About triptorelin
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
Used for
- Fertility treatment to prevent premature ovulation during assisted reproduction.
Usual adult dose
Common fertility protocols use 0.1 mg under the skin daily; timing and duration vary by protocol.
Common side effects
- Headache, nausea, and abdominal discomfort
- Injection-site reactions
- Hot flushes and mood changes
- Ovarian hyperstimulation may occur with fertility treatment
Important warnings
- Use only under specialist supervision; fertility-treatment protocols differ.
- May initially stimulate hormone production before suppressing it.
- Fertility treatment can cause ovarian hyperstimulation and multiple pregnancy.
- Not suitable during pregnancy; exclude pregnancy before treatment.
Pregnancy
Do not use during pregnancy. Pregnancy should be excluded before treatment; stop if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is generally not recommended during treatment.
Interactions
- Other hormone medicines may affect treatment; 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.