Menotrophin
Information about Menotrophin
Menotrophin uses
Menotrophin is used in the treatment of female infertility, male hypogonadism and male infertility.
How menotrophin works
Menotrophin is a mixture of hormones. In females, it works by facilitating the maturation of follicles (which contain eggs) in the ovaries. This helps treat female infertility due to improper egg production (anovulatory infertility). In males, it works by increasing the low sperm count.
Common side effects of menotrophin
Abdominal cramp, Abdominal pain, Abdominal swelling, Headache, Injection site allergic reaction, Injection site pain, Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Nausea
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Expert advice for Menotrophin
- Menotrophin stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
- Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan.
- It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men.
- The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
- Do not use Menotrophin if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Pregnancy following treatment with Menotrophin is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
Frequently asked questions for Menotrophin
Menotrophin
Q. What is Menotrophin and what it is used for?
Menotrophin is a mixture of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). It is used to treat infertility in women, who face a problem with ovulation. It works by helping follicles (which contains egg) to mature in the ovaries, resulting in the release of a properly developed egg. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology procedures (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant. It may also be used in adult men, who have low sperm cell count, due to lack of certain hormones.
Q. How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor might decide the dose based on your gender and the condition for which treatment is being given. In women, treatment duration depends on the ovarian response, for which constant monitoring is done by the doctor.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Menotrophin?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Menotrophin. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.