Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone

Information about Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone

Recombinant human luteinizing hormone uses

Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone is used in the treatment of female infertility.

How recombinant human luteinizing hormone works

Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone is a hormone. In females, along with other medicine, it works by stimulating the growth and development of the egg before release.

Common side effects of recombinant human luteinizing hormone

Abdominal cramp, Breast pain, Depression, Fatigue, Headache, Injection site allergic reaction, Injection site pain, Irritation, Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, Rash, Vomiting

Available Medicine for Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone

  • ₹2137
    Merck Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone

  • Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
  • Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.
  • 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 Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Pregnancy following treatment with Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.

Frequently asked questions for Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone

Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone

Q. What is Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone and for what it is used for?
Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone is a type of Luteinizing hormone. It is used in combination with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in women who are not able to become pregnant because they have problem with ovulation (ovaries do not produce or release a developed egg).
Q. How and in what dose should I take Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone?
It is given as an injection just under the skin. The dose and treatment duration depends on your ovarian response for which you would be constantly monitored by your doctor during the treatment.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
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Q. What are the side effects of using Recombinant Human Luteinizing hormone?
The common side effects include a headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, breast pain, redness or swelling at the injection site. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.

Content on this page was last updated on 16 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)