Key facts about Menotropins
What dosages is Menotropins available in?
Menotropins contains 75 IU FSH and 75 IU of LH activity, supplied as lyophilized powder or pellet in sterile vials with diluent vials and Q•Cap vial adapters.
What is Menotropins used for?
Menotropins is a gonadotropin that’s used during fertility treatments, like in vitro fertilization (IVF), to help people who are having trouble becoming pregnant.
How does Menotropins work?
Menotropins is a gonadotropin medication that contains a mixture of two hormones that are found naturally in the body:
- follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). These two hormones help your ovaries prepare mature eggs for ovulation. Using Menotropins can make it easier for you to conceive a baby if you’re having trouble getting pregnant.
How do I take Menotropins?
The dose of Menpur is unique for every person. It’s crucial to follow your fertility specialist’s instructions very carefully. In general, the typical starting dose of menotropinsis 225 international units (IU) injected under the skin once a day starting on day 2 or 3 of an IVF cycle. You’ll need blood tests and ultrasounds done at the fertility center every few days to see if your dose needs to be adjusted.
Is it safe for me to take Menotropins?
Menotropins is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. Menotropins is contraindicated in women who exhibit:
- Prior hypersensitivity to Menotropins or Menotropins products or one of their excipients
- High levels of FSH indicating primary ovarian failure
- Pregnancy
- Uncontrolled medical condition(s) that affect the endocrine system
- Sex hormone-dependent tumors
- Tumors of the pituitary gland or hypothalamus
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding (with an unknown cause)
- Ovarian cysts or enlargement (with an unknown cause)
Menotropins Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Menotropins:
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Injection site reactions
- Stomach cramps
- Stomach bloating
Menotropins Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Menotropins. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Allergic reaction: trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: severe pelvic or stomach pain and swelling along with nausea, vomiting, sudden weight gain, diarrhea, trouble breathing, and trouble urinating
- Lung problem or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung): trouble breathing, worsening of any current lung problems
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness; pain that spreads up to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
- Stroke: sudden trouble talking, trouble walking, or numbness on one side of your body or face
- Ectopic pregnancy: severe, unexplainable pelvic pain along with unusual vaginal bleeding
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Menotropins
There are no major drug interactions listed for this medication. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes Menotropins?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Menotropins safe in pregnancy?
This medication should not be used if you are pregnant or think you might be.













