About highly purified menotroph
Gonadotropin fertility hormone
Used for
- Stimulates ovarian follicle development in fertility treatment.
- Supports sperm production in selected men with hormone-related infertility.
Usual adult dose
Women: typically 75–150 IU daily, adjusted using ultrasound and hormone tests. Men: often 75–150 IU three times weekly, with hCG.
Common side effects
- Ovarian enlargement or pain
- Headache or abdominal discomfort
- Injection-site reactions
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Important warnings
- Can cause multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.
- Requires specialist supervision and ultrasound monitoring.
- Rarely, blood clots or serious allergic reactions occur.
- Not used during pregnancy or for unexplained ovarian or testicular enlargement.
Pregnancy
Not used during pregnancy; treatment is intended to achieve pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding; safety information is limited.
Interactions
- Other fertility medicines may increase ovarian response and 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.