Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone
About Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone belongs to a group of medicines called gonadotropins. It is used to treat infertility in women in the following situations: To stimulate egg release from the ovaries (ovulation) in women who are not ovulating, including those with polycystic ovarian disease and who have not responded to therapy with clomiphene citrate; To aid in developing numerous follicles and thus eggs in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or other methods of 'assisted conception'. The eggs are then removed from the body and fertilized outside of it. On the other hand, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone is used to treat infertility in males who have a low sperm count (oligospermia).
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone contains Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which are natural hormones produced in both males and females. They help the reproductive organs to work normally. Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone helps to stimulate follicular growth and ovulation in females and spermatogenesis (formation of sperm cells) in men.
An experienced healthcare professional will administer Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone in a hospital setup. Like all medicines, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In some cases, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone may cause reactions at the injection site (such as pain, redness, bruising, swelling and/or itching), overstimulation of the ovaries resulting in high levels of activity (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome), pelvic pain, nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick), diarrhoea, weight gain and pain or swelling of the stomach. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not use Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients of Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone or if you have a tumour in your pituitary gland and you have a tumour in the hypothalamus. Also, if you are a woman, do not use Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone if you have tumours of the womb (uterus), ovaries, breasts or parts of the brain like the pituitary gland or hypothalamus; if you have sacs of fluid known as cysts on your ovaries (ovarian cysts) or enlarged ovaries (unless caused by polycystic ovarian disease), if you have any physical defects of the womb (uterus) or other sexual organs, if you suffer from bleeding from the vagina where the cause is not known if you have fibroids (benign tumours) of the womb (uterus) if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you have experienced early menopause. Also, if you are a man, do not use Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone if you have cancer of your testicles and you have prostate cancer. So, let your doctor know about all your medical conditions.
Uses of Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone
Medicinal Benefits
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone contains Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which are natural hormones produced in both males and females. They help the reproductive organs to work normally. Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone helps to stimulate follicular growth and ovulation in females and spermatogenesis (formation of sperm cells.) in men. Thus, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone helps treat female infertility and low sperm count (oligospermia).
Directions for Use
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Side Effects of Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone
- Reactions at the injection site (such as pain, redness, bruising, swelling and/or itching)
- Overstimulation of the ovaries resulting in high levels of activity (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome), Pelvic pain
- Nausea (feeling sick)
- Vomiting (being sick)
- Diarrhoea
- Weight gain
- Pain or swelling of the stomach
Drug Warnings
Before receiving Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone, inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any medicines. Inform your doctor about your complete medical and medication history before receiving Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone to rule out any side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience stomach pain or swelling, nausea or vomiting, diarrhoea, weight gain, difficulty breathing, or decreased urination (producing less urine). Inform your doctor immediately, especially if the symptoms appear many days after the last injection. These are symptoms of excessive ovarian activity, which can be severe. If these symptoms worsen, the infertility therapy should be stopped, and you should be hospitalized.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone interacts with certain medications used in fertility treatment to prevent premature ovulation (e.g. ganirelix).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone potentially interacts with various disease conditions such as a tumour in your pituitary gland, have a tumour in the hypothalamus, tumours of the womb (uterus), ovaries or breasts, bleeding from your vagina for an unknown reason, enlarged ovaries that are not due to polycystic ovarian disease, early (premature) menopause, certain physical problems in your reproductive organs (womb, fallopian tubes, ovaries or cervix), hysterectomy (womb has been removed), fibroid tumours, cancer of your testicles, prostate cancer, adrenal dysfunction, and thyroid dysfunction.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is unknown whether Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone interacts with alcohol. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
unsafeDo not use Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone is excreted in breast milk. Your healthcare provider should decide if you will take Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Driving
safeFollicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
cautionLimited information is available about using Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone in patients with liver disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone if you have a history of liver diseases. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Kidney
cautionLimited information is available about using Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone in patients with kidney disease. Inform your doctor before receiving Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone if you have a history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
unsafeFollicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone is not intended for use in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Consume a healthy diet rich in fibre and proteins and low in carbohydrates and fats.
- Avoid processed or high-sugar foods.
- Stay active and shed excess weight if you are overweight or obese. Do not perform intense exercises as they may negatively impact your reproductive health. Increase the intensity of exercise gradually.
- Being underweight may also reduce your chances of getting pregnant. So, prepare a diet chart that can help you gain weight healthily.
- Avoid stress, as it may decrease your chances of getting pregnant. Try relaxation techniques and receive support and counselling if necessary.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine intake.
- Quit smoking.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Female Infertility: When a woman cannot become pregnant within a year of trying without the use of contraception, then the condition is called female infertility. If a woman gets pregnant but experiences miscarriages or stillbirths, it is also included in infertility. It can occur due to ovulation disorders (problems with ovaries), fallopian tube damage, and uterus or cervix problems. The risk factors can be age, being overweight or obese, smoking, alcoholism, and the presence of sexually transmitted infections.
FAQs
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone is used to treat Female infertility and oligospermia (low sperm count).
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone contains Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone, which are natural hormones produced in both males and females. They help the reproductive organs to work normally. Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone helps to stimulate follicular growth and ovulation in females and spermatogenesis (formation of sperm cells.) in men.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone is recommended not to be used in populations of those who are suffering from certain cancers such as testicles or prostate cancer.
Being treated with hormones like Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone may increase the chance of multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc). Discuss the risks before using Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone with your healthcare professional.
Yes, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone may cause some sickness or vomiting. If you experience the symptoms too frequently, your doctor may prescribe you some medicine for symptomatic relief.
Yes, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone can be given to both men and women but only when prescribed by your doctor.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone is given as an injection under the skin or into a muscle. Always take it as prescribed by your doctor. Based on your gender and the condition for which treatment is being given, your doctor will decide the dose. The treatment duration for women depends on the ovarian response, which the doctor continuously monitors.
Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone. However, if you remember that you have missed a dose, please talk to your doctor right away.
The common side effects of Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone are swelling and pain at injection site, stomach pain, nausea, headache, and vomiting. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor. In addition, Follicle Stimulating Hormone+luteinizing Hormone may increase the likelihood of conditions like multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
