Medicines & protocols
Your stimulation protocol is the personalised plan setting out which medicines are used, when they start and stop, and how monitoring will be scheduled. It is chosen from your age, ovarian reserve, weight, medical history and any previous response, and may be changed between cycles if the response was too low or too high.
Also known as: IVF protocol, treatment protocol, medication plan
Related South Africa guides
Sources
- ESHRE guidelines and patient information
Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.