About urofollitr opin
Gonadotropin; follicle-stimulating hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicles in fertility treatment
- Used with hCG for ovulation induction
- Stimulates sperm production in selected men
Usual adult dose
Women: commonly 75–150 IU daily initially, adjusted by ultrasound and hormone tests. Men: commonly 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 monitoring.
- Ovarian hyperstimulation can cause severe illness or blood clots.
- Multiple pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy are possible.
- Not suitable with ovarian failure, unexplained bleeding, or certain hormone-sensitive cancers.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment aims to cause ovulation. Stop once pregnancy is confirmed unless a specialist directs otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended; effects on breastfed infants are not established.
Interactions
- No major established medicine interactions; disclose all medicines to the fertility specialist.
- Combining with other fertility medicines, especially hCG, can increase ovarian 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.