About menotrophin hp
Human menopausal gonadotropin fertility medicine
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicle development during fertility treatment.
- Used with other medicines to support ovulation and assisted reproduction.
- Stimulates sperm production in selected men with hormone deficiency.
Usual adult dose
Women: commonly 75–150 IU daily, adjusted to ultrasound and hormone results. Men: often 75–150 IU three times weekly with hCG.
Common side effects
- Headache, abdominal discomfort, nausea, or injection-site reactions.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation, which can cause enlarged ovaries and fluid buildup.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Rarely, blood clots or severe allergic reactions.
Important warnings
- Requires specialist supervision and ultrasound or hormone monitoring.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation can be serious or life-threatening.
- Avoid with pregnancy, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or certain ovarian, uterine, or testicular tumors.
- Seek urgent care for severe abdominal swelling, breathlessness, or chest pain.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy. Stop treatment if pregnancy occurs; ovarian stimulation may increase multiple-pregnancy risk.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding; effects on milk production and infant are uncertain.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines can increase ovarian stimulation and 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.