About corifollit ropin alfa
Long-acting follicle-stimulating hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicles during assisted reproduction, usually with a fertility treatment protocol.
Usual adult dose
One injection on cycle day 2 or 3: 100 micrograms for women weighing 60 kg or less; 150 micrograms above 60 kg.
Common side effects
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Headache
- Nausea
- Pelvic pain or discomfort
Important warnings
- Can cause ovarian hyperstimulation, which may be severe or life-threatening.
- Multiple pregnancy and ovarian enlargement can occur.
- Use only under specialist fertility care with ultrasound and hormone monitoring.
- Not used to treat fertility problems in men.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment is intended to support conception and should stop once pregnancy is established.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding; it is used for ovarian stimulation in fertility treatment.
Interactions
- Other fertility hormones, including gonadotropins, may increase ovarian overstimulation 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.