Follitropin

Follitropin is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone in the body known as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). FSH is involved in the growth and development of eggs in women and sperm in men. Follitropin is used in the treatment of infertility in both men and women.

Uses

Follitropin is used in women who are unable to ovulate due to problems with their pituitary gland or in those undergoing assisted reproductive technology procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). In men, it is used to treat infertility due to low sperm count.

Side Effects

Common side effects of follitropin include headache, nausea, and pain or swelling at the injection site. More serious side effects can include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), a condition where the ovaries swell and cause abdominal pain.

Precautions

Before using follitropin, patients should inform their healthcare provider if they have any allergies, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. It is also important to inform the healthcare provider of any other medications being taken, as follitropin can interact with other drugs.

Administration

Follitropin is administered by subcutaneous injection. The dosage and length of treatment will depend on the individual patient's response to the medication.

See Also

• Follicle-stimulating hormone
• In vitro fertilization
• Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

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