Menopur

Brand Names

Menopur, Repronex

What is Menopur

Menopur is an equal mixture of the naturally occurring follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH and LH are important for the development of follicles (eggs) produced by the ovaries and for the development of sperm. This medication is used to stimulate ovulation when a woman's ovaries can produce a follicle but hormonal stimulation is deficient. It can also be used to stimulate the development of multiple eggs for in vitro fertilization. Likewise, menopur is used to stimulate the production of sperm in men who have functioning testes but in whom hormonal stimulation is deficient.

Side effects of Menopur

Side effects caused by this medication can be:

• difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives;
• ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
• ovarian enlargement presenting as abdominal or pelvic pain, tenderness, pressure, or swelling;
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
• shortness of breath;
• pain, warmth, or tenderness centralized in an arm or leg;
• fever or chills;
• headache or drowsiness;
• weakness or aching of muscles or joints;
• breast enlargement or tenderness;
• pain, swelling, or irritation at the injection site;
• rash;
• changes in your breathing

You should also know that Menopur may increase the likelihood of multiple births. Multiple births may carry additional risk both for the mother and for the fetuses.

Indication

This medication is used to stimulate ovulation when a woman's ovaries can produce a follicle but hormonal stimulation is deficient. It can also be used to stimulate the development of multiple eggs for in vitro fertilization. Likewise, menopur is used to stimulate the production of sperm in men who have functioning testes but in whom hormonal stimulation is deficient.

Precautions

Please, do not use menopur if you:

• might be pregnant;
• have a thyroid problem;
• have cancer or a tumor of the breast, ovary, uterus, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland;
• have undiagnosed vaginal bleeding;
• have ovarian cysts or enlargement;
• have any other serious or chronic medical illness.

Dosage forms

Your Menopur dose will be determined by your doctor.