About urofollitropin
Gonadotropin; follicle-stimulating hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicle development during fertility treatment.
- Used with human chorionic gonadotropin for ovulation induction.
- Stimulates sperm production in selected men with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.
Usual adult dose
Women: commonly 75–150 IU injected daily, adjusted to response. Men: commonly 150 IU three times weekly with hCG.
Common side effects
- Headache, abdominal discomfort, bloating, nausea.
- Injection-site reactions.
- Ovarian enlargement or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
- Multiple pregnancy.
Important warnings
- Requires specialist supervision and ultrasound or hormone monitoring.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation can be serious or life-threatening.
- Treatment may increase risk of multiple pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy.
- Not used during pregnancy or with certain hormone-sensitive conditions.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment is intended to induce fertility, and pregnancy should be excluded before treatment.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally avoided; safety during breastfeeding is not established.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines, especially hCG, can increase ovarian hyperstimulation risk.
- Tell the treating specialist about all medicines and supplements.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.