Question 1

what is a typical reaction for pergonal (menotropins) injections?

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Pergonal (menotropins): I wasn't sure pergonal (menotropins) was still available! the usual reaction is controlled ovarian hyperstimulation; its been around since early 1960s and very safe/effective. Side effects are minor: pain at injection site, bruising, infrequently itching. If used and monitotred properly adverse reactions are quite rare; ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is uncommon at under 1%.

Question 2

what are the side effects of pergonal (menotropins) ?

Accepted Answer

Multiple eggs: The gonadotropins are relatively free of symptomatic side effects, the most being ovarian enlargement from follicle growth.  This can lead to feelings of fullness and bloating.  There is also a chance of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and multiple pregnancy.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: pergonal allergy?

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Pergonal allergy: Pergonal is a hormone medication  that  is used to treat infertility. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   https://www.drugs.com/cons/pergonal.html

Question 4

how are gonadotropins usually taken?

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By injection: Gonadotropins are fertility hormones used to stimulate ovulation.  They are taken by subcutaneous injection.

Question 5

what are injectable gonadotropins used for?

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Ovulation: Gonadotropins induce follicle development in the ovary.  This is used to prepare for insemination or ivf.

Question 6

what are the risks of taking injectable gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Pregnancy: Injectable gonadotropins - fertility shots - brand names gonal f, (follitropin alfa) follistim, menopur, repronex, puregon, bravelle, etc are FSH and sometimes lh.  Your brain makes these hormones already.  Giving more hormone will encourage your body to make more than one egg at a time.  The biggest risk from these drugs is multiple pregnancy.  Multiple pregnancy is risky for mom and for babies.

Question 7

what are gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

Fertility treatment: Gonadotropin hormones affect the ovaries or testes - fsh or follicle stimulating hormone and lh or luteinizing hormone. These are used for fertility treatment: for women undergoing in vitro fertilization (ivf) to cause production of multiple eggs, for ovulation induction or superovulation (releasing more than one egg), or for low hormone levels (hypogonadism) in women or men trying to conceive.

Question 8

what releases anterior pituitary gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

Gonadotropes: Fsh and lh are pituitary gonadotropins, they are released in response to pulsatile signals of gnrh from the hypothalamus. The cells that store and release them are sometimes called gonadotropes.

Question 9

immediate or long term reactions/side effects for gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

Multiples, OHSS: Multiple pregnancy and ovarian hyperstimulation are the two most common side effects of gonadotropins.

Question 10

what are the effects for for each of these hormones estrogen, progesterone, gonadotropins?

Accepted Answer

Varied.: Estrogen: feminization of sexual tissues, fertility, uterine contractions, vasodilatation, hepatic stimulation, lower seizure threshold, strengthening of bones, breast/endometrial/ovarian tumorigenesis.
Progesterone: support pregnancy, implantation, keeps pregnant cervix closed, immunosuppressant, muscle relaxant, prothrombotic, prevents breast cancer.
Gonadotrohins: menarche, stimulate ovaries.

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