About follitropi n alfa
Recombinant follicle-stimulating hormone
Used for
- Fertility treatment to stimulate ovarian follicle development
- Treatment of selected causes of infertility in men, often with human chorionic gonadotropin
Usual adult dose
Dose is individualized by fertility specialists. Common starting doses are 75–150 IU daily for ovulation induction and 150–225 IU daily for IVF; male treatment is commonly 150 IU three times weekly with hCG.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Injection-site reactions
- Ovarian cysts or abdominal discomfort
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Important warnings
- Can cause ovarian hyperstimulation, which may be severe or life-threatening.
- Multiple pregnancy is more likely with fertility treatment.
- Use requires specialist monitoring, often including ultrasound and hormone tests.
- Not suitable for pregnancy, ovarian or testicular tumors, or unexplained genital bleeding.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment is stopped once pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
Use during breastfeeding is generally not recommended; safety is not established.
Interactions
- No major direct medicine interactions are established; tell the fertility team about all medicines.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.