GONADOTROPINS

A gonadotropin can help you ovulate if you tried taking the fertility drug clomiphene, but your body didn’t respond to it. A doctor might also prescribe a gonadotropin if you don’t produce enough FSH and LH – the hormones needed for ovulation.

Uses

Gonadotropin can help you produce several eggs for the procedure. A gonadotropin can help men who have a hormonal imbalance linked to a low sperm count, or poor sperm quality or motility (how well sperm move).

Warnings

Gonadotropin treatment can be emotionally intense for some women if they worry about their body’s response to the medication. Also, women getting gonadotropin treatment go to the doctor’s office for frequent monitoring. Pregnant women must also avoid it.

Side effects

Women who take a gonadotropin occasionally develop ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). The ovaries rapidly swell and fluid accumulates in the abdomen, or around the heart or lungs. Symptoms may include sudden weight gain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

You may also notice breast tenderness, rash or swelling at the injection site, bloated abdomen, or mood swings after taking gonadotropin.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking the medication tell your doctor if you:

Have any allergies
Have heart disease
Have kidney disease
Have an ovarian cyst
Suffer from seizures
Have migraines
Have asthma
Are in early puberty

Interactions

There may be other drugs that can interact with HCG. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Overdose & Brands

Available brands:

Cetrotide
Foliculin-75 HP