Superovulation is the production of many mature eggs in one menstrual cycle, usually triggered by a medication that stimulates the ovaries. Such medications include clomiphene, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and gonadotropins.

Superovulation with gonadotropins or FSH is monitored closely to prevent severe ovarian hyperstimulation, a potentially life-threatening condition.

While superovulation increases the likelihood of conception, it also increases the risk of becoming pregnant with more than one fetus, such as twins or triplets.

By	Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer	Sarah Anne Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Revised	March 19, 2010