Chorionic Gonadotrophin (Chorionic Gonadotrophin)
Overview of Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Chorionic Gonadotrophin is a hormone produced in placenta. It stimulates the ovaries and the testes. Chorionic Gonadotrophin is used in males to stimulate testicular descent or testicular growth and development. In females, Chorionic Gonadotrophin is used in combination with other medication to induce ovulation.
Indication of Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Chorionic Gonadotrophin is primarily indicated in conditions like Cryptorchidism (undescended testes), Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, Idiopathic male infertility, Induction of ovarian follicle maturation.
Contraindication of Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Chorionic Gonadotrophin is contraindicated in conditions like Precocious puberty,Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHS),Edema.
Side Effects of Chorionic Gonadotrophin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Chorionic Gonadotrophin, which give rise to further complications include Precocious puberty.,Chorionic Gonadotrophin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). which are responsible for the discontinuation of Chorionic Gonadotrophin therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Chorionic Gonadotrophin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tiredness, Headache, Restlessness, Depression, Edema, Gynecomastia, Mood changes, Reaction at injection site, Pain at injection site, Pain at injection site.
Precautions of Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Chorionic gonadotrophin should not be used during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with history of heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, migraine headaches, seizure disorder, cancer or any allergy.