Menotropins (Systemic)
Brand Names : Humegon, Pergonal, human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG), human gonadotropins, menotrophin
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine,
the risks of receiving the medicine must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For menotropins, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to menotropins. Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy - If you become pregnant as a result of using this
medicine, there is an increased chance of a multiple pregnancy.
Other medicines - Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of menotropins. Make sure you tell your doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Cyst on ovary - Menotropins can cause further growth of cysts
on the ovary
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Unusual vaginal bleeding - Some irregular vaginal bleeding is
a sign that the endometrium is growing too rapidly, possibly of endometrial
cancer, or some hormone imbalances; the increases in estrogen production caused
by menotropins can make these problems worse. If a hormonal imbalance is present,
it should be treated before beginning menotropins therapy
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