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A 36-year-old female asked:

Do menopur and gonal f (follitropin alfa) medication help more follicle appear or just help follicles grow to a mature size?

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Dr. Victor Beshayanswered

Fertility Medicine 21 years experience

Both: They help grow more follicles as well as grow them to a mature size until ready for ovulation.

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