What
is Gonal F/Puregon?
Both of these medications are made from highly purified human Follicle
Stimulating Hormone prepared by recombinant DNA technology. Both are
non-urinary products and contains only FSH. There is no LH component. |
Are
there any side effects to Gonal
F/Puregon?
Some women experience abdominal discomfort, headache, weight gain,
irritability and breast tenderness. The most serious side effect is
ovarian hyperstimulation. Hyperstimulation occurs when many follicles
develop in response to Gonal
F/Puregon stimulation. This causes sudden enlargement of the ovary and the abdomen
may become distended with fluid. Hyperstimulation is usually mild
to moderate. However, severe hyperstimulation occurs in 1-3% of patients.
Treatment consists of bed rest and careful monitoring of fluid levels. |
What is the
risk of multiple births?
The risk of multiple birth is similar to HMG administration. |
How
is Gonal
F/Puregon administered?
Due to its high degree of purity, it is the only gonadotropin which
does not require intra muscular injection. It is injected subcutaneously,
making it less painful. |
Can Gonal
F/Puregon affect the developing fetus?
There is no increased risk of an abnormality from that reported
in the general population. |
