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These
hormones control the production and release of eggs from the ovary.
This medicine is used in the management of female
infertility. Menotropins
(men-oh-TROE-pins ) are a mixture of follicle-stimulating hormone
(FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) that are naturally produced by the
pituitary gland.
Use
in females - FSH is primarily responsible for stimulating growth
of the ovarian follicle, which includes the developing egg, the cells
surrounding the egg that produce the hormones needed to support a
pregnancy, and the fluid around the egg. As the follicle grows, an
increasing amount of the hormone estrogen is produced by the cells in
the follicle and released into the bloodstream. Estrogen causes the
endometrium (lining of the uterus) to thicken before ovulation
occurs. The higher blood levels of estrogen will also tell the
hypothalamus and pituitary gland to slow the production and release
of FSH.
Use
in males - Menotropins are used to stimulate the production of
sperm in some forms of male infertility.
Special precautions
Allergies - tell
your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
menotropins. Also tell your health care professional if you are
allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or
dyes.
Pregnancy - if
you become pregnant as a result of using this medicine, there is an
increased chance of a multiple pregnancy.
Breast-feeding - It
is not known whether menotropins pass into breast milk. Mothers who
are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss
this with their doctor.
Children - Studies
on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is
no specific information comparing use of menotropins in children with
use in other age groups.
Older
adults - many
medicines have not been studied specifically in older people.
Therefore, it may not be know whether they work exactly the same way
they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or
problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing
use of menotropins in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other
medicines - although
certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases
two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction
might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose,
or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are taking any other prescription or
nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Other
medical problems - the
presence of other medical problems may affect the use of menotropins.
Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical
problems, especially:
Adrenal gland or thyroid disease (not controlled) or
Tumor, brain or
Tumor, sex hormone-dependent - Menotropins should not be used in
patients with these medical problems.
Unusual vaginal bleeding - Some irregular vaginal bleeding is a
sign that the endometrium is growing too rapidly, possibly of
endometrial cancer, or some hormone imbalances; the increases in
estrogen production caused by menotropins can make these problems
worse. If a hormonal imbalance is present, it should be treated
before beginning menotropins therapy
Side
Effects
Along
with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur
they may need medical attention.
Check
with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side
effects occur:
For females
only
More common
Less common
or rare
Abdominal or stomach pain (severe); bloating (moderate to
severe); decreased amount of urine; feeling of
indigestion; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (continuing or
severe); pelvic pain (severe); shortness of breath;
swelling of the lower legs; weight gain (rapid)
For males
only
Other
side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts
to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if the following
side effect continues or is bothersome:
For females
only
For males
only
For females
only
Abdominal or stomach pain (severe); bloating (moderate to
severe); decreased amount of urine; feeling of
indigestion; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (continuing or
severe); pelvic pain (severe); shortness of breath;
weight gain (rapid)
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients.
If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Don’t
let anyone else take your medicines.
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