About Menopur 1200 IU Solution for Injection
Gonadotropin fertility hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicle development during fertility treatment
- Used with other medicines in assisted reproduction
- Treats selected cases of infertility caused by low gonadotropins
Usual adult dose
Individualized specialist dosing, commonly 75–225 IU injected daily; adjusted using ultrasound and hormone tests.
Common side effects
- Injection-site reactions
- Headache or abdominal discomfort
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Multiple pregnancy
Important warnings
- Risk of ovarian hyperstimulation, which can be severe
- Multiple pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy may occur
- Not suitable with certain hormone-sensitive cancers or ovarian cysts
- Requires specialist monitoring with ultrasound and hormone tests
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment is intended to achieve pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines, especially hCG, may increase ovarian hyperstimulation risk.
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