Menotrophin (Menotrophin)
Overview of Menotrophin
Menotrophin contains follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and lutenizing hormone (LH) glycoproteins of pituitary origin in a 1:1 ratio. it is prepared from the urine of the postmenopausal women. it is administered intramuscularly. It is used to stimulate ovulation.
Indication of Menotrophin
Menotrophin is primarily indicated in conditions like Cryptorchidism (undescended testes), Follicular growth stimulation, Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, Male infertility, Superovulation.
Contraindication of Menotrophin
Menotrophin is contraindicated in conditions like Testicular tumors,Ovarian dysgenesis,Premature menopause,Tubal disease,Testicular failure,Pituitary tumor.
Side Effects of Menotrophin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Menotrophin, which give rise to further complications include Pulmonary edema, Gynacomastia, Thromboembolism.,Menotrophin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). which are responsible for the discontinuation of Menotrophin therapy.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Menotrophin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Tiredness, Headache, Fever, Abdominal pain, Weight gain, Fluid retention, Mood swings, Joint pain.
Precautions of Menotrophin
Menotrophin should not be given to the pregnant women and use cautiously in the breast-feeding women.