About chorionic gonadotrophin
Gonadotropin hormone
Used for
- Treats infertility in women by triggering ovulation.
- Supports fertility treatment in men with low gonadotropins.
- May support testicular descent in selected boys with undescended testes.
Usual adult dose
Women: usually 5,000–10,000 IU once to trigger ovulation. Men: typically 1,000–2,000 IU two or three times weekly; specialist-directed.
Usual dose in children
For selected boys: specialist-directed, commonly 500–4,000 IU two or three times weekly for several weeks.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain or reaction
- Headache, tiredness, or mood changes
- Enlarged ovaries or ovarian hyperstimulation in women
- Breast enlargement or fluid retention in men
Important warnings
- Fertility treatment can cause multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation, which may be serious.
- Seek urgent assessment for severe abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, rapid weight gain, or reduced urination.
- Do not use with certain hormone-sensitive cancers or uncontrolled endocrine disorders.
- In boys, treatment can cause early puberty or behavioral changes.
Pregnancy
Not used during an established pregnancy; it is generally given before conception in fertility treatment.
Breastfeeding
Not usually relevant during fertility treatment; use during breastfeeding is not recommended without specialist guidance.
Interactions
- No major interactions are well established; tell the clinician about all medicines and fertility treatments.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.