Menotropins (Systemic)

Brand Names : Humegon, Pergonal, human menopausal gonadotropins (hMG), human gonadotropins, menotrophin

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dosing - The dose of menotropins will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of menotropins. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For causing ovulation to help in becoming pregnant:
    • Adults - 75 Units of FSH and 75 Units of LH injected into a muscle once a day for seven or more days. Usually your doctor will give you another medicine called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) the day after the last dose of menotropins.
  • For help in becoming pregnant while using other pregnancy-promoting methods (assisted reproductive technology [ART]):
    • Adults - 150 Units of FSH and 150 Units of LH injected into a muscle once a day for seven or more days. Usually your doctor will give you another medicine called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) the day after the last dose of menotropins.
  • For producing sperm:
    • Adults - 75 Units of FSH and 75 Units of LH injected into a muscle three times a week for four or more months. Usually your doctor will give you another medicine called chorionic gonadotropin before and during treatment with menotropins. If needed, your doctor may increase your dose to 150 Units of FSH and 150 Units of LH three times a week after four months.