About menotropin
Gonadotropin fertility hormone
Used for
- Induces egg development and ovulation in women receiving fertility treatment.
- Stimulates sperm production in some men with hormone-related infertility.
Usual adult dose
Women: usually 75–150 IU injected daily, adjusted by monitoring. Men: commonly 75–150 IU three times weekly, with hCG.
Common side effects
- Headache, abdominal discomfort, nausea, or injection-site reactions.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation, enlarged ovaries, or multiple pregnancy.
- Rarely, blood clots or severe allergic reactions.
Important warnings
- Requires specialist supervision and ultrasound or hormone monitoring.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation can cause severe illness and may be life-threatening.
- Not suitable with pregnancy, unexplained bleeding, or certain ovarian or hormone-sensitive tumors.
- Multiple pregnancy is more likely during fertility treatment.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; stop treatment if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally avoided; safety during breastfeeding is not established.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines, including gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicines, may alter response.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.