Gonadotropin preparations
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Gonadotropin Preparations are a type of hormone therapy used in the treatment of infertility in both men and women. They are also used in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). Gonadotropin preparations include human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH).
Overview[edit | edit source]
Gonadotropin preparations are hormones that stimulate the gonads - the testes in men and the ovaries in women. They are used to treat infertility in men and women, and are also used in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Types of Gonadotropin Preparations[edit | edit source]
There are several types of gonadotropin preparations, including:
- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG): This hormone is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It is used in fertility treatments to stimulate the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation).
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): This hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovaries. In men, FSH stimulates the production of sperm.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): This hormone is also produced by the pituitary gland and triggers ovulation and the production of progesterone, an important hormone for maintaining pregnancy.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Gonadotropin preparations are used in the treatment of infertility in both men and women. They are also used in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, gonadotropin preparations can have side effects. These can include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), multiple pregnancies, and allergic reactions.
See Also[edit | edit source]
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