About menotrophin
Gonadotropin fertility hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicle development during fertility treatment
- Supports ovulation induction in selected patients
- Stimulates sperm production in men with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
Usual adult dose
Women: commonly 75–150 IU injected daily, adjusted to response. Men: commonly 75–150 IU three times weekly, usually with hCG.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal pain, bloating, or nausea
- Injection-site reactions
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Important warnings
- Requires specialist supervision and ultrasound or hormone monitoring.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation can cause severe illness; urgent assessment may be needed.
- Multiple pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy are possible.
- Avoid with pregnancy, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or hormone-sensitive tumors.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment aims to achieve pregnancy and should stop once pregnancy is confirmed.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding; effects on milk production and infant safety are not established.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines, including hCG, can increase ovarian hyperstimulation risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.