McNichol was extremely thorough down to his drawings explaining everything to me in full detail! He is the first doctor to actually sit and explain everything to us and that made me feel very special! I have complete confidence in him and his practice to help me through this journey. I am confident that You will not find a doctor who is this compassionate or thorough anywhere else. I'm so happy I found this office just sad I didn’t find him fast enough!
Mary TC
18:18 16 Oct 18
After having a previous unsuccessful IVF in another clinic, we are really happy that we found this place!! Dr. McNichol is an amazing doctor he will call you to explain and answer any questions . He explained to us everything in details. His staff are very friendly and professional. So far we had a great experience!
Mr. Nelson
21:27 21 Sep 18
Thanks for being the Best in the Business... Thanks for taking care of Business. You are making dreams a reality and I am Thankful.
James May
13:43 19 Sep 18
one of the things I really appreciated was that they understand how critical things like getting results can be. We were so please that the doctor called us themselves and left a message in the evening. It was clearly after hours but they made the time to get us the results. Even better the very next morning he called me back and explained my results, answered questions and offered me solutions. There are a lot of doctors in town but when you find one that understands the human connection, that’s a keeper.
Ashley Mendez
13:43 10 Sep 18
Dr. McNichol is a phenomenal doctor! I started going to him after hearing great things about him from other patients. He has made himself available to me on weekends and after office hours to answer questions and ensure everything along the way is going smoothly. During office visits he takes his time to answer questions and have thorough conversations with you where I've never felt rushed or left confused. He makes you feel that he truly cares and you're not just another number. I am so glad that I found Dr. McNichol!
jaoh739455
19:05 29 Aug 18
Dr. Mcnichol he is a perfect doctor. He has very knowledge and professionally. Everytime when I been there he took time to explained and answered all of my concerns. Especially He will call you to check up by himself. I'm highly recommend for everyone who looks forward to having a wonderful life.
Kortney Landers
23:30 23 Jul 18
Dr. McNichol is an amazing doctor, the reviews are absolutely right about him. He took time to explain concerns that we had and procedures. If you are looking for a Doctor that truly cares about his patients look no further he didn’t try to push us into something unnecessary and put our minds at ease. Thank you to him and his staff we look forward to going into this journey with Dr. McNichol guiding us.
Crystal Oliver
01:42 20 Jul 18
Very kind and comforting. Patiently answer and questions that I may have and talked me through any nerves that I was feeling. Grateful to finally be able to start our journey with such a caring compassionate crew such as Dr. McNichol and his sweet staff.
John Cassidy
22:37 19 Jul 18
Staff is really friendly, doctor is one of the nicest guys I have met so far. He is helping both my wife and I toward having our first child, ensuring no complications along the way! Here’s to hoping for the best!
Mariena
15:32 19 Jul 18
Everyone at the office was very nice and professional. During my consultation with Dr. McNichol he explained everything to me. I am a cash paying patient and lives 1 hour 30 min out so he made sure everything that he was going to do was necessary for my situation. I would recommend this office he really cares about you, your situation and takes the time to explain everything in detail. I have hope that I will beat infertility.
Daniel Abakah
21:40 18 Jul 18
Dr. McNichole is a wonderful doctor I have ever seen. Him and his staffs are very caring. They know what they are doing there. May the good Lord bless him and his staffs.
Paige C
00:04 01 Jun 18
Great staff!!!! The last place I was going to made me feel like I was just another number added to their list, here they make you feel at home. They also explain everything in detail so you know exactly why and what is going on. Can’t wait for the next step fingers crossed 🤞🏼 😊
Trisha Lynn
16:43 30 May 18
Dr.Mcnicols is an amazing doctor. Is is very compassionate. You just wont find a better infertility doctor. He had some office issues but has replaced those and now I feel things run much better. I haven't got my rainbow baby yet, but feel good about the future. Best advise to anyone in my shoes would be start with all testing, including ERA. Good luck!
Megan Chery
01:20 24 May 18
Dr. McNichol is amazing! He has been helping my husband and I through this long hard journey and has been more helpful than any doctor I’ve ever been to. I would highly recommend Fertility Center of Orlando to anyone struggling with infertility. The Doctor is very knowledgeable and his staff is friendly.
Amanda Brown
21:44 21 May 18
Dr. McNichol is very diligent and patient with you and your concerns. He takes his time answers all your questions. He will call you at home to check up on you, depending we’re you are in the process. He takes the time to drawl you pictures to explain the unknown as needed. The office is very professional and quick to take care of your needs by phone or by email.
Cherley Joseph
00:42 06 Apr 18
I have been to various fertility facilities for treatment but of them all , fertility center of Orlando was the only one I felt comfortable and open to express my concerns. The doctor was professionally elaborate and carefully gave recommendations that align with his patients' options. It is easy to get access to the place but mostly when i get inside there , I totally like what I see: neatly and nicely organized and very customer_oriented .I will recommend it to anyone looking for a place for great care and service.
Marilena Bungeanu
17:13 28 Jun 17
Very nice stuff. Dr McNichol is very kind and patient to explain in details the steps we have to follow. I recommend this fertility center and Dr. McNichol. He is a great doctor!
Ashley Martinez
03:59 21 Jun 17
This is absolutely the best physician's office that I have ever been to. From my very first appointment 6 yrs ago, my experience here has been wonderful. Every staff member within the practice has been friendly and compassionate. I have never felt like a number. Dr. McNichol and his staff are always supportive and there to answer questions. During stressful or difficult times, it is comforting to have a supportive team behind you who are rooting for your success. I wouldn't trust anyone else with something so important.
Elizabeth Freedman
16:12 09 May 17
The entire staff at Fertility Center of Orlando is professional and accommodating. They make you feel so comfortable. I know I am in good hands with Dr. McNichol and his team. Plus they answer any questions I may have - no matter how small which is huge during this process.I highly recommend them!
robyn lewis
21:59 06 May 17
Experienced professional office with a family friendly staff. Everyone from the front to the back made us feel welcomed. Great at returning phones calls and answering all of my millions of question. Really recommend this team we went there from the great reviews and we are so glad we did.
Mavis Anane
10:52 08 Apr 17
Doctor Mcnichol Milton is an amazing doctor. Very knowledgeable and ever ready to help you with your situation. I've known him for 5 years now and honestly he has been a blessing to my family on our journey to become parents. I was blessed with Aaron in 2014 with the help of Dr. Milton and his staff and I am expecting my second child soon. God richly bless this man and his staff.
Fertility Center
of Orlando
The Fertility Center of Orlando is a boutique style fertility center with a one on one approach. This means that you will not be assigned a number, then shuffled in and out as quickly as possible. You will be seen by Dr. Milton McNichol at every visit, not a nurse or physician assistant.
We have a small staff that is very attentive to patient concerns.