Can you take Gonal F and Menopur together?
In a leuprolide acetate (Lupron) cycle, you can similarly mix the Lupron, Follistim (or Gonal-F) and Menopur and take a single injection. As mentioned previously, more detailed instructions will be given to you at your nurse teach appointment.
Does Menopur help with egg quality?
I am a believer in the “mixed protocol” which uses both pure FSH and a combination FSH/LH (my preference is Follistim/Menopur). Many studies have shown benefit to having LH present in the follicular phase. It has been found to increase the egg quality although there is not real technology to determine egg quality.
How long do you take Gonal F and Menopur?
If everything has gone to plan, the patient then starts daily injections of stimulation drugs, which are designed to stimulate follicle growth (e.g. Gonal-F/ Menopur). You will take these injections for 12 days, and may continue with the Buserelin too during this period.
Why do you use Gonal F and Menopur?
Gonal-F (follitropin alfa) and Menopur (menotropins) are used to treat infertility in women. Gonal-F and Menopur are also used to stimulate the development of multiple eggs for in vitro fertilization. Gonal-F and Menopur can be used by men to increase sperm production.
Is Menopur better than Gonal F for egg quality?
The sub-analysis showed impressive results: the ongoing pregnancy rate in the 233 women who underwent IVF was significantly higher in the MENOPUR group (31%) compared with the GONAL F group (20%), (p=0.037). The study analysis also showed that although less oocytes were retrieved in the MENOPUR group vs.
How fast do follicles grow on Gonal F?
approximately 2 mms per day
As the ovary is stimulated with FSH, some of the follicles will grow. Follicles grow approximately 2 mms per day so there is some predictability of when the follicles will reach the appropriate size for ovulation or retrieval.
How successful is Menopur?
The results of the analysis showed that the live birth rate in women receiving Menopur was 26%, in comparison with 21% in those treated with rFSH. In addition, the ongoing pregnancy rate per IVF cycle was significantly higher in the Menopur treated cohort, 27% versus 21% in the rFSH group.
How quickly do follicles grow on Menopur?
Follicles grow approximately 2 mms per day so there is some predictability of when the follicles will reach the appropriate size for ovulation or retrieval.
How fast do follicles grow with Gonal F?
2 mm per day
As medication is introduced, the follicles will begin to grow, roughly an average of 2 mm per day during the later stages of stimulation.
How quickly does Menopur work?
Menopur (menotropins) will be fully absorbed by the body about 18 hours after your dose, but you usually need to use this medication for about 2 weeks.
How fast do follicles grow on Menopur?
How do I know if Gonal F is working?
The only way to know whether Gonal F is working is to monitor with blood tests and ultrasound.