Menovul 150IU Injection
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Product introduction
Menovul 150IU Injection is used in the treatment of infertility in women. It is also helpful in the treatment of male hypogonadism (delayed puberty, and low sperm count) and male infertility. It works by releasing the eggs from the ovary in women and by increasing the testosterone level in men.
Menovul 150IU Injection helps women conceive
Menovul 150IU Injection helps women conceive
Uses of Menovul Injection
- Female infertility
- Male hypogonadism
- Male infertility
Benefits of Menovul Injection
In Female infertility
Menovul 150IU Injection helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.
In Male hypogonadism
Male Hypogonadism is the improper functioning of reproductive organs, that is, testes in males, which causes failure to produce sex hormones required for fertility. Menovul 150IU Injection acts as the male sex hormone, testosterone and therefore, improves sperm production in males. This can reduce infertility and helps to treat hypogonadism in males. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
In Male infertility
Male infertility refers to a male's inability to cause pregnancy in a fertile female. This may be due to inadequate amount of sex hormone in males which affects the sperm health as well as sperm count. Menovul 150IU Injection behaves as the male sex hormone, testostrone, and helps in treating infertility in males. It improves sperm count as well as their quality. This helps proper functioing of sex organs in males and increase schances of conceiving for a female.
Side effects of Menovul Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Menovul
- Headache
- Injection site pain
- Injection site allergic reaction
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Nausea
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
How to use Menovul Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Menovul 150IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Menovul 150IU Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Menovul 150IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Menovul 150IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Menovul 150IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Menovul 150IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Menovul 150IU Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
- It may also be used to stimulate sperm formation in men.
- Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of your suggested pregnancy plan.
- Pregnancy following treatment with Menovul 150IU Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.
- The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
- Do not use Menovul 150IU Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Hormones
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Gonadotropins
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Menovul 150IU Injection and what it is used for?
Menovul 150IU Injection contains an active ingredient called Menotrophin. Menotrophin is a mixture of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). It is used to treat infertility in women, who face a problem with ovulation. It works by helping follicles (which contains egg) to mature in the ovaries, resulting in the release of a properly developed egg. It is also used in assisted reproductive technology procedures (ART) such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF), which help women to become pregnant. It may also be used in adult men, who have low sperm cell count, due to lack of certain hormones.
How and in what dose can it be used?
It is given as an injection into a muscle or under the skin. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor might decide the dose based on your gender and the condition for which treatment is being given. In women, treatment duration depends on the ovarian response, for which constant monitoring is done by the doctor.
What if I miss a dose of Menovul 150IU Injection?
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Menovul 150IU Injection. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.
What are the side effects of using Menovul 150IU Injection?
The common side effects are pain and swelling at injection site, headache, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.
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