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Programming ovulation using estrogens for patients to time intercourse.

Michael H Dahan1, Jerald Goldstein, Valerie Ratts

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63108-0588, USA. dahanhaim@hotmail.com

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|May 3, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Oral estrogens can help women time conception by delaying ovulation. This approach assists women separated from their partners during ovulation and adheres to Jewish laws regarding intercourse after menstruation.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive endocrinology
  • Gynecology
  • Jewish law and women's health

Background:

  • Fertility challenges arise for women separated from partners during ovulation.
  • Orthodox Jewish women face unique timing constraints due to religious laws (mikveh).
  • Ovulation occurring before ritual cleansing can impede conception attempts.

Observation:

  • Two cases involving orthodox Jewish women are presented.
  • These women ovulated prior to resuming intercourse.
  • Oral estrogens were administered to postpone ovulation.

Findings:

  • Oral estrogens effectively delayed ovulation in the observed cases.
  • This intervention allowed for timed intercourse.
  • Successful ovulation programming was achieved.

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Implications:

  • Oral estrogens offer a viable method for synchronizing ovulation with partner availability.
  • This strategy addresses conception barriers for separated couples.
  • It provides a solution for orthodox Jewish women facing timing issues with mikveh observance.