Fertility Medication Information
DescriptionUsed to prevent premature LH surge in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation. | |
Antagon/Ganirelix Side Effects
DO NOT USE if you have a latex allergy. | |
Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) |
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DescriptionUsed to prevent premature LH surge in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation. | |
Cetrocide Side Effects
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) |
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DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation by acting on the pituitary gland to release the hormones that induce follicle development within the ovary. | |
Clomid Side Effects
These side effects are not serious and usually go away once the medication is stopped for that cycle. | |
Administration SiteA pill that is taken orally. |
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DescriptionEstrogen replacement is used during your treatment cycle to improve the thickness of your uterine lining for an embryo to implant and to maintain the uterine environment for a pregnancy to grow. | |
Estrace Side Effects
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Administration SiteEstrace is a pill that is prescribed either for vaginal insertion or to be taken orally. Your nurse will instruct you whether you should take your Estrace orally or vaginally. |
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DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation and is responsible for stimulating growth and the maturation of the eggs. | |
Follistim Side Effects
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) Intramuscular (IM) – Only when instructed by your nurse. |
DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation and is responsible for stimulating growth and the maturation of the eggs. | |
Gonal-F Side Effects
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) or Intramuscular (IM) – You will be instructed your administration site by your nurse. |
DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation and is responsible for stimulating growth and the maturation of the eggs. | |
Gonal-F Multi-Dose Side Effects
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Administration SiteIntramuscular (IM) or Subcutaneous (SQ) – You will be instructed your administration site by your nurse. |
DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation and is responsible for stimulating growth and the maturation of the eggs. | |
Gonal-F Pen Side Effects
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) or Intramuscular (IM) – You will be instructed your administration site by your nurse. |
DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation and is responsible for stimulating growth and the maturation of the eggs. | |
Gonal F Redi-Ject Side Effects
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) or Intramuscular (IM). You will be instructed your administration site by your nurse. |
DescriptionLetrozole is a drug used frequently to induce ovulation. This drug acts on the pituitary gland to release the hormones that induce follicle development within the ovary. | |
Letrozole Side Effects
These side effects are not serious and usually go away once the medication is stopped for that cycle. | |
Administration SiteA pill that is taken orally. |
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DescriptionLupron Injection (leuprolide acetate) prevents the usual hormone exchange that causes follicle production and ovulation by suppressing the pituitary stimulation to the ovaries. This allows gonadatropin to stimulate a more uniform development of multiple follicles. Lupron dosages can vary based on your treatment protocol, confirm with your nurse your dose and time to administer. | |
Lupron/Leuprolide Acetate Side Effects
These side effects are not serious and usually go away once the medication is stopped for that cycle. | |
Administration SiteSubcutaneous Injection. |
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DescriptionUsed to induce ovulation and is responsible for stimulating growth and the maturation of the eggs. | |
Menopur Side Effects
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) or Intramuscular (IM). You will be instructed your administration site by your nurse. |
DescriptionSimulates the body’s normal LH surge causing the final maturation of the eggs. It is expected that ovulation will take place 38-40 hours after HCG. You will be instructed by your nurse, your dose and injection site based on your treatment protocol. | |
Novarel/Pregnyl Side EffectsOccasionally low abdominal (pelvic) discomfort. | |
Administration SiteIntramuscular (IM) or Subcutaneous (SQ) – You will be instructed your injection site by your nurse. |
DescriptionEnhances aromatase activity that is needed to convert androgens like testosterone into estrogen in the body in order to stimulate ovulation. | |
Omnitrope Side EffectsLocal reactions at the injection site (such as pain, numbness, redness and swelling)
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Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) or Intramuscular (IM) – You will be instructed your injection site by your nurse. |
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DescriptionSimulates the body’s normal LH surge causing the final maturation of the eggs. It is expected that ovulation will take place 38-40 hours after injection. | |
Ovidrel Side EffectsOccasionally low abdominal (pelvic) discomfort. | |
Administration SiteSubcutaneous (SQ) |
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DescriptionProgesterone is the hormone necessary for the preparation of the uterine lining for the implantation of the embryo and the maintenance of early pregnancy. | |
Progesterone in Oil Side Effects
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Administration SiteIntramuscular (IM) |
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DescriptionProgesterone is used to maintain the lining of the uterus and support a pregnancy. This medication will continue until your pregnancy test and then, if pregnant, you will be tapered off during the first trimester through monitoring of progesterone levels. | |
Prometrium Side Effects
**Do not take Prometrium if you are allergic to peanuts** | |
Administration SiteVaginal Insertion |
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DescriptionSaizen® [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] is a prescription medicine indicated for the treatment of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) to replace growth hormone in adults because of either a deficiency that started as a child or started as an adult due to pituitary disease, hypothalamic disease, surgery, radiation therapy, or trauma. | |
Saizen Side Effects
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Administration SiteIntramuscular injection (IM) |
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DescriptionThe Vivelle patch is a form of estrogen that helps maintain an early pregnancy. | |
Vivelle Patch Side EffectsSome women will have a reaction to the adhesive, which includes:
Other side effects include:
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Administration SiteApply the patch to the skin much like a band-aid. It may be placed anywhere on your torso; however, Do not apply near your breast tissue. The lower abdomen is a good place to start. |
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