About menotropi n
Gonadotropin fertility hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicle development in fertility treatment
- Supports sperm production in selected cases of male infertility
Usual adult dose
Women: commonly 75–150 IU injected daily, adjusted by ultrasound and hormone tests. Men: commonly 75–150 IU three times weekly with hCG.
Common side effects
- Injection-site reactions
- Headache or abdominal discomfort
- Ovarian enlargement or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Multiple pregnancy
Important warnings
- Requires specialist supervision and ultrasound or hormone monitoring.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation can become severe or life-threatening.
- Avoid with pregnancy, unexplained vaginal bleeding, or certain hormone-sensitive cancers.
- Treatment may increase risk of multiple births and ectopic pregnancy.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment aims to induce ovulation and should stop if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally avoided; safety during breastfeeding is not established.
Interactions
- No major established drug interactions; tell the fertility specialist about all medicines.
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