Menopur Injection

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Active Ingredient	Menotrophin (75IU)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class	Hormones
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class	Gonadotropins
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	372

FAQ

What is Menopur and what it is used for?

Menopur contains an active ingredient called Menotrophin. 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.

What are the side effects of using Menopur?

The common side effects are pain and swelling at injection site, headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. 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.

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.

What if I miss a dose of Menopur?

Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Menopur. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.

What if you forget to take Menopur?

If you miss a dose of Menopur, please consult your doctor.

Menopur Injection Reviews

Menopur is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count) and male infertility. It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.

Menopur is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor will decide the right time to take the injection, so always follow your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. You might be prescribed with certain other medicine as a part of your treatment. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, injection site pain, injection site allergic reaction, abdominal swelling, or pain. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Male might notice acne, or sweating and deepening of the voice.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or had an ovarian cyst, or had thyroid gland disorder. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should avoid alcohol or have to follow doctor advice related to diet while taking this medicine.

How Menopur Injection Works

Menopur 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.

How to Use Menopur Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Menopur Injection

In Male hypogonadism: Male Hypogonadism is the improper functioning of reproductive organs, that is, testes in males, which causes failure to produce sex hormones required for fertility. Menopur acts as the male sex hormone, testosterone and therefore, improves sperm production in males. This can reduce infertility and helps to treat hypogonadism in males. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
In Male infertility: Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. This may be due to inadequate amount of sex hormone in males which affects the sperm health as well as sperm count. Menopur behaves as the male sex hormone, testostrone, and helps in treating infertility in males. It improves sperm count as well as their quality. This helps proper functioing of sex organs in males and increase schances of conceiving for a female.
In Female infertility: Menopur helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Uses of Menopur Injection

Female infertility
Male hypogonadism
Male infertility

Menopur Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Menopur is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Menopur during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Menopur alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Menopur in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Menopur in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Menopur. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Pregnancy following treatment with Menopur is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
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).
The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation.
Do not use Menopur if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
Menopur stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men.
Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan.